Scissortail Creative Services, LLC

What Scissortail Creative Services, LLC does

Scissortail Creative Services, LLC is a boutique professional services firm that designs custom learning experiences, training solutions, and performance support tools for purpose-driven organizations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Tuttle, Oklahoma, the company is led by Kayleen Holt, a learning experience design consultant with 30 years of experience working with federal government agencies, private sector companies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm serves clients across healthcare, mental wellness, emergency preparedness, DEI, and education — including named engagements with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (EIIC), Mike Veny Inc., FEMA National Fire Academy, Medical Library Association, and Voices Center for Resilience. Scissortail holds EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business) and SDB (Small Disadvantaged Business) certifications, positioning it for set-aside federal contracting opportunities.

The company's core technical capabilities center on custom eLearning development using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline 360 and Review 360, combined with instructional design methodology rooted in ADDIE and scenario-based learning frameworks. Notable methodological differentiators include the use of Freytag's Pyramid dramatic arc structure, Tom Kuhlman's 3C Model (Challenge, Choice, Consequence), and "bookend" scenario techniques. The firm emphasizes inclusive and accessible design practices — including plain language writing, cognitive accessibility (W3C guidance), and accessibility testing with assistive technologies — an approach anchored by the founder's lived experience as a neurodivergent person with disabilities. Adjacent service lines include learning needs assessments (task analysis, gap analysis, action mapping), performance support tool development (job aids, infographics, process documentation), instructional video production, workshop facilitation, gamification design, and IACET accreditation support.

Scissortail operates a project-based professional services revenue model with quote-based custom pricing determined through direct consultation. The go-to-market approach is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct outreach and inbound inquiries via the company website with conference participation (TLDC), content marketing through the "Scissortail's Learning Nest" blog, a YouTube channel, and a free copyright/Fair Use Articulate Rise course that serves as a lead-generation asset. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external investment, operating as a deliberately small team (1–10 employees) focused on personal attention to every engagement rather than scale-driven growth.

Name

Scissortail Creative Services, LLC

Legal name

Scissortail Creative Services, LLC

Website

https://scissortailcs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boutique learning experience design firm creating custom eLearning courses, needs assessments, and performance support tools for purpose-driven organizations including nonprofits, federal agencies, and healthcare clients. Founded 2020 in Tuttle, Oklahoma; EDWOSB certified.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning and Development Consulting Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAGAKAD

eLearning & Microlearning Module Development

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Design & Content Development Services

SECONDARYBPACANAG

Learning Strategy, Instructional Design & Content Development

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDAGAKAG

Multimedia Learning Production (Video, Animation, Interactive)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Design & Content Development Services

SECONDARYEDAFACAC

Interactive Practice & Skill-Building (Drills, Games, Mastery Practice)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Digital Curriculum, Courseware & Interactive Learning Content

Keywords

• Custom learning design
• Instructional design services
• ELearning development
• Performance support tools
• Inclusive learning design

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuttle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Learning Experience Design and Development: The company designs and develops bespoke custom learning experiences (eLearning, microlearning, blended learning, ILT/vILT, scenario-based learning, instructional videos, workshops) on a project-by-project basis for purpose-driven organizations. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts, typically custom engagements scoped per client.
2. Learning Needs Assessment and Consulting: Conducting learning/training/organizational needs assessments including task analysis, gap analysis, audience analysis, and process documentation. These consulting engagements are provided as standalone or bundled services.
3. Writing, Editing, and QA Services: Instructional and creative writing, editing and proofreading, process/procedural documentation, user guides/manuals, reports, and quality assurance services billed as part of custom project engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scissortail Creative Services is a boutique learning experience design consultancy that develops custom eLearning, microlearning, blended learning, instructor-led training (ILT and vILT), scenario-based learning, and instructional videos for purpose-driven organizations. The firm also conducts learning needs assessments and develops performance support tools such as job aids and quick reference guides, applying plain language and inclusive design principles throughout.

Product overview

Scissortail Creative Services is a learning experience design consultancy offering a unified suite of custom learning development services rather than a modular software platform. The core offerings encompass custom eLearning development (including branching scenarios, microlearning, and ILT/vILT), learning needs assessment and analysis, performance support tool development, and writing/review services applying plain language and inclusive design principles. Service features include scenario-based learning design using dramatic arc frameworks, virtual learning solutions, instructional video/animation production, workshop facilitation, gamification/game-based learning, and assessment design. The company specializes in purpose-driven organizations focused on inclusion, mental wellness, health and safety, emergency preparedness, and DEI initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom eLearning Development (Instructional Design) Development of custom learning experiences including eLearning, microlearning, blended learning, traditional instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), branching scenarios, scenario-based learning using dramatic arc frameworks, instructional videos and animations, workshop facilitation, gamification, game-based learning, and assessment design. Designed for purpose-driven organizations, federal agencies, and private sector clients.
• Learning Needs Assessment Analysis services to determine performance problems, including task analysis, gap analysis, action mapping, audience analysis, and organizational needs assessments. Available as standalone engagements or bundled with learning design and development services.
• Performance Support Tools Development of just-in-time performance support tools and process/procedure documentation including job aids, quick reference guides, infographics, and microlearning. Includes support for organizations to evaluate and improve processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Writing and Review Services Instructional and creative writing, editing, proofreading, process and procedural documentation, user guides, manuals, reports, presentations, and quality assurance services using plain language principles and inclusive design. Includes IACET accreditation process documentation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully supported IACET accreditation requirements for a client (Mike Veny, Inc.)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mike Veny, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ongoing learning experience design support relationship with Mike Veny, Inc., a company devoted to emotional wellness. Services include needs analysis, course design, curriculum development, and IACET accreditation documentation. Active since 2021.
• Suicide Is DifferentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Volunteer partnership where Scissortail developed microlearning content for TrainOn Powered by EdApp using content from Suicide Is Different, a nonprofit providing education and coaching to individuals with loved ones thinking about suicide.
• Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScissortail worked with PPN and the EIIC (Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center) to design a custom eLearning course on pediatric suicidality and self-harm using 'bookend' scenario techniques. This is a major project spanning 2023–2024.
• EIIC (Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with PPN and EIIC on the eLearning development project for pediatric suicidality and self-harm training for emergency department staff.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Elucidat: SaaS authoring platform with AI-assisted course production that competes for the same custom eLearning budget as boutique ID firms; relevant as an emerging platform-based alternative to bespoke design services.

Direct peers

• Obsidian Learning: Custom learning and instructional design firm serving regulated industries with eLearning, scenario-based learning, and performance support—closely aligned in approach and customer base.
• Artisan E-Learning: Custom eLearning development shop specializing in scenario-based, interactive learning for associations and nonprofits; matches Scissortail's boutique custom ID model and customer-type mix.
• AllenComm: Custom corporate training and instructional design company delivering eLearning, microlearning, ILT/vILT, and performance support; directly comparable in service breadth.
• Allen Interactions: Boutique custom eLearning and instructional design firm offering bespoke learning experiences, performance support, and scenario-based learning to enterprise and government clients—directly comparable in service mix and scale to Scissortail.
• SweetRush: Larger custom learning experience design firm offering eLearning, ILT/vILT, gamification, and performance support; comparable in core service portfolio though significantly larger in scale.
• InSync Training: Specialist in virtual instructor-led training (vILT) and blended learning design, serving regulated industries; comparable in delivery model and learning modalities to Scissortail.
• Torrance Learning: Custom learning design firm with strong scenario-based learning (scenario-based eLearning) and performance support capabilities, serving enterprise and government clients in a similar boutique model.
• BLP (Brilliant Learning Productions): Custom eLearning and learning experience design firm providing instructional design, scenario-based learning, and microlearning services to corporate and government clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kineo: Global learning solutions provider offering custom content, platforms, and consulting at significantly larger scale; overlaps with Scissortail's custom eLearning and ID services as part of a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQb1UBZ_UkLXTvvCHEcTzbg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scissortailcs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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