I am Naomi Malone, a strategic and innovative Learning and Development Consultant with a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Design and a Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics from MIT. I specialize in leveraging data, analytics, and AI concepts to design, develop, and deliver best-in-class learning solutions that drive measurable results. I combine deep adult learning principles with a consultative approach to diagnose business needs and build engaging educational experiences that enhance core competencies and support profitable growth. I bring broad experience partnering with diverse stakeholders across government, enterprise, and educational settings to design performance-based curricula, evaluate learning impact, and manage complex projects. I am passionate about data-driven curriculum design, learning ecosystems, and scalable solutions that accelerate growth and capability maturity while delivering tangible outcomes for learners and organizations.…

Naomi Malone

I am Naomi Malone, a strategic and innovative Learning and Development Consultant with a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Design and a Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics from MIT. I specialize in leveraging data, analytics, and AI concepts to design, develop, and deliver best-in-class learning solutions that drive measurable results. I combine deep adult learning principles with a consultative approach to diagnose business needs and build engaging educational experiences that enhance core competencies and support profitable growth. I bring broad experience partnering with diverse stakeholders across government, enterprise, and educational settings to design performance-based curricula, evaluate learning impact, and manage complex projects. I am passionate about data-driven curriculum design, learning ecosystems, and scalable solutions that accelerate growth and capability maturity while delivering tangible outcomes for learners and organizations.…

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I am Naomi Malone, a strategic and innovative Learning and Development Consultant with a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Design and a Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics from MIT. I specialize in leveraging data, analytics, and AI concepts to design, develop, and deliver best-in-class learning solutions that drive measurable results. I combine deep adult learning principles with a consultative approach to diagnose business needs and build engaging educational experiences that enhance core competencies and support profitable growth.

I bring broad experience partnering with diverse stakeholders across government, enterprise, and educational settings to design performance-based curricula, evaluate learning impact, and manage complex projects. I am passionate about data-driven curriculum design, learning ecosystems, and scalable solutions that accelerate growth and capability maturity while delivering tangible outcomes for learners and organizations.

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Work Experience

Senior Instructional Systems Designer at Cybermedia Technologies
August 1, 2022 - Present
Consult with business partners to analyze performance needs, map required job competencies to knowledge and performance-based learning objectives, and design and develop learning assets incorporating evidence-based strategies to drive learner engagement. Develop comprehensive design documents, online learning storyboards, and a variety of formal and informal assessments to ensure achievement of learning objectives.
Senior Instructional Systems Designer at Technical Systems Integration
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Performed front-end analyses and gap analyses for highly specialized training programs; communicated findings with confidence to business leaders and proposed alternate training curricula to meet segment needs.
Instructional Systems Designer at JIRACOR
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Designed and developed end-to-end learning solutions and technical documents for enterprise-wide training programs; designed and conducted evaluations of training to measure effectiveness and ensure alignment with key initiatives.
Learning Scientist at Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), SETA contractor
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021
Acted as a consultative advisor and technical point of contact for strategic projects integrating learning sciences into an enterprise-wide Total Learning Architecture (TLA); led a team to develop a capability maturity model for distributed learning organizations; coordinated with evaluation teams to research a software development project designed to provide enterprise course information services across the DoD.
Instructional Systems Designer at Naval Air Warfare Center Training Services Division (NAWCTSD), contractor
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Consulted with stakeholders to analyze and evaluate training requirements, recommending alternative learning strategies to decision-makers. Developed comprehensive technical reports and written materials to document research and analysis, ensuring all curriculum was relevant and accurate.
Instructional Systems Designer at Victor 12
May 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Leveraged the ADDIE instructional design process to design and deliver performance-based e-learning solutions, job aids, and other training materials. Thrived in a collaborative environment, working with program managers, designers, and programmers to create engaging learning experiences.
Instructional Designer at Cognitive Performance Group
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Applied instructional design principles to a variety of learning technologies, including simulation-based and mobile applications. Collaborated with data analysis teams to interview subject matter experts, analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methods, and develop formative and summative assessments based on findings.

Education

MS in Data Analytics Engineering at Northeastern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Ph.D. in Education, Instructional Technology and Design at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics at MIT xPRO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Professional Certificate, Instructional Design for Simulations at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
M.A. in Political Science, International Relations at University of South Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
M.A. in Library and Information Science at University of South Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
B.A. in Political Science, International Relations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

MIT xPRO Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
University of Central Florida Professional Certificate, Instructional Design for Simulations
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Government, Professional Services

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