Instructional Designer/ Trainer/ Graphic Artist with 15+ years of creating educational materials & training adult learners. Excellent training & presentation skills. Professional experience and focus on educational technology and graphic design software. Experience with existing and emerging technologies to support teaching, learning, and research. Instructional design background that adheres to successful andragogy/pedagogies for adult learners. Motivation Expert. Adobe GURU. Dynamic Speaker for training events.

Writes and delivers training materials for Bank of America members.

Voice over artist for BOA training materials using Camtasia.

Delivered training to enlisted members to accelerate their leadership goals.

Professional Highlights

Served as a curriculum designer/developer for US Coast Guard. Focused on revamping an eight-week training curriculum for new recruits. Selected the appropriate delivery methods and media to support development of human performance and testing of competencies. Developed storyboards for all eLearning content and completed development using Articulate 360. Produced materials for ILT programs and certified the instructors. Performed formative and summative evaluations, including pilot studies.

• Created and delivered technical and human resource training. Assisted end users in finding new employment opportunities. Mentored clients in creating and updating resumes and cover letters in a positive environment. Presented workshops at PA Career Center Locations and Peirce College in Philadelphia.

• Built and developed curricula and learning materials for employee training programs at a major Philadelphia hospital. Created materials for synchronous and asynchronous environments. Created activities to improve engagement in the classroom. Built graphic design elements to incorporate into training workbooks. Visualized and created layout design for training materials.

Presently works for Bank of America as a Accessibility Specialist for Quality Assurance team.

Helps Designers and Developers understand ADA Compliance when building applications for the bank.

Skills

Developing eLearning solutions (e.g., e-learning, instructor led courses, documents, exams, etc.).

Fifteen years’ experience of online, hybrid & on ground training & teaching.

Created ID materials with Divisional Learning Directors, Learning Consultants and divisional management.

Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to conduct training needs analysis.

Created performance objectives based on course parameters and constraints.

Ability to conduct site assessments to uncover training needs and expectations.

Analyzed & identified the end goal of training.

Created educational materials such as needs assessment, analysis, behavioral objectives and evaluation competencies.

Capable of designing lesson plans that adhere to Instructional Design principles.

Designed instruction for adult learners with a focus on technical skills and artistic design.

Uses Blackboard, Canvas & D2L LMS.

Creates eLearning design in the event instruction will be blended or hybrid.

Writes scripts / storyboards for online courses.

Worked directly with SME to gather or validate content; skilled at curating quality content via reputable Internet sources.

Marketing and Public relations experience.

Financial industry experience.

Demonstrated expertise in the design and production of workbooks, power points, and lesson plans.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Directed staff & adult learners to 90% ROI results.

Delivered tasks and work products on time in conformance with USCG Training System Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the materials free from technical or typographical errors 100% of the time.

Communicates effectively & collaborates with all Government and Contract team members.

Complies with Ethical and Legal Standards: Respects confidentiality and anonymity in safeguarding personal information.

Uses Camtasia to create self-paced learning lessons for BOFA.

Created materials for thousands of adult learners to use online.

Created a variety of professional level materials for the classroom.

Graphic Design Experience

Publication Design

Layout

Photo Manipulation

Digital Illustration

Logo Design

3D Modeling & Animation

Typography

Instructional writing

Work Experience

Bank of America January 2020 to Present

Pennington, NJ

Instructional Designer for the Accessibility Team

Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions. It has a full range of banking, investing, asset management and products. Band of America is among the world’s leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world.

Part of the Key Initiate program for the Enterprise Accessibility Center of Excellence.

Works with teams to elevate recognition as the employer of choice for people with disabilities

Creates learning materials which enables employee workforce to reach their full potential with ADA compliant applications.

Improves employee facing applications to assist those with disabilities.

Works with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines and specifications

WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA guidelines

Works with front end designers, developers and testers regarding application accessibility needs.

Communicates with Global and Diverse groups across the company to build relationships.

Uses business centric mindset to drive optimal business outcomes.

Project management skills (Agile)

Demonstrates project experience inclusive of tracking and measuring progress using a Scrum methodology.

PI Planning using AGILE.

Works with excellence team in JIRA to document progress.

Creates accessibility (ADA) training materials for global audience for the following products:

oJAWS for Windows

oZoom Text for Windows

oDragon NS for Windows

oIOS & Android

oAssistive technologies for computer users with disabilities.

oTraining global bank community on how to work with individuals with disabilities.

oTroubles shoots issues between ATs and other Windows applications

oCreates Power Point presentations for training sessions

oDelivers sessions.

oCreates Camtasia presentations for BOFA (Learning Management Systems)

oUploads pathway into Cornerstone LMS

The Coast Guard Training Center July 2018 to November 2019

Cape May, NJ

Instructional designer/curriculum designer/trainer.

Instructional Systems Designer for US Coast Guard Training Center.

Writes and delivers training materials for US Coast Guard members/recruits.

Delivers training to enlisted members to accelerate their leadership goals.

Participates in educational training workshops to promote the Instructor Competencies set forth by the USCG Training centers and Forcecom.

Prepares storyboards for content development. Records in Articulate 360/Storyline.

Creates graphic design materials for presentations associated with training.

Works with FORCECOM and their SOP to improve educational materials.

Improves the world’s best performance-based training.

Assists unit commanders as they generate individual and unit-level readiness.

Envisions and develops the workforce of tomorrow by responding to emerging operations and technologies.

Leader development and assessment.

Selects appropriate delivery methods and media to support development of human performance and testing of competencies.

Evaluates Courses/Programs and Instructors for approval and qualifications.

Performs formative and summative evaluations, including pilot studies.

Full Circle Training Company October 2016 to July 2018

Exton, PA

Trainer for full spectrum training solutions company.

Delivered training workshops for several Pennsylvania companies. Created training for both technical and human resource purposes. Delivered training created for human potential and job growth. Assisted end users in finding new employment opportunities. Mentored clients in creating and updating resumes and cover letters in a positive environment. Presented workshops at PA Career Center Locations and Peirce College in Philadelphia. Delivered Adobe Software classes at the Exton and Peirce locations.

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA July 25th 2016 to October 25, 2016

Philadelphia, PA (Contract Position)

Instructional Designer/Graphic Designer for Human Resources and Learning Management

Learning Design & Development. Built and developed curricula and learning materials for employee training programs. Worked with the Human Resource Department and the Learning Management team. Created materials for synchronous and asynchronous environments. Created activities to improve engagement in the classroom. Built graphic design elements to build into training workbooks. Visualized and created layout design for training materials. Implemented program evaluation and analysis into training sessions to demonstrate business impact ROI. Assisted team to incorporate learning metrics aimed at measuring personal and business impact (levels).

Bucks County Community College June 1996 – 2018

Presently working part-time/online teaching.

Adjunct Faculty/Trainer of Publishing Design and The Adobe Creative Suite.

Traditional, Online and Hybrid, Blended Delivery.

Creates and implements workshops for Continuing Education in

Graphic Design & Computer Software.

Trained adult learners in graphic & photo imaging.

Assists students in product, logo and package design.

Helps students create portfolio quality work.

Develops classroom materials for technology-based courses.

Adjusts previous educational materials for accelerated learning.

Served on the animation committee to obtain Middle States accreditation.

Performs online assessment and grading.

Winner of the 2006 Outstanding Part-time Faculty Award.

Teaches 3D modeling and animation as well as visual design classes.

Northampton Community College August 2014 to January 2018

Northampton, PA

Presently working part time (online). Instructional Designer & Instructor of College Success Classes, Computer Graphic Design, STEM curriculum.

Creates, writes and builds classes for adult learners.

Manages learning management system for student assessment thru Blackboard.

Teaches students Photoshop, Illustrator and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Teaches college success classes.

Assists adult learners in navigating online LMS systems.

Teaches students digital design software. Works with InDesign to implement layouts.

Cheyney University August 2014 to 2016

Cheyney, PA

Faculty/Instructor of Computer Graphic Design and Computer Science.

Used Instructional design principles (ADDIE) to create online and hybrid classes.

Taught classes in digital design software.

Taught students Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Instructed students in Internet Literacy, concept development, digital design &

Image manipulation.

Managed students in internship opportunities.

Served on committees to assist the digital design department.

Created assignments, rubrics and examples for student success.

Managed the classroom with D2L learning management system.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division June 2007 – 2014

Graphics and Residential Design Instructor for Online Classes

Developed learning solutions (e.g., e-learning, instructor led courses, documents, exams, etc.).

Encouraged & Mentored Student Success.

Taught advanced studies in Photoshop, Sketch-up, Illustrator

and the Adobe CC Suite Software.

Taught Publication Design.

Instilled professional attitude within a creative and enthusiastic learning environment.

Administrative and developmental responsibilities including grading and advising.

Completed workshops to enhance online learning experience.

Designed promotional materials, posters, and residential layouts.

Designed CD Labels and booklet inserts to promote the school and departments.

Blue Buffalo Holistic Pet Food 2009

Instructional Designer, Animator, Team Coordinator, Project Management.

Team Coordinator for web-based animation advertisement.

Directed animation team through the modeling and animation pipeline.

Project manager for storyboards, timeline and final deliverables to client.

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Art Institute of Philadelphia April 1995 – October 2014

Associate Professor of Media Arts and Animation, Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Computer Science. Ground and Hybrid classes.

Created curriculum and lesson plans for Industrial Design.

Created classroom materials for student achievement.

Integrated career-focused education into course materials.

Developed instructional plans to meet course competencies.

Designed activities, which support lesson objectives.

Identified resources to direct students to solve problems.

Advised students on academic and personal matters.

Participated in student persistence success.

Kept accurate records and grades.

Taught graphic design, digital photography and three-dimensional modeling and animation classes.

Registered students four times a year for new quarter starts.

Advised students on classes and graduation time frame.

TANDOCOKUCON Team Coordinator for Animation Convention in Philadelphia

Freelance Computer Animator

Produced a one-minute animated title sequence for Tandocokucon web advertisement. Created team of animation students to promote the convention via the web.

Team Coordinator for animation project.

Development tools utilized include concept development/story boarding, character design/background layout, and hand drawn characters, animated in Flash. Synchronized animation with provided music and dialogue.

Timeline Manager for final deliverables to client.

The United States Army War College

Instructional Designer, Project Manager

Created online materials for courseware on “The War on Terrorism”.

Created needs and task analysis using the ADDIE model.

Time line manager.

Created graphic materials and web content for online courseware.

Created Storyboards for online class.

Business Machine Professionals (Minolta Subsidiary)

Instructional Designer for Sales Team, Graphic Designer &

Public Relations Liaison

Created advertising materials for Minolta Color Copier Systems.

Assisted the President in creating and writing educational presentations on pre-press and printing procedures.

Assisted end users and learners for digital and offset printing systems.

Created educational forums for colleges and professors interested in Minolta Products.

Assisted sales with graphic design knowledge and presentations.

Served as technical support specialist for Minolta clients.

Ballinger Architectural Firm

Assistant Marketing Coordinator

Created all graphic design and digital images for the firm.

Created all desktop design, flow charts and print items.

Liaison to printing companies to bring projects to completion.

Archived photographic and digital images.

Improved photographic images for print production.

Participated with management and sales force in the request for proposal (RFP)

process and related tasks to create presentations and timeline flow charts.

Managed the follow-up tasks after vendor/consultant selection to ensure that the proper scope and deliverables are established in the statement of work (SOW).

Maintained ongoing relationships with key service provider contacts.

oManaged vendors/consultants accountable to ensure deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Howard, Lawson & Company

Marketing Assistant and Paste-Up Artist

Created all advertising & graphic design work for venture capital firm.

Assisted the marketing director on photographic shoots.

Liaison between the marketing director and offset printer.

Archived photographic and digital images.

Computer Software

Software Applications

The Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop & Illustrator CC, Spark, In Design, Quark Xpress, Corel Draw, Dreamweaver, M.S. Word, M.S. Excel, M.S. Power Point, Storyline, Captivate, Jing, Blackboard, Whiteboard technologies. Some Go Animate Experience. JIRA.

Distance Learning Management Systems, Conferencing, and Collaborative Tools

• SAM, Blackboard, D2L, WebCT, eCollege, eCompanion, Centra, Concourse, Socrates, Cengage, Pearson Learning Studio Platform. Adobe Connect.

• Wimba Live Classroom, webex, VTel video conferencing, Breeze, Skype

• GoogleDocs, DropBox, Share Point.d

Online Presentation Tools

• Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Captivate, Jing, Prezi, Screencast, Dreamweaver,

Graphics & Audio / Video Editing Tools

• Adobe Creative Suite CC, Fireworks, Painter

• Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Cleaner, Audacity

Content Management Systems & Social Networking

• WordPress, Blogger

• Wikispaces, PBWiki

• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+

• Limited experience with Drupal and Joomla

Office & Productivity Applications

• Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Pages, Numbers, Keynote

• Acrobat Professional

• SurveyMonkey and Qualtix, Visio, Teams, Zoom, Skype

Accessibility Applications

Jaws

Screen Readers

Dragon

Closed Captioning

Some knowledge of Sonar & iProwe

Education

Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology

Bloomsburg University, 2005

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management/Leadership

Eastern University, 2000

Program of Study Degree in Digital Imaging/Animation Emphasis

Bucks County Community College, 1995

Two Years of study in Graphic Design & Animation

The College of New Jersey, 1996 to 1998

Awards

Bucks County Community College.

Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award 2006

Persistence Award

Coast Guard Innovator Recognition for YouTube 2019

Committee Work

Served on the Cengage Adobe Software Committee to improve the student experience. 2015.

Served on the Committee to create two new degrees at Cheyney University. 2015.

Served on the AIPH Library committee, AIPH 2013-2014.

Served on the Admissions committee, AIPH 2013-2014.

Served as Head of the Child Care Committee, AIPH. 2001.

Served on The Bucks County Community College Animation Advisory Committee, 2004.

oPrepared Middle States Accreditation for the animation program.

Served on the Bucks County Community College Multi-Media Advisory Committee, 2004.

oPrepared Middle States Accreditation for the animation program.

Served on The (Temple) Tyler School of Arts, NASD on November 14, 2005. BCCC liaison.

Hosted Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity events, 2004 to 2005.

Certificates, Conferences & Training

Bucks County Community College

Faculty Online Training forum 2019

Adobe Making Objects Move 2019

The 7th annual STEMtech Conference

November 6-9, 2016. The League’s STEMtech Conference. The best of STEM, analytics, big data, advanced technology, and learning management architecture. Nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment.

Bucks County Community College

Autodesk University, Las Vegas, November 2016

Bucks County Community College

Title 9 Training, October 2016

Northampton Community College

Diversity Conference September 2014

Online Training Certificate completed in December 2014

Montgomery County Community College

Faculty Conference September 2013

Online Training Certificate completed in August 2015

Bucks County Community College

AUTODESK, 2016, Las Vegas

AUTODESK FOR 2014

HTML 5 August 2014

JavaScript Fundamentals June 2014

Faculty of the Future Conference June 2012 & 2014

Best Practices in Using Media Tools

Critical thinking in a digital environment

The Challenges of Online Instruction for Community College Instructors

Completed Bucks County Community College online pedagogy project titled “Scenarios”. Completed November 17, 2006.

NAPP Conference in Orlando, Florida, March 2009

National Association of Photoshop Professionals conference

Adobe Education Webinar Series

Adobe Education Series

Best Practices in Using Media Tools

Critical thinking in a digital environment

Making Things Move – Dec 2018

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Certificates for Training

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Americans with Disabilities Act Training

FERPA

Grading Tutorials

Student Services

E-college Knowledge

Mini-Workshop: Made to Stick!

Graphic Design Open Forum,

Late work policies for students

Class Live Enhancements: Working with Plan and Publish

Generations in the Classroom

Feedback with Challenging Students

Putting it into Practice

Universal Standards-Teaching Critical Thinking in a Broader Context

Student Persistence

Evaluating the Student Learner

Using Questions to Encourage Critical Thinking

Using the Elements of Thoughts

Introduction to Effective Feedback

Detecting Plagiarism

Defining Critical Thinking

Instructional Design Materials Created for the following classes:

The Bank of America

ADA The American with Disabilities Fundamentals self-paced training

ADA compliance training for Developers, Designers and Testers

The United States Coast Guard

Instructor Development Training.

Built the training workshop on

“The Value of an Instructors Guide”.

Delivers Training to Instructors who

are seeking certifications.

IDC School

Enlisted Careers

Improved the Recruit Training

Pocket Guide for 2019 printing

SAFE update to contain new CBD

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Build your binder project. Roadmap to Success.

Business Machine Professionals

Train the Trainer. Minolta Color Press for Graphic Professionals

Cheyney University

Internet Literacy (GRD110)

Internship (GRD410)

Concept Development (GRD310)

Computer Graphics (GRD314)

Northampton Community College

College Success (COLS101)

Computer Graphics (ARTA170)

Desktop Publishing (ARTA170) Online class created.

Desktop Operating Systems (CISC1050

Bucks County Community College

3D Animation Maya & 3D Studio Max (Vamm230)

Digital Imaging (Vamm130)

Digital Pre-Press Production (VAGD202)

Desktop Publishing 2 (VAGD203)

Digital Pre-Press & Production (VAGD203)

3D Modeling Max & Maya (Vamm130)College Success (COLLS101)

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division

Digital Imaging for Web & Multi (FND133)

Digital Image Manipulation (G133)

Digital Visualization Residential Design

Bucks County Community College Workforce Development

In Design (WCOAP 6522)

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator Basic & Advanced (WCOAP 4572)

ITT Technical Institute

Prepress (VC230)

Typography (VC130)

The United States Army War College

“The War on Terrorism” based on the 911 report.

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

Principles of 3D Modeling (AD10431)

Modeling & Animation (VE20520)

Image Manipulation (AD10231)

Typography (AD10331)

Computer Animation Studio (AD41231)

Computer Science (GE10111)

Fundamentals of Marketing (AV10310)

Project Management (AD30920)

Survey of Graphic Design (GR10140)

Fundamentals of Advertising (AV10210)

Portfolio Foundations (IM0015PH & PH0015PH)

Layout Design (GR10340)

Survey of Advertising (AV10110)

Montgomery County Community College STEM Department

Computer Science (CIS110)

Computer Operation Systems

R o b i n C o r s i n o

Lansdale, PA

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