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Senior Instructional Designer · Digital Learning & LMS Strategy
Derrilynn Landry
I design learning experiences that turn complex information into confident performance.
Corporate, technical, safety and leadership training built on adult learning principles, scenario-based practice and thoughtful use of AI.
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Years in education & learning design
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Global organizations — Vertiv, ExxonMobil, Precision Drilling, Shell Energy
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Industries — Oil & Gas, Energy, AI Infrastructure, K-12 Education
Experience spanning corporate learning & development, technical training and K-12 curriculum leadership.
Work
Featured projects
A sample of corporate, technical and communication-skills learning experiences. Project details are anonymized where required by client agreements.
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Overview
Business or learning challenge
Target audience & constraints
My role
Design approach & learning objectives
Key interactions & assessment strategy
Accessibility considerations
Tools used
Results & lessons learned
Project gallery
Some project details have been generalized or anonymized to respect client confidentiality.
About
The thinking behind the work
I'm a Senior Instructional Designer with 13+ years of experience across K-12 education and corporate learning & development, including 6+ years building technical, compliance and leadership training across the energy, oil & gas and AI infrastructure sectors. My background spans global organizations including Vertiv, ExxonMobil, Precision Drilling and Shell Energy, where I've supported technical training initiatives connected to advanced liquid cooling and AI-driven infrastructure through the PurgeRite business.
I specialize in transforming complex technical concepts into engaging, learner-centered experiences that improve workforce performance, operational readiness and knowledge retention. My work spans instructional design, technical training, eLearning development, LMS administration, curriculum strategy, onboarding, compliance training and workforce enablement.
Throughout my career, I've partnered with engineers, SMEs, operational leaders and cross-functional teams to build learning programs that support real business objectives — not just completion rates. As industries continue evolving through AI, digital transformation and infrastructure modernization, I'm focused on building learning experiences that prepare teams for what's next.
Design principles
- Start with the performance need
- Make complex information feel approachable
- Design practice that reflects the real world
- Build accessibility into the experience
Process
How I approach instructional design
Every project moves through the same disciplined path, adapted to scope, timeline and stakeholder needs.
Stage 01
Discover
I meet with stakeholders, review available materials and identify the business problem behind the training request.
Typical deliverable: Discovery notes & stakeholder interview summary
Stage 02
Analyze
I define the audience, performance gap, environment, constraints and evidence of successful performance.
Typical deliverable: Audience & performance gap analysis
Stage 03
Design
I establish learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessment methods and the learner journey.
Typical deliverable: Design document & learning objectives map
Stage 04
Prototype
I create storyboards, wireframes or functional samples so stakeholders can evaluate the experience before full development.
Typical deliverable: Storyboard or clickable prototype
Stage 05
Develop
I build the learning experience, create supporting visuals and integrate interactions, narration and assessments.
Typical deliverable: Published Storyline/Rise module
Stage 06
Review
I coordinate SME, quality and stakeholder reviews while tracking feedback and protecting instructional integrity.
Typical deliverable: Consolidated review log & revision tracker
Stage 07
Launch
I prepare the final package, test functionality and support deployment through the selected LMS or delivery platform.
Typical deliverable: LMS-ready SCORM/xAPI package
Stage 08
Evaluate
I review learner feedback, assessment performance, behavior change and business outcomes to identify improvements.
Typical deliverable: Evaluation summary & recommendations
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Skills
A connected skill set
Instructional design draws on strategy, craft and collaboration together — explore each area below.
How I use AI
AI accelerates parts of my process — brainstorming, first-draft development, visual ideation — but final instructional decisions stay grounded in learner needs, approved source material and human review.
Resume
Experience
Senior Instructional Designer, Digital Learning & LMS
Vertiv (PurgeRite) — Houston, TX (Hybrid). Lead the design and development of technical learning solutions supporting PurgeRite operations and liquid cooling technologies for AI and high-performance computing environments. Translate specialized infrastructure and engineering processes into learner-focused training, and design scalable eLearning programs, technical curricula, process simulations and performance support tools using Articulate 360, Storyline and LMS platforms.
Senior Instructional Designer Contract
ExxonMobil — Houston, TX (Remote). Designed and delivered complex global training programs supporting technical, compliance and safety initiatives across multiple business units and international regions. Applied ADDIE and SAM instructional design models to large-scale projects, supported deployment of a multi-tiered global LMS structure, and collaborated with international teams to embed cultural and linguistic considerations into training.
Senior Instructional Designer Contract
Precision Drilling — Houston, TX (Hybrid). Developed and implemented B2B training programs tailored for the oil and gas industry using Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate and Camtasia. Managed training projects end-to-end from needs analysis through evaluation, and used Power BI and Google Analytics to analyze training data and drive continuous improvement.
CX Learning and Development Coordinator Contract
Shell Energy — Houston, TX (Remote). Spearheaded the design, development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills across diverse departments, using instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create eLearning modules, presentations and manuals.
Lead Curriculum Instructor
Humble ISD — Humble, TX. Designed and developed instructional materials, courses and training manuals, and created visual, audio and interactive learning tools for both remote and classroom settings. Coached and developed new and existing educators on best practices, earning promotion to Lead Educator and recognition as Teacher of the Month for measurable gains in academic performance.
Principal Intern
Humble ISD — Humble, TX. Shadowed campus principals to support leadership of a staff serving 1,100+ students, coordinating scheduling and tracking learning goals while supporting the hiring and onboarding of new educators.
Project Management Professional (PMP) — exam eligible, in progress
Education
Master of Arts, Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Sam Houston State University — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Let's create learning that moves people from knowing to doing.
Available for instructional design, eLearning development and learning experience design opportunities.