CREDENTIALS & RESUME

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SKILLS, TOOLS, AND COMPETANCIES

These badges represent a minimum of 9 months of study and practical application. They were earned after completing training and receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Each badge required completion of a rigorous set of activities specific to the area of focus.

RESUME HIGHLIGHTS
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SUMMARY 
Resourceful, innovative, problem-solver. Skilled at using adult learning principles to design and develop effective, engaging eLearning, virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT), and Instructor-Led Training (ILT) solutions. 26 years of experience designing blended and ILT learning experiences. Focused on organizational goals, learner experience, and delivering a high-quality product. Energetic and personable, critical thinker who brings clarity, collaboration, and idea generation to each and every project.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Articulate Storyline 360  |  Articulate Rise 360  |  Camtasia  | Well Said Labs
 Vyond  |  Canva  |  PowToon  |  Affinity  |  Microsoft Office Suite
 
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
ADDIE  |  SAM  |  SWOT  |  Needs Analysis  |  Design Docs  |  Storyboarding  |  eLearning
vILT  |  ILT  |  Blended Learning  |  Micro-Learning  |  Job Aids

                                                                                         EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
  • Conducted needs analysis in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to develop strategy for organizational restructuring and training of employees.
  • Converted ILT courses to vILT to meet learner needs and increase options for assessment and access.
  • Analyzed results of needs analysis to determine and propose a range of eLearning, ILT, and blended learning options to address learning gaps, increase learner content options, and reduce costs for program development and sustainability.
  • Collaborated with SMEs to design and develop effective blended learning trainings for adult learners.
  • Identified learning problems and applied adult learning principles to create solutions in eLearning, vILT, ILT, micro learning, and blended learning for diverse audiences.
  • Designed and developed publications and job aids using visual design and company informational priorities.
  • Managed complex projects to sort, categorize, and sequence program content, explain standards of practice, and deliver comprehensive written materials and auxiliary adult trainings.
  • Assessed learning gaps and goals to design optimum learning program for diverse learners.
  • Sourced content options for design and development of eLearning, ILT, and vILT courses in different industries.
 
Professional Experience ​                                                
June 2015 – (current)  School on The Rise                            
Co-Owner/Instructor/Curriculum Developer 
Austin, Texas.
                                                                                         
March 2009- May 2019  Threefold Consultancy                                             
Trainer/Consultant Domestic and International                                               
Austin, Texas. 
                                                                                              
July 2008 - June 2014 Austin Waldorf School                                              
Administrator
July 1996-June 2014 Teacher 
 Austin, Texas.
Education  ​                          
Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA)
                                                                                           
BA Education
BA Organizational Development 
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ. (formerly Ashford University)