Training Development

Jerry Newman

Instructional Designer

**** ********* ****** *** *****, Nevada 89135 702-***-**** ********@*****.***

Summary of Skills:

Extensive experience researching and creating learning solutions using the ISD, SAT, and ADDIE development

models

Skilled at working with government and private industry subject matter specialists (SMEs) from a wide range of

disciplines to produce engaging and effective technical training materials

Experienced at creating unique and effective CBT/WBT materials from analysis to deployment, including

evaluation and testing materials

Advanced user of numerous software packages to create training materials, Captivate, Lectora, and Articulate

and graphic, audio, and video editing programs

Knowledgeable in the use of the programming languages, JavaScript, PHP, Flash, and HTML5/CSS3

Relevant Experience:

Designed, built, and tested comprehensive training programs (curriculum) and support materials (both ILT and

WBT) to instruct military and civilian personnel in the operation of technically advanced devices, including

Radiation Detection Equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles

Led teams from various departments and key individuals to create companywide syllabi for training operators,

instructors, and maintainers of the Boeing ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Worked with numerous subject matter experts (SME) to design, develop, and create content. This includes initial

analysis meetings with SMEs, developing and editing presentation materials, and post-delivery evaluation of

materials

Relevant Employment History:

NSTec/Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Las Vegas, Nevada (March 2009 - Present)

Senior Operations Specialist / Instructional Designer: Began as SAIC contractor – Hired full-time Atomic Energy

Commission / Nevada Test Site Nuclear / Radiological Detection:

Responsible for:

The development and testing of training materials used to teach law enforcement and first responders

radiological detection techniques

The preparation of presentations, practical exercises and student materials

Delivering training materials during the initial pilots and the editing and revision of materials when program is

implemented

Creating a positive development process, to include extensive interaction with scientists, manufacturing

representatives, and subject matter specialists

Revision and correction of existing materials to incorporate the latest techniques and equipment

Current Project:

Development of multi-WBT program for teaching response planning to key leaders in fire and law enforcement

Working with subject matter experts from science and public safety

Creating recurring 3D characters using IClone and Crazy Talk software

Salary ($91,150)

Crew Training International (CTI) contractor assigned to USAF Creech Air Force Base, Indian Springs Nevada (November

2007 - February 2009) Education Technologist / Training Specialist Predator Training Program

Responsible for:

Researching and developing computer based and classroom training materials for Predator Training The

evaluation and preparation of courseware for the MQ-1 program, with an emphasis on the IUT training course

The research and preparation of new courseware to support MQ-1 training to include the (ROVER) Remotely

Operated Video Enhanced Receiver

On-site support of computers, printers, classrooms and related equipment used by the MQ-1 Support training

staff

Held Department of Defense “Secret Clearance” until 2012

Salary ($73,000+)

Insitu Inc. (Robotic Aircraft Company) Bingen, Washington (2005-2007) Curriculum Designer / Training Specialist

Responsible for:

Lead department efforts in the design, creation, and implementation of curriculum for:

UAV Operator training

Maintenance training

Instructor training

Created supplemental learning materials, including an HTML based electronic workbook to enhance the training

program

Designed and built various Computer Based Training tools to help users learn the aircraft’s systems software

Organized and standardized training and testing materials using PHP and SQL systems

Trained and certified as a ScanEagle operator and instructor (80 flight hours)

Salary ($70,000+)

Additional Work Experience

CAE USA Creech Air Force Base, Nevada (2002-2005) CBT Design Specialist

Nevada Department of Corrections, Indian Springs, Nevada (2000-2002) Academic Specialist

State of Oregon Certified Secondary Teacher –1981-2000

Education:

University Of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon (186 Quarter Hours) Bachelor of Science in History - Specialization:

History / Education - Graduate September 1981

University of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon (37 Quarter Hours) Oregon Basic Teaching License Specialization:

Secondary Education Program - Completion 1983

Western Oregon University - Monmouth, Oregon (36 Quarter Hours) Graduate Studies Standard Teaching

License Specialization: Secondary Education, Secondary Studies: Computers in the classroom / Computer

Applications Program Completion August, 1992 (Note: Completed all courses required by master’s degree

program)

Academic Awards:

National Endowment to the Humanities Grant

National Science Foundation Grant for development of computer based curriculum

Memberships:

American Society for Training & Development

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