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Michelle SusarMS

Michelle Susar

Senior L&D Consultant | Instructional Designer

€350/day
Porto, PT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Michelle

I help organisations design and deliver structured, scalable learning programs that drive real performance. As a Senior Instructional Design and Learning Consultant with 20 years of experience, I bring deep expertise in curriculum architecture, digital learning strategy, systems training, and scenario-based learning for corporate and professional audiences.

I support companies during digital transformation, system rollouts, compliance initiatives, and capability development projects. My work includes needs analysis, learning objectives, curriculum structure, workshop design, eLearning development, facilitator guides, and evaluation frameworks.

What sets me apart is my ability to translate complex subject matter into practical, learner-centred programs that stakeholders trust and teams actually use. I integrate quickly into delivery teams and work on a B2B basis across the EU.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Low German

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Susar Consultants
    Independent Instructional Design Consultant
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    November 2012 - Today (13 years and 7 months)
    Porto, Portugal
    Selected engagements include:
    •Freedom Buckets™ – Instructional design and development of a 4-hour financial education workshop for high-earning graduates (2026)
    •DEKRA – Compliance-focused digital learning and instructional design support for regulated environments (2023–2024)
    •Netex Learning (UK) – Subcontract instructional designer supporting client programmes for large enterprise and public sector organisations (2024–2025)
    •Radnor Consulting – Salesforce simulation design and instructional design support (2024)
    •Integrated Learning Solutions – Digital learning development for global corporate and healthcare clients (2024)
    •Ingenuiti – Storyline templates and simulation based learning for enterprise audiences (2024–2025)

    Responsibilities and outcomes:
    •Designed and developed scalable digital learning solutions across compliance, onboarding, and systems training.
    •Converted ILT programmes into blended and fully digital learning experiences.
    •Built interactive simulations and scenario based learning for enterprise platforms.
    •Worked directly with SMEs and client stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver to scope.
    •Operated fully remotely as a B2B subcontractor within consultancy delivery teams.
    Digital Learning Instructional Design Articulate Storyline Articulate Rise Audio Editing
  • Ameriprise Financial
    Instructional Designer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    January 2018 - January 2022 (4 years)
    Minneapolis, United States
    •Designed and maintained learning pathways within Degreed.
    •Developed digital learning and performance support solutions.
    •Mentored junior designers and contributed to internal learning standards.
    Digital Learning Instructional Design Salesforce Simulation Articulate Storyline Learning Pathways
  • Atlantic Bay Mortgage
    Senior eLearning Designer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    January 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)
    Durham, United States
    •Designed interactive eLearning and simulations for compliance and onboarding.
    •Supported and mentored instructional design team members.
    Instructional Design Digital Learning Storyboarding Articulate Storyline Scenario Learning

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Education

  • MS of Education: Training and Performance Improvement
    Capella University
    2007
  • Certificate: Online Learning
    Duke University

Skill set

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