HAROLD BAMBERG, MS MA

27645 E. Byers Place, Aurora, CO  80018 • (678) 409-3134 • hbamberg@comcast.net

Instructional Designer/Learning Experience Designer/Federal and Enterprise Training

Award-winning senior instructional designer with experience designing high-impact, learner-centered training for federal agencies and global enterprises. Expert in translating complex, high-risk technical content into engaging blended and digital learning solutions using evidence-based learning science, multimedia design, and emerging learning technologies. Proven record of delivering award-winning programs, accelerating time-to-competency, and achieving learner satisfaction scores in the 90th percentile.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Instructional Design & Learning Architect (ADDIE, Adult Learning, Multimedia Learning)
• Federal & Regulated Training Development (CDC, FDIC)
• Blended, Virtual, and eLearning Solutions
• Curriculum Design, Participant & Instructor Guides
• Scenario-Based & Competency-Based Learning
• Gamification, Mobile Learning
• Learning Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Instructional Designer • Oct. 2022 – April 2026 (End of contract) (Remote 40 hrs/wk.)

Solers Research Group, Jacksonville, FL – FDIC/DOD

Delivered instructional design expertise to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Corporate University (FDIC CU), supporting high-stakes, regulated training programs. Led development and updates of instructor guides and facilitator presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and designed customer-facing eLearning solutions in Lectora authoring application. Partnered closely with course and curriculum teams to provide design guidance, quality assurance, and alignment with FDIC CU templates, style guides, and evidence-based learning standards. Known for producing consistently high-quality deliverables while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining compliance across multiple concurrent projects.

Senior Instructional Designer Team Lead • Oct. 2020 – Oct. 2022 (Remote 40 hr/wk.)

C² Technologies, Inc., McLean, VA – CDC

Led instructional design strategy and development for CDC Office of Laboratory Science and Safety training programs supporting BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory environments. Coordinated across instructional design, communications, and web development teams to deliver cohesive, up-to-date training and communication assets. Oversaw updates to online, inperson, and hybrid curricula aligned with evolving safety, scientific, and quality standards. Contributed to development of enterprise-wide laboratory safety and quality management curricula used across CDC laboratories.

Instructional Designer III • Feb. 2020 – Oct. 2020 (40 hrs/wk.)

Pyramid Consulting, Atlanta, GA – UPS Global Business Services

Contributed to a global learning transformation initiative supporting UPS Global Business Services by evaluating, redesigning, and modernizing Customer Care Representative training programs across international operations. Led analysis of legacy, instructor-heavy curricula and partnered with stakeholders to transition programs to scalable blended and self-directed learning models,improving consistency, efficiency, and speed-to-performance for new hires and expanding locations.

Applied learning science and performance-based design principles to streamline content, reduce cognitive load, and eliminate redundancy, resulting in shorter time-in-training, faster ramp-up, and improved learner readiness. Supported enterprise goals by aligning redesigned training to operational performance needs while enabling repeatable delivery across regions and cultures.             

Health Education Specialist/Instructional Designer II 1701 GS13 Step 3 • 2016 – 2019 (FTE – 40 hrs/wk.)

Contract – CDC/CSELS/DLS/WTDB, Atlanta, GA

Served as a lead instructional designer developing award-nominated and award-winning public health training and capacity-building lab safety programs for CDC. Designed and contributed 30+ in-person, online, virtual, and immersive learning solutionsusing ADDIE, adult learning theory, and multimedia learning principles to address high-risk, regulated laboratory environments.

Contributed to the design and development of 20+ online laboratory safety programs in just over one year, delivering compliant, accreditation-aligned training for laboratory professionals. Ensured all programs met CDC training quality standards while directly supporting the agency’s mission to improve laboratory safety, performance, and workforce readiness across the United States.

Partnered closely with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align learning solutions with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and real-world performance needs. Resulting programs have consistently ranked in the high 90th percentile in learner evaluation scores, reflecting strong learner engagement and effectiveness.

Advanced Initiatives at CDC

Virtual Reality Laboratory Training – OneLab VR (2019): Contributed to the design and development of a state-of-the-art virtual reality laboratory training prototype focused on biosafety cabinet operations. OneLab VR incorporates gamified, competency-based learning elements to safely address high-consequence, low-frequency laboratory risks. The pilot completed successful testing and demonstrated strong potential for reducing near-misses and accidents in regulated laboratory environments.

Emergency Operations Center Detail — Ebola Outbreak Response (2019): Selected for an 8-week detail supporting the CDC Emergency Operations Center during the 2018 Ebola Outbreak activation. Collaborated on the research, instructional design, development, and evaluation planning for instructor-led training and performance support systems deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other West African countries. Contributed to the Infection Control and Prevention for Leadership course, which received positive recognition from CDC leadership for its relevance and impact.

Instructional Designer (Government Contractor at CDC 40 hrs/wk.) • 2015 – 2016

Catmedia, Atlanta, GA – CDC/CSELS/DLS/WTDB

Instructional design consultation and development for CDCs Laboratory Training Branch with a variety of digital learning tools. Responsible for multi-media development, script writing, document editing, storyboard development, policy clarification and development, training module development for laboratory scientists at CDC within a specified scope and timeline. Worked with all levels of management to provide technical oversight, direction and guidance to team members and stakeholders to develop interactive multimedia projects to address gaps in attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Assisted in the development design effort, determined sources of information, suitability, and educational adequacy of materials and methods and curated these materials for subject matter experts agreement and discussion. Listened to subject matter experts carefully, analyzed previous course materials and evaluation data to determine the best method for presenting the complete educational program. Worked as part of an award-winning team of designers and developers to develop award winning eLearning courses. This initiave was an extension of the above employment.

Freelance Contract Photographer • 2014 – part-time ongoing

Professional Sport Photographer contractor for various amateur and professional sporting events, shooting 6 to 12 single and multi-day events yearly.

Freelance Digital Media Development • 2014 – 2015

Holton Products, LLC, Little Rock, AR • 2014 -2015 (Developed tradeshow and marketing videos – Grillight initiative)

Haley Crawford, Atlanta, GA • 2015 (Redeveloped and edited client facing instructional materials)

CenergyIT, Alpharetta, GA • 2015 (Developed tradeshow/marketing video)

Studio E Photography, Monroe, GA • 2014 (Developed marketing and customer experience video)

Blue Iron Coaching, Atlanta, GA • 2013-2014 (Developed marketing and customer experience video)

             

Early Career: Instructional & Performance Foundations

Built a strong foundation in instructional design, assessment, performance support, and compliance through progressive roles in education, educational technology, and enterprise support. Developed data-driven instruction aligned with regulatory and accessibility requirements, led technology-enabled training initiatives, and supported large-scale system implementations. This work established the instructional rigor, analytical approach, and stakeholder consultation skills foundational to senior-level federal and enterprise training roles.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Science, Educational Media Design & Technology, Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida – Multiple Honor Graduate, Extensive Coursework in video, graphics, and audio editing

Master of Arts, Special Education (Emotional Conflict Program), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, Tennessee

Certified Help Desk Professional; ITIL V. 3 Foundations Certified

AWARDS & HONORS

2020 – C² Technologies, Inc. Virtual Instructional Strategies Pitch Competition winner

2019 – Nominated for CDC/ATSDR Directors Award for Excellence in Program or Policy Evaluation for the Lab Waste Improvement Group Initiave (Autoclave Safety at CDC Training Course and Waste Management Guidance)

2017 – James Virgil Peavy Award for Excellence in Human Capital Management: Employee Development (awarded to the CDC Laboratory Training Collaborative – DLS Team members for producing 20 Online Safety Training Courses)

2013 – Full Sail University – Course Directors Awards in Excellence for 6 of 12 Courses completed in 2013

2013 – Full Sail University – Advanced Achievement Award recipient and Class Valedictorian

University of Alabama – Faculty Honor Award, Teaching and Research Assistant Freed-Hardman College – Multiple Scholarship Recipient

Learning Technologies & Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive) • Lectora • Adobe Captivate • Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) • Multimedia scripting and storyboarding • Virtual and blended learning environments • Accessibility-aware design • LMS-integrated content development