Nathan Bayless

About Nathan Bayless

I’m an instructional designer who believes growth—whether in people or…

Experience

1. Electronic Learning Developer Instructional Designer

   Travis County

   Jul 2020 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Collaborated with SMEs to develop e-learning modules, ensuring alignment with onboarding, regulatory compliance, certification and accreditation, equity and inclusion, emergency preparedness, core competencies, and leadership development• Created visually compelling PPT presentations to pair with e-learning modules, supporting blended learning• Collaborated with SMEs to design instructional materials, enhancing learner engagement and comprehension• Reviewed, proofread, and edited departmental training materials ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency• Designed engaging, user-friendly newsletter for distribution of monthly training details• Partnered with department leadership to create quarterly department newsletter, ensuring clear communication of key updates• Designed comprehensive standardized branding program, including a Style Guide, color scheme, logo, email signature format, letterhead, and PPT templates to ensure cohesive departmental representation• Created branded promotional materials (e.g, advertisements, pamphlets, and fliers) for internal and public use• Created branded recognition certificates and designed commemorative event pins for division and department-wide use• Created logo and awards presentations for annual JJAT Conference• Collaborated with former chief and current department leadership to create strategic investment presentation and assisted in presenting to TJJD Board and Commissioner\'s Court• Provided technical and moderator assistance during live and virtual training sessions• Co-administrated SharePoint to organize and distribute resources efficiently• Co-managed the Success Factors Learning Management System, overseeing curriculum design, user management, reporting, and compliance• Provided strategic guidance for survey templates, developing questions, and managing distribution• Contributed as a founding member of the department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee by designing all branding and materials

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Education - MEd, Educational/Instructional Technology

• Houston City College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

  2002 — 2004

• Western Governors University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Technology & Instructional Design

• University of St. Thomas (TX)

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2004 — 2006

• University of Houston

  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

  1997 — 1998

Skills

• Project Planning
• Training
• Teaching
• Windows
• Marketing
• Leases
• Employee Training
• English
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Apartments
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgets
• Editing
• Instructor-Led Training
• Lease Administration
• Property Management
• Rentals
• Strategic Planning
• Yardi
• Residential Homes
• Photoshop
• Project Coordination
• Onesite
• Real Estate
• Outlook
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Business Coaching
• Instructional Technology
• Project Management
• Yardi Voyager
• Public Speaking
• Instructional Design
• Fair Housing
• Management