L.A. Foster
About L.A. Foster
L.A. Foster is a Senior Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with over 20 years of experience in instructional technology design. Currently employed at Anaplan, Foster has previously held positions at Metropolitan State University, Allen Interactions, and Dakota County Technical College.
Current Role at Anaplan
L.A. Foster serves as a Senior Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer at Anaplan. In this role, Foster focuses on creating effective instructional materials and eLearning solutions. Foster has been with Anaplan since 2018, contributing to the development of training programs and resources that enhance learning experiences for users in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
L.A. Foster has extensive experience in higher education, having worked as Adjunct Faculty at Metropolitan State University from 1998 to 2018. During this 20-year tenure, Foster engaged with students in various instructional capacities. Additionally, Foster served as Director of Instructional Technology at Dakota County Technical College from 1999 to 2015, overseeing technology integration in educational programs for 16 years.
Instructional Design Experience
Foster has a solid background in instructional design, having worked as an Instructional Designer at Allen Interactions for 8 months in 2016-2017. This role involved developing instructional strategies and materials that support effective learning outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in instructional technology design, Foster has expertise in graphic, multimedia, documentation, marketing, instructional, and website design.
Educational Background
L.A. Foster studied at Metropolitan State University, where Foster earned a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication Media Studies from 1996 to 1998. Foster continued education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Technical Communications from 2005 to 2007. This educational foundation supports Foster's expertise in instructional documentation and curriculum design.
Skills and Expertise
L.A. Foster possesses strong technical writing skills, with a focus on instructional documentation and curriculum design. Foster's expertise extends to content writing and eLearning development, enabling the creation of comprehensive educational resources. Additionally, Foster has proven project management capabilities, including employee supervision, program direction, and department leadership.