About Us

Who We Are

We are helpers.

We are passionate about helping people achieve their goals. But enthusiasm alone doesn’t get the job done—we also have the experience and expertise to back it up.

We love what we do.

We have found our sweet spot, at the intersection of what we love to do, what the world needs, what we are good at, and what we can make a living doing. And because we love what we do, you can see the difference reflected in our work.

We're creative.

We love to stretch our creative wings to incorporate storytelling into our learning experiences. We specialize in scenario-based learning, including branching scenarios and story-based games.

What We Believe

We do what's right.

We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Behaving with integrity means being honest and ethical in all aspects of our lives. We value diversity and inclusion, and we treat others with kindness, compassion, and respect.

We do what we say we'll do.

We take our promises seriously and believe in accountability. We communicate and mitigate risks proactively, not waiting for issues to surprise us—or you. When problems arise, we find solutions.

We value relationships.

When you partner with us, we become an extension of your team. Your success matters to us. In fact, we kind of obsess over it. Our mission is to help you achieve yours. We do that by truly understanding your organization’s needs and building a relationship—one we hope will thrive for many years.

About Scissortail

Scissortail Creative Services is an economically disadvantaged, woman-owned small business/small disadvantaged business located in Tuttle, Oklahoma and established in 2020. We help purpose-driven organizations achieve their goals through custom learning experiences that make a difference.

As a small company, we bring a personal touch to every project. And as a disabled-owned company, we have a passion for developing inclusive learning experiences so every learner feels represented, included, and valued. We get especially excited about working with organizations that are helping to change the world for the better—improving people’s lives, workplace culture, or the planet itself.

Meet Our Leadership

I’m Kayleen Holt, the founder of Scissortail Creative Services. I lead a small team of experienced professionals who share my core values and enthusiasm for helping others succeed.

I’ve been designing learning experiences for more than 25 years. Throughout my career, I’ve led the development of custom learning solutions for dozens of federal government agencies, private sector companies, and nonprofit organizations.

As a neurodivergent person with disabilities, I have a particular interest in accessibility and inclusion. In fact, I wrote the Inclusive Learning Pledge to start a movement among L&D professionals to create a more inclusive world.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Education. Get in touch, and let’s change the world together—one learning experience at a time!

What Our Customers Say About Us

Kayleen and her team were a pleasure to work with. Their communication and collaboration skills made every meeting fun and productive. Their attention to detail really brought the content of the course to life. Our team had many opportunities to provide feedback and shape the direction of the development. Finally, I really appreciated their specialized skillset in making the course accessible to all learners.

We think of you and your team as an integral part of our network and team. You have consistently delivered products on time and with quality. And, most importantly, you know how to manage client relationships.

You were very innovative, very creative, and I could sleep well knowing that you were supporting our projects and that you would treat them as if they were your own.

Although I originally hired Scissortail on a short-term contract to fill an immediate need, their expertise and professionalism compelled me to hire them on a long-term basis to help my company achieve its goals. They are a pleasure to work with—organized, professional, polite, and extremely patient. . . . Scissortail has truly been a blessing to both me and my business.

I hired Kayleen as the ID for a scenario-based self-paced course my association commissioned. She was a pleasure to work with! She was skilled, creative, professional, even-tempered, and friendly. She completed the Storyline course on time and with a high level of quality. We will hire her again if we again need IDs. I highly recommend her!

Kayleen always meets development deadlines and communicated issues as they arose. She has mastered the art of the virtual meeting. Her instructional design skills are remarkable; she is very organized, practical, and imaginative.

Fast, efficient, exquisite attention to detail and amazing collaboration skills. Kayleen is a pro and knows the strengths of her team intimately. What else could you ask for in a service provider?

What's a Scissortail?

If you’re not from Oklahoma or surrounding areas, you might not have seen one of these beauties grace your skies.

The scissortailed flycatcher is the state bird of Oklahoma, our headquarters.

Just as a songbird activates both sides of its brain when singing, our learning experience design professionals are equally creative and analytical.

We have the talent and skills to analyze your organization’s learning needs and follow through with a well-planned approach and customized, innovative solution.

Want to Learn More?

Let's discuss how we can help you and your organization achieve your goals!

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