Stacie L Willey
ABOUT ME
stacie L willey
Instructional Designer
Industries: Education | Manufacturing | Retail
I design learner-centered experiences that translate complex concepts into authentic, measurable learning. With 20 years of experience supporting learners across 50+ nationalities, I specialize in solving instructional challenges through strategic, data-informed design.
"A skill set as broad and developed as this one is rare to find in one person." ~ Dale Plotzki, Learning and Innovation Coach,
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The American School of Lima, Peru
Design Philosophy
I believe design is about developing people. Effective learning with clear, data-informed outcomes, with every element intentionally aligned to support them. Training should be authentic, meaningful, and inclusive—so every learner can see themselves in the experience.
I aim to create engaging, relevant learning that elevates performance and delivers measurable value for organizations.
Results & Impact
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Led curriculum and program design for 1,600+ learners and 277 faculty, achieving full accreditation
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Increased learner mastery by 26% through data-driven alignment of objectives, instruction, and assessments
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Designed targeted training programs, where 78% of learners exceeded projected growth on standardized assessments
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Improved learner engagement by 46% by selecting and implementing an online learning platform
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Created simulation-based learning experiences, resulting in 88% of learners meeting or exceeding standards
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Increased instructor confidence by 16% through professional development in personalized learning strategies
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Achieved a 4.8/5 engagement score through interactive, learner-centered design
Skills
Learning Experience Design
Curriculum Development
Scenario-Based Learning
Learning Strategy
Data-Informed Instructional Design
Stakeholder Collaboration
Education
Instructional Design Certificate, Association for Talent Development
Master of Science in Science Education, Montana State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Washington
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, K–8 Elementary Endorsement, Western Washington University
Learning Tools
Authoring & Design: Articulate Storyline (360), Adobe Captivate (v13.0) & Canva, Clipchamp
LMS & Tracking: Moodle, SurveyMonkey, Google Workspace
Collaboration & Office: Microsoft 365 (Excel, Forms, Teams, Word, PowerPoint), Zoom
AI-Enhanced Design & Productivity: Consensus, Copilot, ChatGPT
Articulate Storyline Certificate, Association for Talent Development, 2026
Instructional Design Certificate, Association for Talent Development, 2026
Adobe Captivate, Adobe Training (2-Day course), 2026
Color Theory, University of California, Berkeley, 2023
Design Principles & Elements, University of California, Berkeley, 2023
Fundamentals of Design, University of California, Berkeley, 2023
Project Management Foundations, LinkedIn, 2024