Hi, I'm Steven K. Smith, a multimedia instructional designer with over 25 years of experience creating high-impact learning solutions across manufacturing, healthcare, sales, and education. I specialize in AI-driven personalization, microlearning, and data-informed design to boost engagement, adoption, and ROI. I collaborate across teams to design scalable curricula, leverage LMS platforms, produce on-brand videos, and measure success with KPI-driven analytics. I’m passionate about culturally responsive learning and building joyful, effective learning experiences that empower people to perform at their best.

Steven K. Smith

Hi, I'm Steven K. Smith, a multimedia instructional designer with over 25 years of experience creating high-impact learning solutions across manufacturing, healthcare, sales, and education. I specialize in AI-driven personalization, microlearning, and data-informed design to boost engagement, adoption, and ROI. I collaborate across teams to design scalable curricula, leverage LMS platforms, produce on-brand videos, and measure success with KPI-driven analytics. I’m passionate about culturally responsive learning and building joyful, effective learning experiences that empower people to perform at their best.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Steven K. Smith, a multimedia instructional designer with over 25 years of experience creating high-impact learning solutions across manufacturing, healthcare, sales, and education. I specialize in AI-driven personalization, microlearning, and data-informed design to boost engagement, adoption, and ROI.

I collaborate across teams to design scalable curricula, leverage LMS platforms, produce on-brand videos, and measure success with KPI-driven analytics. I’m passionate about culturally responsive learning and building joyful, effective learning experiences that empower people to perform at their best.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Art Teacher at Garfield Heights City Schools
January 1, 2001 - Present
Led the digital transformation of curriculum by integrating LMS platforms, adaptive learning tools, and virtual collaboration, improving academic performance by 40%. Increased student participation by 65% through project-based, gamified learning experiences. Designed and facilitated faculty professional development, raising technology adoption rates across departments. Implemented a culturally responsive learning program that reduced behavioral incidents by 55%.
Instructional Designer at Algolix
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote AI-enhanced, SME-led learning module design that improved KPI attainment by 32% within three months. Produced a 10-part learning series for medical device sales teams, boosting sales conversions by 15% and compliance scores by 20%. Created onboarding programs for manufacturing clients that cut new-hire ramp-up time by 40% and improved retention by 17%. Designed simulation-based, multimedia-enhanced training that increased learner comprehension by 45%. Partnered with SMEs to develop culture-responsive microlearning, and delivered SCORM/xAPI compliant courses with embedded analytics to track learner performance over time.

Education

Master of Visual and Performing Arts at Charles Sturt University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Science in Art Education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

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