Instructional Designer

Autumn Morgan ************@*****.***

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Milwaukee, WI

53206

Mobile: 414-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Experienced Instructional Designer/ Trainer with excellent skills and abilities seeking a position within the Education/ Training field as an Instructional Designer, where strengths in design, motivation, and communicating, with a diverse population is needed and desired.

PROFILE:

 Conscientious, detail-oriented individual with proven aptitude and abilities

 Work cooperatively with other team members on projects and individually on detailed tasks with minimal supervision

 Excellent ability to communicate technical terminology and procedures to persons from non-technical backgrounds through the use of practical application and “real life” examples

 Over 3,000+ hours of facilitation and design experience

ANALYSIS

Utilize program data to evaluate and identify areas of concern; make recommendations for solutions to enhance department’s efficacy to aide goals and objectives

Effectively use computing and information technology as a means to analyze current systems and processes

Conduct full needs analysis and scope definition for proposed learning programs

Develop course learning strategies and objectives

Perform job task, audience, context, and content analysis

Leverage existing program materials to minimize development time

Incorporate multiple tools and paradigms of research and study, including electronic searches and discussion groups

DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

Conduct routine maintenance on materials

Make recommendations for appropriate blended learning solutions (Instructor led, CBT, video)

Interview and build relationships with end-users, stakeholders and subject-matter experts for the purpose of designing an appropriate learning environment

Extract content from existing training materials

Write program materials including facilitator guides, participant guides, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and evaluation forms

Design programs for maximum participant involvement, transfer of knowledge and overall program results

Research and evaluate vendor created products.

EVALUATION

Evaluate course effectiveness

Design valid learning assessment tools

Provide quality assurance on all Instructor led materials

Conduct skills assessment to evaluate effectiveness of learning outcomes

TECHNICAL

7+ years of presentation and design experience

Classroom instruction and facilitation experience

Advanced levels in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Adobe Photoshop

DreamWeaver & HTML

Developed monthly/weekly report system for ongoing continued project management

Conduct train-the-trainer sessions for new programs

EDUCATION:

Alverno College Milwaukee, WI

Master of Arts, December 2008

Instructional Design/Adult Education

Completed Coursework:

 Instructional Presentation & Interactive Strategies

 Project Management in Instructional Design

 Technical & Instructional Design Distance Education

 Education & Human Development  Theories & Strategies of Instructional Design

 Evaluation Practices for Instructional Design

 Adult Learning & Workplace Competency

 Managing the Consulting Process

Alverno College Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Arts, May 2005

Major: Communication, Management, & Technology

Specialization: Information Technology, Training & Development

Completed Coursework:

 Advanced Web Design

 Adult Education Philosophy & Principles of Teaching  Business & Professional Speaking

 Psychology of the Adult Learner

 Desktop Publishing

MEMBERSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2006-Present NAWDP (National Association of Workforce Development Professionals) Milwaukee, WI

2006-Present WETA (Wisconsin Employment & Training Association) Milwaukee, WI

2007 Business Services Training, NAWDP Milwaukee, WI

2007 Workplace Diversity, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Milwaukee, WI

2006 Job Seeker Services Training, Dynamic Works Milwaukee, WI

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2006-Present Career Coach, Kaiser Group Inc Waukesha, WI

2002-Present Program Assistant, Opportunities Unlimited Milwaukee, WI

2004-2005 Audio Visual Assistant, Alverno College Milwaukee, WI

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