Auto Biography

Brad Downey is a dedicated instructional designer with a rich background in creating impactful learning experiences. Brad began his professional journey as an onboarding specialist at The Truck Patch health food store, where he honed his skills in developing engaging training programs for new employees. He then transitioned to a key role in Learning and Development at East Wind Nutbutters. In this capacity, Brad trained over 70 employees on proper sanitation protocols in the factory, leading to a significant reduction in product contamination incidents and an improvement in overall production efficiency.

One of Brad’s notable accomplishments includes designing a comprehensive training program that reduced onboarding time by 30% while increasing employee retention rates by 20%. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence have consistently driven positive outcomes for the organizations he has served.

Brad’s passion for instructional design is fueled by his desire to support nonprofit organizations through freelance and contract work. By creating tailored educational materials and training programs, he aims to empower nonprofit teams and their communities to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.