Vanessa brings a wealth of expertise and experience to any organization looking to build a unified training program. She has an innate ability to assimilate a large amount of data points and create a comprehensive training approach. The training videos Vanessa produced were some of the best that I have ever seen.
Senior Instructional Designer
Communication that connects.
Learning that lasts.
Journalism-trained communicator and instructional designer with 10+ years in healthcare tech, SaaS, and corporate learning. I find the story in complex information, then build it into content that works — articles, training, campaigns — whatever the audience needs.
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20
eLearning courses
50+
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15
Technical manuals
InnovAge
Surgical Information Systems
CodeMettle
Yardi
Kennesaw State University
National Park Service
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Interns at GEORGIA Magazine wear many hats, and Vanessa handled all those responsibilities adroitly. Her work ethic, journalistic DNA and life experiences gave her a leg up on this position. She always arrives at work early and actively seeks out assignments. I would heartily recommend her for any position.
She took it upon herself to learn about graphic design to enhance her content documents, which was a great addition to her deliverables. Although we're not working together anymore, I know she will always provide phenomenal value to whatever roles she takes on next.
I have been associated with Vanessa through two courses I've taught (Writing for Public Communication and Editing for Today's Media), as well as through some work with KSU's student media.
Vanessa is a very capapble individual who is committed to the pursuit of excellence in her endeavors. She is a talented writer and editor with a good eye for detail and has a solid foundation in the fundamentals of journalistic writing, editing, and production.
Vanessa is an extraordinary leader, always taking the time to ensure only the best for both or staff and her publication. She is a dedicated journalist, and brings unparalleled skill and professionalism to anything she is a part of. Her knowledge of the print media industry is vast, which has allowed her to shine as an editor. Her management skills are proven by her treating her staff as equals and it is obvious she truly wants to see every member of her team excel and be the best they can be.
Vanessa has proven herself to be a valuable member of the Harry Strange team. She is the go-to person for graphics and print design, press releases and promotions for the organization. Vanessa performs her job consistently and professionally, with measurable and specific results. Always an outstanding producer, her attention to detail and follow-up makes her an outstanding asset to the team.
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July 2026
L&D: The Case for the Manual (Yes, Even in 2026)
A battered three-ring binder in an MRI hallway got me thinking about what happens when a video is the only training people get. Job aids and reference documentation still matter — and when we don't build them, learners quietly build a worse version themselves.
Read article → March 2026Before You Build: The Step Most Teams Skip (and Why It Matters)
I think of every training request like hiking: the endpoint is set by stakeholders, the compass gives us direction, and the terrain determines the path. Our job as instructional designers is to survey that terrain before we take a single step.
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