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Shawna Gigacz

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructional Designer - Freelance at EPIC Insurance Brokers, USA
March 1, 2020 - Present
Design, develop, implement and evaluate instructional materials for employee training. Analyze requirements with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and clients to create high-quality training content. Create modules using Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise, and produce instructional design documents such as storyboards, scripts, media lists, and assessments. Ensure alignment with defined brand, instructional design, and editorial guidelines; perform quality checks and revisions to maximize effectiveness.
E-Learning Graphic Designer at Redwood Performance Group
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to create impactful e-learning content. Design and maintain materials in Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise. Produce storyboards, scripts, media lists, and assessments; integrate graphics, videos, and interactive elements; ensure content adheres to brand and editorial standards; support SMEs throughout development.
Interactive Media Designer - Freelance at Protiviti Communications, Kitchener, ON
June 1, 2012 - Present
Conceptualize and develop interactive and educational videos, graphics, SCORM-compliant e-learning modules, interactive DVDs, and Flash presentations/games; design and produce e-newsletters. Lead a team of designers and writers; manage multiple projects; maintain and upgrade company websites. Perform quality checks to ensure materials are accurate and effective.
Instructional Designer - Freelance at EPIC Insurance Brokers
March 1, 2020 - Present
Worked closely with subject matter experts to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate employee training modules to be developed and maintained in Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise. Performed quality checks to ensure materials were accurate and effective. Researched innovative approaches to enhance teaching experiences.
Interactive Media Designer - Freelance at Protiviti Communications
June 1, 2012 - Present
Conceptualized and developed interactive and educational videos, graphics, SCORM-compliant e-learning modules, interactive DVDs, interactive Flash presentations/games, and e-newsletters. Designed and developed materials using Premiere, After Effects, PowerPoint, Adobe Presenter, Encore, Captivate, Flash, Lectora, Articulate Storyline, Final Cut Pro and Motion. Led a team of 3 Media Designers on multiple projects. Maintained and upgraded company websites.
Freelance Instructional Designer at EPIC Insurance Brokers
March 1, 2020 - Present
Worked closely with subject matter experts to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate employee training modules to be developed and maintained in Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise. Performed quality checks to ensure all materials were accurate and effective. Researched innovative and new ways to assist faculty in the development of new teaching experiences.
E-Learning Graphic Designer at EPIC Insurance Brokers
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Collaborated with subject matter experts to create impactful instructional content developed and maintained in Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise. Produced instructional design documents such as storyboards, scripts, media lists and assessments in accordance with defined style guides (Brand, instructional design and editorial). Led the design and development of high-quality instructional materials.

Education

Web Design & Development at Conestoga College, Waterloo, ON
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Web Master at Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other