I’m Patrick Vertino, a Senior Instructional Designer and Multimedia Designer with over a decade of experience creating engaging eLearning and visual solutions for Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations. I specialize in translating complex ideas into accessible digital training using scenario-based learning, visual storytelling, and strong project management. I’m proficient in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of video and animation tools to deliver brand-aligned, outcomes-driven learning experiences. Across my career I’ve led visual strategy, collaborated with stakeholders, and managed teams and budgets to ensure quality and profitability. From instructional design leadership at ELM Learning to brand and interface work for Modular Medical and Trek Bikes, I blend pedagogy with creative design to produce impactful training, helpful guides, and compelling visuals that resonate with learners and clients alike.

Patrick Vertino

I’m Patrick Vertino, a Senior Instructional Designer and Multimedia Designer with over a decade of experience creating engaging eLearning and visual solutions for Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations. I specialize in translating complex ideas into accessible digital training using scenario-based learning, visual storytelling, and strong project management. I’m proficient in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of video and animation tools to deliver brand-aligned, outcomes-driven learning experiences. Across my career I’ve led visual strategy, collaborated with stakeholders, and managed teams and budgets to ensure quality and profitability. From instructional design leadership at ELM Learning to brand and interface work for Modular Medical and Trek Bikes, I blend pedagogy with creative design to produce impactful training, helpful guides, and compelling visuals that resonate with learners and clients alike.

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I’m Patrick Vertino, a Senior Instructional Designer and Multimedia Designer with over a decade of experience creating engaging eLearning and visual solutions for Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations. I specialize in translating complex ideas into accessible digital training using scenario-based learning, visual storytelling, and strong project management. I’m proficient in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of video and animation tools to deliver brand-aligned, outcomes-driven learning experiences.

Across my career I’ve led visual strategy, collaborated with stakeholders, and managed teams and budgets to ensure quality and profitability. From instructional design leadership at ELM Learning to brand and interface work for Modular Medical and Trek Bikes, I blend pedagogy with creative design to produce impactful training, helpful guides, and compelling visuals that resonate with learners and clients alike.

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Work Experience

Independent Contractor — Instructional Designer & Visual Designer at Vertino Design
February 1, 2015 - November 3, 2025
Provide instructional design, eLearning development, and visual design solutions for corporate and nonprofit clients. Projects range from eLearning and training materials to branding, illustration, and marketing design. Focus on client collaboration, learning outcomes, and goal-driven creative solutions.
Instructional Designer / Art Director at Point B
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Transitioned from production support into Art Direction. Led visual strategy, managed a junior designer, and ensured instructional design aligned with client learning goals. Partnered with clients on instructional best practices and brand-consistent learning solutions.
eLearning Designer (Contract) at Pulse Learning
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Designed comic book–style animated eLearning for banking and technology clients. Created original characters, illustrations, and layouts to deliver engaging and accessible training. Applied scenario-based learning principles and custom visuals to simplify technical content.
Multimedia Designer at Modular Medical
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Refreshed brand identity, designed user guides, packaging illustrations, and iconography. Created visual content to support FDA-compliant training and device documentation. Collaborated on app design prototypes to ensure usability and consistency.
Visual Designer (Contract) at Trek Bikes
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Developed creative concepts and campaigns for product launches. Delivered marketing materials with a fresh, youth-oriented design approach. Increased engagement and brand visibility through visual storytelling.
Instructional Designer → Art Director at ELM Learning
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Promoted from production designer to Art Director, leading instructional design for Fortune 500 clients. Created custom eLearning, illustrations, and animations tailored to client branding. Managed budgets, offshore teams, and direct client relationships, ensuring profitability and quality.

Education

BFA, Illustration at American Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Technical Baccalaureate (IB), Graphic Design at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences