Training and Development Specialist

DOMINIQUE KUZMAAK

Portland, OR 503-***-**** ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dynamic educator, training specialist, project director and instructional designer with 11 years of experience imparting knowledge and skills for lifelong learning in children and adults. As Project Director and Curriculum Manger, I have demonstrated success in overseeing the development of state programs and managing program goals. Acknowledged for creating meaningful training curriculum that is engaging, interactive and connects the learner. Transformed the design and development of curriculum and the implementation in the classroom. Developed professional presentations and workshops for face to face delivery as well as e-learning courses. Involved in community engagement and connecting vested parties of diverse backgrounds.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon

Lead Trainer of Trainers Specialist -- August 2010 to July 2018

Lead trainer for the State of Oregon working with diverse adult learners creating a classroom environment that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to the varied needs of the students. Experienced trainer using instructional design methodology and very knowledgeable with adult learning theories.

Present, teach and instruct learners in both classroom training and instructor led development and e-learning formats

Develop, prepare and deliver new product and refresher training courses

Support, train and lead program staff

Consult with internal and external clients to understand training requirements and design appropriate solutions, research and recommend appropriate training strategies

Provide retraining, performance improvement guidance and mentoring to new instructors and program providers for compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules

Monitor outcomes, evaluate the learning experience, report on program progress

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon

Project Director & Curriculum Manager – March 2014 to July 2018

Facilitate and direct the curriculum team responsible for the state approved curriculum both for novice training and adult training certification. Manage a diverse team remotely and face to face.

Project plan, coordinate, create, collaborate and review curriculum to make certain the program retains National praise.

Ensure program quality, system delivery and review training directives and materials are delivered on time and business results are realized

Contribute to the instructional design process to develop educational programs, ensure programs reflect organizational processes

Provide problem-solving, technical assistance and support

Strong formal and informal writing and communication skills

Collaborate with external clients to include representation from vested parties

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon – August 2010 to February 2014

Communicate with the other team members to develop curriculum and plan implementation

Design instructional activities and platforms for physical and mental rehearsal, lead high quality trainings

Proficient in Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia, Learn Worlds, and other E-Learning platforms

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Education: 2009- University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science: Major in Psychology 2005- Portland State University

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCES & PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS

2018 Speaker at the First Women’s Traffic Safety Conference in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2018 Master of Ceremonies for The Pacific Northwest Driver & Traffic Safety Regional Conference

2018-2011 Professional Development Presenter

• Developed and Presented at The Oregon Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

(ODTSEA) 2011-2018

• Developed and Presented at The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

(ADTSEA) 2016

2018-2011 Continued Education Trainer

• Taught and helped coordinate continuing education courses for ODTSEA 2018-2011

• Workshops on classroom management, learning theories, best practices in traffic safety, informal and formal assessment, use of online and e-learning training materials, promote active learning

• Designed and conducted online classes such as the ODOT approved distracted driving diversion course

2017 Guest on KATU’s AM Northwest Today Television Show

2017 Master of Ceremonies for The Pacific Northwest Driver & Traffic Safety Regional Conference

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