Instructional Designer & L&D Strategist

Making
Learning
Easy.

From leadership development to sales enablement, I craft impactful, learner-centered experiences that drive measurable business results.

Pooja Gupta
10+Years transforming corporate learning
25+Projects across finance, healthcare & consulting
4Organizations driving L&D success
Articulate 360✦Rise✦Storyline✦Adobe Captivate✦Vyond✦Genially✦H5P✦Clipchamp✦Photoshop✦PowerPoint✦Articulate 360✦Rise✦Storyline✦Adobe Captivate✦Vyond✦Genially✦H5P✦Clipchamp✦Photoshop✦PowerPoint✦
Pooja Gupta

About Me

Hello, I'm Pooja

With over a decade in L&D, I design impactful learning journeys that engage, empower, and deliver results. From leadership development to blended learning transitions, I bring strategic thinking and creative energy to every project.

I specialize in tools like Clipchamp, Adobe PS, PowerPoint, H5P, Vyond, Articulate 360 and Rise to craft memorable, learner-centered content.

Career Journey

Experience

  • ●Developed modules on Problem Solving, Influencing Skills, and Creativity & Innovation for a U.S.-based consumer-goods company vILT program.
  • ●Created an eLearning module for a "Decoding Others" refresher course for first-time managers at a medical billing company.
  • ●Designed instructional storyboards and learning content with interactive elements to boost learner engagement.
  • ●Built eLearning experiences using Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Suite, and Clipchamp.
  • ●Produced learner-centric resources supporting virtual environments with a focus on retention and application.
  • ●Updated learning content aligned with global operational needs and evolving audience profiles.
  • ●Led virtual and in-person Assessment & Development Centers for over 500 managers across India.
  • ●Facilitated behavioral training workshops for leadership teams across India and global branches.
  • ●Conducted Training Needs Analysis for four business units within a major recruitment firm.
  • ●Mapped competencies, developed a structured competency dictionary, and rolled out targeted workshops.
  • ●Assessed leadership styles using Team Effectiveness and Personal Style Inventory tools.
  • ●Curated simulations, case studies, games, and role-plays for leadership development.
  • ●Implemented psychometric assessments for team leaders and conducted POSH training for fact-finders.
  • ●Delivered over 10,000 hours of training across different experience levels.
  • ●Generated recurring revenue by strengthening client relationships and ensuring consistent project delivery.
  • ●Analyzed organizational data to offer strategic insights to leadership teams.
  • ●Marketed and delivered soft-skills and functional-skills training across various industries.
  • ●Managed multi-phase OD projects spanning 6 months to 2 years.

Selected Work

Projects

Coaching for Success – vILT
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Coaching for Success – vILT

A 120-minute virtual instructor-led module helping first-time managers transition from individual contributors to people leaders.

vILTManager DevelopmentCoaching Skills
Skillful Collaboration – vILT
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Skillful Collaboration – vILT

A modernized vILT session redesigned from a purely theoretical, text-heavy format into an interactive, engaging learning experience.

vILTRedesignADDIE Model
Customer Centricity – Interactive eLearning
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Customer Centricity – Interactive eLearning

An immersive, decision-based eLearning experience built in Genially to help customer service reps handle difficult conversations with empathy.

GeniallyScenario-Based LearningCustomer Service
Secure Coding Practices – eLearning
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Secure Coding Practices – eLearning

A 15–20 minute SCORM-compliant eLearning module for software developers covering security vulnerabilities and best practices.

Articulate StorylineSCORMBranching Scenarios
Time Management – eLearning Module
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Time Management – eLearning Module

A 10-minute self-paced module for new employees on planning and prioritization, built with Articulate Storyline and SCORM-packaged.

Articulate StorylineSCORMAdult Learning
Post Training Commitments – Reflection Journal
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Post Training Commitments – Reflection Journal

A self-guided reflection journal that bridges the gap between the classroom and the job — turning what learners gained into concrete personal commitments and a 'Stop Doing / Start Doing' action plan.

Reflection DesignBehavior ChangeAction Planning

Academic Background

Education

2022 – 2024

M.S. in Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation

Syracuse University — New York, USA

2008 – 2010

MBA in Marketing Management

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research — Mumbai, India

2007 – 2008

Diploma in Marketing Management

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research — Mumbai, India

2001 – 2006

B.A. in Economics

Ruparel College, Mumbai University

Expertise

Skills

Instructional Design

ADDIE ModelSAM ModelNeeds AnalysisStoryboardingCurriculum DesignBlended Learning

eLearning Tools

Articulate StorylineRise 360Adobe CaptivateH5PGeniallyCanva

Multimedia & Production

VyondClipchampAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorPowerPointVideo Editing

Facilitation & Strategy

vILT FacilitationLeadership DevelopmentCoaching & MentoringPsychometric AssessmentLMS AdministrationTraining Evaluation