Katie Robbins
About Katie Robbins
Katie Robbins is a Learning and Development Manager with extensive experience in instructional design and educational technology. She has held various roles in organizations such as SYKES Digital Services and Percepta, focusing on creating effective learning experiences and implementing innovative training solutions.
Current Role at SiteRx
Katie Robbins serves as the Learning and Development Manager at SiteRx since 2022. In this remote position based in New York, New York, she focuses on enhancing learning experiences and aligning training initiatives with organizational goals. Her role involves creating effective training programs that support employee development and improve overall performance.
Previous Experience at SYKES Digital Services
Prior to her current role, Katie Robbins held multiple positions at SYKES Digital Services. She worked as a Senior Manager for Learning Design & Implementation from 2021 to 2022, and as a Senior Instructional Designer from 2017 to 2021. During her tenure, she implemented innovative training solutions, including a blended learning model that improved call center training.
Educational Background
Katie Robbins has an extensive educational background. She is a Doctoral Candidate (ABD) in Educational/Instructional Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. She also holds a Master of Letters in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature from Mary Baldwin College, completed in 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Mary Washington, earned in 2004.
Teaching Experience
Katie Robbins has significant teaching experience at various institutions. She served as an Adjunct for the English Department and the Wesleyan Advantage Adult Degree Program at Nebraska Wesleyan University from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she was an Adjunct at James Madison University for the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications Department from 2008 to 2011, and at Metropolitan Community College for the Department of Humanities and Visual Arts from 2012 to 2013.
Specializations and Achievements
Katie Robbins specializes in creating learning experiences that align with training objectives. She has successfully reduced training duration by 32 days and cut costs by approximately 25% through innovative task-based training solutions. Her expertise includes utilizing various learning design methodologies, such as the ADDIE process and adult learning theory, to enhance training effectiveness.