Steve Mickelson

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About Steve Mickelson

Hi my name is Steve Mickelson Welcome to my LinkedIn profile Instructional Design Leadership: Serve as the Chief Instructional Designer at SDL, developing all internal eLearning for over 1,400 employees. Improved learner engagement by 30% through customized onboarding, compliance, and software systems training. Defense & Government Training Solutions: Built custom eLearning courses for SDL-designed software and hardware used by external partners such as the DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and NASA. This resulted in a 35% boost in operator proficiency and significant cost savings through increased productivity and reduced training time. Interactive Learning Media: Designed and produced dozens of scenario-based instructional videos and SCORM-compliant training modules that enhanced comprehension, accelerated ramp-up time, and reduced dependency on in-person instruction. LMS Optimization: Supported SDL’s internal Learning Management System (LMS), enabling seamless training deployment and user tracking across multiple departments and projects. Security-Constrained Development: Built eLearning courses under strict security clearance limitations, using limited tools and infrastructure to support TS/SCI-classified programs without compromising instructional quality. Technical Writing Expertise: Created and maintained contract deliverables (CDRLs), operating procedures, design review materials, and program documentation in support of classified government projects. This was all delivered in compliance with federal documentation standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with SMEs, IT, HR, and leadership to identify training gaps, define learning goals, and deliver meaningful solutions that aligned with SDL’s technical and operational objectives. Creative Visual Communication: Produced high-impact brochures, posters, animations, and videos used to communicate SDL’s technical capabilities to stakeholders, customers, and government agencies.