I am an experienced L&D professional focused on digital learning design and development, with a track record of delivering blended learning programs for global brands. I combine Articulate Storyline and Rise, Vyond, Camtasia and dominKnow with strong learning strategy and governance to create engaging learning experiences that drive performance. I partner with stakeholders across functions to analyse learning needs, optimise processes, and scale capabilities. I hold PRINCE2 and psychometrics qualifications and enjoy coaching leaders to build effective teams and cultures around learning and development.

Rafe Ball

I am an experienced L&D professional focused on digital learning design and development, with a track record of delivering blended learning programs for global brands. I combine Articulate Storyline and Rise, Vyond, Camtasia and dominKnow with strong learning strategy and governance to create engaging learning experiences that drive performance. I partner with stakeholders across functions to analyse learning needs, optimise processes, and scale capabilities. I hold PRINCE2 and psychometrics qualifications and enjoy coaching leaders to build effective teams and cultures around learning and development.

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I am an experienced L&D professional focused on digital learning design and development, with a track record of delivering blended learning programs for global brands. I combine Articulate Storyline and Rise, Vyond, Camtasia and dominKnow with strong learning strategy and governance to create engaging learning experiences that drive performance.

I partner with stakeholders across functions to analyse learning needs, optimise processes, and scale capabilities. I hold PRINCE2 and psychometrics qualifications and enjoy coaching leaders to build effective teams and cultures around learning and development.

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Work Experience

Director, Octarine Learning Consultancy at Octarine Learning Consultancy
August 1, 2017 - November 21, 2025
Delivering consultancy, contracting & project support to help businesses achieve maximum impact & value from their learning.
Learning Design & Development Consultant at Keolis Amey Docklands
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Creating a blended suite of leadership & management learning, incorporating existing and new e-learning modules, instructor-led training decks and performance support material (Quick Reference Guides and Job Aids) and knowledge assessments using Articulate, Vyond and MS Office.
E-learning Consultant at Post Office Ltd
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Supporting the NBIT (New Branch IT) project, including e-learning design and development, how-to videos, workbooks and digital support material production using dominKnow, Camtasia & Vyond
Learning & Development/Performance Consultant at Kuba
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Supporting Kuba to design and implement a new OKR-based performance management process.
Transformation & Change Analyst at Shell
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Working in Shell’s IT Support portfolio to drive transformation and change on multiple IT projects.
Learning & Development Consultant at Exscientia
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Assisting Exscientia with evolving their L&D approach and culture during a period of rapid growth.
Digital Learning Designer/Developer at HM Revenue & Customs
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Responsible for rapid design and delivery of tax technical e-learning across HMRC, working with SMEs to rebuild legacy and offline content to learner-friendly, modern digital learning.
Learning & Development Consultant at Colt Technology Services
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Supporting Colt L&D with initialisation of 2020-2021 learning plan, including: Rebuild of the Excel Learning Academies on Colt Excel (FUSE LMS/LXP) platform; Design and launch planning for Learning Communities engagement model; Redesign/launch global learning policies; Project manage mandatory training program launches inc. COVID-19/Return to the Office.
HR Project Delivery Specialist (Learning) at Astellas Pharma EMEA
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Managing and delivering HR projects as part of a major HR organisational transformation, including LMS functionality requirements planning and analysis, multiple compliance training projects, Performance Management training, job evaluation process globalisation, Learning Process Owner and Quality Manager.
Learning Innovation Manager at Colt Technology Services
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Lead Colt’s Learning Innovation team, driving the use of digital learning technology across the company. Designed and launched the Colt Academy and Academy Portal with the L&D leadership team. Implemented multiple leadership, management & soft skills/behavioural learning programmes. Developed Colt’s Career Pathways, improving internal career mobility and learning alignment. Led LMS migration and continuous performance management; Drove RFPs and vendor relationships; Led a major process optimization project reducing the L&D vendor portfolio by over 50%. Spoke at Learning Technologies conference and CIPD L&D Show.
L&D Specialist at Colt Technology Services
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Accountable for L&D and performance programmes, learning and support systems, and for guiding and developing Colt’s learning strategy and policies to build a high performance culture. Led governance of Colt’s LMS, eLearning provision, and delivery; managed Leadership Development Programme and performance management.
Mind Gym Coach at Mind Gym
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Delivering bite-size training to clients from industries including utilities, retail, pharma and finance.
EMEA Training Specialist, Professional Development & Communications at Gartner
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Education

MA in Postmodernism, Literature & Contemporary Culture (Distinction) at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
BA (Hons) in Humanities (1st Class with Honours) at Thames Valley University
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Qualifications

Omniplix Articulate 360 + Vyond Certifications
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
BPS RQTU (Psychometrics Qualified)
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Hogan Assessment
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Saville Assessment
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Executive Coaching
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet