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Brenda Farver

Instructional Systems Designer/ Instructional Designer

August 2024 to September 2025

Instructional Systems Designer at Janus Research – Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT

  • Applied the U.S. Navy P+ADDIE model to design and modernized training curriculum for submarine operations.

  • Migrated AIM-based courses into the LEAD learning system, improving accessibility and ensuring seamless integration.

  • Enhanced instructional materials using HTML, creating more effective student and instructor guides.

  • Mapped learner skills to terminal and enabling objectives, aligning training with operational performance outcomes.

  • Partnered with SMEs (submarine engineers, IT specialists, technical staff) to ensure content accuracy and mission relevance.

  • Developed curriculum compliant with NAVEDTRA 142 standards, incorporating RRL and JDTA methodologies.

  • Maintains an active DoD Secret Clearance.

September 2023 – August 2024 (Contract)

Instructional Systems Designer at GP Strategies – Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT
 

  • Created training for U.S. Navy Submarines.

  • Storyboarded in PowerPoint.

  • Created training in Captivate.

  • Close reliance on subject matter experts.

  • Secret clearance.

July 2023 to October 2023 (Contract)​

Instructional Systems Designer at Thomas Recruiting for Carley Corporation – Remote

  • Performed Instructional Design to create training modules for the U.S. military in MELD.

  • Used JIRA and was introduced to AIM.

  • Storyboarded in PowerPoint.

​Oct 2022 – Feb 2023

Instructional Systems Designer at
Boeing – Hazelwood, MO

  • Conducted instructional design analysis on U.S. government and commercial training contracts.

  • Collaborated with Boeing teams to design and deliver custom training solutions aligned with customer requirements.

  • Managed the full lifecycle of training projects, from Statement of Work (SOW) development to onsite delivery.

  • Utilized Captivate, Moodle, and Agile methodologies to produce interactive and compliant learning solutions.

  • Held and operated under an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Reason for departure: Relocated to Pennsylvania to care for mother following a medical emergency.

Mar 2014 – Sep 2020

Instructional Designer at
Geisinger Health System – Danville, PA

  • Designed and delivered online learning modules supporting a large hospital network, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.

  • Partnered with physicians, nurses, administrators, and Life Flight staff to create targeted training programs that improved performance and patient care.

  • Developed interactive eLearning courses using Adobe Captivate, applying the ADDIE model to drive effective instructional outcomes.

  • Served as organizational SME for Pathlore LMS, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, Encoder) and Microsoft Office/SharePoint.

  • Conducted needs analyses and ROI evaluations to ensure training effectiveness, measurable outcomes, and alignment with organizational goals.

  • Produced visually engaging and performance-driven content, including exams and assessments, to validate learner knowledge transfer and compliance.

​July 2009 – May 2012

Instructional Designer
The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA
 

  • Collaborated with faculty and staff in the College of Information Sciences and Technology to design and develop security and risk analysis lab instructions, enabling students to practice network defense and hacking deterrence techniques.

  • Applied the ADDIE model to conduct audience analyses, identify knowledge gaps, and create instructionally sound course content aligned to performance outcomes.

  • Developed interactive learning materials using tools such as Adobe Presenter, Captivate, Dreamweaver, HTML, Photoshop, and VMware virtual machines.

  • Created and maintained web content in Drupal and leveraged ANGEL CMS for course delivery and learner management.

  • Designed engaging media and purposeful assessments to support measurable learning outcomes; conducted annual evaluation and improvement of instructional materials.

  • Actively participated in institutional initiatives as a member of the IST/PSU Green Team and the Commission for Women.

Education

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology

GPA 3.94

Skills
& Expertise

​1.    Instructional Design, Instructional Technology
2.    Adobe Creative Cloud
3.    Articulate Storyline
4.    Articulate Rise
5.    Captivate
6.    Adobe Photoshop
7.    Vyond
8.    Video creation and editing in Adobe Premiere
9.    Sharepoint
10.    Smartsheet
11.    Learning Management Systems (LMSs): Pathlore, Desire2Learn, Moodle, ANGEL, Success Factors
12.    HTML
13.    Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
14.    Acrobat Pro
15.    Visio
16.    Indesign
17.    Encoder
18.    Coldfusion (novice)
19.    SQL (novice)
20.    Dreamweaver
21.    Mobile Learning
22.    E-learning Modules
23.    Needs Analysis
24.    Evaluations
25.    ADDIE, AGILE, SAM, Waterfall
26.    Adult Education
27.    Graphics design, Media design
28.    Adult Learning Theory
29.    Instructional Systems Designer
30.     Artificial Inteligence AI

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