E-Learning Instructional Design

John P. DePauw

Eastvale, CA

920-***-**** ********@***.*** LinkedIn

Instructional Development

E-learning / Instructional Design / Skill Advancement

Professional Summary:

Innovative and creative developer with progressive expertise in guiding the advancement of learning strategies via e-learning and instructional design formats. Proven background in the development of multiple e-learning and training projects.

Skilled project manager with analytical skills and trainer adept at building and executing proper learning tools to augment staff knowledge and skills and meet organizational needs.

Strong aptitude to quickly learn new software/programs and transition that knowledge into practice with over 5 total years education and development experience.

Technical Experience: Articulate Storyline, Prezi, Cornerstone, Skillsoft Publisher, Captivate, Microsoft Office Suite, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, GoLive, Camtasia, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects and Premiere.

Areas of Expertise:

E-learning Content

Instructional Design

Change Management

Training Modules

Cross-functional Collaboration

Create Needs Assessments

Relationship Building

Staff Development

Customer/Client Services

Career Experience

Training Analyst (Contract) 4/2020 – Present

Accenture Flex, Norwalk, CA

Collaboratively engage with team members to analyze and develop existing training materials to accommodate the latest content as it’s implemented to the user site.

Selected Accomplishments:

Analyze training modules for changes or updates that have not yet been incorporated into the materials.

Created new lessons to introduce enhanced functionality in the system.

Record and track progress through daily team meetings and Excel spreadsheets via SharePoint.

Training Specialist 3 (Contract) 9/2019 – 2/2020

Southern California Edison, Pomona, CA

Actively contributed to the design and implementation of training materials critical to the success of regulatory compliance with the state of California on wildfire safety training, policies, and procedures via facilitator guides, el-earning materials, and editing of instructor led PowerPoint presentations.

Selected Accomplishments:

Developed graphical workflows within the training materials to enhance learning for visual learners.

Created a new standard for e-learning materials that allowed for maximum engagement and participation by redesigning the player and creating error free triggers for clean navigation.

Actively influenced the shaping of the emergent condition notification policy.

Instructional Designer (Remote Contract) 2/2019 – 8/2019

Parsons Corporation, Pasadena, CA

Collaborated with remote Parsons’ staff and clients to engage in developing both deadline and budget driven training materials using advanced adult learning theories and cognitive design methods. Published courses to Parsons’ LMS utilizing Skillsoft Publisher and establishing SCORM parameters.

Selected Accomplishments:

Exceeded client expectations with the development of advanced interactions in project management e-learnings.

Delivered six high end trainings in four months on time and under budget.

Training & Development Specialist (On-site and Remote) 5/2016 – 12/2018

Toastmasters International, Denver, CO

Broadened training and development materials by creating scripts/storyboards for e-learning content using instructional design techniques such as ADDIE and SAM. Cross-functionally collaborated on complex, deadline driven projects with multiple teams (graphic design, communications, education, member services, and district services). Published courses to both the LMS and website.

Selected Accomplishments:

Influenced the first major program change in the company’s 100-year history as a key player in the creation of 12+ video tutorials to train members on the new Pathways education program.

Advanced internal staff development by designing several training e-learnings. These included the Introduction to Pathways module offering guidance about the relationship among the new and existing programs and the finance training module for using Concur and Intact expense reporting systems.

Enriched the knowledge of district and club leaders by building training modules on the use of management software on the Toastmasters website. Further progressed district leader comprehension by developing interactive e-learning components (videos, interactive quizzes, Javascript results slides, and the choice to email text boxes) to instruct and test knowledge of upcoming roles.

Independently created several course interactions (educational games and quiz types) for use in future modules.

Collaborated with graphic design to develop the first e-learnings to include printable HTML forms.

Expanded the usability of e-learnings as the primary developer of district leader June training modules. Incorporated JavaScript to allow information typed in the module to be saved and printed later.

Member Services Representative (MSR) II 7/2012 – 5/2016

Toastmasters International, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Cultivated an environment of exceptional customer service by professionally handling application/award status inquiries and concerns via inbound calls and emails. Oversaw the processing of a high volume of education award applications with meticulous dedication to detail and accuracy.

Selected Accomplishments:

Ensured consistency and efficiency by creating business processes to train new hires. Reinforced overall team competency as a resource regarding questions.

Boosted accuracy and productivity via written and verbal recommendations during team meetings and the generation of weekly reports to identify and correct system errors.

Heightened the productivity of the department by actively aiding the team leader and other member with additional tasks to aid in the compliance of business standards to meet deadlines.

Substitute Teacher 2009 – 2011

Oconto Falls School District, Oconto Falls, WI

Actively engaged a broad range of students in various standard subjects and instructional activities. Effectively designed and executed lesson plans to guide students in a creative and fun classroom environment.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts in History & Education, 2008 University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Certificates:

California State Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science (Preschool – 12th Grade)

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