Who is Jon K?

Instructional Design That Delivers Results

If you're looking for a seasoned instructional designer who can step in, understand your goals, and deliver effective training solutions—you're in the right place.

I specialize in providing full-cycle instructional design services—from front-end analysis through design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Whether you need help launching a new training program or improving an existing one, I bring both strategic insight and hands-on expertise to every project.

Why Work With Me?

My background is a unique blend of leadership, technical training, and instructional design, shaped by nearly two decades of real-world experience across the military, private sector, and federal government.

I started my professional journey in the military, where I developed strong leadership skills and a passion for training others. That passion led me to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English and begin work in the education field, including partnering with a small business to create training for flight attendants—my first taste of designing learning experiences for adult professionals.

As my career progressed, I took on roles that deepened my instructional design expertise. At the University of Phoenix, I worked directly with adult learners in a higher education setting. From there, I joined GENCO Systems, Inc. as a full-time instructional designer, where I developed both web-based and instructor-led training for air traffic controllers and airway technicians. During this time, I also earned a Master of Education in Instructional Design, which enhanced my ability to build effective, learner-focused content.

My success at GENCO led to a role at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), where I served as an instructional design lead and training program manager. I oversaw training for multiple technical disciplines, managing complex programs that directly supported national aviation operations. I also earned a Master’s in Management and Leadership, equipping me with the skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive training initiatives from concept to completion.

Now, as a freelance instructional designer and consultant, I help businesses and organizations build impactful training programs that support their people and their performance goals. I bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset to every engagement—and I know how to deliver training that works in the real world.

Services Offered:

  • Instructional Design & Consultation – Full-service support across the ADDIE model, including needs analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

  • Curriculum & Course Design – Custom learning experiences for in-person, virtual, or self-paced delivery (ILT, vILT, and eLearning).

  • Training Video Development – Scriptwriting, planning, and producing engaging video content for training, onboarding, process documentation, or other organizational needs.

  • Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis – Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training solutions aligned with your business objectives.

  • Evaluation Strategy & Implementation – Develop and apply effective evaluation methods to measure learning impact and program success.

  • Custom Learning Solutions – Tailored training programs for technical, operational, or customer-facing teams.

Let’s talk about how I can help you design training that actually makes a difference.

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