Hello, I'm

Beth Kahananui

and I'm a learning and development professional

Who i am

About Me (she/her)

I'm a creative learning professional that is dedicated to fostering growth and excellence within organizations and individuals. With a strong foundation in instructional design, training facilitation, and project management, I bring a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every learning initiative.

Hobbies

Musical Note Design
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gardening
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Relevant Work Experience

Instructional Designer

Paylocity

As an instructional designer in an award-winning L&D team, I have had the unique opportunity to be the sole designer for a company that Paylocity acquired in 2021, which is now their international payroll division. I collaborate with their team to identify gaps in training and partner with leaders and work to find solutions for complex issues that arise within the international payroll space.

Instructional Design Specialist

Concentrix

With Concentrix being a global company, I worked closely with stakeholders and translators from all over the world to create training for software, compliance, soft skills, and also extensive sales content much of which was translated into multiple languages. These collaborations really strengthened my ability to create training from an inclusive and diverse linguistic and cultural lens.

Instructional Designer

Dish Network

I was hired at Dish after working in public education and a non-profit, and here I had the chance to apply the skills I learned while getting my master's degree. I had incredible mentors in the graphic design space and I created audio, video, eLearnings, ILTs, animated digital training, and other media such as newsletters. I wrote scripts for the C-Suite and worked with them when recording their training communications.

Project coordinator and Instructor

Littleton Community Music Association

I worked as a band instructor for this non-profit educational organization that serves hundreds of students with music instruction, much of it free through grant programs. I also coordinated the curriculum, instructors, rental instruments (and their repairs) and performances for dozens of classes. I remained an executive board member and volunteered with them until 2022.

Education, Awards, & Volunteer Experiences

University of Central Missouri

Master of Educational Technology


Metropolitan State University

Bachelor of Music Education and K-12 Licensure

ATD Training awards

Awarded 10th Place 2024

Awarded 3rd Place 2023

Awarded 14th Place 2022

Volunteer Experiences

Instructional Designer with All on the Line

Senior Home Volunteer with Music and Memory

Executive Board Member with Littleton Community Music Association

Skills & Proficiencies

soft skills

Writing

I can write in a variety of styles, from business reports to informal training scripts.

Communication

I am a team player who listens well, builds others up, and helps where I am needed.

Problem-solving

I quickly assess obstacles and find solutions.

Technical skills

Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite

I am experienced in building a variety of styles of innovative and creative eLearning, software simulations, escape rooms, using storytelling in my trainings.

Vyond and AI Tools

I am skilled in creating animated video, using AI tools for scripts, copy, text-to-speech voice over, and translations.

Learning Management Systems

I am trained in multiple systems and use them regularly to create curriculums, assign training, and evaluate training results.

Connect with me

bethkahananui@gmail.com


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