Instructional Design and Training Specialist

John C. Beczkowski

Computer-Based Training (CBT) Specialist Research Analyst Developer Adobe Captivate AIM II

Government Security: TS/SCI

Pensacola, FL 850-***-**** *******@*****.***

Computer-Based Training (CBT)Specialist

●Designed and developed interactive e-learning modules and simulations that effectively convey complex information and meet instructional goals.

●Produced and organized data for use in a wide variety of complex technical publications.

●Analyzed and identified subject matter and associated concepts for developing document organization and layout for adhering to customer requirements.

●Integrated multimedia elements, including graphics, video, audio, and animations for storyboards and models to design the software development approach.

●Skilled and resourceful curriculum and instructional design 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.

Analyst and Courseware Developer

●Extensive knowledge with Navy Training Process (NTP) including the AIM toolset (CPM and LO Module).

●Experienced courseware developer with training methods ideology in instructional design and courseware design.

●Experienced courseware 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 and Adobe Programs

●Managed Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

●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

Instructional System Materials

●Expert incorporating interactions, graphics, pre-rendered images, audio, video, and text, and animations for interactive multimedia instruction (IMI) courseware and CBT.

●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.

Professional Experience:

Sr. Instructional Designer, 2025–Present

Credence Management Solutions

Creating and developing interactive CBT training lessons for USAFSOC courseware.

Senior Instructional Developer, 2022–2025

A. Harold & Associates

Wrote technical data for U.S. Navy technical publications on CIWT training. Developed interactive courseware lessons for U.S. Navy training courses using AIMII and Captivate

Courseware & 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.

Curriculum/Instructional Designer, 2005–2013

Carley Corporation, FL

Conducted corporate training programs. Designed interactive and instructor-led lessons and courseware for the U.S. Navy NATTC schools, military, and commercial courses.

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 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

●U.S. Navy, 20+ as skilled professional technician

●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

Education

MS. Ed., Instructional Design, Specialized in Online Learning, Capella University, March 2023

B.A., Physical Science Education, University of West Florida, May 1998

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