Catherine Schwebel

About Catherine Schwebel

With over 18 years of experience in learning and development across the U.S. and overseas, I specialize in designing impactful learning experiences that drive performance and business success. The best way to learn more about me and see my work is via my website at a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), I bring a strategic approach to training needs analysis, course development, stakeholder engagement, and learning technology management.I bring expertise in instructional design, eLearning development, facilitation, LMS administration, and onboarding program design to support your organization\'s learning initiatives. Utilizing industry-leading tools like Articulate 360, Rise, Vyond, Camtasia, Microsoft Suite, and Cornerstone LMS, I create engaging, learner-centered solutions that drive meaningful learning experiences.Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations, I continuously seek innovative ways to enhance learning experiences and improve outcomes. Let’s connect and collaborate on building impactful learning solutions! Curriculum Development, Needs Analysis, eLearning, Onboarding & Orientation, Virtual Training, Mentoring & Leadership Development, Instructional Content Creation, Workshop Development & Facilitation, Assessment & Evaluation, Technical Tools: Camtasia, Vyond, Articulate Storyline, Figma, Canva, Wellsaid Labs, Midjourney AI, ChatGPT, HeyGen AI, MindMeister, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Asana, Cornerstone LMS

Experience

1. Instructional Designer

   Catherine Schwebel Instructional Design

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Created a custom GPT-powered simulation to support clinician communication training; iterated prompts and learning flow based on learner testing and feedback.• Utilize generative AI tools (e.g, ChatGPT, HeyGen, Articulate AI) to streamline storyboard creation and design scenario-based learning experiences.• Apply principles from Andragogy to make learning relevant and self-directed.• Assess training gaps through surveys, interviews, and performance data.• Work with SMEs to extract and translate complex knowledge into learning materials.• Integrate real-world challenges to improve problem-solving skills.• Utilize authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, and Vyond.• Develop templates and reusable assets for consistency in courses.• Conduct user testing to ensure ease of navigation and comprehension.

Education

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  BA

• San Francisco State University

  MA