United States Systems Designer

Professional Summary

Instructional Systems Designer and eLearning Specialist with 19+ years of experience designing and delivering engaging, accessible, and results-driven learning solutions. Proven expertise in curriculum development, instructional video production, and CBTs for federal agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Adept in applying adult learning theories, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile). Skilled in Articulate 360, Camtasia, and accessibility standards (508 compliance). Strong collaborator with a passion for innovation and tracking contemporary trends in digital learning. Experience selecting and aligning appropriate instructional strategies that match intended learning outcomes and learning/performance objectives using a differentiated approach to instruction that is both scalable and adaptable to diverse target audiences.

Skills

Instructional Design & Learning

Computer-based trainings (CBTs), training videos, User Guides and Job aids

ADDIE, SAM, Agile methodologies

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Curriculum and Content Development for both in-person and distance learning

Storyboarding & Scripting

Assessment Design (Formative & Summative)

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond

Adobe Audition, InDesign, Snagit

Blackboard, Google Classroom, SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Other Skills

508 Compliance and accessibility strategies

Expert command of grammar, spelling and punctuation

Life-long educational enthusiast with a passion for tracking educational trends (synchronous vs. asynchronous, microlearning, social learning, etc.)

Incorporate evaluative systems for user feedback

Enthusiastic collaborator

Stakeholder Engagement

Gamification Strategies

Professional Experience

Lead Instructional Systems Designer/e-Learning Specialist, Lead Virtual Trainer

Ascella Technologies, Inc. on Contract with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 23 August 2021-Present

Design and develop all computer-based training products in accordance with adult learning theories

Create, draft and author all curricula used to serve the training/development needs of SEC staff connected to the Division of Examinations and the Office of Chief Counsel (full life cycle)

Collaborate with several Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy and quality of training products

Design and develop technical training, promotional and mock-guest panel videos used to support and advance the SEC’s professional endeavors and highlight the agency’s past and current initiatives

Devise learning objectives based on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Objectives for measurable results

Use Artificial Intelligence to process voice narrations providing an inclusive feel to training products

Implement and incorporate the highest standards of 508 compliant techniques and strategies to support staff that require accessible learning products

Experience revising existing training materials and converting older training products to contemporary formats to meet new learning contexts

Draft and develop reference materials such as Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), job aids and User Guides

Vast knowledge of gamification characteristics to enhance learner immersion, engagement and excitement to promote learning

Broad and deep understanding of instructional design models including ADDIE, SAM and Agile approach to instructional design projects

Instructional Designer/e-Learning Specialist

Arctic Regional Slope Corporation (ASRC) Space and Defense on Contract with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 29 October 2018-August 17, 2021

Design and create Computer-based trainings (CBTs) on behalf of patent examiners at the USPTO

Created and edited training videos to support patent examiners with software applications so examiners could meet their bi-weekly workflow responsibilities in a remote environment

Designed power points, computer-based trainings, reference guides (QRGs, job aids, user guides) and other multimedia formats to support professional development

Drafted and audited curricula, and designed storyboards related to computer-based trainings

Authored, revised and edited scripts used in voice narrations for CBTs in conjunction with SMEs and other vested stakeholders

Designed and authored reference documents (e.g., Quick Reference Guides and troubleshooting guides)

Collaborated with federal government teams and stakeholders

Instructional Designer/e-Learning Specialist

American Association for Physicians Leadership (AAPL) Part-time, 8-March 2021-15-October 2021

Designed and built training modules and other associated instructional materials, employing all of the steps of the full lifecycle process of Instructional Systems Design to enhance executive and soft skills of American doctors and physicians

Designed and authored curricula related to the development of effective leadership and soft skills training for medical doctors and physicians aspiring to become medical executives or begin a private practice and created and constructed content for course development

Developed and authored notes for power points used in SME videos and collaborated with SMEs to maintain the highest quality of instruction and learning

Built and constructed learning interactivities using Articulate Storyline 360 to design eLearning and distance training modules and used InDesign to formulate graphic organizers into PDF format to enhance users’ learning experience

Crafted and designed evaluative systems for learner feedback to incorporate into current and future course construction; Researched contemporary, scholarly journals and other credible sources for information to be included in course development and content

Certified Secondary Level, Humanities teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland) 15 July 2006 – 26 October 2018

Designed and authored curricula and addenda relating to Humanities subject matter

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to enhance instructional strategies to ensure learners were being given educational tasks to hone transferable skills in all academic realms

Employed various instructional activities to maximize student learning and engagement to bolster critical thinking skills

Conducted instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts (cognitive and metacognitive) variables, authored mixed-method, triangulated research paper that focused on variables that impact learner outcomes

Education

George Mason University

Graduate Certificate, eLearning/Instructional Design (2019)

McDaniel College

M.S.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (2016)

University of Maryland, College Park

B.A., Secondary Education, B.A., History (2002)

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