Education
M.S. Instructional Design, graduated **13, GPA 3.92 - Indiana University (Bloomington)
B.A. Advertising and Communication, graduated 1994, GPA 3.98 - Universita’ di Perugia (Italy)
Advanced Spanish Certificate - Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Santander (Spain)
Computer and Language and General Skills
Presentation Software
Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Connect
Web Authoring Software
Adobe Muse, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML5, Actionscript
Design and Video Editing Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effect, Final Cut
Learning Management System Experience
Moodle, Train, SharePoint
Language
English, Spanish, Italian
Experience
Instructional Designer - Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin Texas June 2014 – July 2015
Development and delivery of online and face-to-face training classes to adult learners, based on ADDIE model. Interviews with subject matter experts, refinement of subject matter expert materials into need to know level of materials for the given audience and learning level, design of learning objectives applying bloom’s taxonomy to the design and ordering of learning content, developing materials, delivery, design of training assessments, and revision based on evaluation feedback.
Implementation of training needs analysis, learner and gap analysis.
Oversee and participate in the design and development of distance-learning solutions, including story boarding and final product development.
Observe, monitor and conduct formal evaluations of training products to determine efficacy of training and provide internal and external partners with recommendations.
Developed and facilitated a Department of Public Safety leadership workshop on new training modalities. Design and Develop Train the Trainer materials for future workshop delivery.
Supervisor: Bob Myers, Training Group Manager, 512-***-****
Training Specialist - Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas February 2013 – June 2014
Development and delivery of online and face-to-face training classes to adult learners, based on ADDIE model. Design storyboards and blueprint materials, develop and deliver online and face-to-face training classes related to public health to adult learners.
Conduct training needs analysis. Conduct learner analysis and gap analysis.
Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses. Develop and deliver train the trainer to additional trainers.
Provide Spanish interpretation service for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Supervisor: Jim Pearson, TCD Director, 512-***-**** ****.*******@****.*****.**.**
Education Specialist - Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas January 2005 – February 2013
Design, develop and deliver classes related to mental illness to English and Spanish speaking adults, with different educational backgrounds. Includes training needs analysis, learner analysis and gap analysis looking at existing materials, interviews with subject matter experts, refinement of subject matter expert materials into appropriate level of materials for the given audience and learning level, design of learning objectives applying bloom’s taxonomy and adult learning theory to the design and ordering of learning content and course design, developing materials, delivery, design of training assessments, and revision based on evaluation feedback.
Evaluate and write clinical reports evaluating previously set educational objectives and how effectively they are delivered.
Implementation of training needs analysis, learner and gap analysis.
Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses including train the trainer materials for future instructors.
Supervisor: Danette Roehrig Supervisor, 512-***-**** *******.*******@****.*****.**.**
Training Manager – Antillana de Fotografia, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) January 2000 – June 2004
Design, develop and deliver classes to Hotel Sales Representatives.
Design, develop and deliver classes to Hotel Photo Service.
Assess and analyze training needs.
Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses.
Media Analyst – Benetton Group (Advertising Office), Treviso (Italy) February 1995 – December 1999
Design and use qualitative and quantitative research tools such as questionnaires, focus groups, interviews etc.
Select research methods appropriate to pre-defined company criteria.
Analyze advertising campaigns performance.
Summarize and finalize data at the end of projects. Prepare reports and presentations.