Learning & Organizational Development

Allison
J. Kibler

Instructional Designer & L&OD Strategist

Results-driven learning professional crafting interactive, memorable experiences that engage and inspire the diverse workforce of today. I believe learning should be timely, accessible, and deeply human.

15+
Years in L&OD
3K
LMS Users Managed
ATD
BEST Award Recipient
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Designing learning
that sticks

I'm a Denver-based Learning & Organizational Development professional with a passion for curating interactive, memorable learning experiences that engage today's diverse workforce. From eLearning modules to live webinars, compliance programs to leadership development. I build content that drives real behavior change.

My approach blends instructional design theory with modern media production, ensuring learners receive content that's not just informative, but genuinely inspiring and accessible. I've managed LMS migrations, spearheaded bilingual content initiatives, and built programs that moved the needle on retention and compliance.

Areas of Expertise

Learning Experience Design Adult Development Employee Experience Workforce Training Software Enablement Curriculum Curation Research & Development Technical Writing Project Management Quality Assurance Data Analysis LMS Administration

Tools & Technologies

Authoring

Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise)

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign · Premiere Pro
Photoshop · Audition
Illustrator · XD · Adobe Express

Microsoft 365

Full Office Suite · SharePoint

LMS Platforms

UKG Pro Learning · Wisetail

Project Management

Asana · Trello

Design & Prototyping

Figma · Canva

Where I've made
an impact

Oct 2023 — Dec 2025

Instructional Designer

Snooze, an AM Eatery

  • Enhanced restaurant operations through digital/print media, eLearning modules, and video production supporting restaurant ops, manager training, software enablement, safety, and compliance
  • Managed 3,000+ users across 70 locations in Wisetail LMS updating content, UX, assignments, roles, permissions, tracking, and reporting
  • Facilitated webinars for leadership development, company culture and engagement, and training advisory focus groups
  • Spearheaded English-to-Spanish translation of core content to increase workforce accessibility

Jun 2016 — Dec 2022

L&OD Content Development Lead

AIR Communities

  • Built a culture of learning aligned to company goals across Property Ops, Finance, Info Tech, Risk Management, and HR
  • Managed UKG Pro Learning LMS end-to-end: integration, content, dashboards, and user experience
  • Reduced 1st-year turnover by 5% through a revamped onboarding program with live webinars and 90-day success checklists
  • Increased company-wide compliance training completion rate by 10%, directly impacting annual ESG goals
  • Team achieved ATD BEST Award in 2020; company recognized as Denver Top Workplace several consecutive years

Jun 2012 — Jun 2016

Freelance Instructional Designer

Health & Human Services / Professional Development

  • Delivered learning systems design, storyboarding, script writing, and LMS administration for diverse clients
  • Clients included: Massachusetts Provider's Council, HealthStream, NAPPI International, Relias, Trilogy, CareLearning, and Aimco Apartment Homes

Jul 2010 — May 2012

Course Developer

Netsmart Technologies

  • Produced healthcare information technology training content to improve workflows and enhance staff digital capabilities

May 2008 — Jul 2010

Marketing & Communications Specialist

University of South Florida

  • Analyzed online learning trends to enhance the online experience at USF; collaborated with faculty to convert courses to online and blended formats

Selected
projects

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Benefits Communication · Digital Guide

2024 Open Enrollment Guide

A polished, interactive digital benefits guide for AIR Communities, featuring navigable sections, visual hierarchy, and accessible design across 30 pages for a multi-location workforce.

InDesign Benefits Comms Technical Writing
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Software Enablement · Manager Guide

Toast POS: Manager Training Guide

A comprehensive, screenshot-rich operations guide enabling managers at 70+ restaurant locations to master the Toast POS platform from onboarding staff to end-of-day procedures.

Software Enablement Job Aids Operations
eL

eLearning · Articulate Storyline

Interactive eLearning Module

A fully interactive eLearning experience built in Articulate Storyline featuring branching scenarios, knowledge checks, and engaging visuals designed to drive learner retention.

Storyline 360 Scenario-Based eLearning
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Leadership Development · eLearning Program

Blended Leadership Curriculum

Designed and facilitated a blended-learning leadership and business acumen program that increased employee engagement and supported career mobility across the organization.

Articulate Rise Facilitation Blended Learning

Academic
foundation

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Graduate Degree

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction

University of South Florida · 2010

B

Undergraduate Degree

B.A., Communication Sciences & Disorders

University of Florida · 2004

Professional Certificate

Essential Skills in Adobe Premiere Pro

2025 Professional Certificate

Awards &
achievements

Industry Award

ATD BEST Award

AIR Communities Team · 2020 Awarded to organizations demonstrating excellence in employee learning and development.

Employer Recognition

Denver Top Workplace

AIR Communities · Multiple consecutive years contribution to culture and L&OD programs recognized as a key driver.

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Impact Metric

+10% Compliance Completion Rate

Redesigned compliance training delivery, tracking, and reporting, directly impacting annual company ESG reporting goals.

Let's Connect

Ready to build
something great?

Whether you're looking for a strategic L&OD partner, a skilled instructional designer, or a creative collaborator, I'd love to hear from you.