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Instructional Designer

Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary:
$50,000
Posted:
October 10, 2024

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Resume:

Laurie Doroshenko

****************@*****.*** • Toronto, Ontario • 416-***-****

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Please accept my application for the position of Manager, Learning Content. I have 20+ years of professional experience in training and adult education and have developed a comprehensive career within that industry. Now I am looking for a new opportunity and would like to bring my education, experience, and insight to your organization.

My diverse experience in digital learning, course development, writing and editing, developing and delivering corporate training materials have allowed me career growth. I am now looking for a new position offering fresh challenges. With my organizational skills I know I will be an asset to your team.

Some highlights of my career accomplishments:

Crafting more than three hundred hours of online educational content annually, utilizing industry best practices in curriculum development and online learning and adhering to Ministry of Education standards for high school and adult learners (TVO)

Implementing interactive online teaching tools to create rich and engaging course content and improve student achievement.

Designing, scheduling, contracting, and evaluating week-long management training program for senior management at Canadian National Railway company.

I have proven ability to manage complex training logistics and to build productive relationships with stakeholders and clients. I look forward to scheduling an interview with you to further discuss my qualifications and learn more about the roles you have available. Thank you for taking the time to review my attached resume.

Warm regards,

Laurie Doroshenko

Resume: Instructional Designer

Translate complex theories and ideas into engaging, step-by-step educational/instructional material

Seasoned Instructional Designer, Content Developer, Writer, and Editor, with over 20 years success developing world-class learning materials for print, in-person, and web-based educational programs. Expert at presenting high level content to adult learners by breaking-down complex topics into teachable units that promote achievement of learning outcomes. My writing skills are complemented by a strong background in instructional design, evaluation, needs analysis, and implementation. I have a proven record of overseeing project delivery and hitting strict deadlines and deliverables.

Areas of Expertise:

Content Development & Editing Writing for Web, Digital & Print Learning Instructional & Technical Writing

Interactive Learning Project Management Curriculum Requirements & Standards Learning Theory & Strategies

Team Collaboration & Leadership MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAV CANADA - Toronto, ON AUG -JULY 23,2023

Instructional Support

TRIOS COLLEGE – Mississauga, ON JAN -APRIL 30, 2023

Instructional Designer

Ellicom – Montreal, QC Oct -April 2019

INSTRUCTIONAL WRITER (PART-TIME CONTRACT)

Worked with a Subject Matter Expert to develop content for an online adult-education course. Adapted content provided by SME to align with standards of both company and partners. Assisted with updating online course content and materials. Oversaw all content editing; leveraged learning principles and best practices to ensure clear instruction and promote achievement of learning objectives.

TVO/The Independent Learning Centre – Toronto, ON 2005 – 2019

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER & WRITER

Designed and developed online courses with interactive learning features (blended learning) for high-school curriculum and distance education. Collaborated closely with subject matter experts and development teams to meet deadlines, deliverables and strict budgets. Edited content to enhance educational value and adherence to instructional best practices. Liaised with teachers to ensure content compatibility with platforms and desired learning outcomes.

Delivered three, 110-hour courses annually; frequently recognized for developing courses that engaged students and drove enrollment in additional courses.

Leveraged background in learning techniques to build course/lesson progressions – minimizing student overwhelm.

Navigated evolution of distance education to 100% online course instruction; transitioned from creating PDF documents to more interactive, rich content – all while adhering to Ministry of Education standards.

Adapted seamlessly to both industry and content delivery changes; implemented new standards and methodologies to ensure highest-quality content.

Additional Experience Includes:

System Training Officer – CN

Project Manager/Instructional Technologist – CN

Coordinator, Instructional Technology – CN

Training Coordinator – CN

Performance Consultant – Canadian National Railway (CN) – Developed training plans to support ~2,000 employees.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master’s Degree, Educational Technology

Bachelor of Education

Professional Development Courses

New Media & Software Technical Writing Web Design & Print Design Web-Based Learning ADDIE UDL AODA Accessibility and Inclusivity



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