I'm Heidi Woodruff, an instructional designer specialising in digital learning. I turn complex technical changes into clear, practical training that empowers employees and drives adoption. I create interactive eLearning courses, concise guides and engaging videos that are accurate, accessible and aligned with business goals. I thrive in project environments, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to make learning impactful and user-friendly. I apply adult learning principles to design engaging eLearning, written and live training, bringing structure, creativity, and clarity to every project and helping teams transition smoothly and succeed with new systems.

Heidi Woodruff

I'm Heidi Woodruff, an instructional designer specialising in digital learning. I turn complex technical changes into clear, practical training that empowers employees and drives adoption. I create interactive eLearning courses, concise guides and engaging videos that are accurate, accessible and aligned with business goals. I thrive in project environments, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to make learning impactful and user-friendly. I apply adult learning principles to design engaging eLearning, written and live training, bringing structure, creativity, and clarity to every project and helping teams transition smoothly and succeed with new systems.

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I’m Heidi Woodruff, an instructional designer specialising in digital learning. I turn complex technical changes into clear, practical training that empowers employees and drives adoption. I create interactive eLearning courses, concise guides and engaging videos that are accurate, accessible and aligned with business goals.

I thrive in project environments, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to make learning impactful and user-friendly. I apply adult learning principles to design engaging eLearning, written and live training, bringing structure, creativity, and clarity to every project and helping teams transition smoothly and succeed with new systems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Unit Coordinator – Master of Teaching at Swinburne Online
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed online learning advisors and coordinated Master of Teaching units, overseeing three learning advisor employees and over 200 students per semester. Moderated assessment marking, managed student results, and tutored students to enhance coursework understanding. Lectured in live online sessions, prepared students for Master’s assessments and facilitated collaborative learning groups. Key Achievements: Increased student approval ratings from 7.3 to 9.6 over two semesters; Delivered live online lectures for Master’s students.
Director / Head of Instructional Design at Evolve Learning Solutions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and led Evolve Learning Solutions, delivering over 30 customised eLearning courses as part of a Business Transformation, including compliance, safety, and Dayforce technical training to clients with up to 900+ staff. Designed and developed the 'Mastering Management' program, comprising 15 interactive eLearning courses and Dayforce training for new managers, nominated for an Excellence Award by the Australian Institute of Instructional Designers. Developed digital and print resources using Articulate Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, Vyond, Snagit and Adobe Creative Cloud, hosted on LMS and Moodle. Conducted learning needs analysis, prioritised and planned training strategies. Managed project timelines, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering projects on time and within scope. Consulted with SMEs and stakeholders remotely, ensuring content accuracy and alignment with company best practices.
Instructional Designer at PerData Technology Partners
January 1, 2022 - Present
Partnered with software engineers and IT experts to build eLearning courses and video tutorials supporting software system implementations and cybersecurity training. Created 11 Microsoft Dynamics 365 customised, self-paced online training courses and quick reference guides tailored for Corporate, Sales, and Village Administration teams for Keyton (formerly Lendlease Retirement). Facilitated a train-the-trainer approach by equipping software engineers with structured materials, hands-on activities and assessment tools for live Microsoft Power BI training. Applied ADDIE and Cognitive Load Theory to develop engaging eLearning modules and quick reference guides using Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Camtasia. Managed the PerData LMS and tracked training effectiveness through data analysis and feedback, developing improvements and updating resources. Key achievement: Achieved a user satisfaction score of 4.9/5 for Microsoft D365 training courses.
Instructional Learning Coach, Director of Performing Arts at Salesian College Sunbury
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Designed and delivered professional workshops for staff and facilitated coaching conversations. Provided transformational leadership in pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment for staff. Led improvement initiatives, motivating and coaching a team of 14 staff to achieve 90% of learner improvement goals within one year. Managed major arts events and taught VET Music Industry Cert III, English and Music.

Education

Master of Education – Leadership & Management at Melbourne University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116) at TAE Academy IVET
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Microsoft Certified Educator at Microsoft
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Music at University of Queensland
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025

Qualifications

AI for Learning Design Professionals
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Models of Instructional Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Needs Analysis
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
E-Learning: Storyboarding
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Agile Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Articulate Storyline Master
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Instructional Coaching International Conference
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Advanced Coaching Training
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
QCT Teacher Registration
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
VIT Teacher Registration
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other