Matthew Grunewald

6 years
Apple Inc.
Master's Degree in Education
12+Years of
Experience

Matthew Grunewald

Senior instructional designer with 12+ years experience and specialization in corporate training and elearning.

Leveraged PMP certification and mindfulness training to enhance communication—an area that accounts for up to 90% of a project manager’s responsibilities.

*Please note that all work is a work in progress—I’m editing and updating it almost every day.
Traditional Resume

My Journey of a Lifetime
Thanks in advance checking out my first comic book! This is a quick, sketchy ride through my life and work journey. From teaching all over the world to building eLearning courses, it’s been a wild mix of adventure, learning, and a few unpaved roads along the way.

This is my first crack at telling the story like this—totally rough, super real, and driven by curiosity. Whether you’re into educational delivery techniques, work travel, or just came for Einstein’s surprise cameo, I hope you find something to enjoy.

Click below for an AI voiceover for the text above. The voiceover in the next section is actually me, I promise but can proof it during our interview.

Project Portfolio: Where It’s Going (and Where It’s Been)

This is where I’m building out my learning design projects—real tools, real topics, and real people in mind. I’m focusing on accessibility, gamification, responsive design, and using things like AI, avatars, and video to make learning more engaging and useful.

I work with tools like Rise, Storyline, and Captivate, and draw from models like ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and other practical approaches. Although I’m currently focused on eLearning, I also write scripts, develop web-based training, and support live and blended training. My background includes teaching, training, and facilitation—everything from classroom instruction to field training, including work with the FAA.

As I work across industries like healthcare, aviation, tech, and military, I tailor each build to the needs and style of the team I’m working with. What you’ll see below are earlier builds—still worth checking out, but not fully where I’m headed. I’ve left them up for now while I work on newer projects that better reflect my current style and direction.

PortfolioInstruction Design and Facilator

HighlightsKey strengths and professional journey

Industries

Education
Technology
Military
Aviation
Finance
Healthcare

Education

PhD. in Instructional Design and Technology - (Almost)

Masters in Curriculum Design and Instruction

Bachelors in Philosophy

Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Certification (Just Started)

Cool Jobs

11.2018 - 03.2025

Apple Inc. (Contract via Tata Consultancy Services)

Instructional Designer & Content Developer

Designed and launched AI-integrated training, created global eLearning programs, and led large-scale platform transitions. Applied UX research, learning analytics, and compliance standards to deliver scalable, user-centered training solutions.

10.2016 - 10.2018

AgileADDIE (Freelance/Contract Work)

Instructional Designer & Learning Consultant

Designed eLearning and ILT solutions for aviation, defense, and corporate clients. Projects included PMP prep, AR/VR training, leadership development, and simulation-based learning.

Theories & Models

Bloom’s Taxonomy
Gagne’s Nine Events
Merrill’s First Principles
Cognitive Load Theory
ADDIE
Project-Based Learning
Microlearning
Gamification
Scenario-Based Learning
SAM (Successive Approximation Model)

GratitudeThank you everyone. This means a lot!

I worked with Matthew for 6 years at Apple. As a course developer, he was very methodical and always approached his work with diligence and care. Matthew created eLearning courses with Adobe Captivate, and developed instructional materials including training guides, scripts and storyboards, and online learning modules. He was always open to feedback and turned things around quickly. Matthew was a valued member of our team and will be an asset to any organization he joins. I highly recommend him.

Jim Epler

Senior Web/Instructional Media Producer

I worked closely with Matthew on an instructional design project in 2018. I was new to the project and he was instrumental in getting me up to speed quickly. He is an amazing and talented individual who really understands instructional design and the agile (SAM) ID model.

Dana Kocalis

Instructional Designer & eLearning Developer

Matt Grunewald has been a valuable asset to the Training Department for the Department of Defense's Counter Narco-Terrorism Global Support Program. Matt headed a group of Instructors in the design and implementation of a successful OJT program for Afghan helicopter mechanics employed at the NATO-supported Joint Aviation Facility for International Security Assistance Force. Matt's expertise in the field of Instructional Design coupled with his innovative approach to large-scale training projects continues to serve the interests and projects of the United States Department of Defense.

Wells Rutland

Educational Management, Language Specialist, Program Management

Matthew was an eclectic an enthusiastic English Trainer. Despite the harsh living conditions of his post and of war-zone Iraq, he was thoroughly engaged in his task as English Trainer. He worked hard for his students and acclimated extremely well to life in Arustimyah and in the International Zone of Baghdad.

Valentina Kafcopoulos

Primavera Scheduler

Matthew Grunewald brings to all of his activities energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. This is to be expected in any successful member of an entrepreneurial organization, and in this regard Matthew fits in well. Be it in the preparing of programme plans, the crafting of a session plan or the establishment of best practices with an emerging technology, Matthew consistently delivers high-quality performance for our organization. This speaks of his overall intellect and ability to learn, attributes that will serve him well in any organisation/ team.

Dr A. Christopher Pereira

CEO at EPI Pte Ltd

Matthew was a Mortgage Consultant that who was a true professional and dedicated to providing each client he encountered the American dream to own a home or refinance their current loan at a lower interest rate. Matt was an advocate for all of his clients to own a home.

Gladzena Young

Dedicated Administrative Multi-Talented Professional and Certified Florida State Notary

Matthew is a goal oriented sales consultant who has an incredible ability to balance the needs of the client while meeting the needs of the business. He was always at the top of the sales tier and got wonderful feedback fom his clients. His attention to detail led to very few fall outs and a high closing rate. Matthew was an asset to his department and to the company.

Adriane Ross

Senior Manager at Beeline

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