Molly Schultz

MOLLY SCHULTZ                                                                                                                 765.748.9879      |      MollyJBSchultz@gmail.com 

Instructional Designer                                                                                                                                            linkedin.com/in/MollyJBSchultz

Qualifications: Engaging and business-savvy Instructional Designer whose creative spot-on approach consistently yields measurable results. Superior planning, tactical and cooperative skills that consistently result in timely project completion within budget while maintaining excellent client service.  

• Proven ability to empower teams and improve individual performance through translating vision, creativity, coaching and leadership into successful instructional programs.
• Strong and flexible communicator who seamlessly adjusts approach based on environment and audience cues.
• Adept in the analysis and translation of training and educational needs into effective learning curricula and processes.
• Track record of fostering trust and long-term relationships with clients, students and internal teams.

Core Skills

• Team and client engagement               
• Strategic planning                                                 
• Instructional development  
• Team building                                                  
• Client relationship management                  
• Project management    
• Curriculum planning and design       
• Organizational change management       
• Training delivery / deployment
  

Education: Master of Education, Learning Design and Technology Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN                      Exp Dec 2022 

Relevant Coursework

• Introduction To E-Learning   |   Learning Theories & Instructional Design   |   Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
• Instructional Design Project Management   |   Introduction to Learning Systems and Design  
• Foundations Of Learning Design & Technology   |   Advanced Practices in Learning Systems Design

Projects

• Created a design document, learning module, and job aides from start to finish
• Participated in a team evaluation of case studies; defined strategic plan for product development
• Pitched a video game for eLearning
• Created storyboard for healthcare simulation

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies - Organizational Communication Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Professional Experience 

Instructional Designer                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2023-Current 

Account Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2019-2022 

Venture Logistics               Indianapolis, IN 

Full-service logistics partner offering services to get the job done safely, successfully and on-time.

Key Contributions: 

• Trained team members on the internal transportation management software.
• Implemented standardized sales process for onboarding new customers and communicated it to the sales team.
• Created multiple software training videos and quizzes.
• Created sales training videos about company business units.
• Created multiple reference guides for internal company software use.

Senior Account Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                   2014-2019

Kelly Educational Staffing        Indianapolis, IN 

Kelly Educational Staffing (KES) provides more than 150 Central Indiana private and public schools with substitute teachers and instructional assistants. Daily responsibilities require a consistent fast pace, flexibility, and the ability to change direction rapidly without sacrificing service excellence. Key Contributions: 

• Developed and delivered engaging training for incoming substitute teachers - incorporating classroom activity simulation modules, role-play, and self-study materials.
• Created effective and engaging learning environments informed by desired learning outcomes where learners acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Developed and implemented a highly effective training system administered to all new KES internal employees significantly increasing productivity and client satisfaction within team members’ assimilation period.
• Created a summer training that stated instructional end goals and created aligning content via visual, audio, and interactive learning tools
• Developed positive performance improvement solutions for KES interim teachers that included a self-service library of FAQ’s, reference materials and e-learning resources.
• Initiated and delivered school administrator training on Kelly Services’ electronic scheduling platform, which increased both efficiency and rate of placement.

English Language Instructor                                                                                                                                                                                                         2013-2014 

Freelance Consultant -  LTC Language Training Center                   Indianapolis, IN 

• Conducted customized needs analysis for adult English as a second language students.
• Crafted learning objectives and identified course goals based on students’ language and linguistic needs
• Developed unique learning materials based on student assessments.
• Created and facilitated highly effective cross-cultural immersion sessions incorporating various training methodologies and tools.

Grant Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2012- 2013

Freelance Consultant          Indianapolis, IN                            

Advised and oversaw the Southeast Education Task Force, an organization pursuing the betterment of Indianapolis Public Schools through “Local School Councils”, in their efforts to introduce school governance that gives parents greater influence and ownership in their children’s education. Key Contributions: 

• Completed extensive research and data analysis of existing national Local School Councils nationwide.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to create training for local parent-councilor prospects.
• Conducted the project management cycle from beginning to completion.
• Identified local parent-councilor training needs and wrote effective copy and instructional text.
• Coordinated on-site observation and training for local parent-councilor prospects in cooperation with the closest operating Local School Council.
• Included developing the training material and agenda with the hosting Council and orientation of parent-councilor prospects.
• Created and presented final visual, audio, and interactive training based on research findings.