SE Oklahoma State University
Master's in Business Administration-Leadership Concentration
Program in progress | Expected completion July
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | May 2024
Agile Leadership (CAL-1) | April 2024
Coursera / KC Community College
Project Management Certificate | June – July 2023
Experience & Education
Career and academic milestones that reflect a deep commitment to adult learning, performance improvement, and the integration of data-driven, agile, and accessible learning solutions.
Millennium Corporation
Instructional Designer | Project Management | Leadership & Workforce Development
Designed and developed eLearning and blended learning solutions aligned to workforce readiness and compliance initiatives. Collaborated with SMEs, business leaders, and technical teams to deliver measurable performance outcomes and support leadership training programs.
Remote
October 2023 – October 2025
Jackson County School District
Data-Driven Training & Compliance Coordinator and Mentor
Led professional development and compliance training for district staff. Created instructional materials and implemented data-informed coaching to improve instructional quality and ensure policy adherence.
Vancleave, MS
October 2015 – October 2023
EXIT Realty / Coldwell Banker
Real Estate Salesperson
Guided clients through the home-buying and selling process while maintaining compliance with state licensing and brokerage standards. Built long-term relationships through clear communication and personalized service.
Ocean Springs, MS
July 2015 –
December 2021
Get to
Know Me
My passion has always been in helping people develop skills, using technology, improving results, and meeting goals. Instructional design is a perfect blend of it all. I am a creative designer who looks for solutions, even if they are outside of the "box." My efforts are always centered around results and building a positive, cohesive team to get the job done.
In everything that I do, whether it is related to something personal or professional, I strive to produce quality work that is meaningful, impactful, and impressive. I consider myself a life-long learner and aim to continually develop my most prominent skills in order to benefit others. In addition, it is very important to me that I go from good to great and never settle for okay. These high standards are what I am traditionally known for.
In my personal life outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, boating, traveling, bird-watching, and outdoor photography. These activities allow me to maintain a healthy balance between work, enrichment, and rewards!
Learning & Development Expertise
Experienced in designing, delivering, and managing impactful learning solutions that drive performance and engagement. Project Management / Scheduling Instructional Design + eLearning Development Teaching / Training (ILT / VILT) Visual Design Storyboarding Learning & Development Leadership Data-Driven Decisions ADDIE + SAM Models Adult Learning Theories WCAG / 508 Accessible Learning
Technical Tools & Platforms
Proficient in industry-standard tools supporting eLearning development, collaboration, and virtual delivery. Jira and Confluence Articulate Storyline Articulate Rise SCORM Packaging & Publishing Generative AI Tools Camtasia Vyond Google Suite Microsoft Office Online Microsoft Clipchamp Canva Zoom Canvas LMS
About Kristen Suarez
Learning Design
I design learning that blends strategy and creativity to drive performance, engagement, and measurable results. Explore below how I apply proven learning design principles to create clarity, engagement, and performance.
My Approach to Learning
Learning should make sense and should connect directly to the work people do and the results you want to see. My approach blends clarity, collaboration, and adaptability, bringing structure when it’s needed and flexibility when it’s vital.
Strong design, clear goals, measurable results.
Where Strategy Meets Creativity
Before building anything, I ask the right questions about your learners, goals, and success measures. From there, I create learning experiences that combine research-backed strategy with real-world application.
Discover → Design → Develop → Deliver → Evaluate
Discover
Every great project starts with understanding your goals and learners. Through careful analysis and discussion, I identify opportunities to close performance gaps and align learning with measurable business outcomes.
Design
Design is where ideas take shape. I combine agile frameworks like SAM with practical learning principles to build experiences that engage, inform, and inspire real-world application.
Development
Development services are strategically aligned with the latest CPTD standards. We stay ahead of industry trends to deliver solutions that maximize organizational performance and learning impact.
Deliver
Implementation is collaborative and learner-centered. I provide support through pilot launches, facilitator prep, and rollout strategies to ensure adoption and engagement.
Evaluate
Learning doesn’t end at launch. I assess results through feedback, data, and analytics to measure success, uncover opportunities, and sustain continuous improvement.
My Multi-Faceted Learning Approach
This philosophy comes to life through a structured yet flexible design process. Click each button below to discover how I bring strategy to action.
Design
Each program is tailored to your goals using evidence-based learning principles and proven design methods. The result: meaningful, relevant, and scalable learning.
Implementation
Implementation is built around collaboration. I partner with clients to deliver seamless rollouts that maximize learner engagement and adoption.
Trusted by Teams and Partners
Collaboration and impact are at the heart of my design philosophy. The feedback I’ve received reflects the shared success that comes from creating meaningful learning experiences together.
Kristen consistently delivers engaging learning experiences that drive measurable results. Her attention to detail and learner focus set her apart.
— Michael Drey, Program Analyst
Kristen’s leadership and creativity transformed our training approach. She’s strategic, empathetic, and dedicated to helping teams grow.
— Jamie Slenk, Senior Instructional Systems Specialist
Her ability to design effective, training-rich programs especially in leadership, compliance, and performance improvement makes her an invaluable asset.
— Michelle Bernard, Senior Instructional Designer