Rachel E Adams
Dallas, TX **231
http://www.thesimplescholar.com
******@****************.***
Career Objective
I am seeking a position working in IT or human resources as an instructional designer or e-learning developer. My career history includes more than ten years of experience as an educator, web producer and trainer. An ideal position would allow me to contribute to an organization by designing learning products that promote critical thinking and ultimately improve learner performance. Managers value my team-oriented nature, creativity, and attention to detail.
Education
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 2010
GPA: 3.9
BA English:
Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida 1999
GPA: 3.2
Expertise
Technical Occupational
Adobe Acrobat Curriculum Development
Adobe Captivate Differentiated Instruction
Adobe Photoshop Job Aid Construction
Articulate Storyline 2 Lesson Planning
CSS3 Needs Assessment
Dreamweaver Performance-Based Learning
HTML5 Project Management
Learning Management Systems Technical Writing
Microsoft Access Training Development
Microsoft Office Training Evaluation
Microsoft Project Web-Based Instruction
Professional Experience
2
January 2015 – Present: Instructional Designer
Volunteer
• Worked with local charity to design and develop online learning products
• Gathered research, collaborated with subject matter experts, created prototypes and storyboards, incorporated iterative review processes
• Utilized industry standard authoring software such as Articulate Storyline to develop and publish web-based learning projects for adult learners
December 2013 – January 2015: Family Member Medical Emergency and Move (Resolved) 2011 – 2013: Administrative Trainer
The Law Offices of John V. Orrick, P.L., Tampa, Florida
• Developed learning materials for new hires and current employees aligned with operational objectives of the firm. Essential functions included conducting onboarding training, designing job aids, creating software demonstrations, and contributing to the continual evaluation and adaption of training content, objectives, and performance enhancement outcomes for the firm’s legal assistant staff and interns
• Collaborated with attorneys in the construction of presentations to medical providers by interviewing subject matter experts, assisting with research and outlining PowerPoint presentations Key Accomplishment:
• Lead and administered the initial training and orientation program for a fast growing personal injury law firm
2007 – 2011: Sales Lead
Ann Taylor, Tampa, Florida
• Executed corporate visual merchandising standards including creating window displays, managing inventory, and coordinating bi-monthly store design
• Acted as floor coach to stylists by communicating sales goals, reviewing the features and benefits of merchandise and modeling behaviors for the consistent, attentive, and reliable service of customers
• Performed opening and closing duties, completed bank deposits and assumed manager approval privileges for point-of-sale transactions
Key Accomplishment:
• Scored “Significantly Above Expectations” in consecutive annual performance assessments 2003 – 2007: English Teacher
Pasco County Schools, Land O’ Lakes, Florida
• Designed lessons according to Sunshine State Standards for students of varied abilities including non-English speakers
• Prepared students to meet and exceed performance objectives for high stakes standardized testing including the FCAT and SAT, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) testing of the College Board’s subject area exam in English Language and Composition
• Composed an AP syllabus and curriculum reviewed and approved by the College Board Key Accomplishments:
• Tripled percentage of passing scores on the AP English Language and Composition exam in 2007 Professional Experience
3
• Selected by administration to pilot a team-teaching model for high risk sophomores 2001- 2003: Web Content Producer
Home Shopping Network, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Functioned primarily as a strategist, writer and project manager collaborating with team members in merchandising, marketing, and design to lead the creation of timely promotional, informational and transactional web content
• Specialized in information gathering and verification, development of web design templates and promotional copy, structuring workflow process, adhering to strict deadlines and quality control at every stage of production
• Served a wide client base of 5 million active customers, reaching 8.5 million U.S. households Key Accomplishments:
• Partnered with high profile clients including Disney and the National Football League
• Achieved more revenue in the final quarter of 2001 than in all of 2000 combined 1999 – 2000: E-commerce Coordinator
iBelong Networks Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts
• Collaborated with marketing, merchandising and production departments to increase affiliate revenue by creating customized online marketplaces for businesses and affinity groups
• Selected featured merchandise, maintained affiliate links to online merchants, tracked revenue using Microsoft Excel, wrote sales copy, optimized images for the web with Adobe Photoshop and completed quality control procedures for over 70 unique web portals