Philip M. Patterson
About Philip M. Patterson
Philip M. Patterson is an E-Learning Developer at FINRA, where he creates assessments, implements quality control processes, and designs e-learning courses. He has a background in instructional design from his previous roles at Lockheed Martin and ActioNet, Inc., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical and Ancient Studies from Virginia Tech.
Work at FINRA
Philip M. Patterson has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as an E-Learning Developer since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for creating assessments for both individual and team use, as well as compiling feedback results. He implements quality control processes for various courses and serves as a technical advisor on project design, deployment, and integration. Patterson designs storyboards and programs them into e-learning courses using Articulate Storyline. Additionally, he develops video simulations and records narration for updates to proprietary FINRA software applications utilizing Adobe Captivate. He also produces and coordinates remote training sessions and conducts remote training courses using Adobe Connect.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining FINRA, Philip M. Patterson worked at Lockheed Martin from 2006 to 2015 as an Instructional Systems Designer and Senior Technical Trainer. During his nine-year tenure, he contributed to the development of instructional materials and training programs. His experience at Lockheed Martin provided him with a strong foundation in instructional design and technical training, which he has applied in his subsequent roles.
Experience at ActioNet, Inc.
Philip M. Patterson served as a Training Lead at ActioNet, Inc. for a period of seven months in 2015 to 2016. In this capacity, he was involved in training program development and implementation, further enhancing his expertise in instructional design and training delivery. His role at ActioNet allowed him to refine his skills in creating effective training solutions.
Education and Expertise
Philip M. Patterson earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Classical and Ancient Studies from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. His educational background has equipped him with critical thinking and analytical skills, which he applies in his current role as an E-Learning Developer. Patterson's expertise lies in instructional design, e-learning development, and remote training facilitation.