Instructional Designer / Interaction Developer

• 6 Years Adobe Creative Suite Flash/Photoshop Client-side Interaction Development
• 10 Years Instructional Design and LMS Development
• 10 Years Trainer and Educator
• Strong formal background in scientific education, instructional design, and group dynamics
• Excellent capacity to analyze, communicate, collaborate, and multi-task for corporate training
• Consistent ability to foster creative and effective approaches to satisfy training and educational goals

Summary of qualifications

Instructional Designer

/ Interaction Developer

• Experienced designer and developer for web-based educational solutions, including:
• Crafting both training and performance-support methods for full behavioral change
• Full range of experiences including: needs assessments, technical requirements, usability testing, course development, technical writing, and curriculum management
• Detailed implementations of both ADDIE and ISD production methodologies
• Complete design and development of multiple templates for desktop, tablet, and TV using Flash and Lectora
• Advanced collaboration skills between leadership, SMEs, stakeholders, and audiences for optimum results
• Well-versed in the art and science of applying metrics to determine success criteria

MA Education Computers and Educational Technology

Thesis/Project: Research, development, and implementation of web-based chemistry software using Macromedia Director to demonstrate principles of:

• Adult and interactive learning theory
• Efficacy of human-computer interaction models
• Cognitive psychology of learning and multimedia
• Positive skills transfer into more complex tasks
• Human factors and usability testing and analysis

Technical Skills

• Proficient with the following software, languages, and compliance protocols:
• CMS/LMS Platforms: SharePoint, Moodle, ePath Learning, SAP LSO 400
• MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet Explorer
• General Administrative: Outlook, Visio, Acrobat
• Rich Media Tools: Articulate, Lectora, Flash, Director, Authorware, Dreamweaver, Captivate
• Graphic Design: Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia, Paintshop Pro
• Languages: ActionScript 2.0/3.0, Lingo, XHTML, XML, JS, CSS, PHP-MySQL, Ajax
• Remote Systems Logging and Management: SiteRemote, SiteKiosk, Terminal Commander

Employment

Confidential

Senior Instructional Designer

• Create introductory training and performance support for business analysts using Teradata UDW health analytics platform
• Proficient with optimizing SQL queries for data extracts
• Excel at translating information from database architects and matching with analyst needs in rapidly-evolving development environment
• Manage multiple clients simultaneously, including projects centered on general user population and time-entry compliance
• Primarily using Articulate Studio as development tool and PeopleSoft as LMS

Confidential

Flash Developer Consultant

• Created custom Flash Actionscript 2.0 training course templates for AICC LMS
• Worked tightly with Instructional Designer and Graphics Specialist to gain approval from brand managers for course look and feel
• Included 8 base templates for instruction, quizzes, and final exams
• Launched five 1-hour branding-related online training courses in 12 weeks
• Short-term contract

Confidential

Instructional Design Consultant

• Conduct needs assessment and design learning modules for web-based training of internal clients
• Develop all project media: graphics, coding, online activities, and performance assessments using the ISD/ADDIE approach
• Manage project requirements, scope, deliverables, assumptions, timelines, costs, and communications with all clients and stakeholders

Confidential

Director of Training

• Plan, develop, and direct all online training production for eLearning start-up company
• Establish and implement sound instructional design policies and standards for eLearning curriculum, including: common styles/standards, requirements tracing, course production processes, and QA / launch protocols
• Effectively manage staff of 5 course and graphic designers for senior leadership
• Launched two 30-hour technical online training courses for ETA certification exams in 8 weeks

Employment, cont.

Confidential

Flash Developer

• Project manager of monthly updates for BMW Indoor Communication System, a flash application deployed in 325 dealership lobbies encompassing over 10,000 files and 30 GB of text, video, and animation assets
• Coordinate production and communications with partner video production team and BMW client
• Project manager / architect of new corporate business website built in Flash/XML
• Research and develop Flash-based tools, charts, and multi-touch libraries for potential eCommerce applications within PHP-MySQL environments

Confidential

Design Requirements Lead for Training Transformation Project

• Plan and deploy design requirements for 135M eLearning Transformation project, including:
  • SAP LMS/LCMS data storage, SCORM 1.2 compliance, and functional specifications
  • Curriculum and course production standards and QA Processes
  • Design specifications of GUI and page templates for multiple vendor partners
  • Common formatting styles and standards ensuring consistency and reuse for Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, Technical Writers, and production support teams
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and senior management to properly translate requirements into effective prototypes that meet or exceed system specifications

Confidential

Lead Course Designer / Instructional Designer / Trainer

• Design, develop, and integrate all topics, learning objectives, assessments, audio/video, audio, animation, and other media into course materials for asynchronous distance learning environment
• Manage production team of narrators, graphic designers, and programmers
• New employee recruiting, interviewing, and placement
• Technical associate on new course-delivery platform in Flash 5

Confidential

Science Teacher / Aquatics Coordinator

• Plan episodes of guided learning that are designed and developed based on sound pedagogical principles and demonstrated knowledge of the learner-centered approach to education, learning styles, interactivity, feedback, testing, and evaluation
• Create and implement student-centered, standards-based lab curriculum including: objectives, rubrics, assessments, evaluations, and accommodations
• Broad application of gap analysis and task matching to meet performance criteria