I earned the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT) at California State University, Fullerton in 2022 (GPA 4.0). My goal is to help improve digital education and training experiences.
My most recent employment is as an instructional designer at the 99 Cents Only Store, the retailer of value stores in the southwestern United States. I created and defined content and training curriculum for technical and non-technical audiences, including corporate employees, and store and warehouse associates. Multimedia training included interactive eLearning modules, videos, audio, web content, and infographics.
Previously, I worked as the instructional designer for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Programs (DIEP) at California State University, Fullerton. The training programs my department developed were devoted to establishing awareness and transforming mindsets, behaviors, and practices of more than 40,000 students, staff, and faculty at CSUF. E-Learning courses were tailored to each project’s specific needs, starting with storyboards, and ending up with reality-based scenarios, engaging interactions, and formative and summative assessments.
I enjoy making digital products engaging, useful, intuitive, and accessible. I take into consideration people of different backgrounds and abilities, including those who may have limited experience with technology. My experience in both design and development strengthens my interdepartmental communication with developers, designers, and stakeholders.
When I’m not designing and building digital products, I'm enjoying the outdoors, volleyball, pickleball, podcasts, video games, and exploring culinary innovations.
"Working with Brenton is a joy. His collaborative, approachable, and willing-to-tackle-anything style is what I appreciated most about him. He doesn't flinch when being assigned last-minute projects with tight deadlines. Adept in video creation and multimedia elements including graphics, videos, and interactive activities, his design is simple, clear, and engaging to the learner. Above all, he keeps the learner's needs and preferences in mind throughout the design process to create truly effective and engaging learning experiences. Any company willing to snatch him up as an Instructional Designer will be blessed with a promising talent."
- Jeff Trovinger
Sr. Manager Talent Management Business Partner, 99 Cents Only Stores
"Brenton is an insightful and skilled Instruction Designer. During my time overseeing the instructional design projects Brenton worked on and completed for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Programs at CSUF, he was attentive to the vision and mission of the office, thoughtful in his recommendations for design and communication, and produced quality work. Brenton upholds a standard of excellence in his work, is a supportive team player, and his experience as a designer was evident in his process and project output. It was such a pleasure having the opportunity to work with Brenton. I highly recommend him - Brenton would be a remarkable asset to any organization that was fortunate enough to have him as part of their team."
- Dr. Catherine Ward
Chief of Operations, The Office of the Provost, CSULB
(formlerly Director of Learning and Engagement, CSUF)
"Brenton was recommended to our department, the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Programs at CSUF by the director of his master’s program in Instructional Design and Technology. We hired him to create a digital module, Introduction to Racial Equity. His work exceeded our expectations and we went on to hire him for a full-time position after he graduated. Taking content from our live sessions, Brenton created several additional self-paced modules that fulfilled the goals of the department, including Faculty Recruitment and Hiring, and Conducting Equitable Searches. His work ethic and attitude bring team members together and keep projects on schedule. The modules Brenton developed continue to be utilized campus wide."
- Dr. Bobbie Porter
Director of Learning and Engagement, CSUDH
(formerly Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, CSUF)
"I feel extremely grateful to have had Brenton as my UX design tutor during my time at University of California, Berkeley Extension. He always provided thoughtful and thorough feedback on my work and truly cared about my success. He also shared his design thinking process and some of his work. I was truly impressed by the way he advocates for users, especially when it comes to accessibility. Brenton has an affable disposition and it was always a pleasure to work with him."
- Adriana Garzón
UX/UI and e-Learning Designer, Driven by Curiosity
"I had the pleasure of working with Brenton on my portfolio website. He is flexible and knowledgeable, and made sure that all aspects of my site were to my liking. Together we were able to create a website that accurately reflected my body of work. Brenton would be a true asset to any organization looking to craft an excellent user experience."
- Haley Johnson
Illustrator and animator, Freelancer
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