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Hi, I’m Julia Davis Kirby. I’m a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic Senior Instructional Designer and Manager with 19+ years of experience designing learning programs that drive performance, engagement, and business growth. I enjoy exploring new technologies, including Gen AI, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams and coaching professionals toward their career goals. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and delivering scalable solutions that close skill gaps and support organizational transformation. In my work, I blend pedagogy with practical application, partnering with stakeholders to ensure learning translates into measurable results. I’m adept at managing change in dynamic, matrixed environments and love turning complex challenges into clear, actionable programs that empower talent to upskill quickly and effectively.…Hi, I’m Julia Davis Kirby. I’m a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic Senior Instructional Designer and Manager with 19+ years of experience designing learning programs that drive performance, engagement, and business growth. I enjoy exploring new technologies, including Gen AI, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams and coaching professionals toward their career goals. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and delivering scalable solutions that close skill gaps and support organizational transformation. In my work, I blend pedagogy with practical application, partnering with stakeholders to ensure learning translates into measurable results. I’m adept at managing change in dynamic, matrixed environments and love turning complex challenges into clear, actionable programs that empower talent to upskill quickly and effectively.

Julia Davis Kirby

Instructional Designer, Project Manager, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Julia Davis Kirby. I’m a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic Senior Instructional Designer and Manager with 19+ years of experience designing learning programs that drive performance, engagement, and business growth. I enjoy exploring new technologies, including Gen AI, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams and coaching professionals toward their career goals. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and delivering scalable solutions that close skill gaps and support organizational transformation. In my work, I blend pedagogy with practical application, partnering with stakeholders to ensure learning translates into measurable results. I’m adept at managing change in dynamic, matrixed environments and love turning complex challenges into clear, actionable programs that empower talent to upskill quickly and effectively.…Hi, I’m Julia Davis Kirby. I’m a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic Senior Instructional Designer and Manager with 19+ years of experience designing learning programs that drive performance, engagement, and business growth. I enjoy exploring new technologies, including Gen AI, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams and coaching professionals toward their career goals. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and delivering scalable solutions that close skill gaps and support organizational transformation. In my work, I blend pedagogy with practical application, partnering with stakeholders to ensure learning translates into measurable results. I’m adept at managing change in dynamic, matrixed environments and love turning complex challenges into clear, actionable programs that empower talent to upskill quickly and effectively.

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Hi, I’m Julia Davis Kirby. I’m a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic Senior Instructional Designer and Manager with 19+ years of experience designing learning programs that drive performance, engagement, and business growth. I enjoy exploring new technologies, including Gen AI, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams and coaching professionals toward their career goals. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and delivering scalable solutions that close skill gaps and support organizational transformation.

In my work, I blend pedagogy with practical application, partnering with stakeholders to ensure learning translates into measurable results. I’m adept at managing change in dynamic, matrixed environments and love turning complex challenges into clear, actionable programs that empower talent to upskill quickly and effectively.

Skills

Elearning

LMS

Experience Level

Elearning

Expert

LMS

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Instructional Design Manager at NTT DATA

October 1, 2022 - Present

Lead the design and delivery of global learning programs across advisory, operations, sales, and leadership. Conduct needs assessments and apply change-management strategies to align learning with evolving Gen AI technologies, regulations, and organizational goals. Develop blended learning solutions (e-learning, ILT, QRGs, simulations, application-based exercises, and communications) to rapidly upskill talent. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and performance in a dynamic, matrixed, acquisition-driven organization. Design and deliver onboarding programs to rapidly upskill campus hires and accelerate careers. Serve as LMS and SharePoint administrator ensuring scalable delivery and governance.

Online Training Manager at Uber Freight | Transplace | LeanCor

January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2022

Joined at the start-up phase to develop and lead the SaaS learning business unit, overseeing strategy, staffing, budgeting, and execution. Designed and produced interactive blended certification courses, e-learning modules, simulations, and videos using Storyline 360, Movavi, Captivate, and iSpring. Managed multiple LMS platforms and integrated e-commerce and CRM platforms for scalable course delivery and customer tracking. Spearheaded marketing initiatives including promotional videos, web content, and social media campaigns. Programs developed under this unit are now accredited and resold through industry partners and universities.

Chief Learning Officer at Warehouse Services Inc

June 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Directed corporate training and continuous improvement initiatives, including leadership, supply chain and manufacturing operations, project management and lean six sigma. Standardized processes, led improvement initiatives and prepared teams for quality audits across operations at multiple sites. Designed and delivered hands-on leadership and enablement programs to eliminate waste and enhance quality across multiple business units.

Training and Marketing Specialist at Hubbell Lighting Inc

November 1, 2006 - June 30, 2010

Developed and delivered training programs on industry regulations, product specifications, applications and tax incentives for internal and external audiences. Created the company’s first e-learning program and set up their first learning management system. Managed buyer affiliation sales program and produced marketing materials to support product education and sales.