Bryan Hoey | Senior Learning Strategist

Core Specialties

Technical & Compliance Training

Building robust instructional programs to build and maintain skills in a strict regulatory and complex technical environment.

SAT & ADDIE Frameworks

Applying Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and ADDIE methodologies to design scalable, performance-driven learning solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partnering with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineering teams, and executive leadership to align learning initiatives with business outcomes.

Featured Work & Case Studies

2026 DevLearn Conference Presentation

Prompting Together: Collaborative GenAI Practices that Transform Learning Design

Interactive session guiding learning professionals to design, test, and refine practical prompts using team workflows and shared prompt libraries.

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Technical Apprenticeships

Gas Transmission & Distribution Apprenticeship Design

Standardized and maintained six structured multi-year training pathways through a holistic approach to training, incorporating formal Instructor-Led, Web-Based, Self-Study, and On-the-Job Training opportunities.

Training Development Optimization

Lean ID Workflow Integration

Integrated Lean management principles into the instructional design lifecycle, streamlining project intake, content development, and training delivery pipelines while maintaining strict quality standards.

Case Study

Psychometric Testing & Evaluation Model

Established a data-driven psychometric evaluation framework to measure assessment validity, track program performance, and ensure audit-ready compliance reporting.

About Me

I’m a Senior Learning Strategist and Training professional dedicated to solving complex operational and compliance challenges through targeted instructional systems. With a background spanning technical training, SAT/ADDIE frameworks, instructional and cognitive theory, and cross-functional collaboration, I partner with organizations to build high-consequence learning programs that drive measurable results.

Whether addressing a knowledge gap with just-in-time training, building multi-year training programs, or translating intricate technical standards into clear field practices, my focus remains on bridging human capability with strategic business goals.

Educational & Training Philosophy

Bridging Strategy, Science, and Practice

Effective learning systems must balance rigorous technical accuracy with intuitive, human-centered design. Operating in highly regulated industries, my approach centers on translating complex engineering, safety, and operational standards into practical, performance-driven solutions.

Key Pillars of My Approach

Human-Centered Design & Best Practices

Grounded in proven Instructional Design theories, models, and industry best practices, every learning initiative is built around the learner's experience to ensure clarity, engagement, and retention.

Theory to Field Practice

I focus heavily on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world execution, ensuring concepts directly transfer to actionable tasks performed in the field.

Balanced Business Strategy

Training succeeds when it aligns with organizational reality. I strategically balance business goals with learning needs to craft solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance compliance, and move the needle on key business metrics.

Blended Learning Ecosystems

Recognizing that no single method fits every learner or learning objective, I leverage a versatile, blended toolkit—integrating web-based training, video, hands-on practice, structured On-the-Job Training (OJT), and scaffolded training opportunities to build knowledge, skill, and confidence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Impactful training is never built in a silo. I work collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), other leadership, training professionals, and frontline teams to ensure solutions are contextually accurate, widely adopted, and sustainable over time.

Experience

Senior Learning Strategist / Senior ID

PG&E | Natural Gas Operations & Technical Training

Lead Instructional Design Consultant

The Mosaic Company

Associate Instructor

Indiana University School of Education, Instructional Systems Technology

Education

Ph.D. Coursework in Instructional Systems Tech

Degree not awarded

Indiana University

M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology

Degree awarded

SUNY Potsdam

M.S.T. in Secondary Social Studies

Degree awarded

SUNY Potsdam

B.A. in History

Degree awarded

SUNY Potsdam

Technical Proficiencies

FRAMEWORKS & METHODOLOGIES

SAT, ADDIE, Competency-Based Training, Psychometrics, Lean Management

CONTENT AUTHORING

Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise), Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia

LMS & ASSESSMENT

Canvas, Blackboard, QuestionMark

EMERGING TECH & WORKFLOWS

Generative AI Prompting, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, VR for Technical Training

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

Cross-functional teamwork, Project Management, Budget Oversight, ID Team Leadership

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