Winston Lewis III

Designer • Developer • Creator

I design and engineer scalable learning experiences that drive adoption, performance, and measurable outcomes. Here are some of the professional things I’m proud of.

Senior eLearning developer specializing in interactive systems, simulation-driven training, and enterprise LMS ecosystems.

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Impact at a Glance

A snapshot of the outcomes of my work.

80+
Courses Launched
10K+
Learners Reached
7+ yrs
eLearning Experience
Global
Training Delivery
~30%
Reduced Development Time

About

Quick Bio

I'm an eLearning developer and technical designer honed in on constructing clear, efficient and scalable interactive experiences. My work has ranged from leading university non-profits where I planned yearly curriculum for 100+ member chapters, to designing engaging digital learning content for thousands of stakeholders across the globe.

Alongside my technical work, I bring nearly a decade of public speaking and instructional facilitation experience, leading learning experiences ranging from small workshops to large-stage presentations for audiences of 5,000+.

In my personal business endeavors, I have been an avid game designer and freelance video editor for the past decade. My video editing has been featured in multiple successful multimillion dollar crowdfunding projects. In game design, I love engineering depth, exploring systems, and making positively memorable experiences.

Highlights

  • Focus: Game development, Interactive learning, UX systems, Video Editing
  • Tools: HTML/CSS/JS, React, Jquery, C#, Python
  • Strengths: Systems design, UX, User/Player Progression,
  • Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Multiple LMS' (Learning Pool, Workday Learning etc.), Godot, Unity, DaVinci Resolve

Experience

20+ Years of IT and technical coding experience

8 Years of program management experience.

7 Years of eLearning design and development.

Projects

These case studies highlight how I approach complex learning and engagement challenges — from defining the problem to designing scalable solutions and measurable outcomes.

Daily Bookkeeping Courses

A scenario-driven finance learning path that teaches real-world bookkeeping workflows through clear progression and custom interactive practice.

Context

A foundational finance training program used by church staff with varying levels of technical and accounting experience.

Challenge

Learners struggled with retaining difficult concepts across multiple courses and had difficulty connecting concepts to real-world workflows.

Approach

I redesigned the learning flow to prioritize clarity and decision-based interactions, focusing on reducing cognitive load while reinforcing practical application.

Solution

  • Built custom interactive components using JavaScript and CSS
  • Restructured course navigation for clearer progression
  • Implemented scenario-driven learning moments

Impact

  • Improved learner navigation consistency across the path
  • Reduced confusion around core financial workflows
  • Created a reusable interaction pattern for future courses
Storyline Design Immersive

NOTE: Only the first 3 courses of this learning path are free. If you would like other examples of courses and interactivities I have designed and developed, I can show some of those on a local level if asked.

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Realm Essentials Courses

An interactive product-training curriculum built to help users apply demographic insights confidently through simulation-style practice and decision-based learning.

Context

Product training designed to help organizations maximize the value of ACS Technologies’ SaaS Church Management platform.

Challenge

Complex software workflows were difficult to teach in a linear format, leading to low engagement and incomplete understanding.

Approach

Focused on building narrative-driven learning experiences that mirrored real usage scenarios and guided learners through tasks step-by-step.

Solution

  • Designed scenario-based modules
  • Developed custom interactions to simulate product decisions
  • Streamlined lesson structure to align with real user journeys

Impact

  • Increased clarity around product workflows
  • Strengthened learner confidence in using the platform
  • Established a consistent interaction framework for future courses
Storyline LMS Architecture Interaction Design UX
Live

MissionInsite Essentials Courses

An interactive product-training curriculum built to help users apply demographic insights confidently through simulation-style practice and decision-based learning.

Context

A multi-course program teaching learners how to use demographic software effectively and responsibly for planning and outreach.

Challenge

Users often understood features in isolation but struggled to translate demographic data into confident, practical decisions inside real workflows.

Approach

I prioritized decision practice over feature tours—designing interactions that helped learners interpret outputs, choose next steps, and understand “why” behind actions.

Solution

  • Refined the learner progression across the learning path to reduce friction and improve clarity
  • Designed interactive moments that reinforced interpretation and application, not just navigation
  • Developed custom interactivities using HTML/CSS/JS (jQuery) alongside rapid authoring tools
  • Ensured the experience remained scalable and consistent across the course series

Impact

  • Improved learning flow consistency across the curriculum
  • Increased learner confidence in applying demographic insights to real planning scenarios
  • Created reusable interaction patterns that could be repurposed across future product training
Storyline Lectora JavaScript CSS LMS Implementation
Live

New Staff Onboarding Course

A structured onboarding experience that consolidated fragmented resources into a clear, paced learning journey that improved early-stage readiness.

Context

A foundational onboarding experience for new organizational staff, designed to align expectations, introduce core systems, and accelerate readiness.

Challenge

Managers and their new hires were navigating fragmented information across multiple resources, making it difficult to understand responsibilities and workflows early on.

Approach

I partnered with stakeholders to consolidate content into a cohesive learning journey, focusing on clarity, pacing, and practical application.

Solution

  • Designed the course structure and narrative flow
  • Conducted research and SME collaboration
  • Developed visual layout and instructional content
  • Built learning interactions to reinforce understanding

Impact

  • Provided a consistent onboarding experience across teams
  • Improved early-stage clarity for new staff
  • Created a repeatable framework for future onboarding modules
Storyline Instructional Design Research Visual Design Photo Editing
Live

BattleTech Mercenaries KS Video

A high-energy promotional video built to support a large-scale tabletop crowdfunding campaign through tight storytelling, pacing, and visual clarity.

Context

A marketing video created for a major tabletop game crowdfunding campaign with a global audience.

Challenge

The campaign needed a compelling visual narrative that conveyed excitement, clarity, and product value within a short runtime.

Approach

I focused on pacing, storytelling, and visual rhythm to highlight the experience of the game while supporting campaign messaging.

Solution

  • Edited and produced a dynamic promotional reel
  • Balanced gameplay visuals with narrative beats
  • Collaborated with stakeholders on messaging alignment

Impact

  • Contributed to a multimillion-dollar crowdfunding campaign
  • Delivered a high-energy asset used across promotional channels
  • Strengthened campaign storytelling and visual identity
After Effects Narrative Framing Motion Design 3D Modeling Video Editing
Video

Namestorming Tool

A practical, facilitation-friendly training experience that turned abstract ideation concepts into guided, interactive exercises supported by custom media.

Context

A training course designed to help teams generate and refine ideas collaboratively through structured brainstorming techniques.

Challenge

Traditional ideation training often felt abstract and difficult to apply in real-world settings.

Approach

I focused on making the experience practical and engaging by combining narrative theming with clear facilitation guidance.

Solution

  • Designed course flow and instructional strategy
  • Produced all supporting video content and voiceover
  • Built interactive components to simulate group exercises

Impact

  • Improved learner confidence in fundraising sessions
  • Provided a practical toolkit for collaborative creativity
  • Expanded the organization’s interactive training offerings
Storyline Animation Educational Video Skill Training
Live

Hashima

A short educational game demo that teaches the history of Hashima through exploration, narrative discovery, and a reusable custom quiz engine.

Context

A short interactive learning experience designed to teach the history of Hashima Island through exploration and gameplay.

Challenge

Traditional informational content lacked engagement and emotional connection.

Approach

I explored an edugame format to transform passive learning into an exploratory experience driven by curiosity and discovery.

Solution

  • Designed the game structure and learning flow
  • Built a custom quiz engine plugin
  • Integrated narrative exploration with factual learning

Impact

  • Demonstrated the viability of game-based learning
  • Increased engagement through exploratory mechanics
  • Created a reusable quiz system for future projects
JavaScript Game Design UX Narrative Design
Live Quiz Code

Systems & Architecture

I design scalable learning systems that balance interactivity, clarity, and maintainability.

Interaction Frameworks

Reusable interaction patterns that enable consistent, engaging experiences across courses.

Learning Flow Design

Structured progression systems that move learners from understanding to confident application.

Platform Integration

Designing experiences that work seamlessly within LMS and analytics ecosystems.

Scalability & Enablement

Creating templates and standards that empower teams to build effective learning independently.

Architecture Map

Learner Experience

Outcomes & confidence

Interaction Frameworks

Platform Integration

Scalability & Enablement

My Career Timeline

The following timeline is a quick overview of key experiences that I had during the progression of my year thus far. While this is in no way a comprehensive list of all of my experiences, these are experiences that I am proud of and deemed most relevant to my career progression.

Click the company names listed below to expand the description of the respective career point.

Skills

JavaScript HTML/CSS Godot Unity UI/UX Learning Experience Design Systems Design Articulate Storyline Lectora React Public Speaking Curriculum Planning Video Editing Learning Designer Learning Developer

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