Patti Farr
About Patti Farr
Patti Farr serves as the Lead Instructional Designer/Developer at FINRA, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in developing e-learning solutions and curating content for training initiatives.
Work at FINRA
Patti Farr has served as the Lead Instructional Designer/Developer at FINRA since 2018. In this role, she has been instrumental in curating content for new hire onboarding and supporting various training initiatives. Farr has collaborated with corporate communications and external vendors to coordinate video production for e-learning role play videos. She has also configured curricula and learning pathways within FINRA’s social learning platform, Degreed. Additionally, she conducts virtual focus groups and training sessions to identify learning objectives and gaps, contributing to the overall effectiveness of training programs.
Education and Expertise
Patti Farr holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University-Los Angeles and a Master of Science degree from California State University-Fullerton. She also obtained a Graduate Certification from The George Washington University. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her role in instructional design and development. Farr's expertise includes developing blended learning solutions, as evidenced by her creation of five e-learning modules and a three-day instructor-led training for new hire attorneys, investigators, and analysts.
Background
Before her tenure at FINRA, Patti Farr worked at ProBuild Holdings as a Senior Project Analyst and LMS Administrator from 2013 to 2014. In this position, she contributed to the management of learning management systems. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager and Professional Development contractor at Coastline Community College from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided her with valuable experience in project management and professional development, which she has applied in her current position.
Achievements in Instructional Design
Patti Farr has developed a blended learning solution that includes five e-learning modules and a three-day instructor-led training for new hire attorneys, investigators, and analysts. This initiative demonstrates her capability to create comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of diverse learners. Her work in conducting virtual focus groups and training sessions further highlights her commitment to identifying learning objectives and addressing gaps in training.