Training & Development

KIMBLE T. COLBERT

*** ***** ******* • Chula Vista, CA 91914 • 619-***-**** • *********@***.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To initiate a career that will utilize and challenge my Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, and Web-Based training skills to design and develop creative learning opportunities.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Proven instructional designer and project manager with experience in a variety of industries: department of defense, banking, restaurant management.

 Experience with wide variety of web and print authoring tools.

 Develops and produces instructionally sound storyboards and scripts for web-based and computer based courseware.

 Track project progress and report status to upper management.

 Manages collaboration and partnerships with Subject Matter Experts (SME).

 Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology.

 Proven communication abilities, both oral and written.

 Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

 Expertise with LMS/LCMS and SCORM/AICC standards.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Website Design and Development: Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, Breeze, Captivate, Authorware, Toolbook, HomeSite 4.0. Firefly 3.1, FramerMaker 7.2, Travantis Lectora

Services & Protocols: TCP/IP, Telnet, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, MS Exchange 5.5, HTTP, FTP

Programming: HTML, Java Script, CSS, COBOL

Operating Systems: Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Unix, and MS-DOS.

Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop CS3, InDesign, Illustrator CS3, Fireworks CS3, Paint Shop Pro, TechSmith SnagIt

Courseware: Blackboard Courseware Learning System, CourseMill

Audio/Video Editing: Sound Forge, Pinnacle Edition

Microsoft Organization: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Visio, MS Project

Database: MS Access, Remedy

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACK IN THE BOX, San Diego, CA 09/07– 07/10

Instructional Designer/ Project Manager

 Partners with key field and corporate staff to identify system training requirements, performance expectations and desired skill/knowledge outcomes; is proactive in consulting to internal customers and business partners on training and development issues.

 Researches, design, and develops training and development programs and job performance aides that align with overall business and human resource development strategies, enhance job-specific employee skills, and integrate into ongoing operational learning activities.

 Provides timely feedback to internal customers and business partners on performance of training programs and systems, recommends changes and enhancements, and develops plans to address performance gaps.

 Establishes, leads, and utilizes cross-functional teams, as appropriate, to assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of training programs. Serves as a technical resource on training and development issues.

WASHINGTON MUTUAL, Seattle, WA 12/04 – 03/06

Sr. Training Design Specialist

 Conducted needs assessment, training system requirements, task analysis, developed tests, storyboards, and author lessons.

 Maintained templates, style guides, and document procedures. Worked with subject matter experts to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) learning solutions using instructional systems design principles and adult learning theory. Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies.

 Developed and maintained leader and learner guides, workbooks, handouts, WBT, assessments, and other components as required for the specific training needs.

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, Hampton, VA 03/01 – 10/04

Multimedia/Instructional Developer

 Created training solutions for Army, Air Force, and Navy communities. Evaluated antiquated training solutions for effectiveness and implemented upgraded training technologies.

 Met with military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and interpret data used in design of courseware and curriculum.

 Analyzed and redesigned existing training to increase and improve usability.

 Developed Web based CBTs using Macromedia Flash, ActionScript, Authorware, and Dreamweaver.

 Created detailed storyboards for CBTs based upon client requirements.

 Authored instructor guides, student guides, user manuals, and other instructional documentation.

EDUCATION

Troy State University August 2005

Master of Education emphasis in Instructional Technology

Grade point average = 3.875/4.0 scale

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA December 2002

Bachelor of Sciences Occupational/Technical Studies emphasis in Training Specialist

Grade point average = 3.3/4.0 scale

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS May 1999

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis in Management Information Systems

Grade point average = 3.1/4.0 scale

Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS May 1996

Associate of Art - General Studies

Grade point average = 3.5/4.0 scale

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)

• Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

• Golden Key International Honour Society

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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