Kim Turner
About Kim Turner
Kim Turner is a Senior Manager of Instructional Design at Newfold Digital, with extensive experience in developing training programs using Articulate 360 Suite and other tools. She has held various roles in instructional design and public relations, contributing to corporate training initiatives across multiple departments.
Current Role at Newfold Digital
Currently, Kim Turner serves as the Senior Manager of Instructional Design at Newfold Digital, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing training programs tailored for various internal teams, including Product Marketing, Retail Sales, and Customer Support. Her responsibilities include collaborating with business unit leaders to define training objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Instructional Design
Before her current role, Kim Turner worked at Web.com as an Instructional Design Specialist from 2014 to 2019. In this capacity, she was responsible for creating and maintaining training programs that supported the company's objectives. Prior to that, she held the position of Learning and Development Manager at Newfold Digital from 2019 to 2021, where she further developed her expertise in instructional design.
Expertise in Training Development Tools
Kim possesses deep expertise in utilizing the Articulate 360 Suite, which includes Storyline 360, Rise, and Replay, for developing effective training programs. She also employs various tools such as Moodle LMS, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance her training program development. Her approach includes the application of Kolb’s experiential learning theory to create training modules that cater to diverse learning styles.
Educational Background in Advertising
Kim Turner studied at the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from 1992 to 1996. This educational background has provided her with a foundation in communication and marketing principles, which she applies in her instructional design work.
Early Career Experience
Kim's early career includes a role as an Assistant Editor at JES Publishing from 1997 to 2001, where she worked for four years in Boca Raton, Florida. Additionally, she served as a Public Relations Account Assistant at RadCom Strategic Marketing from 1996 to 1997. These positions contributed to her skill set in communication and project management.