Ron Felten, PhD
About Ron Felten, PhD
Ron Felten, PhD, is an experienced Instructional Designer currently working at Kin Insurance. He has a diverse background in education and instructional design, with previous roles at CCC Intelligent Solutions and various universities.
Current Role at Kin Insurance
Ron Felten serves as an Instructional Designer at Kin Insurance since 2021. In this role, he manages Learning Management System (LMS) administration and strategic planning initiatives. His responsibilities include graphic design and branding, which are integral to his instructional design work. He is also responsible for the entire video production process, encompassing voiceover and audio editing/mixing, functioning as a one-person instructional design team.
Previous Experience at CCC Intelligent Solutions
Prior to his current position, Ron Felten worked at CCC Intelligent Solutions in various capacities. He served as a Business Systems Analyst/Product Owner for eight months in 2020 and held the role of Senior Instructional Designer & Project Manager from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Additionally, he worked as an Instructional Designer & Project Manager from 2016 to 2019, contributing to instructional design and project management efforts.
Academic Background and Expertise
Ron Felten holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English with a focus on Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in English from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Northern Illinois University. His academic background supports his expertise in instructional design, copywriting, and course development.
Teaching Experience
Ron Felten has experience as an educator, having served as an Adjunct English Instructor at Cardinal Stritch University and Carroll University from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as an Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2007 to 2013. His teaching roles contributed to his understanding of instructional design and course development.