Enso Educational Designs

​​​​​​​Professional Experience (full work history available upon request)

 

Enso Educational Designs | Founder, Curriculum Developer, & Instructional Designer | 2024 – Present

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• Designed and structured comprehensive, multi-module curricula and lesson frameworks, successfully aligning educational scope and sequence with targeted learning objectives for diverse client groups.

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• Utilized advanced instructional strategies to translate complex concepts into highly engaging, digestible learning pathways tailored to specific audience needs.

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• Evaluated existing training frameworks and continuously reformed educational content to better meet the evolving needs and fast-paced demands of changing markets.

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• Collaborated effectively with external stakeholders and clients to ensure curriculum designs met broader strategic goals and strict organizational standards.

 

University of South Dakota | Senior Instructor & Curriculum Developer | 2015 – 2024

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• Facilitated high-quality, synchronous classroom instruction and academic workshops, maintaining a strong track record of participant engagement and successful program completion.

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• Applied core principles of adult learning theory to tailor delivery methods, ensuring adult learners and developing professionals remained motivated, analytical, and actively involved.

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• Managed classroom dynamics with excellent interpersonal skills, establishing and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environment for all attendees.

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• Upholds strict alignment with institutional codes of conduct and compliance policies, fostering an educational culture rooted in safety and mutual respect.

 

University of South Dakota | Instructional Facilitator & Designer | 2008 – 2015

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• Developed diverse assessment tools and interactive learning materials that directly improved participant understanding and enabled accurate retention tracking.

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• Adapted delivery strategies in real-time during live sessions to pivot fluidly based on participant feedback, diverse learning speeds, and changing institutional priorities.

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• Blended structural design with live facilitation, ensuring that backend curriculum blueprints translated seamlessly into engaging, front-of-room learner experiences.

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United States Army | C2PC Instructor/Operator | 2000 – 2002

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• Developed and updated training documentation, lesson plans, and practical exercises to align instructional content with evolving military doctrine and system updates.

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• Designed and delivered comprehensive training modules to educate soldiers on C2PC functionalities, emphasizing standard operating procedures, technical troubleshooting, and system integration.

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• Responsible for the configuration, deployment, and daily operation of C2PC software suites, ensuring real-time situational awareness and data integrity across tactical networks.

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• Facilitated the bridge between technical software capabilities and tactical mission requirements, ensuring that command staff could effectively utilize digital mapping and telemetry data during field operations.

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• Maintained expert-level knowledge of hardware and software dependencies, providing on-site technical support to ensure continuous system availability in high-stakes environments.

 

United States Army | Unit Armorer & COMSEC Lead | 1999 – 2000

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• Acted as the primary custodian for sensitive COMSEC materials, which involved the secure receipt, storage, destruction, and distribution of cryptographic keys and devices to ensure the integrity of secure communications.

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• Maintained rigorous accountability for all unit arms, including performing regular inspections, required maintenance, and ensuring all weapon systems were stored in full compliance with safety regulations.

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• Conducted routine audits and developed detailed maintenance and security logs to verify that all equipment and sensitive materials remained accounted for and operational.

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• Managed the lifecycle of unit equipment, from initial receipt and fielding to conducting or coordinating necessary repairs and ensuring all hardware met serviceability standards.

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• Developed and enforced standard operating procedures regarding the physical security of the arms room and the handling of classified communication devices to prevent unauthorized access or compromise.

 

Education

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Master of Arts in History, 2008
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD​

 

Bachelor of Arts in History, 1998
Morningside University, Sioux City, IA

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Publications and Presentations​​

• Mark M. Madsen, "The Voice of the People, Imperialism in the South Dakota Press, 1893-1902," MA Thesis, (University of South Dakota, 2008).

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• Mark M. Madsen, "The Military Motivations of the Gracchan Revolution," 42nd Annual University of South Dakota History Conference, 2007.

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References

David Burrow

david.burrow@usd.edu

Chair, Department of History, University of South Dakota

 

Kurt Hackemer

kurt.hackemer@usd.edu

Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, University of South Dakota

 

Aaron Anthony

aaron.anthony@usd.edu

Director of Academic & Student Support, University of South Dakota