David L. Germain

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OVERVIEW

An experienced Senior Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with a strong background in project management, content development, graphics, video, and multi-media, I work closely with organizational leadership and subject matter experts to build effective, world-class training solutions that produce bottom-line results.

Using state-of-the-art development tools including Storyline 360, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia and Lectora, and applying the latest advances in neuroscience and adult learning theory, I develop highly interactive, deeply immersive, SCORM compliant training for a variety of industries including aerospace, information technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and petrochemicals. For each application, I strive to create effective, real-world learning experiences that dramatically improve job performance.

Whether it’s building leadership skills, repairing jet engines, explaining the intricacies of complex financial transactions, demonstrating the use of the latest software application, or preparing for space flight, I have the skill, creativity, and insight to create the cutting-edge learning solutions you need to compete in today's fast-moving knowledge economy, and consistently outlearn, out-innovate, and outperform your competition.

What can I create for you?

• Front-end Analysis • Mobile eLearning, WBT, CBT

• Needs Assessment • Internet Training Videos

• Curriculum Design • Responsive Web Site Design

• Storyboarding • Digital Job Aids and Performance Support

• Lesson Development • Augmented and Virtual Reality Training

EXPERIENCE

HP – eLearning Developer (September 2020 – September 2021)

Developing training videos in Camtasia to support software applications for HP’s international corporate clients

Optimum Healthcare IT – eLearning Developer (July 2020 – September)

Creating Camtasia training videos on EPIC software for hospital staff, I worked with a team of instructional developers, writing scripts, creating graphics, editing video and narrations to create the final MP4 videos.

CBTeam – Senior Instructional Designer (April 2016 – July 2020)

Providing contract development of highly interactive and engaging eLearning programs in Camtasia, Storyline 360, Captivate and Lectora for corporate clients including:

BP – Senior leadership

RSM – Global leadership

CableOne – Sales

Siemens – Software applications

Meijer – Employee procedures

Grant Thorton – Audit Training

Insperity – Instructional Designer (May 2012 – April 2016)

Using Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop and Premier, I applied my broad industry experience to take this health benefits company’s in-house lessons to new levels of interactivity incorporating games, animation, and video. For greater agility and a more collaborative approach, I introduced the eLearning team to SAM and implemented cognitively demanding interactions to create advanced eLearning for:

Leadership and management training

Financial and benefits processes

Software applications

Product knowledge

New hire on-boarding, sales, and management skills

Employee safety and compliance

Deloitte – Instructional Designer (June 2011 – October 2011)

As part of a large team of instructional designers working in Articulate Presenter, I helped create a series of fast-track eLearning lessons for auditors and financial analysts.

NRG Energy – Training Developer (January 2010 – January 2011)

As part of the Technical and Safety Training group, I developed exciting interactive eLearning courses incorporating advanced adult learning theory and unprecedented levels of video and animation, setting new standards for the in-house training team. Working with Articulate, Camtasia and Captivate, I created courseware on a variety of technical topics including electrical safety, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, and effective communications.

Cameron – Senior Instructor (2009 – 2010)

Working closely with a large number of internal subject matter experts, I helped to develop a highly flexible and modular curriculum of web-based training courses for the company’s Subsea College of Project Execution (SCOPE). I also was instrumental in revamping both internal and external technical product training to create highly interactive and effective learning experiences through the innovative use of games, puzzles and other activities.

Knowledge2 – Senior Performance and Instructional Design Consultant (2001 – 2009)

Working with a broad spectrum of clients in a variety of industries, I designed and developed interactive eLearning programs, classroom instruction, and virtual learning environments to create transformative solutions and effectively meet the organization’s objectives including:

Leadership Coaching and Training

Systems Thinking

Project Management Training

Petrochemical Training

Drilling and Exploration

Wellheads and Completions

Refinery and Depot Operations and Maintenance

Arthur Andersen – Manager Business Consulting Group (2000 – 2001)

Working with clients to help transform their companies into the highly innovative learning organizations, I designed knowledge portals and trained clients in the effective use of collaborative Internet technologies to facilitate the work of geographically dispersed, cross-disciplinary teams.

Served as Project Manager for large software development teams

Designed Intranet Portals for project management, collaboration and knowledge sharing

Developed business process flows and functional requirements for numerous applications including:

-Executive Dashboards

-Knowledge Capture

-Intranet Portals

-Data Warehouses

-Supply Chain and Business Process Management

LinCom – Manager (1996 – 2000)

Responsible for more than 70 engineers and programmers working on-site at the NASA Johnson Space Center to develop advanced training systems for astronauts and mission controllers including mission simulators, multimedia job aids, intelligent computer-based training, and fully immersive virtual reality trainers.

Electronic Performance Support Systems for Space Shuttle Payload Operations

Virtual Reality Systems for:

-Astronaut Space Shuttle Training

-Marine Urban Combat Training

-Oil Reservoir Assessment

Interactive Multimedia Systems for museum exhibits

RWD Technologies – Performance Improvement Consultant (1994 – 1996)

Responsible for the design and development of eLearning solutions for major energy utilities, oil refineries and chemical companies

McDonnell Douglas – Project Leader, Research Principal (1984 – 1994)

Responsible for the design and development of advanced virtual reality and web-based training for hospitals, aircraft assembly, NASA astronauts and mission controllers

Professional Communications Services – Project Manager, Writer, Producer (1975 – 1984)

Developed film, video and multimedia training for major accounts including: Anheuser Busch, AT&T, Case, GM, Met Life, Maritz Motivation, Miller Brewing, Pet, Phillip Morris, Shell and Toyota.

EDUCATION

BA Communication Theory, St. Louis University

Post Graduate Studies:

Instructional Design

Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive Psychology

Object-oriented Software Development

Certifications

Mobile Learning

Accomplishment-Based Curriculum Design

Project Management

6-Boxes Analysis

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association for Talent Development

Association of Information and Image Management

Houston Area Industrial and Organizational Psychologists

Houston Coaches Association

Houston Organizational Developers Network

International Society for Performance Improvement

RELATED COMPETENCIES

Photography, video, graphic design, and multimedia production

Applications

Adobe Premier

After Effects

Articulate Storyline 360

Camtasia

Captivate

Lectora

Rise

Webflow

Zapworks Designer

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