La Dale L. Whaley, M.S.
About La Dale L. Whaley, M.S.
La Dale L. Whaley, M.S. is an experienced instructional designer and the Chief Executive Officer of Whaley Media Enterprise, LLC. With a background in educational technology and course creation, she has worked with various institutions and organizations to develop optimized learning environments and online courses.
Work at Operation HOPE
La Dale L. Whaley serves as an Instructional Designer at Operation HOPE since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating effective educational materials and learning experiences. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organization's training programs. The position is remote, allowing her to contribute from Atlanta, Georgia.
Current Role at Madecraft
Since 2022, La Dale L. Whaley has worked as an Author for Madecraft. In this capacity, she collaborates with producers and other authors to develop high-quality online courses. Her responsibilities include providing creative direction and developing promotional content for educational materials. This role is also remote, based in Santa Barbara, California.
Education and Expertise
La Dale L. Whaley holds a Master’s Degree in Education Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University, which she completed from 2010 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Graphic Design, Marketing, and Business Communication from The University of Toledo between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, she has an Associate of Applied Business in Graphic Design from Davis University, obtained from 1997 to 1999.
Professional Background
La Dale L. Whaley has extensive experience in instructional design and educational technology. She has held various positions, including Instructional Technologist at Strategic Education, Inc. and Adjunct Faculty at multiple institutions. Her previous roles include Independent Design Professional at Teamed and Instructional/Multimedia Designer at AMTIS, Inc. She has worked in remote settings and across different time zones, enhancing learning experiences.
Achievements in Course Development
La Dale L. Whaley specializes in SCORM-compliant course creation and educational technology integration. She has expertise in developing optimized learning environments and webinar presentations. Her collaborative efforts with Madecraft and other organizations focus on delivering informative online courses, ensuring high-quality educational experiences for learners.