John C. Beczkowski
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Pace, FL 32571 Email: *******@*****.***
Summary
Extensive expertise as an instructional designer with corporate, military, and academic institution training.
Team Leader with graphics artists, instructional designers, and course technologists overseeing course development on numerous projects.
Skilled and resourceful training planning specialist, adept at organizing and facilitating management and team building training programs.
Training specialist knowledgeable about theories and methods used in designing, developing, and delivering successful training programs and adult learning concepts.
Highlights
Curriculum development and assessment
Extensive knowledge of training methods ideology in instructional design
Experienced curriculum developer and manager planning
20 years in federal/military instructional system specialist in ILT and ICW development
8 years academic higher education online course development
Programs/Software
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite Programs
Skilled in Test Item Editor
Skillful with iSpringSuite and Captivate authoring tools
Skilled with U.S. Navy Authoring Information Management (AIM) II software for curriculum/lesson plan development
Learning Management System
Blackboard, AIM II, and Perforce
Government Security
Hold a secret clearance and eligible for TSC II
Instructional System Materials
Expert in lesson plan and interactive multimedia instruction (IMI)
Expert in using ADDIE model for course development
Expert in curriculum and assessment evaluation
Expert in developing interactive courseware integration
Skilled in integrating courseware syllabus into LMS
Education
MS. Ed., Instructional Design, Specialized in Online Learning, Capella University, March 2023
B.A., Physical Science Education, University of West Florida, May 1998
Experience
Senior Instructional Developer, 2022- Present
A. Harold & Associates
Developing interactive courseware lessons for U.S. Navy training courses using AIMII and Captivate
Instructional Designer, 2013-2022
Columbia Southern University/Waldorf University
Designed and developed higher education online undergraduate and graduate courses with interactivity using adult education pedagogy and Captivate
Instructional Designer, 2005-2013
Carley Corporation, Fl.
Designed interactive and instructor-led lessons and courseware for U.S. Navy NATTC schools, military, and commercial courses
Instructional Designer, 2000-2005
StarMedia/FPMI Solutions, Fl.
Military and commercial computer integrated lessons and courseware
U.S. Navy, 1975-1995 (Retired U.S. Navy, Senior Chief)
Instructor -Curriculum Manager
Certifications and Awards
Graduated summa cum laude in Master’s program
President List, Capella University, 2019 to 2023 – 4.0 GPA
National Honor Society for Educational Leadership – September, 2019 - current
Awarded Blackboard Exemplary Award for best course design in Blackboard 2021
Certificate of Completion for Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) course on April 8, 2016
Certificate of Appreciation for presenting IDs & CWs: Developing a Collaborative Team Approach to Design at the Creating a Culture of Excellence Conference Online on September 28, 2015
Curriculum Developer, Instructional Systems, U.S. Navy, 1993
Master Training Specialist, U.S. Navy, 1988
Professional Development:
Designed three courses awarded as Quality Matters (QM) certified courses in 2021
Designed two courses awarded as QM certified courses in 2017- 2020
Presented at Creating a Culture of Excellence Conference Online, 2015
Blackboard Exemplary Program course reviewer, 2014