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Who is Cath Ellis?

Hi, I’m Cath – an award-winning Freelance eLearning Designer and Developer based in Melbourne, Australia.

Originally from Manchester, England, my passion for technology began early—thanks to my parents who gifted me a Spectrum ZX computer when I was a child. (Yes, I’ve been a proud nerd since before it was cool!)

I began my journey in Learning and Development in 1999, and after moving to Melbourne in 2005, I’ve had the privilege of working across a diverse range of eLearning roles in both the public and private sectors.

Today, I specialise in freelance eLearning design and development—partnering with clients across Australia and around the world. I love the flexibility of working from home, which allows me to manage multiple projects and offer dedicated, ongoing support to my clients.

I hold a Master of Education (Digital Technologies in Education) from The University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development from Monash University.

These days, I live in the north of Melbourne with my wife Jenine and our three mischievous pups—Ziggy, Dash, and Dexter.

Authoring Tools

Articulate Storyline

95%

Evolve Authoring Tool

95%

Kajabi/Thinkific/Teachable

90%

Editing

Vyond

95%

Figma

90%

ChatGPT

95%

Other tools of the trade

Adobe Creative Cloud

85%

Wordpress

90%

Notion

90%

My Values

They guide what I do, what I create and who I work with.

Honesty

If I can't assist you I'll be totally honest.

Quality

I'll do everything I can to provide you with great quality.

Respect

I'll treat you how I would like to be treated.

Innovation

I'll keep learning new skills to provide you with the best solutions.

Awards

LearnX Live!

Platinum – The Fallout

Best Audio eLearning Design

2020

LearnX Live!

Gold – The Fallout

Best Custom/Bespoke Learning Model

2020

Brandon Hall Excellence in Human Capital Management Award

Gold – The Fallout

Best Advance in Custom Content

2020

DemoFest

WINNER – The Fallout

Best Business Process Solution

2019

AITD Excellence Award

Finalist – Welcome to CoAbility

Best Onboarding/Induction Program

2019

DemoFest

WINNER – CoAbility Induction

Best Onboarding/Orientation Solution

2018

LearnX Impact Award

PLATINUM WINNER – CoAbility Induction

Best New eLearning Adopter Project

2018

LearnX Impact Award

GOLD WINNER – CoAbility Induction

Best eLearning on a Budget

2018

LearnX Impact Award

FINALIST – CoAbility Induction

Best Induction/Onboarding Project

2018

iDesignX Impact Award

GOLD

Best Explainer Video

2017

Learning Seat

Winner

Innovate with Purpose Award

2015

Learning Seat

Winner

Shaping the Future Award

2014

My work experience

I have worked for the last 25 years in Learning and Development. I am incredibly passionate about working in the Digital Learning space and strive to design creative and engaging solutions for my clients and their learners.

My qualifications

I would like to acknowledge the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong People as the Traditional owners of the land on which I work. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.