Instructional Designer Project Manager

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OBJECTIVE

An instructional design, education and project management position having responsibilities that deliver effective, strategically aligned learning and development solutions; that require effective consultation with subject matter experts, administrators and managers, and that involve collaborating with enthusiastic and motivated teams of creative professionals, scientists, and subject experts to deliver high quality training products in a timely fashion.

CAREER PROFILE

An excellent project manager, instructional designer, writer and detail-oriented editor, my career as a professional learning specialist and communicator includes experience managing the development and production of high quality, effective communication products in a wide variety of media for many kinds of audiences. I have professional experience producing award-winning communications materials for public relations and marketing, print journalism, video production, technical communication, and instructional media and communications.

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University

MS, Technical and Professional Communication 2002

Auburn University

Post-Graduate Studies, Journalism 1983

Columbus State University

BA, Speech Communication 1982

EXPERIENCE

Instructional Designer V Chenega Enterprise Systems and Solutions, Atlanta, Ga. 12/2023 to 6/2024 40hrs/week

Contract position providing professional instructional design services supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Equal Employment and Workforce Equity (OEEOWE). Manages the development of learning and workforce development solutions for new and experienced Equal Employment Opportunity specialists GS-260 series employees. Leads the development of critical and essential workforce development efforts for the office including Reasonable Accommodation, Complaints and Adjudications, Affirmative Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution, the Management Directive (MD-715), and the General EEO Practitioner.

Manages the development of six live learning solutions (Classroom and VILT).

Works collaboratively with multiple project teams including OEEOWE managers and administrators, SMEs and EEO Specialists to develop competency-based instruction.

Provides professional instructional design consultation, design considerations and federal compliance for Section 508, Plain Language and inclusive course content.

eLearning Program Manager Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Atlanta, Ga. 11/21 to 6/30/23 40hrs/week

Managed elearning program development activities for the organization. Provides professional Lectora, Storyline, and Captivate programming expertise necessary to develop interactive accredited courses, continuing education activities, and critical workforce development solutions primarily targeting the commercial nuclear power industry.

Successfully completed an update of six commercial nuclear industry courses with lesson plans including Basix FLEX, Advanced FLEX, Fitness for Duty, WANO, and NANTeL Administrator Training.

Successfully completed a GAP analysis of five Human Performance (HU) courses to revised INPO Human Performance Standards.

Worked with LD staff to review and peer review courses including Export Control, CSAT, and Maintenance fundamentals supporting quality improvements and enabling personal knowledge expansion of the industry.

Successfully managed a Lectora to Storyline conversion of three eLearning courses.

Instructional Designer Cherokee Nation Assurance, Atlanta, Ga. 10/19 to 11/21 40hrs/week

Provides professional contract instructional design, Lectora and Captivate programming expertise necessary to develop interactive accredited courses, continuing education activities, and critical workforce development solutions primarily targeting laboratory staff of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and public health laboratories. Supports the Training and Workforce Development Branch (TWDB) within CDC's Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Division of Laboratory Services (DLS).

EXPERIENCE (Continued)

●Provides strategic learning and development expertise for the design, development and implementation of education and learning development solutions.

●Provides expert instructional design consultation using the A.D.D.I.E. model that includes developing outlines and storyboards, mapping identified competencies, analyzing learning objectives, reassessing curriculum needs, developing assessments, and reviewing evaluation data.

●Collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts (SMEs), administrators, managers, scientists, and production personnel in the design and development of course collaterals including job-aids, handouts/resources, assessments, and course brochures/flyers.

Health Education Specialist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga. 10/16 to 10/19 40hrs/week

Provided strategic learning development expertise for the design, development and implementation of education and learning development solutions within the Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS), Center for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Laboratory Services (CSELS).

●Managed cross-functional course development project teams comprised of internal health scientists, external partners, and multimedia staff to develop P.A.C.E-accredited online courses.

●Managed course piloting, and continuing education accreditation application processes and project-clearance process requirements for agency approval.

●Provided expert instructional design consultation using the A.D.D.I.E. model that included developing outlines and storyboards, mapping identified competencies, analyzing learning objectives, reassessing curriculum needs, developing assessments, and reviewing evaluation data.

●Applied expert Lectora and Captivate program development on at least 20 high quality online laboratory training projects targeting clinical and public health laboratory staff.

Instructional Systems Designer Time Solutions, LLC, Atlanta, Ga. 10/15 to 10/16 40hrs/week

Provided professional contract instructional design and Lectora programming expertise necessary for the development of interactive accredited courses, continuing education activities, and critical workforce development solutions primarily targeting laboratory staff of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Support the Laboratory Training and Services Branch (LTSB), under CDC's Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), within the Office of Public Health Scientific Services (OPHSS).

●Designed and delivered blended biosafety learning curriculum for laboratory staff to include the personal protective equipment (PPE), cryogenic safety, centrifuge safety, biosafety, and biosecurity risk assessment.

●Programmed storyboards for linear, branched, and blended course formats creating engaging, interactive, Section 508-compliant online learning and assessments.

Training Media Program Manager Ga. Department of Transportation, Atlanta, Ga. 6/01-9/15 40hrs/week

Managed the agency’s statewide online- and video-based training efforts. Designed developed and delivered award-winning online learning, and training and instructional media solutions encompassing all forms instructional technologies including video-based, computer-based, and web-based training and instructor-led platforms. Initiate and manage interdisciplinary project teams, and work closely with subject matter experts, designers, and facilitators. Designed and developed course content and assessment instruments; course- level needs assessment; execute various information gathering techniques including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and research; analyze and synthesize learner feedback to pinpoint desired learning outcomes; and serve as performance liaison to stakeholders to assure goals are met; perform usability testing of end-user learning product; and design measurements to review and evaluate effectiveness of training solutions. Programmed level 2 and 3 AICC and SCORM compliant eLearning using Captivate and Lectora. Established minimum specifications for quality assuring SCORM and Section 508 standards are met.

EXPERIENCE (Continued)

●Successfully developed and implemented a state-wide summative evaluation (ADDIE) for a self-paced curriculum from more than 200 county supervisors and area engineers –obtaining a 92% response rate.

●Identified critical and essential state infrastructure training needs (Ditching, shoulder clipping, and equipment PM) by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative survey data (Kirkpatrick Level 3) primarily designed to assess training effectiveness.

●Built and nurtured supporting partnerships with state and federal training entities as an active member of AASHTO T3C Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council.

Video Producer Georgia Department of Transportation, Atlanta, Ga.1/93 -6/01 40hrs/week

As the agency’s sole video producer, developed and deployed award-winning video-based training programs that include instructor/student guides, lesson plans, handouts, tests and assessments and other course collateral while providing full video production support encompassing all aspects from pre-production to post including interviewing, scriptwriting, videotaping, video editing, and equipment maintenance.

●Produced many new video-based training courses and curricula to include lesson plans, student guides, job aids, assessment, and evaluations.

●Initiated project teams, and worked closely with federal, state and local officials and subject matter experts.

●Enhanced the agency’s Training and Development program by building and implementing production and development facilities and curricula for an award-winning video-based training effort.

Training Officer Georgia Department of Transportation, Atlanta, Ga. 3/85-12/92 40hrs/week

Produce instructional materials and instructional program content classroom and self-paced training solutions. Wrote and developed programmed instructional texts and instructional support materials including texts, lesson plans, handouts, and testing instruments. Facilitated individualized one-to-one learning solutions Windows PC technologies.

●Established the state agency’s in-house video production unit and led the agency’s custom- and vendor-produced video-based learning solutions for addressing identified job competencies.

●Broadened the agency’s Training and Development program to include self-paced learning initiatives by developing programmed instructional texts for civil engineers.

●Worked collaboratively with the National Safety Council and Georgia Power Company to develop certification training for highway flaggers.

Chief Reporter Rome News-Tribune, Rome, Ga. 10/83-11/84 40hrs/week

Gathered news and information for breaking news, investigative reporting, feature writing as well as provided complete coverage of county government including local and state political campaigns. Consistently met daily deadlines by writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting top quality news stories and features for northwest Georgia readers. Covered and reported on county commission and planning commission meetings, events and happenings. Responded to general assignment reporting tasks including, police, fire, obituaries, and announcements. Routinely executed excellent photojournalism skills.

Sports Correspondent Opelika-Auburn News, Opelika, Ala. 8/83-10/83 20hrs/week

Provided complete and accurate coverage of Region IA and IIA high school football including coach and player interviews. Wrote sidebars, cut lines, and developed box scores. This was a part-time position while attending Auburn University.

News Editor Fayette County News, Fayetteville, Ga. 8/82-12/82 40hrs/week

Managed the daily hands=on acquisition, editing, proofing and copy development for weekly publication. Edited, proofed, and rewrote copy and news releases for publication. Coordinated assignments among staff and from stringers. Wrote a weekly editorial column. Reported on the activities of the city and county commissions. Assists in page make up and photography as needed.

EXPERIENCE (Continued)

LICENSES

Life and Health Insurance (State of Georgia) Primerica. (Expired 2000)

NASD Securities (State of Georgia) PFS Investments, Inc. (Expired 2000)

AWARDS/ RECOGNITION

2017 CSELS Honor Award Nominee Excellence in Laboratory Safety

2016 CDC & ATSDR Honor Award Employee Development James Virgil Peavy Award

2015 AASHTO T3C Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (voting member)

2002 Award of Excellence, The Communicator Awards “Edge Rut Repair”

2000 Award of Distinction, the Videographer Awards

1998-1999 Marquis Who's Who in Media and Communications

1998 Award of Distinction, the Videographer Award "Jerry Stargel"

1996 Award of Distinction, the Communicator Awards "Stone Matrix Asphalt of Olympic Proportions"

American Lung Association broadcast commercial (PSA) Award for the Georgia Lung Association.

Certified training instructor, Georgia State Merit System

ACTIVITIES/ INTERESTS

Southern Polytechnic State University Technical Communication Advisory Board (two terms)

Media Communications Association Atlanta Chapter (inactive)

Society for Technical Communication Atlanta Chapter (Active)

Association for Talent Development, Atlanta Chapter (Active)

REFERENCES

References furnished upon request.

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