Hi, I’m Karen Loftus, an instructional designer, eLearning developer, curriculum developer, trainer, and program manager with experience in ILT, virtual, on-demand, and blended learning environments. I’m dedicated to clear, concise, and equitable training for all, with additional strengths in graphic design, UX design, production management, and project management. I excel at collaboration, organization, and communication.…

Karen Loftus

Hi, I’m Karen Loftus, an instructional designer, eLearning developer, curriculum developer, trainer, and program manager with experience in ILT, virtual, on-demand, and blended learning environments. I’m dedicated to clear, concise, and equitable training for all, with additional strengths in graphic design, UX design, production management, and project management. I excel at collaboration, organization, and communication.…

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Hi, I’m Karen Loftus, an instructional designer, eLearning developer, curriculum developer, trainer, and program manager with experience in ILT, virtual, on-demand, and blended learning environments.

I’m dedicated to clear, concise, and equitable training for all, with additional strengths in graphic design, UX design, production management, and project management. I excel at collaboration, organization, and communication.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer at Evolve Solutions Group
April 6, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Designed and developed interactive learning experiences to accelerate client and employee adoption of software and online Web Applications | Assisted in the creation of a generative AI Story Gamification project | Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging learning content | Presented at the company’s online learning conference on emerging technologies in Learning and Development and the use of game mechanics to improve learning and retention | Industries included: Financial, Utilities, Food and Beverage
Instructional Designer at MATC Inc
July 10, 2022 - April 4, 2024
Collaborated with content SME’s to design and Developed eLearning experiences utilizing a modified ADDIE model | Created, clean, modern UI designs aligned with brand and accessibility standards | Utilized tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Camtasia and Vyond | Incorporated game mechanics to increase learner engagement and knowledge retention | Industries included: Retail, Health, Transportation, Fine Arts, Shipping, Software
Freelance eLearning Developer at Career Compliance Solutions
July 10, 2020 - Present
Built eLearning compliance courses in Articulate Storyline | Generated voice over scripts | Created necessary graphics and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite | Served on Quality Assurance (QA) team prior to course launch

Education

MFA Theatre Design and Production at University of California, Irvine
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
BA Theatre at DeSales University
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Teacher Certification at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Program Certificate at University of California, Irvine
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

Best in Blended Learning - Demo Fest 2025
December 5, 2025 - December 5, 2025
Generative AI project that won Best in Blended learning at the DevLearn Demo Fest 2025 for Learning and Development.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality

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