About
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Ginger Nichols – An award-winning Instructional Designer dedicated to creating effective and meaningful experiences for learners.

Thank you for stopping by my website and learning more about me and what I do. My career in corporate training started in 2003 when I was a field trainer at Janus Capital Group in the customer service call center. I had the opportunity to work with a small team of three other field trainers to train representatives in the customer service call center. 

When I started, I didn’t have much background in training and employee development. This experience as a field trainer left me wanting to know more about being a better professional. With a little (or maybe a lot) encouragement from my mentor, I started graduate school at the University of Colorado Denver. I finished up in 2010 with a master’s degree in Information and Learning Technologies with an emphasis in Adult Learning and Instructional Design. I enjoy developing all types of training, but during grad school, I discovered that my favorite kind of training to develop typically involves technology. 

In 2017, I opened my own company Ginger Nichols Design Group, LLC., where I take in contract Instructional Design work. Being a contractor has allowed me to gain experience in a variety of companies outside of financial services. I’ve had the opportunity to see how many different types of companies train their employees and provide advice to companies on how to improve their training efforts. My ideal situation is to have a full-time job, and some contract work as a side business. 

One of the things that I love about being an instructional designer is that the profession is constantly evolving. I enjoy learning about learning and innovation within the work. In 2020, I leveraged my constant desire to learn more to obtain the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) designation. 

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Experience
I have over 12 years of Instructional Design Experience.
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Volunteer Positions
I currently volunteer for the Rocky Mountain Jack Russell Terrier Network, Lackawanna Trail Education Foundation, ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter, and the MS Society of Colorado and Wyoming.
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Jack Russell Terriers
I am a dog mom to two extremely busy Jack Russell Terriers.
Capabilities
Instructional Design
eLearning
Instructor-Led Training
Performance Support Tools
LMS Administration
Knowledge Management
Awards
September 2013
TD Ameritrade Better Begins with Me Annual Recognition
Best Honors & Awards honor titleBetter Begins with Me - Annual Recognition Nominated by Senior Manager for work during new associate orientation program for living the TD Ameritrade core values in an exceptional way. Selected for this award by a cross-business selection committee from all associates nominated for semi-annual recognition. "Ginger is an innovator whose creativity overcomes challenges and keeps initiatives moving forward. Her can-do-attitude gets the team excited about opportunities to make a difference.
2013
TD Ameritrade Better Begins with Me - Semi-Annual Recognition
Nominated by Senior Manager for work during new associate orientation program for living the TD Ameritrade core values in an exceptional way. Selected for this award by a cross-business selection committee.
December 2005
Janus Capital Group - Employee of the Year
Awarded Employee of the Year honor for work on the Janus Asset Allocation Planner Tool training program.
June 2005
Champion of Janus Values - Quarterly Recognition
Second quarter winner for the Janus value of Deliver for developing Asset Allocation Planner Tool training.

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