Ashley Neal — Instructional Designer

Learning solutions built for real-world performance.

I'm a Senior Instructional Designer and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner with 18 years of experience in learning design and development. My approach combines instructional design, performance improvement, and change management principles to create practical learning experiences that build employee capability and support business outcomes.

Ashley by the numbers

18+

Years designing learning systems

520

Agents onboarded in a single cohort

11

FDA-regulated programs supported

75%

Reduction in time to proficiency

700+

Hours of editing & QA review

30+

Modules revamped in 4 months

Selected work

A few projects worth walking through

Explore how I approach instructional design challenges, make strategic decisions, and develop learning experiences grounded in real-world performance needs.

In their words

What it's like to work with Ashley

"Ashley is a clear, dependable, and highly collaborative partner. She brings structure early, communicates expectations well, and follows through consistently. Working with her makes projects feel organized and achievable."
Ashlei Quick · Senior Trainer
"She was able to break down complex tasks into easy-to-learn modules for new hires. Her PowerPoints were impactful, easy to follow, and genuinely inspiring."
Rose Villa · Associate Instructional Designer
"You bring strong organization, adaptability, and partnership to a learning team — bridging operational information with learner needs while staying collaborative and supportive."
Jenn Eads · Senior Trainer
"You're easy to collaborate with and consistent in how you work. You communicate clearly, keep things moving, and follow through on commitments."
R.L. Stewart · Instructional Systems Designer
"You are highly reliable with strong, effective communication."
Devyn Braga · SME

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