Design Development
Resume:
Kevin M. Rucker
Smyrna, Georgia
http://www.kmrucker.com/
Professional Experience
Intellum, Inc. - Atlanta, Ga. (February 2008 - February 2010)
eLearning Creative Director of Custom Content
. Manages design and implementation for a 10 person freelance
Development team from conceptual design to deployment. Includes
maintaining a detailed workplan and tracking actual hours.
. Instrumental in the successful deployment of 12 course hours of
eLearning content in a 5 month time period.
. Successful integration of low-bandwidth,
. Manages Development team(s) for the development of 20 courses - on
average - simultaneously.
. Researched and implemented various types of technical approaches based
on the needs of our clients.
. Responsible for recruiting new talent based on the needs of the
client.
. Responsible for interviewing and hiring/laying off professional media
talent.
. Schedule and direct photo shoots and voice-over audio sessions.
. Provide technical and usability input during the Conceptual and
Detailed design phase of each course.
. Research any new media types that may enhance the quality of or refine
the process for creating media for eLearning content.
. Learn new software development tools based on clients technology and
platform.
The Home Depot Store Support Center - Atlanta, Ga. (June 1999 - January
2008)
eLearning Team Lead/Art Director/Senior Developer
. Responsible for the successful offshore media development for
interactive content and subsequent process integration.
. Monitored the progress of efficiencies gained by using "offshoring"
model and continually analyzed areas of opportunity for improvement.
. Managed Graphic design and audio for a 7 person Media Production team
from conceptual design to deployment. Included maintaining a detailed
workplan and tracking actual hours.
. Mentored full time associates on the Media Production team. Included
the timely development of new skills for practical Media Production
applications.
. Responsible for annual review summaries for full time associates on
the Media Production team. Included identifying action items, creating
a measurable growth plan and following up.
. Managed integration of media elements into supporting documentation
including prototype designs and storyboards.
. Developed over 20 hours of content for touchscreen technology.
. Instrumental in the successful deployment of over 200 course hours of
Home Depot eLearning content.
. Managed maintenance of media for over 200 hours of eLearning content.
. Managed media team(s) for the media production of multiple courses
simultaneously.
. Consistently met deadlines set by our internal business partners.
. Researched and implemented various types of graphic approaches to
allow for deployment of media-rich content in a low-bandwidth
environment.
. Responsible for interviewing and hiring/laying off professional media
talent.
. Scheduled and directed photo shoots and voice-over audio sessions.
. Provide technical and usability input during the Conceptual and
Detailed design phase of each course.
. Researched any new media types that may enhance the quality of or
refine the process for creating media for eLearning content.
. Facilitated streamline object-oriented media that fostered reusability
and reduce media production time to accelerate development of all
eLearning courses.
. Co-created standardized metrics for time estimation purposes for
creating and maintaining all media.
. Co-created and maintain eLearning Design Objects that accelerate the
quality, design and development of all eLearning content.
. Co-created standardized design documentation to best utilize resources
and facilitate the creation of consistent training applications.
. Co-created reusable design templates to assist instructional designers
in the rapid development of courses.
Allison Research Technologies, Inc. - Atlanta, Ga. (June 1998 - December
1999)
Animator/Graphic Designer
. Worked closely with other developers on joint projects involving
detailed integration of media assets.
. Set standards for producing various media types including 3D and
video.
. Produced 3D environments and for interactive marketing tools.
. Created Illustrations for a wide variety of clients including Visa,
Coke and Absolut vodka.
. Worked with Art Directors creating rough layouts from client
descriptions.
The Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, Ga. (September 1997 - December
1998)
Animation Instructor
. Instructed students in basic 2D animation techniques.
. Instructed students in basic 3D animation techniques and modeling.
. Instructed students in advanced 3D animation techniques.
. Mentored students on career options and goals.
. Responsible for syllabi for all classes.
Learn Inc. - Atlanta, Ga. (May 1997 - June 1998)
Art Director
. Managed Graphic design for a 2 person Media Production team creating a
scholastic interactive learning tool.
. Responsible for all graphics and layouts including printed promotional
material.
U.S. Chess Federation - Chester, N.Y. (December 1991 - September 1994)
Illustrator
. Designed cover illustrations and spot illustrations for scholastic
magazine.
. Worked with Art Directors creating rough layouts to completed artwork.
Times Herald Record - Middletown, N.Y. (October 1990 - December 1995)
Feature Articles Illustrator / Courtroom Artist,
. Created camera ready artwork with sometimes less than a one-day
deadline.
. Courtroom artist for several high profile cases.
Career Related Awards
2005 Maximizing Business Impact BEAR-RTV
2003 Brandon Hall Silver "eLearning" excellence award for POS returns
2002 Brandon Hall Gold "eLearning" excellence award for Lift Truck Safety
2002 Home Depot Value Award for "Creating Shareholder Value"
2001 Brandon Hall Gold "eLearning" excellence award for PK Plumbing
Education
The Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, Ga
A.A.S.; Computer Animation
Honors Graduate, 1997
Awarded Scholastic Scholarship
Awarded Best Portfolio, summer '97
State University of New York at New Paltz - New Paltz, N.Y
Bachelor of Science; Visual Arts, Minor; Art History
Graduated summer 1990
Sullivan County Community College - Loch Sheldrake, N.Y.
A.A.S.; Commercial Design
Graduated spring 1987
Computer Proficiencies
Functional Knowledge
Flash
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere
3DS MAX
Sound Forge
MS Excel
PowerPoint
Articulate
Quzmaker
Flashform
MS Project
MS Office
Working Knowledge
Sorenson Squeeze
Dreamweaver
After Effects
Adobe Acrobat
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