Project Manager Quality Assurance

Detra Johnson

**** **** ***** ***** . **********, VA 23321 . (757)581-02659c

SUMMARY

Graphics/Multimedia Designer with 20 years' experience developing and

processing audiovisual aspects of training products, including several

years producing SCORM-conformant interactive courseware for a variety of

government customers. Skilled in developing artwork to support the

presentation of complex concepts that must be taught in military training.

Expert user of powerful graphics/multimedia software applications.

Knowledgeable of SCORM conformance requirements for LMS, Sharable Content

Object, metadata, and content packaging. Hold degrees in teaching fine arts

and graphic design.

SKILLS

Web-based multimedia development; Flash, HTML, XML, and Actionscripting

expertise; Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) collaboration; development

to SCORM standards; preparation and conversion of files for Learning

Management System deployment; proficiency with Adobe CS4 programs,

including editing audio using Adobe Soundbooth CS4.

WORK EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

General Dynamics Information Technology, Virginia Beach, VA, 04/2010 to

Present

Responsible for providing graphic support for military aviation Interactive

Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Instructor-Led Training (ILT) courseware

development. Works with Instructional System Developers (ISDs), Subject

Matter Experts (SMEs), programmers, and management personnel on a daily

basis coordinating all facets of design and production of 2D animations for

training materials in accordance with the technical publications and

Government standards.

. Creates 2D graphics and animations using Adobe CS4 programs

. Edits audio files and imports them into final Flash training files.

. Recently served as lead Graphic Artist on a collaborative project with

JFCOM Suffolk and the Joint Targeting School at Dam Neck

o Responsibilities included, finding graphic imagery to exemplify

military concepts, multimedia development using Microsoft

PowerPoint to create 2D graphics/animations in the development

for web-based courseware

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hampton University School of Engineering, Hampton, VA, 01/2007 to 09/2009

Performed administrative tasks and graphic design work.

. Responsible for project ordering, travel, and record keeping.

. Maintained project budget, prepared financial reports and year-to-date

expenditures.

. Created original graphics applicable for both in-house and outside

advertising for the Virtual Parts Engineering Research Center (VPERC) and

the School of Engineering.

PROJECT MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hampton University School of Nursing, Hampton, VA, 07/2005 to 01/2007

Performed project management tasks and graphic design work.

. Managed daily operations of project and sub-projects, maintained

schedules of task and timelines for daily operations maintained project

budget.

. Prepared financial reports and year-to-date expenditures.

. Created original graphics applicable for both in-house and outside

advertising for the School of Nursing.

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DISTANCE LEARNING SPECIALIST/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hampton University School of Nursing, Hampton, VA, 10/2004 to 07/2005

Developed, implemented, and evaluated telecommunication and electronic

offerings for the School of Nursing Auto Tutorial Lab.

. Provided Blackboard training and technical instructions to students prior

to enrolling in online courses.

. Prepared financial reports and year-to-date expenditures.

. Managed the School of Nursing Auto Tutorial Lab and assisted students and

faculty with computer technology.

. Created original graphics applicable for both in-house and outside

advertising for the School of Nursing.

ART TEACHER

Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA, 09/1997 to 06/2004

Taught art classes at several schools in the Hampton City school system and

at Hampton Harbour Academy.

. Assisted with computer staff development for faculty and staff member to

complete their state technology licensure requirements.

. Worked with student teachers, teaching them to use art-related computer

software.

. Sponsored school newspaper and Future Educators of America.

GRAPHICS DIRECTOR/DRAFTSMAN ILLUSTRATOR

National Technologies, Inc., 09/1994 to 03/1998 and 11/1992 to 09/1993

Supervised 10 Draftsmen/Illustrators, organized and prioritized workload,

performed quality assurance reviews. Produced installation drawings, wiring

diagrams, and instruction manual drawings for pilot training.

GRAPHICS ARTIST/MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPER

Applied Science Associates., 10/1994 to 03/1995

Continental Dynamics, Inc., 01/1994 to 02/1995

Created graphics for both ILT and CBT. Created 2D and 3D animations for

Naval Air Training Group. Produced illustrations for E2C pilots, C-2A

pilots, and Naval Flight Officers training. Integrated graphics into CBT

and multimedia presentations. Provided technical expertise in graphic

overlay and animation.

GRAPHICS ARTIST/ ILLUSTRATOR

Integrated Systems Control, 04/1993 to 12/1993

Worked with design originators, preparing reproduced and original drawings.

Produced multiple views, detailed assembly drawings, complex engineering

drawings, logo designs, brochures, and specification drawings.

GRAPHICS ARTIST

CAE Link, Inc., 06/1989 to 112/1992

Created 2D graphics and technical illustrations for various military

projects.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Arts, Teaching Fine Arts, Norfolk State University, 1999

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Norfolk State University, 1989

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