Development Administrative Assistant

Kelvin

& Wendy: Kelvin's

Kelvin Thompson,

Ed.D.

Professional Mission

To stimulate creativity and facilitate learning, together with

others committed to excellence.

Skills

Build inter-organizational

relationships

Public speaking and presenting

Interpersonal communication

Training materials development

Group facilitation

Learn and utilize new technologies

quickly

Learning styles integration

HTML / Web page design

Macintosh and PC conversant

Video editing

Employment

Research Coordinator, Partnership for

the Advancement of Distributed Learning (P-ADL), 2005-PresentEstablished relationships with organizations from higher education,

K-12, military, government, industry, and non-profit sectorsPlanned and coordinated events appealing to various sectors interested

in distributed learningCoordinated collaborative research and development agendaSolicited funds for funded research and development projects

Assistant Director, Course Development & Web

Services, 2003-PresentSame responsibilities as Coordinator of Professional Programs Co-managed budget of the organization

Coordinator of Professional Programs,Course Development & Web Services, 2000-2003Conducted strategic planning sessions for other institutions vis-a-vis

online course initiativesCoordinated outreach efforts of the organizationDeveloped relationships with a variety of private sector and public

sector partnersSupervised development of enterprise-wide professional development

curriculumMember of Executive Team, overseeing direction of organization

Consultant,Cat Herders Consulting Group (DBA)1999-2000Coordinated contract production staff in development of on-line course

materials for Lake-Sumter Community College Trained ADT Security System Corporation manager on utilization of

software

Instructional Designer,Course

Development & Web Services, 1998-2000Collaborated as part of instructional design team in conducting a

wide range of duties Initiated team evaluation for continuous feedback and improvement

Produced numerous communications on behalf of instructional design

team Consulted with faculty members and production staff to design on-line

course materials Collaborated in teaching faculty development course, IDL6543 Assisted with development of IDL6543 curriculum and support

materials Developed "Gauge Yourself" learning styles inventory and learning-style-specific

materials for Pegasus Connections Disc Created various training materials for inclusion in learner support

and faculty development offerings Presented products, models, and strategies for on-line course development

to internal and external audiences Supervised interns and part-time employees on various projects Served on Executive Team for UCF Web Site Redesign project Chaired Involvement Team, coordinating communications and needs assessment,

for UCF Web Site Redesign project Co-led Usability Study / Focus Groups for UCF web site prototype

Assistant Instructional Designer,Course Development & Web Services, 1998Collaborated in developing competencies for Pegasus Connections

Disc Developed tutorials for Pegasus Connections Disc

Technology Coordinator,Midway Elementary School, 1997-1998Designed and maintained school web site Produced introductory video for school magnet program (and various

other video projects) Trained staff and students in Internet knowledge and skills using

original materials Coached staff members in effective use of various technologies and

software packages Crafted various newsletters, flyers, forms, and memos for administrators

and teachers Administrated phonemail and computer network systems Collaborated in writing curriculum for fine arts magnet program Member of school Leadership Team, overseeing direction of organization

Technology Coordinator / Music

Teacher,Midway Elementary School, 1995-1997Launched live, daily student-run news show via closed circuit television

system Collaborated with classroom teachers in creation of unique multimedia

stage productions Assembled and taught students in electronic MIDI keyboard lab Developed and implemented school-to-work program for fourth and fifth

grade students

Music Teacher,Zellwood

Elementary School, 1993-1995Taught general music courses using Orff-Schulwerk techniques Co-chaired school Discipline / Behavior Committee

Administrative Assistant,Birmingham Vending Company, 1992-93Facilitated communications and improvement of company operations

Worship Leader,Hope

Community Church, 1991-1996Cast vision for development of all-volunteer worship team Coordinated efforts of volunteer musicians, actors, and technical

personnel Communicated abstract spiritual truths through concrete examples Member of church Leadership Team, overseeing direction of organization

Education

Doctor of Education (Curriculum and Instruction), University

of Central Florida, 2005

Dissertation Title: Constructing

Educational Criticism of Online Courses: A Model for Implementation by

Practitioners

Master of Arts (Instructional Systems Technology), University of Central

Florida, 1999

Bachelor of Music Education, Florida State University, 1991

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