KENNADY SOWELL
For Learning & Development
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Diagnose ✶ Design ✶ Develop ✶ Deliver ✶ Measure ✶ Repeat ✶
How does Kennady think?
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⭐ The Experience Behind the Work
Five years. Multiple industries.
M.S. Education Technology and Instructional Design
Instructional Designer — ACFCU (2023 - Present)
Sole instructional designer for the credit union, partnering directly with the CEO, COO, and VP-level leaders on organizational development initiatives. Designed and developed eLearning, ILT, vILT, scenario-based learning, gamified experiences, animated videos, job aids, SOPs, and performance support tools. Member of the Employee Advisory Board and Employee Engagement Team.
Freelance Instructional Designer (2021 - Present)
End-to-end instructional design for clients across healthcare, financial services, and nonprofit sectors. Clients include the National Student Clearinghouse and The Links Inc. Deliverables include scenario-based eLearning, branching simulations, animated video scripts, microlearning, and gamified learning experiences. Managed full project cycles from needs analysis through LMS deployment.
ELA, Social Studies and Graphic Design Teacher — Digital Pioneers Academy (2022 - 2023)
Taught English, Social Studies, and Graphic Design at a computer science focused charter middle school. Designed interdisciplinary curricula blending traditional subjects with technology, applied UDL principles for equitable learning, and built multimedia lessons.
Certifications:
ATD Return on Investment Certificate
Training Magazine — Articulate Storyline: Next Level 1
Kennady’s Trusted Team of Tools & Expertise
🏛️ THE CABINET
Universal Design for Learning
Agile Development
Kirkpatrick Model
ADDIE Model
Scenario-Based Learning
Gamification Principles
Microlearning
MASTER of EDUCATION
Education Technology & Instructional Design K-12 and Adult Learning
Bloom's Taxonomy
SCORM