SUMMARY:
To further my passions for learning, educational design, creativity, and technology to construct and deliver effective and dynamic instruction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Project Trainer, Instructional Designer, & Project Manager
Confidential, Troy, MI
Responsibilities:
- Lead instructor of management curriculum - ILT, CBT, WBT, Blended, Synchronous Online
- Coached and mentored hundreds of project managers in diverse industries
- Instructional designer for series of project management, general business, and IT certification courses
- Facilitated end-to-end service production of materials incorporating current research and best practices to meet/exceed expectations
- Collaborated with corporations (i.e. Microsoft, Yahoo ) to produce specialized courses based on needs assessment & gathered requirements
- Graphic designer and programmer on published manuals, handouts, guides, course descriptions, project documentation, and web based content (examples upon request)
- Performed technical evaluations of software, courseware, and new initiatives
- Directed marketing strategy for online advertising and social media
- Project Manager for online division (LMS) strategy, user experience (UI), course development, implementation, and IT operations; including teaching self Flash programming to complete proj.
- Produced and filmed high quality ITIL and Project Management web based online courses
- Facilitated design and quality control of technical courses
- Managed graphic design team, technical writing, logo design, and templates
- Consulted and guided in obtaining ITIL accreditation.
- Interfaced with instructors, technical SMEs, production team, and end users to produce complex assignments within short deadlines
- Published a series of Radio Shows (Podcasts) on IT and project management topics
Sr. Product Manager
Confidential, Puyallup, WA
Responsibilities:
- Directed Higher Education product and service division of educational technology & marketing
- Managed product development team: software lifecycle (SDLC), testing, & user interface
- Influenced University of Michigan and other universities to standardized on technology
- Translated project requirements/stakeholder analysis into project management lifecycle
- Coordinated local and international partnerships, agreements, and market research
- Managed content, marketing material and technical manuals
- Conducted product and software trainings & train-the-trainer sessions
Educational Publishing Product Manager
Confidential, Mesa, AZ
Responsibilities:
- Managed product development, market research, and market strategy
- Managed customer relationships, internal and external communications
- Planned events, conferences, workshops, symposiums, & marketing promotions
Staff Development Instructor, Classroom Teacher, and Web Designer
Confidential, Sterling Heights, MI
Responsibilities:
- Launched numerous eLearning systems, blended learning, and presentation methods.
- Instructed staff using advanced adult learning techniques on technology/software usage
- Classroom instructor, curriculum writer, and school district presenter
Confidential
Trainer, and Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Designed and constructed conflict resolution curricula
- Authored and edited training materials and manuals
- Procured funding via grant writing and fundraising
