Sabrina Edmondson

Training and Development Manager

985-***-**** ad3kfj@r.postjobfree.com Slidell, LA 70458 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic leader and PMP certified with a proven track record at EMI, effectively spearheading instructional design teams and enhancing training programs. Expert in staff development, I leverage UX design and creative instruction techniques to deliver high-quality educational solutions. Renowned for charismatic public speaking and robust project management, consistently achieving significant advancements in learning technologies. SKILLS

Staff training and development Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules Goal-oriented Charismatic public speaker Excellent customer service skills Project management certified Creative instruction styles and techniques Presentations expert Intuitive people management skills Interaction design skills UX design experience Online communities Articulate 360 Adobe Cloud Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Falls Church CATHEXIS, October 2022-Present

Supports curriculum development projects from start to finish through direct supervision of five Lead Instructional Systems Designers and in close coordination with the Task Lead and Deputy Task Lead

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Supports development and maintenance of complex, interrelated training products in instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and web-based modalities

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Leads comprehensive analyses of existing course content and materials for internal and client stakeholders to ensure courses remain current and adhere to adult learning principles, including alignment of content, learning objectives, engagement, activities and style/aesthetics requirements

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Supports the design and development of new Section 508 compliant instruction and training materials packages, including but not limited to slide presentations, classroom activities, worksheets/handouts, job aids, facilitator and participant guides and SCORM packages

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Ensures alignment of enabling and terminal learning objectives, knowledge checks, and intermediate activities across all curricula, as appropriate, and between modalities for a consistently branded product of the highest quality

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Leads the triage and dissemination of curricular inputs (e.g., SME and other stakeholder inputs, changes in policy) for cross-modality implementation, including coordination with Lead ISDs and other functional leaders for inputs that are applicable to other curricular products

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Tracks and drives overall project progress, including early identification of risks and associated mitigation strategies

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Attends and leads client meetings regularly and present relevant updates and proposals in a factual, concise, and collaborative manner

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Conducts research and make recommendations on the continuing improvement of educational best practices, instructional resources, technologies, and multimedia hardware/software

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Actively and deliberately guides direct and indirect reports in their professional growth through mentoring, individual development planning, and training opportunities.

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DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS, Alpharetta

EMI, November 2021-September 2022

Attended and lead client meetings regularly and present relevant updates and proposals in a factual, concise, and collaborative manner

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• Lead and managed a team of 20 Instructional Designers to provide quality and precise products to FEMA

• Managed all portions of the ADDIE Model (analysis, design, development, delivery, maintenance, and evaluation) Provided instructional design guidance to subject matter experts during the design, development, and pilot phases of projects and will need to develop deep knowledge of client training products and content verticals to serve as a trusted consultant on existing training products

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• Directly managed external contractors and vendors for training product design and development Proactively collaborated cross-functionally with teams to ensure smooth and complete training product launch including reviewing course descriptions, web copy, sell sheets, and marketing materials for product accuracy.

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• Used my PMP to help create processes and procedures. SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER, Washington D.C.

LSI/METCOR, October 2017-November 2021

Lead and managed an in-house creative team that that utilizes our company's creative people in a more cost- effective way and improves quality control on internal and external deliverables

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Responsible for liaising with the different departments (internal clients) to understand project requests, define objectives, deliverables and delivery dates

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• Developed training and content for IRS Acquisitions

• Created award-winning interactive courses and videos

• Facilitated and developed virtual instructor training for FEMA/FIMA employees Created project management plan and training plan to facilitate training for the Veteran's Health Administration's new eHRM deployment

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• Applied 508 guidelines on training materials

• Created internal training materials for fellow staff

• Researched and maintained SharePoint database on current projects

• Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management Consulted with subject matter experts, developing instructional content and made recommendations regarding course design, technology, instructional delivery options and measurement and assessment strategies; resulting in implementation of instructional sound training materials that met key business initiatives

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• Tier 2 VA government clearance.

EDUCATION EXPERT, NASA Stennis Space Center

NASA Office of Education/ ParagonTEC, February 2017-October 2017

• Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management Used knowledge of NASA education objectives, priorities, and annual performance goals to drive workflows and resources

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• Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials

• Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes

• Alternated training methods if the expected improvements were not reached Applied adult learning and performance expertise to assess behavioral and ability issues impacting work performance

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Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing to enterprise targets

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• Reviewed and edited training materials for accuracy and policy compliance

• Organized and planned STEM events for museums, schools, and other venues for large crowds. WEBSITE DEVELOPER/ MANAGER, Slidell

St Tammany Parish School Board, August 2004-February 2017

• Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for a wide range of website properties

• Used site analysis and metrics to define and monitor success

• Restructured of key user flows to improve school product's overall information architecture Used and contributed to style guides and other design documentation to maintain coherent information and interaction design patterns

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• Translated established creative direction into conceptual ideas

• Identified and eliminated website bugs to improve user experience

• Completely updated and redesigned user experience for Abita Springs Middle School website Created and moderated website/blog that facilitated up-to-date project communication between departments, parents, community members.

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EDUCATOR, Slidell

St Tammany Parish School Board, August 2002-February 2017

• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises

• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs

• Served on School Affiliation Board and revised the institute's policies and rules

• Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students

• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning

• Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies

• Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help

• Organized grade records to increase reference speed Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with St Tammany Parish School District regulations and Board of Education goals

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Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects

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• Improved student test scores on state math test by 40% in one-year period by implementing new curriculum. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/DEVELOPER, Slidell

St Tammany Parish School Board, August 2004-May 2015

• Created an online training program to be used during video training conferences

• Provided expertise to develop and maintain individualized education programs

• Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training seminars

• Extensively trained new and existing employees

• Supervised and coordinated activities for professional development during quarterly training seminars

• Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process

• Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees

• Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants and stakeholders

• Reviewed multiple sources of data to make recommendations for improvement

• Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods Developed and conducted pilot instructor workshops to ensure understanding of course design characteristics and rationale for new and updated curriculum and programs

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• Identified training needs in various discipline area(s) of responsibility such as online curriculum Developed monitoring plans based on implementation standards to ensure curriculum was presented in a manner that is consistent with all required guidelines, regulations, and national/state standards

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Trained curriculum specialists and other school leaders in methods for implementing and maintaining effective instruction and assessment both in the existing curriculum and in initiatives for curriculum improvement.

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EDUCATION

MASTERS EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, VA

Virginia Polytechnic University, January 2001

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, LA

Loyola University, January 2001

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS USER INTERFACE AND DESIGN CERTIFICATE PENDING

REFERENCES

References available upon request

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Compiled and formatted lessons for the Eclipse that have been posted externally on the NASA website.

• Created interactive web experiences for local museums. Created Electronic Health Records Modernization Lessons Learned Training for VA using Storyline 360 and won MARCOM Gold award 2018.

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Created My HealtheVet Telehealth Course for VA using Storyline 360 and won MARCOM Gold award 2020 and a Hermes Honorable Mention 2020.

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• Created video “Advancing the PWin” for METCOR/LSI and won a Platinum AVA Digital Award 2021.

• NASA Award for Excellence 2018

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