Niya M. Jay,MBA
Instructional Designer| Learning Experience Designer|Curriculum Developer
About Me
My name is Niya Jay and I am a Training and e-Learning development professional with expertise in creating innovative and engaging content using a variety of authoring tools and creative delivery methods. My experience includes leading large-scale, high-profile learning projects for diverse corporate clients in leadership and management. I identify training needs and provide interventions through blended eLearning, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, mentoring, consulting, facilitating, coaching, and measuring training effectiveness for multiple clients worldwide. I am skilled in identifying learning gaps, and presenting improvement plans to enhance the learning process for stakeholders, learners and clients. My expert abilities to lead project teams and translate learner development behaviors into high-impact learning that designs, curriculum, certification programs, tools, and workshops to create an internal knowledge transfer.
Education:
Nova Southeastern University, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) emphasis Business Management. Graduated 2008
University of South Carolina Aiken, Bachelor in Business Administration (MBA) emphasis Marketing. Graduated 2005
Knowledge Areas:
Instructional Design models and theories, eLearning, Section 508 compliance, curriculum development, summative assessment, learner analytics, adult learning theories, and project management.
Technology:
Rise360, Storyline 360, Microsoft Office 365, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Genielly, Powtoon, SnagIt, Asana, Docebo, Moodle.
Soft Skills:
Self-motivated, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, creativity, critical observation, time management and conflict resolution.
Companies I've worked with:
Smoothie King, Nestle, Google Fiber, Florida Blue, Capital One, Connected Consultants, and Dean Designs.
To learn more about me, check out my LinkedIn account, click here.
Professional Competencies
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
I conceptualize, design, and develop storyboards in Storyline, Word, and PowerPoint. I create engaging, interactive learning blueprints for courses that promote active learning.
INSTRUCTOR- LED TRAINING
I design and develop classroom, virtual classroom, and self-paced training content for instructors and targeted learners.
INSTRUCTIONAL WRITING
I write and edit training content for Instructor-Led Training, e-Learning, and Video Training. Creating accessible, compelling, and efficient scripts, outlines, and assessments.
VIDEO DEVELOPMENT
I create engaging and compelling animated videos for online learning, training, process guides, screen-casts, and face-to- face courses.
FACILITATION (ILT, VILT)
I facilitate engaging and compelling content to create spaces for everyone in the organization to contribute and encourage participation.