Instructional Designer with 17+ years of experience in the Military sector, creating high-quality learning solutions for organisations including Thales UK, BAE, and Raytheon UK. Experienced across DSAT process (JSP 822), rapid authoring tools, and immersive/blended learning approaches. Known for working closely with MoD stakeholders and SMEs to deliver effective courseware for complex platforms and projects, including Airbus A400M Atlas, Tornado (Saudi/GR4), Voyager AAR Tanker, Watchkeeper UAV, AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle, Saudi Naval Training, and the Dreadnought Submarine programme. Excited to apply instructional design expertise to build engaging, user-focused training.

Kelly Sheehan

Instructional Designer with 17+ years of experience in the Military sector, creating high-quality learning solutions for organisations including Thales UK, BAE, and Raytheon UK. Experienced across DSAT process (JSP 822), rapid authoring tools, and immersive/blended learning approaches. Known for working closely with MoD stakeholders and SMEs to deliver effective courseware for complex platforms and projects, including Airbus A400M Atlas, Tornado (Saudi/GR4), Voyager AAR Tanker, Watchkeeper UAV, AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle, Saudi Naval Training, and the Dreadnought Submarine programme. Excited to apply instructional design expertise to build engaging, user-focused training.

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Instructional Designer with 17+ years of experience in the Military sector, creating high-quality learning solutions for organisations including Thales UK, BAE, and Raytheon UK. Experienced across DSAT process (JSP 822), rapid authoring tools, and immersive/blended learning approaches.

Known for working closely with MoD stakeholders and SMEs to deliver effective courseware for complex platforms and projects, including Airbus A400M Atlas, Tornado (Saudi/GR4), Voyager AAR Tanker, Watchkeeper UAV, AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle, Saudi Naval Training, and the Dreadnought Submarine programme. Excited to apply instructional design expertise to build engaging, user-focused training.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Training Courseware Designer at Raytheon
April 1, 2024 - Present
Designed training courseware using DSAT and agile methods for the Dreadnought Submarine programme, working closely with the MoD and subject matter experts. Focused on eLearning processes and rapid authoring tools to deliver accurate learning solutions under time constraints, including collaboration and customer communication to meet programme requirements.
Instructional Systems Designer at Boeing
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Updated existing Inventory Management software training, applying instructional systems design principles to refresh and improve learning content for end users. Worked on revising training materials to support software understanding and effective adoption.
Training Courseware Designer (Contractor and Permanent) at Raytheon
October 1, 2022 - Present
Working on creating training using the latest tools and methods for the Dreadnought Submarine program.
Instructional Systems Designer (Contractor) at Boeing
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Working on updating existing Inventory Management software training.
Instructional Systems Designer (Contractor) at Raytheon
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Project Organisation; Customer Communication; eLearning processes; DSAT, AGILE; Rapid Authoring Tools; Teamwork; Working under a time constraint; Close collaboration with the MoD and SMEs; Updating Inventory Management software training.
Database Generation Engineer & Instructional Designer at Thales
May 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Extensive work on ERP software training and ways of working on a Software upgrade.
Instructional Designer at BAE Systems
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Developing training for Maritime Services.
UniFi Training Developer at Thales UK
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Developing training for a Digital Transformation of the Thales Engineering Tool Set.

Education

BSc (Hons) Architectural Computer Aided Technology at The University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Advanced GNVQ in Construction and the Built Environment at East Surrey College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
GCSEs at Oxted County School
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
BSc (Hons) Architectural Computer Aided Technology at The University of Huddersfield
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Advanced GNVQ – Construction and the Built Environment at East Surrey College
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
GCSEs at Oxted County School
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
BSc (Hons) Architectural Computer Aided Technology at The University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Advanced GNVQ in Construction and the Built Environment at East Surrey College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
GCSEs at Oxted County School
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Customer Trust Award
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics