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Hi, I’m Velda Gabrielson. I’m an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I design learning that’s clear, engaging, and built to make an impact—turning complex compliance, technical, and systems content into story-driven eLearning that sticks.
Design artistry meets operational excellence: I partner with SMEs and stakeholders to deliver on-brand, learner-centered training using modern authoring tools and AI-enhanced design. My work spans regulatory training, enterprise system onboarding, and performance-focused digital learning to boost adoption and business results.
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Work Experience
Instructional Designer (Contractor) at FREDRICKSON LEARNING
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Designed and delivered enterprise-wide systems training for a new pharmacy software rollout, accelerating employee readiness and reducing ramp-up time. Created concise, task-based eLearning using Articulate Rise and Vyond by synthesizing SCRIBE SOPs and SME input, improving learner confidence and speeding system adoption. Collaborated with instructional designers, SMEs, and Learning Technology to deploy and manage courses in CSOD, ensuring an on-time launch and consistent training across the organization.
Instructional Designer (Contractor) at FREDRICKSON LEARNING
April 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Built 15 systems training modules in Articulate Rise and Vyond for a new pharmacy software rollout, ensuring role readiness and rapid adoption. Synthesized SOPs and SME input into clear process learning, reducing post-launch support needs and accelerating user proficiency across teams.
Instructional Designer (Contractor) at LEARNING LENS
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Developed HVAC Service and Sales Coordinator training using Articulate Storyline and Rise, aligning with Daikin’s operational and compliance goals. Partnered with SMEs to simplify complex technical content and applied ADDIE and Kirkpatrick models to drive performance outcomes. Delivered all projects on time and within budget, strengthening workforce capability and consistency across roles.
Instructional Designer (Contractor) at INTERPUBLIC GROUP (IPG)
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Created 24 SOX and ISO 27001 compliance modules in Articulate Storyline 360, enhancing engagement through video, animation, and interactive assessments. Collaborated with SMEs and leaders to ensure content accuracy and policy alignment, completing the enterprise program in under four months and below budget.
Instructional Designer (Contractor) at CONTIEM
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Designed a five-part flexographic print operator training program combining eLearning, guidebooks, and OTJ activities to close industry skill gaps. Captured on-site videos to enhance retention and cut onboarding time by 40%, completing the project on schedule and within budget while strengthening collaboration across design and production teams.
Senior Learning and Development Consultant at ANDERSEN CORPORATION
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023Led enterprise regulatory compliance training and vendor partnerships, developing accessible eLearning for a workforce of 8,000+ employees. Directed the creation of a 3-minute Workplace Harassment animation and a six-module safety curriculum for engineers, improving compliance alignment and boosting safety performance scores. Mentored designers company-wide in Articulate 360, enhancing design efficiency and accelerating eLearning production by 30%.
Senior Learning Project Specialist at ANDERSEN CORPORATION
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022Led the Regulatory Compliance Training Program and partnered with leaders across legal, HR, safety, and manufacturing to deliver targeted eLearning solutions that strengthened business performance. Served as a core team member and backup administrator during the Cornerstone OnDemand LMS launch, helping achieve a 25% increase in training efficiency enterprise-wide.
Instructional Designer at WELLS FARGO
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016Developed and modernized regulatory compliance training by converting the annual meeting into a virtual eLearning course accessible enterprise-wide. Applied adult learning principles to streamline delivery, reducing training time by 30% and expanding access to all employees, including remote teams.
Instructional Designer at US BANK
July 1, 2008 - May 1, 2016Developed enterprise compliance and system training for U.S. and international employees across 11 countries, ensuring regulatory readiness and consistent standards. Led the annual eLearning design cycle for global compliance courses and collaborated with SMEs to create video-based learning that improved customer service and learner engagement.
Education
Master of Arts (MA), Human Resource Development at University of Saint Thomas
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications and History at Augsburg University
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other
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