I'm a passionate Graphic and Instructional Design professional with 18 years of combined experience creating innovative visual design solutions for print, digital media, marketing, social media, and video/motion graphics, while also developing engaging learning and development curriculums, eLearning, and blended learning courses for diverse clients, including U.S. federal agencies in public health education, environment, and energy sectors. I'm highly organized and collaborative, with a proven ability to meet project deadlines and develop new processes that drive efficiency in dynamic, fast-changing environments. I excel at simplifying complex concepts into clear tutorials, courses, and reference materials, and I'm an agile professional who quickly masters new eLearning and graphic design tools to enhance training effectiveness and employee performance. I'm a dedicated creative— and proud subject matter expert on all things Batman.…

Michael Hyneman

I'm a passionate Graphic and Instructional Design professional with 18 years of combined experience creating innovative visual design solutions for print, digital media, marketing, social media, and video/motion graphics, while also developing engaging learning and development curriculums, eLearning, and blended learning courses for diverse clients, including U.S. federal agencies in public health education, environment, and energy sectors. I'm highly organized and collaborative, with a proven ability to meet project deadlines and develop new processes that drive efficiency in dynamic, fast-changing environments. I excel at simplifying complex concepts into clear tutorials, courses, and reference materials, and I'm an agile professional who quickly masters new eLearning and graphic design tools to enhance training effectiveness and employee performance. I'm a dedicated creative— and proud subject matter expert on all things Batman.…

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I’m a passionate Graphic and Instructional Design professional with 18 years of combined experience creating innovative visual design solutions for print, digital media, marketing, social media, and video/motion graphics, while also developing engaging learning and development curriculums, eLearning, and blended learning courses for diverse clients, including U.S. federal agencies in public health education, environment, and energy sectors.

I’m highly organized and collaborative, with a proven ability to meet project deadlines and develop new processes that drive efficiency in dynamic, fast-changing environments. I excel at simplifying complex concepts into clear tutorials, courses, and reference materials, and I’m an agile professional who quickly masters new eLearning and graphic design tools to enhance training effectiveness and employee performance. I’m a dedicated creative— and proud subject matter expert on all things Batman.

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English
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Work Experience

Instructional Multimedia Experience Designer at Oak Ridge Associated Universities
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Delivered art direction and designing multimedia content for eLearning and blended learning programs, while supporting instructional design teams in developing engaging and effective learning experiences. Clients include U.S. federal agencies across the public health education, environment, and energy sectors. Additional responsibilities include providing art direction and creating distinctive visual solutions for marketing materials, reports, presentations, and social media content.
Graphics & Motion Designer at RIVR Media
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Designed digital, motion, and print assets for clients such as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Digital POP, PetSafe, and Scripps Networks. Developed comprehensive training systems for healthcare professionals in partnership with Purdue Pharma and contributed to the design and development of Project ASPIRE — a modular educational program created with the University of Chicago to support families of children newly fitted with cochlear implants. The program and its learning outcomes were later featured in academic research publications.
Senior Graphic Designer at Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Designed and managed creative teams in the development of B2B websites, intuitive UI/UX experiences, and cohesive marketing materials. Oversaw end-to-end design processes to ensure alignment with client objectives, brand identity, and user engagement goals.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
April 30, 2007 - October 27, 2025
Collaborated with agencies to deliver innovative, results-driven projects across print, motion, web, social media, and educational.
Instructional Multimedia Experience Designer at Oak Ridge Associated Universities
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered art direction and designed multimedia content for eLearning and blended learning programs, while supporting instructional design teams in developing engaging and effective learning experiences. Clients include U.S. federal agencies across the public health education, environment, and energy sectors. Additional responsibilities include providing art direction and creating distinctive visual solutions for marketing materials, reports, presentations, and social media content.
Graphics & Motion Designer at RIVR Media
January 31, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Designed digital, motion, and print assets for clients such as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Digital POP, PetSafe, and Scripps Networks. Developed comprehensive training systems for healthcare professionals in partnership with Purdue Pharma and contributed to the design and development of Project ASPIRE — a modular educational program created with the University of Chicago to support families of children newly fitted with cochlear implants. The program and its learning outcomes were later featured in academic research publications.
Senior Graphic Designer at Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Designed and managed creative teams in the development of B2B websites, intuitive UI/UX experiences, and cohesive marketing materials. Oversaw end-to-end design processes to ensure alignment with client objectives, brand identity, and user engagement goals.
Freelance Designer at Freelance / Independent Contractor
May 1, 2007 - October 30, 2025
Collaborated with agencies to deliver innovative, results-driven projects across print, motion, web, social media, and educational.
Freelance Designer
May 1, 2007 - November 3, 2025
Collaborated with agencies to deliver innovative, results-driven projects across print, motion, web, social media, and education.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Communication Design at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
August 25, 2003 - May 12, 2007
Studied fine art and graphic design.
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Design & Technology at University of Florida
August 24, 2020 - May 13, 2023
Studied educational design and technology applications.
M. Ed. at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
B.F.A. at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
M. Ed. at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
B.F.A. at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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