Manager Project
Resume:
Stuart Neiman • 407-***-**** • *************@*******.*** • www.stuartneiman.com
Stuart L. Neiman
Clermont, Fl 34714
*************@*******.***
www.stuartneiman.com
Summary
● Twenty years successful leadership applying innovation, technology and creativity
● Seventeen years UX and UI development for small and large scale projects
● Fifteen years utilizing and supervising Learning & Content Management Systems
● Fifteen years of designing, producing and improving interactive and multimedia projects Relevant Work Experience
CMS / LMS Consultant, TekSystems
September 2017 to present
Provide technical and creative solutions for the American Welding Society with their online presence using the CMS Wordpress and their elearning initiative using the LMS, Moodle. Troubleshoot SQL queries, student registration and other task requirements. Test and assess security on each Moodle instance. Configure the Amazon Web Services Application Firewall according to malicious traffic patterns if required. Verify and adjust Moodle backups as required. Accomplishments:
● Produced a report on tasks that could be completed to upgrade security within the WordPress CMS
● Reviewed and created a report on best practices that could be implemented using the Moodle LMS UX / Visual Designer, Fahrenheit IT Staffing & Consulting December 2016 to August 2017
Part of an agile team supporting projects by providing interactive prototypes that facilitate user testing and iterative design. Provide spec-level prototypes using Adobe XD (wireframes, case studies & hierarchical task analysis) that were handed off to development teams and translation for implementation. Prototype new interactions, animations, and optimizations that demonstrate a better user experience. Develop web and mobile UI/UX prototypes in appropriate technologies. Collaborate with front-end development team to establish prototyping bootstrap and google materials frameworks for web applications. Accomplishments:
● Tested and updated HTML, CSS and LESS UI elements to conform to the established style guide
● Reviewed and upgraded technical documentation and gave recommendations on 508 compliance,content management and responsive design improvements
Instructional Designer, Collabera Staffing Services July 2016 to August 2016
Support and administer CMS systems of Moodle and Joomla. Responsible for posting new content, organizing media and documents into a positive UX result for the user. Produce mockups of course layouts for varied instructional needs. Apply HTML5, CSS3, LESS, CSS and other skills such as PHP, MySQL and JSON when needed. Accomplishments:
● Developed low and hi level prototypes using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
● Produced user flows for different customized user profiles Programmer / LMS Administrator, General Dynamics Information Technology March 2015 to June 2016
Site Administrator for distance learning courses using LMS / CMS Moodle. Developed and implemented improvements in content and learning strategies. Supervised and solved problems to maintain system effectiveness. Performed data analytics
(Google Analytics and Tag Manager) to identify patterns in UX behaviors and preferences. Designed and produced custom Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript elements and UI/UX mockups to prototype and improve overall system performance. Trained instructional designers in web design and content management concepts. Stuart Neiman • 407-***-**** • *************@*******.*** • www.stuartneiman.com Accomplishments:
● Reduced system error messages by 75%
● Reduced http requests by 25%
● Reduced file download times files by 22%
● Designed, created and produced style guide to provide unity and a better user experience
● Created custom analytic dashboards, triggers and segments to better analyze traffic trends
● Introduced and produced user personas to improve customer experience Digital Media Instructor, Polk State University
January 2014 to January 2016
Instruct, evaluate and critique students in Digital Media Technology. Students create business models, plan site layouts, organizing content, creating the site, linking to a database, testing interactivity and usability, marketing content, and optimizing the site for speed and accessibility. Design and create illustrations, video, 2D and 3D animations for classroom instruction.
Instructional Designer / Sr. Courseware Designer, Hudson Global Inc April 2014 to March 2015
LMS Site Administrator for the Moodle application. Collaborated with Instructional Designers to develop asynchronous distance learning courses. Monitored system effectiveness. Conducted QA checks for all instructional media to ensure training content was instructional sound. Created training tutorials, taught classes for Instructional Designers on best practices of design, content management and course creation. Accomplishments:
● Created and implemented new LMS policies, procedures and standards that reduced redundancy by 45%
● Reduced download time of course files by 21%
● Redesigned layouts of course curriculum to reduce http requests by 37%
● Introduced Google Analytics and Tag Manager to track and report website traffic and data
● Created multiple custom roles for students, instructors, and instructional designers IT Training and Development Specialist, Consulate Health Care July 2013 to Oct 2013
Responsible for developing strategies and technologies that leverage digital media to instruct and educate staff across the organization. Participate in the design, construction, and implementation of eLearning applications and course ware that support business objectives. Conducted research into computer-based training products and services in support of development and purchasing efforts.
Accomplishments:
● Produced demonstrations, simulations and scenarios using Adobe Captivate
● Designed and created graphic UI elements, illustrations, animations and video for interactive eLearning products eLearning Specialist, Regional Foreign Language & Culture Center, RMHS, Inc. February 2012 to April 2013
Deliver tactical leadership, creativity and vision for eLearning and mLearning initiatives. Project Manager who planed and scheduled project timelines, track project deliverables and implement changes to achieve project goals for eLearning project outcomes. LMS System Administrator for all digital curriculum. Train staff and instructors to include mentorship in how to use and design their course content for electronic delivery to smart devices and other computer hardware systems. Produce audio, animation, graphics text and video elements for curriculum when needed. Accomplishments:
● Designed and created over 40 online classes using the LMS, Moodle
● Oversaw 15 personnel in the production of a blended Pashto course with 125 students
● Conceptualized and implemented conversation of ESL 100 to a fully distance learning model of learning
● Developed and taught 2 classes that assessed and supported staff in the integration LMS, multimedia, hand held devices and other emerging technologies
● Initiated policies and procedures for eLearning and mLearning components for multi language courses Stuart Neiman • 407-***-**** • *************@*******.*** • www.stuartneiman.com Instructional Designer, Posh Consulting, Inc.
December 2011 to February 2012
Produced an interactive guide for Movie Maker workshops for the client. Created an overview worksheet for experienced presenters to use as a cue sheet when facilitating workshops. Produced a Leader Guide, providing step by step instructions
(with screenshots) to facilitate workshop. Designed a video presentation, to orient Microsoft Store staff on delivery of the workshops.
eLearning LMS & Flash Developer, Greythorn Staffing August 2011 to June 2012
Technical and Creative Lead on Moodle 2.0 (LMS) and mini application related projects (HTML / CSS / Flash). Evaluated and updated eLearning elements for eLearning courses built in Moodle 2.0 (LMS). Troubleshoot audio, animation, graphics, video and interactive components. Recommend to senior management various instructional tools and development strategies to enhance learning experiences. Trained staff how to use Moodle software and other support technologies. Accomplishments:
● Customized and tested new UI/UX elements using Action Script / CSS, HTML and XML
● Established and implemented hTML and CSS templates for LMS (Moodle) platform
● Redesigned interactive swf and flv animations for improvements on initial design specs Animation Instructor, Art Institute of Seattle
July 2007 to September 2011
Instructed, evaluated and critiqued students in 2D animation, interactive media and web production. Designed and created illustrations, video, 2D and 3D animations for classroom instruction. Accomplishments:
● Initiated new digital technologies into the 2D animation curriculum
● CoChair of curriculum committee
● Formulated curriculum recommendations for the Animation Director
● Mentor for the Student Veterans Association
Education
● Master of Science, Computer Systems Web Development, City University of Seattle, June 2007
● Certificate in Multimedia Design, Green River Community College, June 1996
● Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting, University of Washington, March 1994 Technical Skills
Adobe After Effects CC
Adobe Brackets
Adobe Experience Design CC
Adobe Flash / Animate CC
Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe InDesign CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
Angular Materials framework
Blender
Bootstrap framework
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
GSAP.js
HTML5, CSS3
Joomla, CMS
LESS / SASS
Maya
Moodle, LMS
NetBeans, IDE
phpMyAdmin
Unity
Visual Studio 2017
WordPress, CMS
ZBrush
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