Kayla Hambek
About Kayla Hambek
Kayla Hambek is a Senior Instructional Designer at Provation Medical, where she has worked since 2018. She holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and has extensive experience in instructional design and training.
Work at Provation Medical
Kayla Hambek has been employed at Provation Medical as a Senior Instructional Designer since 2018. In this role, she has developed and implemented a comprehensive organization-wide onboarding program as part of the Provation Training Center of Excellence team. Hambek has trained over 2,100 medical professionals on eight different Provation products by her third year in the position. She collaborates with various departments to assess and identify training needs, messaging, and naming conventions for Provation products. Additionally, she conducts needs analyses with subject matter experts to create training materials and documentation tailored to diverse customer roles.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Hambek holds multiple degrees and certifications that enhance her expertise in instructional design and organizational leadership. She studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she earned a Certificate in Instructional Design in 2021. Hambek also obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, she earned a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing from Augsburg University between 2017 and 2019. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts from Bethel University, which she completed from 2006 to 2010.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Provation Medical, Kayla Hambek gained diverse professional experience in various positions. She worked at Epicor Software Corp as a Territory Development representative in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she served as an Office Manager at Helzberg Diamonds for one year, from 2013 to 2014. Hambek also held a position as Lead, Front Lanes at Target for seven months in 2010. These roles contributed to her development in organizational and leadership skills.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Kayla Hambek has made significant contributions to her field through various initiatives. At Provation Medical, she single-handedly implemented a new Learning Management System (LMS) solution, which included system migration and customer communication. Her work has focused on enhancing training processes and improving the onboarding experience for new employees. Hambek's ability to work cross-functionally has allowed her to effectively evaluate training needs and develop relevant documentation, ensuring that training aligns with organizational goals.