Maria Manolopoulou

Learning Designer (contractor) at https://mmaria.myportfolio.com/portfolio

Senior Learning Experience Designer (Contractor) at Freelance / Contractor (Clients: Omniplex Learning, Cambridge University, Atlas Copco, CBRE, Channel 4, Apple, Facebook, Dyson, Astra Zeneca, Capita, PwC, Nordea, Elsevier, Deliveroo, UBS, DHL, LEO Learning, Bain & Co)

Collaborated with clients from project initiation to launch to understand learning needs, knowledge gaps, and organisational goals. Advised on pedagogical approaches, managed end-to-end learning design and development, and worked with Subject Matter Experts to ensure alignment with learning objectives and success criteria. Designed high-quality eLearning solutions (templated and bespoke, including games for online and classroom use) and shaped art direction and user experience to align with brand while ensuring accessibility and learner-friendly navigation. Developed learning journeys, content maps, scripts, scenarios, videos, animations and voice-overs. Advocated for UX, LDX and accessibility to create engaging, usable learning experiences.

Senior Learning Designer at KPMG (London, UK)

Designed brand-new or refreshed learning programmes, leveraging technology where appropriate. Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to meet learning objectives and success criteria. Managed fellow learning developers and graphics teams, overseeing the production of visually engaging and interactive content. Project-managed the design lifecycle from conception through go-live; updated content based on post-course evaluation; researched and implemented new learning technology trends. Filmed key SMEs and produced innovative videos using motion graphics and animation.

Instructional Designer at CIPD (London, UK)

Developed creative e-learning materials within Moodle and Mahara using Articulate and Camtasia for internal and external training proposals. Managed VLE roles, information architecture and archive processes. Developed internal MOOC for tutors 'Teaching with Learning Technologies' to promote tutor and student engagement. Created training plans and learning materials for the technical VLE Team and user groups; supported the Learning & Technologies Project Manager on technical aspects of projects; collaborated with IT and external web developers on upgrades; kept up-to-date with the e-learning industry.

eLearning Developer at Kwik-Fit (Derby, UK)

Implemented e-learning and instructional design strategies to support blended and online content delivery. Applied instructional design theory to create storyboards, scripts and content for eLearning modules. Developed engaging representations of technical information, coordinated media/assets, and produced educational videos.

Senior Learning Experience Designer (Contractor) at Independent Contractor / Freelance

From Oct 2018, working with clients from project inception to understand learning needs and organizational goals; advise on pedagogical approaches; manage end-to-end learning design and development; collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders; design high-quality e-learning solutions (templated to bespoke), including games for online & classroom use; create art direction and UX aligned with brand; develop learning journeys, content maps and scripts; advocate for UX, LDX and accessibility.

Senior Learning Designer at KPMG

Design brand new or refreshed learning programmes; collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders; manage fellow learning developers and graphics teams; project manage design lifecycle from conception to go-live; review/update content post-evaluation; research trends in learning technology and implement; film key SMEs and create videos with motion graphics and animation.

Instructional Designer at CIPD

Develop creative and innovative e-learning materials within Moodle and Mahara using Articulate and Camtasia for internal and external training proposals; manage VLE roles, information architecture and archive processes; developed MOOC 'Teaching with Learning Technologies'; create training materials for technical VLE team and user groups; support IT projects and liaise with IT and external developers; keep up-to-date with e-learning industry.