KEN OMIYA
MEET KEN
Instructor. E-learning Creator. Guide.
Hello there!
I’m an instructional designer that creates learning experiences for amazing companies. My work is focused on transforming complex concepts and procedures into easy-to-digest material that anyone can grasp. I’m delighted to apply the experience and skills I’ve gathered in my career as a outdoor trainer, outpost manager, and e-learning expert in order to spearhead creative learning. I love writing and can thrive independently, remotely, as well as in a team setting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9 Years in Instruction
Fall 2022 - Present
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
BDS Connected Solutions
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Designed and developed 150+ courses and ILT workshops using Articulate Storyline, Rise, and PowerPoint
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Created videos, infographics, and GIFs and using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Camtasia, and Canva
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Co-created an internal training committee and mentor program for 50+ "BDSers"
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Halved the time required to complete compliance courses from 180 to 90 minutes for over 2000 learners
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Developed revenue-generating opportunities by marketing services to major clients such as Phillips, Qualcomm, Versuni, and AMD
Winter 2021 - Fall 2022
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN COORDINATOR
Outlaw Group
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Coordinated with the director and various SMEs to analyze learning needs and develop curriculum
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Designed, developed, and administered learning paths for fifteen positions using Articulate 360
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Wrote and edited a seventy page operations manual used at all three business locations
Winter 2021 - Fall 2022
MANAGER
AVA Rafting & Zipline
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Co-managed a thirty five employee rafting/fly-fishing/off-roading/rental shop
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Led bi-weekly meetings covering safety, guest issues, and company policy
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Organized payroll, on/off-boarding, and scheduling
Summers 2018 - 2021
WHITEWATER TRAINER
AVA Rafting & Zipline
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Certified forty person classes through a four week course in compliance with CPW requirements
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Taught ILT on hydrology, SOP, and EOP on five rivers
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Wrote and edited the 2020 rookie handbook
EDUCATION
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Led ski bike lessons on beginner to expert terrain
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Guided snowshoe and ski trips through Arapahoe National Forest
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Awarded the 2016 A.C.E. Award for doubling ski bike trips
MTN GUIDE & INSTRUCTOR
Winter Park Resort
Winters 2015 - 2020
My Roots
Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
CINEMA
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts, Dean's List 2015 / 2016
Formally trained in 8mm, 16mm, and digital production
SKILLS
The Knives I've Sharpened
INSTRUCTION
Whether I'm creating interactive online courses, in-person workshops, or SOPs, explaining complex concepts simply has been central to my success.
CREATIVITY
Illustration and design are my passion. As a son of two chefs, a brother to a painter and a videogame developer, I'm always looking for creative outlets in my work and personal life.
TECHNOLOGY
I regularly use Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Premiere, Captivate, Photoshop, FCPX, Canva, and several AI applications. The number of tools in my belt are ever-growing, and I love diving into new softwares!
MANAGEMENT
As an operations manager and fully remote worker, prioritizing projects, resources, and managing up has allowed me to become dependably autonomous.
