Learning Strategy • Instructional Design Leadership

“Natalie Hart was our project manager at eLearningDOC for a five-module online course, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. When our timeline stretched well beyond the original plan, Natalie stayed flexible with reviews and kept us updated on a regular basis, so we always knew where things stood. When problems came up on our end, she was quick to brainstorm practical solutions with us. Her team's design work was exceptional, and the finished course reflects that care. I'd gladly work with Natalie again.”

— Katie Sandlin, Manager of Education, The American Association of Immunologists

“Natalie is the person you can trust with the toughest projects and clients, knowing the work will be managed expertly from kickoff through final delivery. Natalie navigates complex projects from start to finish with calm, clarity, and strong ownership. She is incredibly strong organizationally, keeps many moving parts aligned, and never loses sight of the strategic big picture. Her communication with clients and stakeholders is clear, proactive, and solution-oriented.”

–Dr. Brie Nelson, Chief Learning Officer

“Natalie has an exceptional ability to bring structure and clarity to complex projects. One of Natalie's greatest strengths is her ability to develop creative solutions to challenges. She has a natural talent for analyzing situations from multiple perspectives, identifying opportunities for improvement, and proposing innovative approaches that drive results. Rather than focusing on obstacles, Natalie consistently focuses on possibilities and helps teams move forward with confidence and purpose.

Perhaps most impressive is Natalie's attention to detail. She has a remarkable ability to identify issues before they become problems and consistently delivers work of the highest quality. Her thoroughness, accuracy, and commitment to excellence elevate every project she supports and contribute significantly to successful outcomes.”

–Dr. Diana Brandon, Learning & Development Leader

“When I first joined the team, she was my project lead, and she took that role seriously in the best possible way. She helped me hone my design skills and taught me to pay attention to the small details that have the biggest impact on a learner's experience. That kind of guidance is rare, and it has stayed with me in everything I build.

What sets Natalie apart is how she gives feedback. She has a gift for improving both the person and the project at the same time. Her feedback never feels critical. It feels like someone who genuinely cares about your growth and wants to see you succeed. She brings that same heart and attention to every project she touches.

Anyone who gets to work with Natalie is lucky. She makes the people around her better, and that is the highest compliment I can give a colleague.”

–Sharla Nielson, Instructional Designer

“She collaborates effectively with the team and creates a positive, supportive work environment. Her leadership and the way she manages the team are truly impressive.

Whenever I had questions or faced challenges during the project, Natalie was always approachable and took the time to explain everything clearly. She often shared prototypes and examples, which made it much easier to understand the requirements and deliver quality work.

Natalie's guidance, communication, and dedication make her a fantastic leader.”

–Thinesh Kumar, eLearning Developer

“She brings a level of kindness, patience, and understanding to her role that really stands out, especially in fast-paced environments.

What really sets Natalie apart is her approach to leadership. She has a process that is thoughtful and well-organized, and it creates a steady, supportive environment where people can do their best work. She is approachable, easy to collaborate with, and genuinely invested in the success of both the project and the people on her team.”

–Emma Robbins, Instructional Designer

“I had the pleasure of working with Natalie…where she served as Lead Instructional Designer and Project Manager on a highly technical, complex project. She is one of the smartest professionals I've worked with.

Natalie's ability to delegate and make timely decisions kept the development moving without compromising quality. She also excelled at facilitating communication, ensuring everyone had the information and support they needed. I particularly appreciated how she gave us the freedom to do our work while encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and being open to different approaches. One quality that stands out to me is her ability to recognize each team member's strengths and match the right person to each challenge; this was like magic during the project!

Working with Natalie was a great experience, and I would happily do so again. Any organization that brings her on board will gain a highly capable Instructional Designer who can navigate complexity, bring out the best in her team, and see projects through to successful completion.”

–Lolimar Marcano, eLearning Developer

“Natalie has been the Project Lead on several projects I have contributed to as an Instructional Designer. It is always a pleasure working with her! She keeps all of the moving parts organized, communicates early and often, and shows patience, grace, and mentorship to everyone on her team. “

–Benedetta Khoury, Certified Instructional Designer

“She has a very deep understanding of how learning works and how it should be designed. Not only does she know a lot, but she also shares many useful things with the team as she learns something new.“
–Instructional Designer on my team, eLearningDOC

“No matter how chaotic a project gets or how many things are happening at once, Natalie somehow stays calm, composed, and focused on solutions. It honestly feels like nothing ever reaches a conflict stage when she’s managing a project. She just has this way of diffusing tension before it even appears.”

-Instructional Designer on my team, eLearningDOC

“Natalie is an exceptional listener. It always feels like people are the priority, which I deeply value. She has a remarkable ability to understand different personalities and communicate in a way that supports each team member. I don't know how Natalie does that, but every time I want to frown at something, I talk to her, and somehow I walk away feeling calm, heard, and ready to keep going.”

-Instructional Designer on my team, eLearningDOC

“She has an admirable ability to step beyond her comfort zone when there are issues that require attention. She possesses a remarkable capacity for quick thinking and is instrumental in formulating effective plans of action in various situations. Her positive outlook helps ground other employees, even when faced with challenging decisions.”

-Co-worker, eLearningDOC

“She holds high standards, but asks the right questions, listens to suggestions, and cheers her team on. I especially appreciate that Natalie jumps in to help on projects rather than sitting on the sidelines.”

-Co-worker, eLearningDOC

“Natalie is a phenomenal professor. She comes to each class with such enthusiasm for the subject. She is very open-minded and flexible when it comes to student learning and is happy to adapt her teaching styles to better fit the needs of the entire class. Student learning is clearly of utmost importance to her, and she supports and encourages students to develop new ways of thought. Natalie is very organized, and the course is well laid out and developed. Clear goals were communicated and expected from each course project. I cannot compliment this course, or Natalie enough.”

–Student review, Elon University

“The hours you are spending securing spaces and materials, and the time dedicated to advocacy on all of our behalves are above and beyond your job description and I am grateful.”

–Unsolicited colleague note, Elon University

“Your consistent willingness to help your colleagues is an example that we all should follow as we work towards a truly collaborative and mutually supportive Department. I am grateful for you and your collegiality.” 

–Unsolicited colleague note, Elon University