Learning Experience Designer | Corporate Trainer
Bryn Hotes
MS Instructional Design & Technology
BA Advertising & Public Relations
Thanks for visiting! I’m Bryn, a Learning Experience Designer and Corporate Trainer with 3 years in the design space and 2 years specializing in instructional design.
Currently at Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) and soon to be earning an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from The University of Tampa (Dec 26), I design for operational reality: setting up scenarios where people learn by doing, test what works under pressure, and develop problem-solving-ready literacy. As a teammate, I enjoy bringing positivity, strategy, and reliability to the table!
My instructional approach centers on creating situated constructivist learning experiences using iterative frameworks like SAM and ADDIE. Whether that means building technical emergency response software simulations in Articulate Storyline for hundreds of personnel at OUC or designing hands-on, maker-based earthquake architecture lessons during my Master’s, I will find a way!
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Past Spotlight Projects
Key projects that showcase my process, approach, and learner-centered outcomes
CORPORATE/ GOV INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
SMART Software & Process Curriculum
Role: Lead Instructional Designer & Project Manager
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEV
AssistStaff: An AI Literacy Platform
Role: UTampa Graduate Student, Co-Lead
The University of Tampa
CORPORATE/ GOV INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
SMART In-Person Simulation Workshops
Role: Lead Instructional Designer & In-Person Facilitator
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
Current Projects
Curious about what I'm up to? Below you'll find three active projects I'm working on and growing through right now.
CORPORATE/ GOV INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
SMART Event Reconciliation eLearning
Role: Lead Instructional Designer & Project Manager
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
CORPORATE/ GOV INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
DNV Cascade V4.12 Tailored Training
Role: Lead Instructional Designer & In-Person Facilitator
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
CORPORATE/ GOV INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
SMART Event Reconciliation In-Person Simulation
Role: Lead Instructional Designer & In-Person Facilitator
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
Awards and Honors
FEMA IS-100 c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 Certificate
FEMA: National Disaster & Emergency Management University
Summer 2026
FEMA-IS 700 b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Certificate
FEMA: National Disaster & Emergency Management University
Summer 2026
Cum Laude Honors
The University of Tampa
Spring 2025
National Honor Society Honors
National Honor Society
Fall 2021 - Spring 2025
Dean's List Honors
The University of Tampa
Fall 2023 - Spring 2025
Congressional Outstanding
Achievement Award
United States Congress
Spring 2021
