Technical Writer Project Management

DOUGLAS F. HALLER, ED. M.

*** ****** **., *******, **, 80305, USA

Cell: 303-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.*** • Portfolio: www.hallerconsulting.com KEY COMPETENCIES

• Best Practices Teaching &

Learning

• Curriculum Development

• Data-driven Assessment

• Synchronous & Asynchronous

Instruction

• Research/Evidence Based Design

• Technical & Informational

Writing

• Licensed Professional Teacher

• Project Management

• Verbal & Written Communication

SOFTWARE

• GitHub, Jira

• Slack, Teams

• Various LMS & CMS

•MS Suite

• Google Suite

• Camtasia

• IXL, BrainPOP

• Schoology

• Google Classroom

EDUCATION

Certificate, Geographic Information Science, Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO 2018 Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA 1991 Bachelor of Arts, Geology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 1988 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Esri, Louisville, CO 2024-Present

Technical Writer

● Collaborate with SME and Technical Writing teams.

● Develop, review, edit, and publish technical resources to ensure internal and external client comprehension of complex content and skills.

● Convert written information and images into xml tagged topics, maps, and images for consistent publication across multiple platforms.

● Ensure maintenance of version history for supported products.

● Adhere to publication standards and specifications. Soaring Heights PreK-8, Erie, CO August 2023-July 2024 STEM Educator

● Developed and implemented K-5 STEM instruction.

● Implemented hands-on, design-based, projects in classrooms and STEM/Innovation space lab.

● Collaborated with colleagues to ensure seamless instruction between and across grades.

● Ensured access and equity to STEM for a diverse student body. Broomfield Heights Middle School, Broomfield, CO September 2022 – August 2023 Science Teacher

● Temporarily 7th–grade Life Science teacher

● Facilitated a smooth transition after the unexpected departure of the previous faculty member

● Successfully re–normed life science classes

● Collaborated with the science department to implement the 7th–grade life science curriculum

● Conducted effective teaching in science, graphing, and data analysis per department goals

● Collaborated with staff and faculty to address departmental and school–wide data–driven instruction

● Worked with school staff and administration to meet the diverse academic needs of students. Superior Elementary School, Superior, CO March – September 2022 Math Teacher and Gifted/Talented Advisor

● Taught advanced/compacted 4th–grade mathematics

● Provided 5th–grade mathematics support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

● Managed the school's Gifted and Talented program, oversaw Academic Learning Plans (ALPs), set academic and affective goals, and communicated with parents and students. IBM, Vexcel Imaging, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 2018-2022 GIS Analyst & Technical Writer, Technical Support

● Developed and published metadata, user guides, and technical references to support public access to NASA research data

● Worked on multiple product teams and collaborated with subject matter experts to catalog and publish complex data sets in the fields of climate change and the cryosphere

● Collaborated closely with scientists, database and data managers, and user services to ensure the highest quality products for public use.

● Conducted quality control and image processing for high–resolution aerial photography

● Collaborated with GIS analysts, dev–ops, and IT specialists to deliver high–resolution aerial photomosaics to various industries

● Led the documentation squad, responsible for developing and maintaining internal documentation to support image processing methods.

Creative Learning Systems, Longmont, CO April 2014 – January 2016 Lead Instructional Designer

● Implemented a data–driven decision approach to product development and expansion

● Designed and implemented research and evaluation of new products and programs

● Built industry partnerships resulting in extensive new products and programs

● Increased investment in content and course work for new and emerging STEM education technologies

● Coordinated master teacher/trainer team: created internal and external professional development program resources

● Trained staff on new and emerging products, collaborated with school districts to develop and provide custom training programs

● Developed an asynchronous teacher professional development program featuring partnerships and webinars with subject matter experts.

Haller Education Consulting, Boulder, CO September 2003 – present Education Consultant

● STEM education consultant specialized in data analysis to drive design, development, and implementation of niche education products and programs

● Experienced curriculum developer with storyboarding, script writing, and editing experience

● Utilized traditional, current, and emerging technologies to create effective education and professional development resources

● Engaged learners and fostered superior retention and comprehension of complex concepts

● Selected client list: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Atmospheric Research, American Institutes of Research, Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Technical Education Research Centers, Learning.com, Creative Learning Systems, NOVA, Discovery Education.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO August 2002 – September 2003 Teacher on Special Assignment

● Lead instructional designer in the development of space science education materials for the Space Odyssey hall

● Collaborated with museum scientists and educators to produce scientifically and educationally sound instructional products

● Created and delivered professional development for hundreds of educators, to align informal and formal education learning outcomes

● Resulted in increased visits to the museum and use of institutional resources. Melrose, MA & Boulder, CO August 1998 – August 2002 Middle School Science Teacher

● Designed and implemented best practices, inquiry, and materials–based STEM education

● Effectively taught science, mathematics, and engineering to thousands of diverse learners

● Selected as a pilot teacher and consultant for the development of NASA engineering curricula

● Presented at local, regional, and national professional conventions on best practices in STEM education, instructional design, and learning retention

● Led and worked with teacher teams to coordinate curricula and instructional goals.

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