PAUL BERNATH
***** ****** *** **.• Cypress, TX. *7429 225-***-**** ac8wco@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA Dec2009
Masters of Science - Instructional Design May2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
EXPERIENCE
Ultimate Staffing (DISA)
Senior Instructional Designer Contractor
September 2018- Present
Responsible for the development of DISA online and onboarding training.
Worked with team of SMEs to gather content and create courses using Articulate software.
Edited and updated DISA courses and content for new and existing clients.
Clarity Consultants (Schlumberger)
Senior Instructional Designer Contractor
December 2017 - July 2018
Responsible for the development of e-learning courses for Schlumberger entities.
Worked with SME’s to gather subject matter information on such topics as finance and employee onboarding.
Reviewed and edited existing courses within LMS system.
Used elearning software such as articulate, captivate, and adobe suite, etc.
CPaT
Senior Instructional Designer
January 2017 - October 2017
Responsible for the development of Storyboards for online Pilot Training.
Worked with SME’s to gather subject matter information in the airline pilot industry to create e-learning courses.
Reviewed and edited existing trainings within LMS system.
Healing Home Health
Director of Marketing
February 2016 - December 2016
Responsible for bringing in new Home Health Referrals along with continuing to develop current client relationships.
Training of staff along with current and future patients on knowledge of Home Health services.
Coordinated marketing events which created new client referrals and opportunities.
BHP (Aquent Staffing)
Instructional Design Consultant
January 2016 - February 2016
Reviewed, edited, and designed both new and existing training material for 5 Why safety training
Used Case Studies of previous BHP field incidents to develop interactive and elearning training using Adobe Captivate software.
Halliburton (Aquent Staffing)
L&D Specialist
June 2015 - January 2016 (Contract)
Reviewed, edited, and designed both new and existing training material and documents so as to be more effective for different types of users and learning styles. Formatting of training manuals to fit client’s needs.
Schlumberger
Technical Writer Contractor
October 2014 – March 2015
Development and editing of user guides and administer guides for Schlumberger cloud network and software.
Designed training material for Schlumberger software Omega and Petrel using multiple types of software.
Manage project data content – documentation as needed electronically in CWI
Took meeting notes and created technical memos, problem statements, and other template-based routines.
Worked with and developed relationships with Geologists, geophysicists, and engineers on product development.
Lonestar Community College
Senior Instructional Designer Contractor
April 2014 – July 2014
Development and editing of courses for oil and gas industry (offshore and onshore drilling).
Worked with SME’s to gather subject matter information in the oil and gas industry to create blended learning courses.
Developed activities, learning aids, PowerPoint presentations, instructor’s guides, student guides and lab books for curriculum on diesel engines and motor-hand responsibilities.
Developed test procedures and test reports using oil and gas terminology, involving mechanical and electrical parts.
Interpreted drawings and assembly procedures to create design process documents.
Jacobs (JE)
Document Control / Training Manager
December 2012 – January 2014
Development and Editing of technical training materials including procedures for BIOX project.
Control of all documents and drawings for the BIOX project.
Document Control and Training Manger for two projects - BIOX (Exxon Mobil) and MMLS (Shell Geismer). Training included - craft training, OSHA Basic, site specific training, visitor orientation, new hire orientation, safety leadership, teambuilding, Hazard Communication, etc.
LFS (Louisiana Fast Start)
L&D Specialist
April 2012 – December 2012
Development and editing of user guides and training manuals for Programs within LFS
Conducted training for Louisiana Fast Start Program. Trainings conducted include Team Building, Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Coaching, managing difficult customer interactions, Safety, etc.
Conducted gap analysis for clients of LFS.
DLFCU; Plaquemine, LA
Technical Writer / L&D Specialist
September 2011 – March 2012
Development and editing of all user guides and facilitator's guides for DLFCU training inventory.
Conducted needs and gap analysis for DLFCU employees and developed learning plans for departments as well as individuals.
Conducted both on and offsite trainings for all DLFCU employees.
ITC; Houston, TX
Technical Writer / L &D Specialist / Human Resources Contractor
May 2011 – August 2011
Coordinated with subject matter experts to write and edit training manuals for planning and scheduling software such as: IPV, IPS 2.0, Primavera, Atom 3.0, STO, and Path Ready.
Assisted in the companies Human Resource department.
Jacobs Field Services; Port Allen, LA
Technical Writing / L&D Specialist
January 2011 – April 2011
Development of training material for a structured technical operator training program, entry level craft, and other lubricant plant personnel.
Writing and editing of technical training materials, including procedures for Port Allen Lubricant plant clients.
Managed project data content and documentation as needed electronically.
Worked with SME’s to gather subject matter details and information on assigned projects.
Conducted needs and gap analysis for Lubricant Plant employees and developed learning plans for departments as well as individuals.
General Physics Corporation; Baton Rouge, LA
Technical Writer / Instructional Design Specialist Contractor
June 2010 – December 2010
Development of training material for a structured operator training program, entry level engineers, and other technical personnel.
Writing and editing of technical training workbooks for refinery field and console operators. Topics include: process safety, equipment, operating procedures, emergency response, and trouble shooting.
Jacobs Engineering; Baton Rouge, LA
NRD Project Training Administrator
November 2008 – May 2010
Successfully trained over 7000 people and facilitated over 300 training classes on the NRD project, ranging from craft workers to site supervisors and upper management.
Conducting of needs and gap analysis for safety prevention.
Was responsible for the development and delivering of training for new hires, safety, site specific, and railroad certification.
Developed an LMS to manage safety records and certifications of everyone on the NRD project.
Professional Teaching Experience
May 2002 – May 2007
Taught and tutored multiple subjects - Math, Science, Social Studies, and English in the public-school system.
JOB FUNCTIONS – CONSULTING / CONTRACT EXPERIENCE
Can design and develop training, including writing procedures and evaluating existing training programs.
Development of training modules for multiple job functions and departments as well as Instructor-led training.
Coordinated with subject matter experts to design field exercises and troubleshooting scenarios based on process parameter relationships and equipment functions.
Types of trainings conducted include: communication, team building, leadership, behavior modification, safety, site specific, time management, security, diversity training, business writing and communication training, time management training, performance coaching, conflict management, handling difficult customers, technical training, job specific training, OJT, software training.
Evaluate ongoing training programs - recommend and implements changes to increase effectiveness and relevancy.
Made contact with vendors for employee participation in outside training programs.
Management of project data and electric documentation.
Took meeting notes, created technical memos, problem statements, and other template-based routines.
Implementation of LMS's. Developed test and visual aids.
Understanding of mechanical and electrical parts, oil and gas terminology, as well as interpretation of drawings and bill of materials.
SKILLS
Computer: Master in using of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Access), Ovation, Adobe Suite (Captivate, Framemaker, Reader), Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Educational Software, Radiant Software, multimedia technology, JSIMS incident reporting. LMS’s (blackboard, moodle, degreed, etc.)
Proficient in development and conducting of training curriculum from start to finish. Proficient in conducting needs analysis, as well as implementing and managing LMS's. Knowledge of multiple Adult Learning theories and practices. (Addie, Kirkpatrick, Self-directed learning, Blended Learning, Transformational learning, etc.)