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Instructional Design Human Resources

Location:
Denver, CO
Posted:
September 25, 2025

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Professional Summary

Expertise in Instructional Design and developing training strategies and materials in instructor-led courses, multimedia assets, and web-based training. Outstanding skills in classroom facilitation and client relations. Thorough knowledge and proven experience working with creative services and production departments to produce high-quality print and multi-media materials. Experience in analyzing job and student performance and evaluating training effectiveness to meet both students and customer needs. Creates and drives cutting-edge digital solutions. Maintains contacts with industry employers to stay current on training needs and industry developments. Engaging, inspirational Public Speaker and Instructor.

Core Competencies

Instructional Design

Customer and Student Oriented

Technology Integration

Instructing, Mentoring and Motivation

Classroom and Online Learning

Adult Education

Curriculum Development

Proofreading and Editing

Adobe Captivate, CC Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint

Professional Experience

Online Business Instructor

IBMC College August 2022 – November 2024

Taught online courses: Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Keyboarding, Human Resources, Small Business, and Customer Services

Online Training Assistant/Instructional Designer

VETJOBS December 2018 – June 2021

Responsible for Moodle LMS, entering new course, students

Used BrassRing to enter new clients, review information

Used Adobe Captivate, CC Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint

Updated lectures and online courses in Resume, Interview, LinkedIn, Social Networking, Federal Resume, Work From Home, and Job Search

Created and updated learning modules

Integrated emerging instructional design methodologies, educational technologies

Wrote various articles as requested

Business Instructor

Emily Griffith Technical College January 2012 – July 2017

Expertise in teaching Instructional Design, Technology, Economics, Business, Computers, Proofreading and Editing.

Developed lesson plans, online curriculum using the D2L (Desire 2 Learn) platform. Taught Windows 10, Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Soft Skills – Customer Service, Employment Strategies.

Provided instruction and assistance to students to facilitate their successful completion of training based on the prescribed curriculum. Responsible for developing and following daily lesson plans, maintaining communication and providing prompt feedback on student progress.

Created a learning environment where students are valued and encouraged to learn. Comments to the students are phrased in a positive, constructive manner, highlighting both strengths and areas of improvement needed.

Lead and conducted lectures and labs by the course schedule and lesson plans.

Worked efficiently and accurately on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines, completing projects on schedule.

Excellent teacher and facilitator who enhanced the learning process for students by learning and using new technology and applying diverse instructional strategies.

Applied diverse instructional strategies in response to learner demographics and learning styles.

Online Adjunct Professor

Grand Canyon University Online June 2006 – June 2011

Developed lectures and taught online, graduate-level courses in Technology, Enhanced Design and Research Techniques and Procedures.

Taught Windows 10, Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Integrated emerging instructional design methodologies, educational technologies, and effective teaching strategies.

Skilled in building strategic alliances both within and across disciplines, and within and outside the University.

Collaborated with instructional technology staff to share best practices and boost productivity and efficiency.

Online Adjunct Professor

University of Phoenix Online February 2004 – January 2008

Developed and taught online courses for graduate-level education students.

Areas of expertise included Integrating Educational Technology in the Classroom and Distance Learning for Teachers & Internet for Teachers.

Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of all content created and developed while measuring retention, impact and engagement metrics for deliverables including learning curriculum for both instructor-led and eLearning courses as well as technical documentation.

Developed programs that were business-relevant, scalable, consumable, and cost-efficient.

Provided continuing written and verbal feedback to students regarding their academic and behavioral performance.

Exceptional track record of success delivering on-campus and online lectures, training teachers, and motivating students to succeed.

Business Technology Teacher

Gilbert High School August 1999 – October 2009

Directed daily activities in the student computer lab at this public high school. Developed course materials and taught Computer Applications and Entrepreneurship courses.

Taught Windows 10, Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Served in a leadership role as the head of the Technology Committee responsible for assessing student needs and implementing appropriate curriculum.

Supported students with special needs and learning disabilities. Maintained meticulous progress reports.

Honored with a nomination as the National Honor Roll Outstanding American Teacher (05/06 school year).

Created training programs and led training for teachers on Internet research skills and software packages.

Developed an effective technology plan as well as an acceptable use policy for Internet access.

Technology Expertise

PC and Mac Platforms, Internet Research and Navigation, Blackboard, Desire 2 Learn, Adobe Photoshop, CC Illustrator, Captivate, Audition, and Camtasia. All versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education and Certifications

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Instructional Design and Technology 2018

Walden University

Certified Master Teacher – National Teacher Training Institute 1998

Master of Education, Secondary Education 1997

Minor Computer Technology

Northern Arizona University

Arizona State Certified Teaching Certificate 1995

Endorsement in Vocational Education, Art, and Business

Completed post-baccalaureate program in Secondary Teaching 1995

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management 1987

University of Phoenix, AZ



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