Instructional Designer Education Consultant

ANDREW LAWRENCE

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Resourceful and collaborative leader focused on delivering quality curriculum and education to students of all ages. Proficient academic executive capable of managing operations, curriculum, budgeting, planning and program development. Keen ability to negotiate partnerships and collaborate internal teams to improve collegiate offerings. Proactive and innovative planner with experience guiding strategic initiatives.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEAM COLLABORATION FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

Talent Development

Market Research

Online Education

Distance Learning

Digital Marketing

Enrollment Management

Curriculum Planning

Marketing Partnerships

Project Management

Business Analysis

Budget Development

Profit & Loss (P&L)

Revenue Building

Analysis & Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Global Leadership and Organizational Management, ABD Indiana Tech. - expected, Summer-Fall 2018

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology Ashford University - 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Bluefield State College – 2011

Technical Proficiencies: LMS, CMS, CRM, Blackboard, WebCT, Constellation, Banner, Moodle, Jenzabar, Adobe Suite, MS Office 2016 MS Project, Internet, Web 2.0, Camtasia, Articulate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASST. PROF., MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP/ONLINE EDUCATION CONSULTANT Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA

2017 to current

Design, Improve, and Maintain courses in the fields of Business, Management, Leadership, Writing, Research, and Technology; such courses are:

oACS 1013: Academic Success Seminar

oBCOSO: Online Student Orientation and Introductory Course

oBUS 1063: Introduction to Business

oBUS 3013: Principles of Management

oCOR 1013: Invitation to Inquiry

oCOR 2013: Character Formation

oENG 1013: Introduction to the Writing Process

oINT 3063: Writing and Research Skills

oMGT 4123: Contemporary Issues in Leadership

oMGT 4223: Personal Leadership Strategies

Provide distance learning expertise to the Administration Team for enrichment of the College’s Online Education business and program development segments.

ASSOCIATE VP FOR ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA 2015 to 2017

Collaborated with the College Executive Team to make impacting decisions as a voting member of the college leadership team.

Served as a voting member on the academic council and enrollment management committees responsible for making impacting decisions for the college.

Defined and updated the College’s 5-year strategic plan through an ongoing assessment process.

Negotiated large-scale contracts to improve human resources, marketing and technology functions.

Secured a new digital marketing partner to expand online visibility and reach new audiences.

Enhanced the online and distance education teams by introducing new positions.

Led strategic initiatives for 3 to 5 year online and distance learning education growth plans.

Developed a collaborative system to coordinate market research, educational values, and return on investment for collegiate programs.

Managed financial activities for various educational and enrollment programs including budgeting and P&L reporting.

Created talent and growth development plans for faculty, staff and students.

Expanded program development by spearheading virtual orientations and ongoing professional development, in addition to a Campus Technology Conference with the support of the Instructional Technology Committee.

Participated in various accreditation committees, including the SACSCOC committee providing assistance to transition the college out of probationary status.

VIRGINIA COUNCIL FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION AND RECIPROCITY Advisory Council Member, Richmond, VA 2013 to Current

Accelerated organizational change as a voting member and institutional representative for state, regional, and national online accreditation.

Reviewed and advised council on policies and strategy to promote company growth.

Managed data collection, reporting, and research for online and distance education under the aegis of SARA.

DIRECTOR OF ONLINE PROGRAMS – INSTRUCTOR, MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA 2012 to 2015

Steered impacting university decisions as a voting member on the Academic Council, in addition to an institutional committee to redefine the colleges Financial Aid classification and process.

Initiated the inspire rebranding project in partnership with college employees.

Spearheaded a strategic transition from traditional instruction to multiple virtual campuses.

Participated in the construction of the learning management system layout, design, audio and visual supplement and content development.

Established the five core principles of the online programs titled instruct, collaborate, supplement, assess and reflect.

Guided a team of curriculum specialists through review and development of specialized content.

Led a team of e-learning technologists and educated them on the processes for routine course set-up, preparation, and troubleshooting.

Improved enrollment demands and enhanced human resources capabilities by implementing scheduling processes.

Initiated a cost analysis of the campus textbook provision which prompted dynamic changes in the textbook process including a 40% increase on return for the campus textbook line of the business and increased our end profit by over 82%.

Instructed faculty and staff on technological integration theories, best practices, and applications.

Created a training program, in addition to orientation practices for employees and students.

Participated in policy development and monitored adoption throughout the company.

Devised coursework to improve student’s ability to navigate the writing process and enrich

academic success skills, while learning various topics such as inquiry, thought and personal computers.

Cross-trained on basic job functions within the matrix-based student services center in conjunction with the directors.

COURSE CONTENT SPECIALIST & INSTRUCTOR OF IT Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA 2012 to 2013

Delivered instruction and surveyed staff to gain insight on their technological integration proficiencies.

Implemented media based tutorials to enhance our training programs.

Corresponded with additional institutions to offer faculty and staff development.

Served on multiple faculty committees in a leadership capacity, including Chair of the Instructional Technology Faculty Committee.

Constructed designs and layouts for online inSPIRE degree completion programs.

Collaborated with the Associate Vice-President of inSPIRE Programs, Associate Vice-President of Creative Initiatives and Director of IST.

Revamped media elements for online class instruction and marketing to include roll-out of a basic mobile application and a new video series.

Facilitated a team of staff in the adoption of e-texbooks for online and traditional classes.

Formulated an assessment program for institutional technology integration

Controlled program costs through work with the college leadership team.

Revised and implemented course content changes with department chairs and faculty.

PUBLISHER, EDITOR, INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER American Model United Nations, Chicago, IL 2010 to 2012

Wrote, edited, and published chronicles using Adobe InDesign.

Navigated additional learning tools to complete various assignments.

Introduced and trained a team of 10 interns in comprehensive aspects of the print journalism and print marketing field.

Developed a team of learning and technology specialists.

STUDENT SUPPORT TUTOR SERVICES AND MENTOR Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV 2007-2010

Designed and implemented a newly funded grant program to tutor and mentor various students, while partnering with colleagues to increase student participation.

Taught and mentored small student groups on a wide range of academic topics to assist them in completing the three-year experience program.

Met paperwork standards and deadlines established by federal grant specifications.

Advises students on assignments according to class knowledge and instructor communication.

Offered students various tools to launch successful collegiate careers during freshman orientation.

Partnered with the grant administration team to discuss financial decisions such as the allocation of funds for specific purposes

Advised students on policies and procedures outlined in the school’s course catalog.

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE, PRESENTATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS

Online Learning Consortium, Round-Table Participant Orlando, Florida. - 2016

Baylor’s Seminar on Academic Leadership, Professional Certificate Program Waco, TX - 2016

Spring Immersion Weekend Conference, Participant, Indiana Tech. Fort Wayne, Indiana - 2015

Elliott Masie’ Learning Conference, Co-Planner and Participant Group Leader for Top 30 Under 30 Young Professionals Orlando, Florida. - 2014

Spring Immersion Weekend Conference, Participant, Indiana Tech. Fort Wayne, Indiana - 2014

Fall Immersion Weekend Conference, Participant, Indiana Tech. Fort Wayne, Indiana - 2013

UPCEA South Regional Meeting, Presenter, Wonderland or Never-Never Land: How Do You See Online Education? Birmingham, Alabama - 2013

Evolllution Online Education Journal, Published Author, in Distance and Online Learning Category, Wonderland or Never-Never Land: How Do You See Online Education? http://evolllution.com/revenue-streams/distance_online_learning/wonderland-never-never-land- online-education/ August, 2013

Elliott Masie’ Learning Conference, Honored as a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional,

Main Stage Facilitator & Presenter, Learning is Evolving, Not Evolved Orlando, Florida. - 2013

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