I am Cory Maddox, a Senior Instructional Designer who collaborates with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and create engaging training content and evaluation tools. I bring over 20 years of instructional experience across industries including big tech, healthcare, financial services, and government. My core competencies include instructional design, adaptive learning, eLearning, business education, behavioral economics, and marketing. I leverage Generative AI training development tools, Articulate and video development tools, process improvement, project management, presentation, and customer service. I am passionate about efficiency, creativity, technical expertise, and customer orientation to create and manage learning experiences that meet objectives and audience needs.

Cory Maddox

I am Cory Maddox, a Senior Instructional Designer who collaborates with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and create engaging training content and evaluation tools. I bring over 20 years of instructional experience across industries including big tech, healthcare, financial services, and government. My core competencies include instructional design, adaptive learning, eLearning, business education, behavioral economics, and marketing. I leverage Generative AI training development tools, Articulate and video development tools, process improvement, project management, presentation, and customer service. I am passionate about efficiency, creativity, technical expertise, and customer orientation to create and manage learning experiences that meet objectives and audience needs.

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I am Cory Maddox, a Senior Instructional Designer who collaborates with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and create engaging training content and evaluation tools. I bring over 20 years of instructional experience across industries including big tech, healthcare, financial services, and government.

My core competencies include instructional design, adaptive learning, eLearning, business education, behavioral economics, and marketing. I leverage Generative AI training development tools, Articulate and video development tools, process improvement, project management, presentation, and customer service. I am passionate about efficiency, creativity, technical expertise, and customer orientation to create and manage learning experiences that meet objectives and audience needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Instructional Designer at CORT
January 1, 2021 - Present
Partner with Subject Matter Experts to identify goals, audience, and objectives; promote collaboration among participants and stakeholders in a design project; scale and frame content to be relevant and appealing to a variety of audiences using ADDIE and SAM models; create learning content and programs (instructor-led, virtual, and blended) with up-to-date methodologies to meet tight deadlines; align learning objectives to business outcomes and individual effectiveness; develop exercises, activities, assessments, surveys, and other instruments to measure learner performance; implement templates and processes to minimize development time and enable broader team participation; maintain and update programs to ensure content remains current.
Senior Instructional Designer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to define learning objectives; perform needs analysis and evaluate documentation to select appropriate training approaches; plan and write content for online, classroom, and blended programs; develop eLearning, video, instructor-led content, and virtual classroom designs; create tool kits, study guides, and support aids; design valid trainee evaluation tools and optimize development processes; maintain and update existing training programs and templates.
Instructional Designer at Johnson & Johnson
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Design, develop, and execute training for Craniomaxillofacial and Trauma using ADDIE and SAM models; produce video content with Camtasia; ensure alignment with global learning strategies.
Senior Instructional Designer at Equifax
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Design onboarding curriculum, courseware, and training updates using ADDIE and SAM; identify skills gaps and collaborate with stakeholders to close learning gaps; translate requirements into learning solutions and documentation; manage course development from analysis to implementation and evaluation; maintain procedures and policies; develop eLearning, self-paced modules, and instructor-led materials; create interactive activities and authentic assessments.
Education Specialist at Imagine Learning
January 1, 2015 - Present
eLearning tool management and curriculum curation; conduct synchronous web sessions; coordinate curriculum delivery and client communications; facilitate technology integration and end-user support; adjust pacing to client needs and monitor course performance.
Instructional Designer at ISG (Information Services Group)
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Develop Articulate Storyline 360 content for Stanford Health Care (Workday) and Canadian Public Health Ministry; edit recorded voice talent; QA and review Articulate courses; apply ADDIE/SAM methods to eLearning development; coordinate with project managers on edits and timelines.
Instructional Designer at MarketSource
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Front-end analysis to identify knowledge gaps; collaborate with subject matter experts and clients to design and develop learning solutions; create curriculum for web-delivered and instructor-led training; design mobile-friendly solutions; develop training roadmaps; manage end-to-end course development and implementation; leverage multimedia and e-learning platforms.
Education Consultant at Nureva Inc
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Build relationships with K-12 districts; create account plans; coordinate with marketing for demand creation; represent at events; provide progress updates and reports; develop and manage solutions with clients.
Blended Learning - Adjunct Instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Taught Blended Learning courses in Marketing Education; delivered curricula and market development content; mentored students and supported program objectives.
Education Experience at Per-Se Technologies, Inc
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Responsible for routine and ad hoc reporting of managed care performance related to contractual agreements; provided financial data necessary for contract negotiations.
Marketing Education Teacher / DECA Sponsor at Cherokee County Schools
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Blended Learning - Marketing Education; taught Marketing Principles, Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Business and Technology; served as DECA Sponsor.
Marketing Education Teacher at Bartow County Schools
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Blended Learning - Business and Computer Science Education.
Education Instructor at Thomaston-Upson Schools
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Blended Learning - Business and Computer Science Education.
Logistics Specialist at Air National Guard
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
Managed C-130 aircraft supply inventory; arranged shipments and inbound materials; inspected air cargo; maintained EPA/OSHA filings for Hazmat inventory.

Education

Graduate Certificate, Instructional Design at University of Wisconsin-Stout
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration at Georgia Southern University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Political Science at Georgia Southern University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Qualifications

Certified AI Video Creator
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Bob Pike Instructional Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
MS Certified in Word, PowerPoint, Workflow Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services