Yakeea Daniels
Glenwood, Il 60425
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Objective
To obtain a position as an Instructional Design Specialist 3
Summary of Qualifications
. Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication plus 28 hours graduate
coursework
. Four years experience in Higher Education Admissions environment
. Two years training experience in Hospital Admissions environment
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
. Highly motivated, self-directed, quick learner
Education
MA, Communication and Training - Human Performance and Training, Governors
State University, 05/2011
BA, Speech Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign,
05/2004
Relevant Coursework
. Instructional Design - ADDIE Model
. Needs/Task Analysis
. Consulting in Human Performance and Training
. Project Management
. Instructional Message Design
Technical Skills
. Microsoft Office Suite
. Adobe Flash, Photoshop
. Lectora, SnagIt
Work Experience
Training Intern - Safety & Environmental Services, Praxair, Inc., Burr
Ridge, IL, 9/2010-12/2010
. Develop instructor led and eLearning initiatives
. Redesign existing training materials
. Develop an evaluation tool for pilot program of the updated self-study
modules
. Ensure training materials are instructionally sound
. Consult with subject matter experts and course facilitators on the
design of course materials
Admissions & Records Supervisor, Governors State University, University
Park, IL, 2008 - present
. Demonstrate advanced understanding of admission processes
. Actively participate in decision-making for current implementation
project
. Evaluate credentials for admission and initial transferability of
transfer coursework
. Work with Admissions Representatives on student candidate issues
. Make decisions regarding admission/denial of applicants
. Maintain professional contact with other institutions of higher
education
. Assist in on and off campus recruiting events that involve on-the-spot
decision making processes
. Staff, supervise, train and manage the admissions processing team
. Manage the processing of all admission applications
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Dual Credit Secretary, Parkland College, Champaign, IL, 2006-2008
. Coordinated Dual Credit Admissions
. Established and maintained relationships with area high school
counselors
. Maintained database of Dual Credit Students and course information
. Coordinated the annual WYSE Academic Challenge
. Responded to written and in-person inquiries regarding the Dual Credit
program
. Established relationships with Department Chairs, Secretaries and
other Parkland College Staff
Resource Development Division Assistant, NCTE, Urbana, IL, 2005-2006
. Worked with the publications department to develop print and
electronic promotional ads
. Produced placements for print, broadcast and electronic media
. Tracked sales from advertised promotions
. Worked both independently and with others on projects requiring
planning and writing skills
. Able to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
. Maintained Promotions database
. Updated some departmental web pages
Business Services Rep/Medicare Secondary Payer Auditor, Carle Foundation
Hospital, Urbana, IL, 1998-2004
. Coordinated and conducted training presentations for staff on the
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) form
. Worked with Hospital Patient Accounting department to decrease the
number of MSP accounts on hold
. Monitored use and need of patient bed placement by working with other
departments and facilities
. Dealt effectively with demanding patients and their families on a
daily basis
. Updated policies, procedures and position descriptions on departmental
Web Page
. Tracked and reported individual error rates for both Hospital
Registration and Emergency Registration departments