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About Me
About Me
Hi, I'm Cody Turner. I’m an instructional designer passionate about creating effective, data-driven, and engaging curricula.
With 5+ years of experience in instructional design, I specialize in problem-solving, communication, and understanding learning theories and models. I’ve worked in the education and beer industries to improve customer understanding of complex topics. My approach is collaborative, data-driven, and creative, and I thrive on building solution-oriented projects.
Outside of design, you’ll find me hiking, playing outside with my kids, or homebrewing, which helps me stay energized for new projects.
I'm eager to contribute my skills and experience to a challenging and rewarding role in a new industry. I'm a strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. I'm also a continuous learner and always seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
I'm available on LinkedIn. I'm excited to connect and discuss how my skills can benefit your organization.
Portfolio Projects
Portfolio Projects
Currently in progress
Focuses on understanding how to market a successful beer brand. Includes a real world task, demonstrations to practice key marketing principles, and applying them to a practical situation.
Resume
Resume
Cody Turner
Cody Turner
512-968-0805 | www.codylturner.com | San Antonio, TX
Career Summary
Career Summary
Instructional Designer with a strong foundation in learning theory and curriculum development, transitioning from five years of teaching experience to designing engaging, data-driven learning solutions. Skilled in applying adult learning theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Merrill’s First Principles to create effective instructional content that enhances learner retention and performance. Experienced in leveraging evaluation methods and data-driven insights to refine course design and measure learning outcomes. Seeking a dynamic role that allows me to apply these skills to develop innovative learning experiences and drive measurable success.
Professional Experiences
Professional Experiences
NEISD - San Antonio, TX August 2024 - Present
Training and Development Educator
Applied Universal Design for Learning principles to create accessible and inclusive instructional materials, increasing engagement across diverse learners by 15%.
Collaborated with subject matter experts, faculty, and trainers to align content with learning objectives, improving instructional accuracy and learner outcomes.
Optimized learning experiences across multiple delivery formats, enhancing adaptability and retention for a variety of learning styles.
Pabst Beer Company - San Antonio, TX May 2023 - August 2024
Customer Relations Specialist
Presented complex concepts to 100+ non-technical stakeholders, faculty, and leadership teams, improving cross-functional understanding and decision-making.
Engaged in active listening and incorporated feedback to refine training materials, increasing relevance and learner satisfaction by 25%.
Managed stakeholder expectations through regular check-ins, feedback loops, and structured development processes, ensuring alignment and project success.
SCUC ISD - Schertz, TX August 2022 - April 2023
Curriculum Designer
Designed multimedia-rich instructional content with video, animation, and gamification, enhancing learner engagement and knowledge retention by 33%.
Created structured curricula for instructor-led, blended, and self-paced eLearning, increasing accessibility and instructional effectiveness.
Implemented instructional design strategies based on evidence-based practices, improving learner outcomes and content efficacy by as much as 18%.
Leander ISD - Cedar Park, TX Sept. 2015 - May 2022
Learning Experience Designer
Developed interactive eLearning modules, increasing learner engagement and participation, and increasing assessment scores by 12%.
Designed courses incorporating microlearning and spaced retention strategies, improving long-term knowledge retention.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between designers, developers, and instructors, ensuring cohesive and effective learning experiences.
Education
Education
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Bachelors of Arts in History
Skills
Skills
Video Editing (Camtasia)
Learning Management System (Blackboard, Canvas)
Course Creation (Articulate Storyline, Genially)
Graphic Design (Canva)
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
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