Senior Instructional Designer and Learning Strategist with 15+ years leading educational innovation, curriculum architecture, and high-impact multimedia development. I translate complex institutional and business requirements into engaging digital learning assets with a strong focus on learner-centered outcomes and quality standards. I leverage AI video generation (Synthesia), advanced authoring tools (e.g., Articulate), and visual design principles to accelerate onboarding and ramp-up times. I collaborate with SMEs to convert policies into micro-learning formats, ensuring seamless UX and brand alignment across international audits.…

Carlos Raul Villatoro Godinez

Senior Instructional Designer and Learning Strategist with 15+ years leading educational innovation, curriculum architecture, and high-impact multimedia development. I translate complex institutional and business requirements into engaging digital learning assets with a strong focus on learner-centered outcomes and quality standards. I leverage AI video generation (Synthesia), advanced authoring tools (e.g., Articulate), and visual design principles to accelerate onboarding and ramp-up times. I collaborate with SMEs to convert policies into micro-learning formats, ensuring seamless UX and brand alignment across international audits.…

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Senior Instructional Designer and Learning Strategist with 15+ years leading educational innovation, curriculum architecture, and high-impact multimedia development. I translate complex institutional and business requirements into engaging digital learning assets with a strong focus on learner-centered outcomes and quality standards.

I leverage AI video generation (Synthesia), advanced authoring tools (e.g., Articulate), and visual design principles to accelerate onboarding and ramp-up times. I collaborate with SMEs to convert policies into micro-learning formats, ensuring seamless UX and brand alignment across international audits.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

President and Vice Rector at ESINTEC Institute
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead strategic academic initiatives and institutional development focused on professional education and student performance improvement. Oversee curriculum alignment and educational technology integration across specialized technical and executive programs.
Associate Consultant at Sandler Training Central America & Caribbean
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Facilitated corporate training programs focused on professional sales prospecting methodologies and business development strategies. Formulated instructional and instructor-led learning experiences to improve sales pipeline performance and executive communication skills for corporate clients.
Member of the Board of Directors – Region 11 Representative (Latin America) at International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2019
Evaluate and verify institutional compliance with international accreditation and business education quality assurance standards. Collaborate on strategic educational policies and assessment frameworks to measure student learning outcomes effectively.
President and Chancellor at ESI School of Management
January 1, 2004 - Present
Direct comprehensive academic operations, strategic planning, and instructional quality for a regional business school. Champion learner-centered instructional design strategies for core managerial competencies and executive decision-making. Designed and deployed organization-wide multimedia training and onboarding aligned with rigorous IACBE site-visit audit requirements, using AI video generation (Synthesia) to improve information delivery and shorten employee ramp-up times. Develop intuitive course interfaces, interactive visual layouts, and dynamic multimedia templates ensuring UX and brand visual compliance. Collaborate with subject matter experts to convert complex policies into digestible micro-learning assets (infographics and video tutorials).
Owner & Principal at Colegio Científico Integrado
September 1, 1983 - October 1, 2017
Founded and directed academic, operational, and pedagogical structures, establishing high-quality educational benchmarks for student success. Designed and updated foundational curricula and instructional frameworks to support long-term institutional growth and maintain compliance with educational standards.
Owner & Principal at Colegio Científico Integrado
September 1, 1983 - October 1, 2017
Founded and directed academic, operational, and pedagogical structures, establishing education quality benchmarks for student success. Designed and updated foundational curricula and instructional frameworks to support long-term institutional growth and compliance with educational standards.

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Instructional Design and Performance Technology at Franklin University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies at Franklin University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Electrical Engineer (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1983
Master of Science (MS) in Instructional Design and Performance Technology at Franklin University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies at Franklin University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Electrical Engineer (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1983
Master of Science (MS) in Instructional Design and Performance Technology at Franklin University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies at Franklin University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Electrical Engineer (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1983

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    Executive Decision-Making & Strategic Problem-Solving Course

    An interactive, scenario-based eLearning course designed for corporate leaders and business professionals to enhance critical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

    Key Highlights & Instructional Strategy:
    Scenario-Based Learning:Developed branching scenarios in Articulate Storyline where choices lead to realistic business outcomes and consequences.
    Micro-learning Design:Structured responsive micro-modules using Articulate Rise for flexible, mobile-friendly delivery.
    Multimedia & AI Integration:Leveraged AI voice synthesis and custom visual assets to explain complex decision matrices and cognitive bias concepts.
    Assessment & Impact: Integrated interactive diagnostic quizzes and decision-tree templates to measure competency and ensure long-term knowledge retention.

    Tools Used: Articulate 360 (Storyline & Rise), AI Voice Synthesis, Adobe Creative Cloud, LMS (SCORM/xAPI).