Thomas Loughner
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City: Englewood
State: NJ
Zip: 07631
Country: USA
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Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $60,000
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THOMAS LOUGHNER
1930 Chestnut Street #8F
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible for the development of 100+ custom content eLearning programs.
Seven years` experience working on training initiatives for large global organizations.
Proficient in the use of multiple eLearning authoring tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loughner and Associates, Inc. 2006 - Present
Loughner and Associates is a boutique custom content training design and development consulting firm based in the Philadelphia area.
eLearning and Custom Content Developer
Worked with Instructional Designers to determine eLearning functionality appropriate for the program content and audience
Developed Flash animations, interactions, and screencasts for use in eLearning programs
Managed the recording of scripts by audio talent. Used sound editing software to enhance audio quality
Managed the translation of eLearning programs and accompanying reference guides, as needed
Developed over 100 custom content eLearning courses using Camtasia Studio and Articulate Presenter, Quizmaker, and Engage `09
Created Program Overviews, Outlines, and Quick Reference Guides
Relevant Projects
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription medicines. AZ has operations in more than 100 countries and employs more than 57,000 worldwide.
- Lean Operations. Developed eLearning modules to support the implementation of Lean Operation Programs in various areas of the product supply chain, including procurement, manufacturing, and packaging.
- eClinical: Developed 70+ eLearning modules in English and Japanese to support the integration of six eClinical technologies into global clinical trials. Training was implemented in 40+ countries.
- A&RT: Developed 20+ eLearning and Instructor-led programs for the global implementation of new analysis and reporting technologies of clinical data.
- dECG: Developed eLearning and Instructor-led programs for AZ`s global core laboratory for digital electrocardiogram (dECG) for roles with responsibility for Phase I clinical trials.
Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, PA
Armstrong World Industries is a global designer and manufacturer of floors and ceilings. Armstrong operates 32 plants in eight countries and employees 8,500 worldwide.
- Developed product knowledge eLearning programs for sales personnel. Flooring products included hardwood, laminate, vinyl sheet, bio-based tile, and vinyl tile. Topics included features and benefits, construction and manufacture, installation, maintenance, and product line collections.
Covance Central Laboratories, Indianapolis, IN
Covance is one of the world`s largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies. It operates in more than 60 countries and employs 11,000 worldwide.
- Developed an eLearning program in Articulate Presenter to be customized by trainers at Covance for clinical trial protocols. Each year, Covance conducts 145 million laboratory tests from 83,000 investigator sites located across 100 countries. Developed Quick Reference Guides to train the Covance trainers how to use Articulate Presenter and customize the eLearning program based upon protocol requirements.
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Wayne, PA
Shire Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company. Shire has offices in 29 countries and employs more than 5,000 worldwide.
- Developed two eLearning programs to train Phase I through IV Clinical Study Managers in the U.S. and Europe how to use a customized version of Oracle`s Siebel Clinical Trial Management System. One program focused on study setup, maintenance, and study closure in CTMS. The second program focused on establishing and updating study budgets and forecasts.
Relevant Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- TechSmith Snagit and Camtasia Studio
- Articulate Studio `09
- Sony Sound Forge
- Articulate Quizmaker and Engage
- Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
- Articulate Storyline
- Adobe Captivate
EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, 2008.
eLearning Instructional Design Certificate, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), to be completed February 2013.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
eLearning Guild, Member, 2008-present.
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Member, 2008-present.