About Me
Polly Thombley
Hello, I'm Polly Thombley! I am a lifelong learner and have been helping others learn for most of my adult life. When I found Instructional Design, I knew it would be a perfect fit to combine my love for education with my natural technical aptitude. Since then, I have designed and developed eLearning courses in several authoring tools, mostly in Articulate Storyline. I strive to create learning solutions that are engaging for learners and will bridge the gaps in their skills so they perform better on their jobs and in their lives. I have worked on projects for corporations, government, and non-profits.
I’m continually devoted to my own personal growth and development. A “leadership book junkie,” you will find a leadership book in my stack of reading every day. I also enjoy being a part of learning communities to develop professionally and personally. I just recently completed a program with Applied Instructional Design Academy.
I am well connected to learning and development professionals through my volunteer leadership with the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Talent Development. That means I collaborate with leaders in the industry and keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest, so I bring innovative solutions to all my learning design.
All this, I bring to the table to analyze your training needs and provide engaging solutions. Are you ready to fill your staff's performance gaps? Let's talk.
Credentials
Applied Instructional Design Academy Certificate
This certificate is the culmination of a 9-month program called Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing the Instructional Design Process, eLearning Course Development, Articulate Storyline, and Rise badges. Earners complete 400+ lessons, receive extensive coaching, and complete a rigorous set of learning activities with practice, feedback, multiple revisions, and the completion of simulated client projects. Earners create a portfolio that must pass certain criteria.
Designing Learning Certificate
Association for Talent Development
Scenario-based eLearning
Association for Talent Development
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Volunteer Leadership
Leader with ATD Greater Atlanta
CFO - 2017-2019
Director of Strategic Partnerships - Association Partnerships Liaison - 2020 - present
Volunteer of the Month - February 2021 & July 2017
2014 Chapter Scholarship Recipient
Assisting Habitat for Humanity to train homeowners in computer basics
Chapter Meeting at Home Depot
2018 ATD Leadership Conference in Arlington, Virginia
2017 Executive Board Party at Delta