About Me
Hi, I’m Missy Hovland (she/her/hers). I’m an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer based in Portland, Oregon. I have been developing and facilitating staff trainings since 2015, mostly within nonprofit and secondary education sectors. My experience ranges from staff onboarding, 1-on-1 coaching, on-site and virtual trainings, and asynchronous eLearnings.
In recent years, I have been focused on enhancing my virtual training and eLearning development skills. This includes pursuing a Graduate-level certificate in Instructional Design from Bowling Green State University, and an E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate from Oregon State University. Both have provided me with advanced knowledge and skills to develop engaging content in a variety of eLearning settings.
I am passionate about utilizing technology, visual design, and engaging content to craft impactful learning experiences that are customized to meet a variety of training needs.
What I Value
Collaboration
I love collaborating with and learning from others -whether that’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), organizational leaders, or fellow learning experts. I believe a team approach is crucial to developing innovative and impactful training experiences.
Learner-Centered Design
One size does not fit all, and eLearning experiences should reflect that. Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are front and center in all the work that I do, and I believe strongly in valuing learner feedback to find ways to keep improving and ensure that my work is reaching all types of learners.
Lifelong Learning
Expertise in Instructional Design means always learning new things. I love discovering new ways that technology can enhance and improve the learning process. Innovation is never stagnant, and I truly enjoy the ever-changing nature of this work.
Skills & Certifications
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Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate
Articulate Storyline and Rise Online Course from Oregon State University
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Camtasia Explorer & Voyager certifications, Snag-it, Powtoon, Canva, Audacity
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Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard
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Captivate, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Acrobat
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Management and Supervisory Development Certificate from Portland Community College
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees Certificate from University of Minnesota via Coursera
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Asana Ambassador Certification
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Relationship building, Collaboration, Communication, Facilitation, Adult Learning, Detail-Oriented
Personal Bio
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and now live in beautiful Portland, Oregon with my wonderful husband and delightful cat. While I love to stay active through hiking, I tend to favor pilates during those rainy Oregon months. Sewing is a passion of mine, along with many other creative endeavors. I’m an avid baker, and am especially interested in baking traditional Scandinavian recipes. I love a good book, and am partial to a cozy, classic mystery.
