Alpana Kothari

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Lewis Center, OH 43035

acddmi@r.postjobfree.com 614 - 327-5983

SUMARY:

Senior Instructional designer with 15 years of knowledge of Software Applications, Instructional Design,

Instructional System Design, Information Technology, Business Analysis, and e-learning experience. Ability to

design curriculum for both (on site and online). Delivered and supported multiple courses and assisted in

courseware preparation. Well versed in all aspect of Applied Learning Theory Application (ADDIE) modules

and Adult Learning Theory (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation). Strong systems and

e-learning software technology background, including Adobe e-learning Suite, Blackboard, and Silk Road.

Supported and worked with the Dean and Associate Dean in the Retention Management Program and the

Curriculum Design. Experienced in all phases of SDLC, Testing Methodologies, Computer Software, and

Hardware components. Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Education:

• Masters in Computer Technology Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (OU)

• Master’s in Education Calcutta University, India

• Completed full Ph.D. course work in Instructional Design Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (OU)

Professional Experience: Professional Experience

• Recent Work Experience

Health Industry - Instructional Designer – SAP training (June – October 2013)

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Designed and developed Interactive eLearning training for new hire using Articulate Storyline,

simulation, recording & screen capture

Collaborated with SMEs for expert knowledge to set goals and objectives

Used Project Mgmt. tools – Dropbox, Base camp, WebEx

On-Line Publishing – Business Analyst – Requirement Gathering ( October – December 2013)

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Technical and System Analysis for e-learning project

Documented the steps and created flow chart, to present the design

Faculty – ITT Technical Institute at Santa Clara, California & Hilliard, Ohio (3/2001- 9/2012)

Taught/Trained the Following Courses at ITT:

Adobe Creative Suite

• Photoshop – Graphic Design

• Illustrator -Typography for Design

• In-Design - ADDIE Model, Technical Writing, Design Manuals, & Brochures

• Flash – Interactive Design

• Dreamweaver – Creating Web Pages

• Instructional Design/Curriculum and Instruction –Bloom’s Taxonomy

Adobe E-Learning

• Articulate Storyline - Developed content, storyboards, & training materials

• Captivate - Online simulation software

Programming

• Visual Basic.net – (Object-oriented programming = created simple calculators, interactive forms, & VB Script

functions {string function, date function, & math function})

• SQL (Sequential Query Language = add/delete/sort rows or columns to a database)

Web Development

• HTML – Hyper Text Mark-up Language for the Web

• Web Programming - Computer programming, data types, data functions, arrays & strings

• JavaScript - Syntax of JavaScript & methods used to incorporate into HTML

• Web Design – Tools & techniques to create Web pages

• Web Information Systems – Fundamentals of IT in contemporary business environments

Business & Information Technology

• Information Technology – Fundamentals of marketing, communication, & business technology

• Data Warehousing – Database used for reporting and querying data

• SCM (Supply Change Management = the process of moving data from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to

retailer to consumer )

• ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning - business management software that a company can use to store and manage

data from every stage of business form panning to payment)

• Web 2 – Mobile Technology & its impact on Business (using smart phones and tablets for on-line banking, on-line

education, shopping, surfing the web, e-mail, & social media)

Information Technology

• Introduction to Personal Computers - Logical & algorithmic analysis and design methods, software & hardware

components & peripherals, and basic network LAN/WAN (Local Area Network & Wide Area Network )

• TCP/IP Technology (Transfer Control Protocol & Internet Protocol

Recently Added Skills:

• QTP (Quick Test Professional) and Business Analysis

• Software testing using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & QA (Quality Assurance)

• Web Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, and DNS)

• Agile learning design & methodology for testing projects

• Automation test scripts using HP (Mercury) & Quick Test Professional (QTP)

• Performance testing in HP Load-Runner

Software Skills/Tools :

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Industry Lines Education E-

Learning

Web Design Web Design/Software LMS Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe E-Learning

Programming/Database Software VB.net ; SQL

Desktop Publishing In-Design Articulate

Captivate

Computer Operating Systems MS OS 8,7,XP,2000

Business Productivity Tools MS Project

MS Office 2010,2007

Software Testing Tools QTP

QC/Load Runner

Web Applications HTML; Web 1; Web 2.0; Java Script

Project Management tools Drop box Base camp

WebEx Googledocs

Management Skills Leader of Student Retention Committee

Joined with Department Chairs at PAC meetings

Mentored students one-on–one and at risk

Facilitated students to obtain jobs

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