Paul Watson
Multimedia Curriculum Designer /
Instructional Designer
Career Objective: I am seeking new challenges by developing cutting edge
technical communications with artistic and visual elements. I am looking
for an opportunity to apply my skills in multimedia curriculum design and
development, elearning, Captivate and Camtasia.
Work Experience:
Captivate Specialist / Project Lead 8/10 to Present
Southern California Edison - SiCore contract
< Communicated with instructional designers, project managers and
information architects, to coordinate and define appropriate and engaging
multimedia elearning solutions
< Analyzed the request for training, recommend a course of action,
including the creative and interactive elements, navigation, and testing,
as they pertain to Web functional specifications
< Applied the fundamentals of critical instructional design to Develop
effective, clear, creative and engaging multimedia assets and eLearning
solutions, interactive elements, animations, simulations, visual/audio
elements
< Oversaw the creation of e-learning content materials development and
delivery activities resulting from a new project implementation
< Developed and maintained standards, processes and templates for
multimedia solutions while adhering to proper documentation and
versioning control
< Applied my project and resources management skills to deliver results on
time
Curriculum Designer 8/07 to 8/10
Fidelity National Financial
< Transitioned written scripts into functional simulations
< Integrated Graphics, text boxes, button, captions, transitions and click
boxes to enhance user experience
< Worked closely with team members to evaluate and perform Q.A. during each
phase of lesson production
< Manufactured easy to understand, visually inspired Visio Diagrams
< Turned rapid eLearning ideas into SCORM compliant rapid e-learning
solutions
< Utilized extensive background in adult learning theory and instructional
design methodologies
< Worked effectively with business stakeholders, subject matter experts,
end-users, and peers
< Managed and created Users for our Web-based LMS user environment (Centra)
< Administered to other technically daily related LMS functions and issues
< Re-engineered PowerPoint projects into smoother functioning and visually
superior presentations
< Maintained a high-level of technical skill in Captivate, Visio, Windows
and other MS Office programs
Curriculum Developer 2/06 to 8/07
Toyota Motor Company - APR Consulting
< Met with high level personnel regarding educational needs for internal
clients
< Assessed the educational needs, defined learning objectives and planned
the best delivery methods
< Created curriculum for new web-based software that pooled several
separate database resources into one user interface
< Conceived and built a special interactive and narrated PowerPoint
presentation for Lexus Call Center FAQ's
< Developed appropriate support media (Visio Diagrams, PowerPoint
presentations, quick reference guides)
< Evaluated and tracked course effectiveness and statistical information by
measuring associate retention in an Excel spreadsheet and Access Database
< Developed demo training, using Camtasia software
Training Specialist / Support 12/03 to 11/05
HireRight
< Designed, developed and provided web-based distance training and employee
development background verification and proprietary software a.k.a.
"Optool"
< Interfaced with multiple leadership groups to develop and deliver
training programs to support professional development and changing needs:
Subjects included but were not limited to Customer website, Occupational
Health Services, Integrated accounts, FCRA compliant products and Due
Diligence products
< Created and tracked statistical training information and created a
Database to track all trained clientele
< Delivered multiple categories of training formats including Web-Based,
Audio based with client participation, Instructor lead, individualized
one-to-one sessions, narrated PowerPoint and Illustrated document
oriented training
< Assisted with the development and delivery of call center training
programs
< Produced and tracked measurable follow-up items to improve the delivery
of training to all customers
IT Operations / Training 3/01 to 10/03
Soft Train Inc.
< Instructed corporate classes for Microsoft Office, Adobe and other
software products
< Trained and evaluated new instructors for national corporate clients
< Scheduled employees for consulting work and classroom Instruction
< Authored courseware and user manuals for projects and classes that the
company offered
< Provided Help Desk support for and trained corporate personnel in the use
of all Microsoft Office applications, as well as other applications
< Trained clients included: Warner Bros., Oakley, City of L.A., Disney,
County of Orange, City of Chula Vista, L.A. City Registrar
Strengths Summary:
ADOBE: Captivate, Premiere Pro, Sound booth, After Effects, Photoshop
MICROSOFT: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, Outlook, Publisher
TECHSMITH: Camtasia, Snagit, Screecast
DOCUMENT: Documentum, PlaceWare, Optool
OTHER: PeopleSoft, Recruitsoft, VirtualEdge, SalesForce
Certifications:
MCSE: (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) NT 4.0 - ID # 20722896
MCP+I: (Microsoft Certified Professional) ID # 2072896
MCP: (Microsoft Certified Professional) ID # 20722896
A+: (Certified Hardware Technician) ID # COMP10326673
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