Graduate Assistant Instructional Designer
Resume:
John Galto
One Shaw Lane, Irvington, NY *****
Home 914-***-****, Mobile 914-***-****
E-mail: *******@***.***
My training experience has been with product training, technology training, soft skills training, IT training, OSHA safety courses and management development programs. IT training included fundamental as well as application training for systems. I developed and delivered training for customer service representatives. For sales training at a global organization I produced product training and a new hire training program that was used by dealers.
Experience
Image Assemblers, Westchester, NY, February 2017 - Present
• Develop classroom, e-learning and blended learning
• Suggest technology to make learning efficient
• Identify ways to reduce delivery cost
• Design ways to increase learning transfers to the job
• Complete learning needs analysis and explain results
• Recommend performance improvement activities
Dale Carnegie, Westchester, NY, Senior Performance Consultant, January 2012 - January 2017
• Analyzed learning needs
• Developed training plans
• Evaluated training effectiveness and learner progress
• Prepared proposals and cost estimates
• Designed curricula based on learning needs analysis
GLG Consulting, Austin, TX, Instructional Designer, January 2010 - December 2011
• Developed online learning with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate and Dreamweaver using HTML, Flash, and CSS
• Used Rapid Instructional Design methodology for parallel design and development reducing project time
• Worked remotely writing instructor guides
• Reviewed and edited technical manuals
• Evaluated training using organizational requirements
• Used Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, SharePoint and RoboHelp for instructor and participant guides
Aptara, Falls Church, VA, Instructional Designer, October 2008 - February 2010
• Developed online learning with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate and Dreamweaver using HTML, Flash, and CSS
• Used Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, SharePoint and RoboHelp for instructor and participant guides
•Wrote Instructor and Participant Guides
• Used PowerPoint for classroom presentations
• Evaluated effectiveness of training with Questionmark
• Used Agile methodology for critical path project management
Canon, USA, Lake Success NY, Curriculum Development Manager, Jan 2000 – Sept 2008
• Developed eLearning, webinars, and self-paced on-line learning
• Designed and developed sales training seminars, online learning and classroom training
• Wrote instructor and participant guides and used PowerPoint for classroom presentations
• Wrote “Proofing Primer” book for sales and service audiences
• Wrote Color Image Professional certification training program and manuals for IT staff
• Wrote new hire training curriculum and manuals for dealers
• Developed seminars, webinars, online training and classroom training internally and with vendors
• Developed new hire training curriculum for dealers
• Traveled to Japan for briefing at the factory before global product launch
• Used Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, SharePoint and RoboHelp for instructor and participant guides
• Galton Item Writing Certification
• Used Questionmark for assessments
• Worked with vendor to configure and install Aspen Learning Management System (LMS)
• Rolled out LMS for 5,000 learners nationwide.
• Trained instructional designers to use LMS and authoring applications Dreamweaver, Flash and Captivate.
• Trained dealers staff to use the LMS.
• Developed and produced LMS reports for key management people.
New School, New York, NY, Graduate Assistant, Sept 2003 – June 2005
• Aided professors with e-learning course support
• Led on-line chats about media issues
• Developed learning resources
New York University, New York, NY, Adjunct Instructor, Communications Technology, Sept 2003 – June 2005
• Taught Communications Technology class
• Wrote student guides
• Evaluated class progress
• Mentored students
Tanagraphics, New York, NY, Training Director, Feb 1997 – Jan 2000
• Developed and taught OSHA and ISO 9000 compliance training
• Developed training plans, prepared guides and managed the training for three hundred employees.
• Education & Training Committee Chairman
• Assessed training needs
• Developed curriculum and courses
• Produced instructor and participant guides
• Scheduled basic computer skills training
• Developed curriculum and produced training resources for office applications
Education
Capella University – Training and Performance Improvement PhD (ABD)
The New School – Master of Arts, Media Studies, 2003
New York University – Master of Arts, Education, 1995
Rochester Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Science, Communications, 1973
Certifications and Affiliations
• Association of Trainers and Developers, E-learning Special Interest Group Chairman
• Masie Consortium Learning conference session facilitator, Games for Learning
• International Society for Performance Improvement, Project Bank Chairman
• Learning 2005 Conference Presentation, Learning Games
• New York University Internet Technologies Certificate
• Galton Technologies Item Writing, Certification
• VNU Learning, Training Manager Certificate
• VNU Learning, E-Learning Design Certificate
• Phillips ROI Institute Certification
• CompTIA, CDIA+, Certification
• Color Imaging Professional Certification
References
Ann Armstrong, Dale Carnegie of Westchester, 1-203-***-****, ***.*********@************.***
Bjorn Billhardt, 512-***-****, *****@*******.***
Bonnie Blake, 212-***-****, ******.*****@***.***
Skip Blumenthal, 212-***-****, ************@***.**.***
Frank Romano, 585-***-****, ******@***.***
Carol Wilder, New School, 212-***-****, ******@*********.***
Professional Development
ATD Southern Connecticut Chapter meeting
The Science and Practice of Mindfulness
Steps: Self awareness, What's important, Balance to reduce stress, Connect to others
ATD New York Metro meeting
Unlocking the Science of Purpose
ATD Southern Connecticut Chapter meeting
Simplify You Organization, Wes Segal of Schaffer Consulting
Four steps to Reduce Complexity, Assess sources, Declare needs, Achieve rapid results, Sustain progress
Business Council of Westchester meeting
Westchester Business Hall of Fame
Dinner with awards for various business achievements
Business Council of Westchester meeting
Keybank Speaker Series: Doing Business with Government
Problem is too many levels, so focus on one at a time
ATD Southern Connecticut Chapter meeting
Got Talent Contest
Learning techniques presented and compared
ATD New York Metro meeting
Future of Talent and Development Reporting
Promoting learning and development to management/investors
ATD New York Metro meeting
Learning Games
Good design provides motivation, clear victory conditions, simple game mechanics, socially acceptable
10 Ways to Ruin Your e-Learning, webinar
Range from structural to presentation issues
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