Training Developer

Kevin E. Stagg

**** ******** ***** 214-***-****

McKinney, TX 75070 ******@*****.***

SENIOR eLEARNING SPECIALIST

Experienced eLearning professional with a strong technical development and instructor-led training background. Key skills include creating eLearning materials, software consultation, and virtual training. Creative and task focused with an ability to quickly assess and respond to customer needs. Excellent technical abilities. Interested in deploying training to new delivery systems, especially mobile. Excited to learn about new opportunities available.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Captivate, Publisher, ON24 Webinar Marketing Platform, Fidello LMS, Knowledge Presenter, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Audition, Acrobat Pro, Bridge, SnagIt, Adobe Connect, WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Windows and Mac OS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LegalShield Corp – Dallas, TX 7/2014 – 10/2015

Contract via ProEdit – Cumming, GA and Full Time Employee

Technical Training Specialist

Managed the Fidello Learning Management System

Produced the ON24 presentation material and trained associates on its use weekly

Developed the Captivate templates using corporate branding

Created engaging learning using advanced interactions and related interactive scenarios

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 4/2014 – 7/2014

Contract via CBTeam, St. Louis, MO

Instructional Developer

Created course material using internal branding with Adobe Captivate

Reviewed course development content

LegalShield Corp – Dallas, TX 10/2013 - 4/2014

Contract via CBTeam, St. Louis, MO

Instructional Developer

Developed Captivate templates using corporate branding

Created engaging learning using advanced interactions and related interactive scenarios

Abbott Laboratories – Irving, TX 4/2013 – 8/2013

Contract via TechLink Consulting and Staffing Services – Mahwah, NJ

Instructional Designer and Developer

Developed Captivate template with Abbott-specific branding

Created animated simulations for launch of new web-based corporate software

Enhanced learning material with custom images and interactions

Interfaced with SMEs in order to have a clear understanding of the product and to better determine the goals of training

Pioneer Natural Resources – Irving, TX 10/2012 – 1/2013

Contract via CBTeam – St. Louis, MO

Instructional Designer and Developer

Created template for Lectora Publisher courses

Created new graphics for existing courseware

Converted existing PowerPoint course to Lectora Publisher online delivery

Storyboarded and created deliverable for course entitled PPE Respirator, which is a topic invaluable in the Petroleum industry

AT&T Center for Learning – Irving, TX 5/2012 – 10/2012

Contract via Pinnacle Technical Resources – Dallas, TX

Instructional Designer and Developer

Updated graphics for existing courseware

Converted existing courses to Lectora format

Created custom theme in Lectora based on existing AT&T.com website

Raytheon Professional Services - Garland, TX 11/2011 – 1/2012

Contract via Midcom Services – Anaheim, CA

Instructional Designer and Developer

Used Captivate 5.5 and various image editing software tools to create a highly interactive course after building a custom template, all while meeting the company’s aggressive timeline

Rent-A-Center Corporate – Plano, TX 7/2011 – 10/2011

Contract via Apollo Staffing, Inc. – Richardson, TX

Instructional Designer and Developer

Designed custom-built software simulations and Captivate 5 template

Helped to establish take-home documentation for training

Brought resources in-house that helped to streamline delivery

Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. – Plano, TX 8/2008 – 5/2011

eLearning Specialist

Responsible for the transformation of static instructional material into online courseware onto the training server, improving access and participant tracking

Created four new online training templates in three languages to be used for various software packages for easier deployment of future training internationally

Built 17 courses/web sites, training approximately 4,500 employees throughout North America. Expanded course offerings and improved graphical user interface

Provided accurate educational tracking data to manager from internal reporting tool, ensuring participation of all employees in mandatory programs

Avalon Consulting, LLC – McKinney, TX 11/2003 – 8/2008

Senior eLearning Consultant

Designed the Foundations in Second Language Learning course for the Fort Worth, TX Independent School District which was used throughout the district by faculty. This course improved the faculty’s consistency in grading the ESL students’ English comprehension levels.

Instructed clients throughout the country in the use of OutStart LMS, Studio, Trainer, SoftSim and Vignette VCM, resulting in improved content delivery

Implemented the successful layout and distribution of the entire learning library for numerous companies using OutStart LMS, providing user-specific training

Delivered classroom instructional training to numerous clients across the country

Performed testing and update requests on numerous projects as senior designer, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations and project deadlines

EDUCATION

B.A. Political Science – Stockton University – Galloway Township, NJ

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

OutStart Certified LMS Instructor – 2005

Adobe Community Professional – 2011-2013

Former Adobe User Group Manager and Co-Founder of the DFW Adobe User Group

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