DAVID R. GARCIA

Monument, CO *****

ad2c7s@r.postjobfree.com

719-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with 29 years’ experience using adult learning theories and techniques that include: in-class, virtual classrooms, blended classrooms, and distant learning. Accomplished training instructor equally capable at one-on-one, small group and large group (200 students) training and facilitation skill sets. Possess exceptional classroom management, time management and interpersonal communication skills. Passionate and enthusiastic educator who uses various teaching methods, instructional techniques, and individual coaching to foster the learners success. Qualifications and skill sets include:

Instructional Design

Design and deliver training materials

Facilitator

Skills Demonstration

Adult Coaching

Adult Training

Interpersonal Skills

Resume Writing

Interview Skills

Technical writing

Public speaking

Classroom Management

Substitute Teacher K-12

Software Platforms

Articulate

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Captivate

Adobe InDesign

Storyline 360

Learning Management Systems

Computer support/Service Desk

EDUCATION and TRAINING

Central Michigan University, Grand Forks, ND Dec 1999

Master of Science in Administration, Information Resource Management with thesis, GPA 3.72

Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Administration

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Plattsburgh, NY Dec 1995

Bachelor of Science, Major: Professional Aeronautics/Aviation Management, GPA 3.65

Minor: Business Administration

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Employment History

School District 38, Monument Colorado, January 2022 - Current

Position: Substitute Teacher (all subjects) K-12

New Horizon Youth and Family Services, Colorado Springs, CO/Feb 2021-Oct 2021

Position: Life Skills Trainer/Mentor/Family Preservation coach/Develop and deliver training modules

Serco, Colorado Springs, CO/ Apr 2020-Mar 2021

Position: Facilitator, Department of Labor, Transition Assistance Program (DOL-TAP),

MicroSystems Automation Group (MSAG), Colorado Springs, CO/Jan 2020-Apr 2020

Position: Facilitator, Department of Labor, Transition Assistance Program (DOL-TAP),

Insignia, Colorado Springs, CO/Jul 2019-Dec 2019

Position: Facilitator, Department of Labor, Transition Assistance Program (DOL-TAP),

Proficient Business Systems, Inc., contracted to Deloitte, Denver, CO/April 2018 – July 2018

Position: Instructional Designer (Contract)

Serco, Colorado Springs, CO/ Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

Position: Instructional Designer

HDI, Colorado Springs, CO /Jan 2011 - Nov 2016

Position: Instructional Designer

CareCore National LLC, Colorado Springs, CO /Feb 2007 – Dec 2010

Position: Courseware Developer

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PRESENTATION SKILLS

Presented the DOL-TAP to transitioning veterans at several locations to include: Fort Carson-CO, Peterson AFB-CO, Buckley AFB-CO, Eielson AFB-AK, Nellis AFB-NV, Hickham AFB-HI, Fort Riley, KS, Offutt AFB-OK, and Fairchild AFB-WA

Presented Colorado Secretary of State, Election Division and El Paso County-CO, E lection Division voting machine (touch screen) technical training to 220 Election Day Judges within three days

Presented Colorado College Help Desk statistics to college administrators, quarterly

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SKILLS

Authored seven instructional manuals and handouts for the Colorado State Child Care Automated Tracking System (CHATS) using Microsoft Office product suite

oCreated training videos to accompany written materials with Articulate 360 Storyboard

Designed training and instructional movies that incorporated imbedded videos, audio narration, and blended various other applications with Captivate (2017 Release)

Tailored courseware to meet the needs for clients in the Asian, South American, and European markets

Managed publication and delivery processes to make certain manuals arrived at the student’s chosen address prior to the virtual class start date

InDesign is the primary courseware platform used to apply proven instructional design methodologies (ADDIE and ARCS models) to create courseware materials for guided adult learning in instructor led, web based courses, and e-learning formats

Co-authored Early Voting and Election day training manuals for both the October 2006 Primary, election and the November 2006 General, election

oAuthored the technical portion, of the four manuals, detailing the use of the Diebold Touch Screen

Developed online courseware for The Colorado College, Career Development Center, to deliver their version of the DOL-TAP which included, Resume writing, Interviewing, dressing for success, and skills assessments

Technical writing includes: procedural instructions in conjunction with creative writing skills to produce course enhancing activities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Project management skills used when working with SMEs and project managers to create time management aids

Managed several simultaneous projects in various phases to completion

Maintained catalog on a six-month schedule to keep curriculum fresh and current

Prioritized multiple projects from module creation inception, creation, publication, and follow-up, manage test creation schedules and implementation

Used the full instruction design process and guided by adult learning principles, created step-by-step virtual classroom e-learning modules from raw data by assembling: application screen shots, animated text, animated graphics, technical writing, and voice recording

Created an MS Access file to track corporate training and training certificates

Administered corporate training Learning Management System to include:

oCreate/manage user accounts; password resets

oCreating/publish testing materials and reports

oMaintain and warehouse archive testing data, materials, and records

COLLABORATION SKILLS

Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop and redesign current curriculum to create virtual classroom catalog of 22 instructor and student manuals, included student handouts with ancillary exercises and activities to support the learning process

Lead collaboration, in a team setting, to create informational modules of proprietary software for current and prospective clients; modules created in English and Spanish

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