Aulaire Silva

Senior Instructional Designer & Learning Development Professional with 25+ years of experience designing onboarding programs, learning solutions, and client enablement initiatives. Led and supported learning initiatives for a leading retirement investment and wealth management organization, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive adoption, compliance, and business performance.

Instructional Designer at Capital Group (2025-03 – 2026-03)

• Selected to design and develop executive onboarding and knowledge transfer programs for high-visibility leadership transitions, ensuring continuity of business operations and successful role adoption
• Led end-to-end development of eLearning programs using Storyline, Rise, NovoEd, and multimedia tools to create interactive scenario-based and branching simulations
• Managed course content in Workday Learning, including uploads and course maintenance, and learned and applied the NovoEd platform to design and develop training for a new topic
• Conducted needs assessments and translated business requirements into scalable learning solutions aligned with organizational goals
• Redesigned and migrated legacy Captivate courses into Storyline and Rise, improving functionality and engagement
• Leveraged AI tools to accelerate content development and improve learning design efficiency
• Designed scenario-based learning experiences using AI-assisted branching to enhance learner engagement
• Provided weekly project status updates, communicating progress, priorities, and deliverables to the team and project lead

Instructional Designer at Fair Trade Real Estate (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Learned and organized the Trainual platform from the ground up, creating a structured environment for training and onboarding
• Developed a learning path for new sales agents focused on cold-call preparation and created an HR onboarding experience
• Collaborated with the VP of HR and key stakeholders to develop and organize training content using Trainual, Notion, and Google Workspace

Instructional Designer at Dine Brands [Support IHOP Restaurants] (2022-02 – 2022-11)

• Designed and supported a blended learning program for a POS system rollout using a Train-the-Trainer model across all restaurant locations
• Supported end-to-end instructional design projects, providing regular status updates and leading content quality reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Developed and maintained training materials, including manuals and eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline and Adobe Creative Suite
• Developed and updated promotional training programs to support new product launches and marketing initiatives, ensuring timely rollout and alignment with brand standards
• Designed and produced creative learning assets, including storyboards, graphics, motion graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite
• Built interactive eLearning experiences using branching scenarios and gamification techniques in Storyline to increase learner engagement
• Coordinated print production requirements and vendor specifications, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Maintained in-depth knowledge of operational procedures and product standards to ensure content accuracy and relevance
• Applied instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE) to create structured, learner-centered experiences

Instructional Designer at Meta (2021-03 – 2021-12)

• Supported the design and development of learning projects for the Sales Marketplace, including content reviews and updates
• Updated eLearning and sales training materials using Storyline, Camtasia, and Adobe tools
• Conducted needs analyses and translated findings into actionable learning solutions
• Reported weekly status updates to client stakeholders, managed timelines, and coordinated deliverables to ensure on-time completion
• Developed curricula, assessments, and engaging learning materials aligned with business needs

Instructional Designer at Hydrafacial (2020-11 – 2021-02)

• Enhanced and redesigned eLearning content in Storyline to improve quality and engagement
• Interacted with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the training reflected the accurate product specifications
• Developed training content such as instructor guides, reference manuals, trainee guides, tests, training aids, and visual requirements for classroom presentations
• Created visually appealing products that adhered to branding guidelines utilizing Storyline and Adobe Suite

Instructional Design Manager | Client Service Manager at BDS Connected Solutions LLC. (2015-01 – 2017-07)

Served as a Client Service Manager | Instructional Designer supporting Sam’s Club training initiatives for Club Pickup Served as an Instructional Designer Manager supporting Target, and Microsoft training initiatives

• Collaborated with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to develop effective learning solutions
• Collaborated with outside vendors, merchandising, Marketing, and Business Analysts to support project success
• Reported weekly status updates to client stakeholders, marketing, mystery shops, merchandise, on-site club training, breakroom announcements
• Led Leadership virtual training programs and collaborated with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to develop effective learning solutions
• Managed and maintained the Docebo LMS, including course content, learning plans, certifications, and reporting to support enterprise training programs
• Supported implementation and optimization of the Docebo LMS, contributing to adoption and effective use across client organizations
• Coordinated multiple client learning initiatives, aligning training deliverables with business and operational requirements
• Supported microlearning, instructor-led training, and interactive eLearning for diverse employee populations and learning environments
• Developed and facilitated corporate training for soft skills courses

Sr. Instructional Designer at American Career College (2013-10 – 2014-12)

• Partnered with VP of Payroll to design and develop an interactive Captivate simulation for timekeeping processes, improving associate accuracy and system adoption for ADP
• Partnered with VP of HR to update employee handbooks across multiple states, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Performed technical writing and content development to create concise, effective quick reference guides
• Developed scripts for audio and simulation for eLearning courses
• Developed job aids, role play scenarios and learning activities
• Developed instructor-led presentations and learning assessments using sound instructional design theory
• Trained HR staff on presentation skills, onboarding delivery, and training best practices to improve consistency and employee performance
• Administered the Skillsoft LMS, managing course uploads, certifications, reporting, and learner support
• Participated in the selection and implementation of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including configuration, content migration, and recruiter training
• Built and maintained learning plans aligned with onboarding and ongoing development goals
• Designed and facilitated multi-week onboarding programs from the ground up, developing curriculum, facilitator guides, learner materials, and performance support resources to accelerate employee readiness

– Orange Coast College