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Remote

Developed and designed 120+ web-based (WBTs) and instructor-led trainings (ILTs). Wrote needs analyses, project proposals, gameplans, surveys, and assessments. Defined learning and business objectives.Used Articulate Storyline, Rise, Evolve, EasyGenerator, and PowerPoint to build courses. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere to make audio/visual components for courses.Redesigned cybersecurity course and modules that were assigned to nearly 275,000 clients' employees.Built training program for 700+ internal systems administrators. Lead to a reduction of acceptable usage policy violations by over 80%.Produced internal- and external-facing soft skills, upskilling, and leadership development courses. Designed infographic templates that were used by multiple design teams.Created enterprise-wide courses for procurement, internal ticketing, emergency notification, and user access for 6,000+ internal employees.Developed a virtual ILT (vILT) course for Channels and Alliances team that led to a departmental revenue growth of $1 million.Designed three vILT modules for a two-day employee onboarding course. Completed by 3,000+ new employees with an average module rating of 4.75/5.Created and updated compliance courses for Anti-Harassment, FLSA, ADA, and others. Courses assigned to 735,000+ client employees in fiscal year ‘22. Designed a 1-hour course to meet Chicago’s bystander training requirements.Built an award-winning DEI course for internal and clients’ employees.Refreshed 9 Health and Wellness courses to incorporate practices for hybrid work.Produced Career Architecture courses to promote internal retention and advancement.Created 10 courses to up-skill new managers on the Product and Technology team.Designed accompanying participant guides and knowledge checks.Wrote the operational policy for developing Spanish language courses. Co-wrote plan to improve WBT accessibility for all learners.

Worked within established project processes, collaborated with team members, and met project deliverables by designing and presenting detailed storyboards, as well as effectively managed client relationships throughout the instructional design and development process.Ensured the instructional integrity and educational effectiveness of all training materials produced. Designed and developed instructional products in a rapid production setting. Created detailed documents (storyboards & lesson plans), which supported all terminal and enabling learning objectives identified for each lesson, and which clearly and effectively communicated the instructional plan for each lesson to the customer.Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, and how they best applied to educational products and technological solutions. Apply proven eLearning engagement and motivation strategies, to include: case studies, simulations, practical exercises, and scenario-based knowledge checks, as applicable.

Built learning resources using Adobe Acrobat, Articulate 360, Author-It, and PowerPoint.Designed web-based trainings (WBTs) using Rise 360 and Storyline 360.Wrote project analyses to develop objectives, tasks, and questions for instructor-led trainings (ILTs) in Excel.Spearheaded training revisions by creating course outlines and curriculum maps in Word and PowerPoint.Developed project kick off agenda by reviewing outcomes, validating major work tasks, identifying resources, and defining roles for participants.Organized and led meetings with clients.Interviewed subject matter experts (SMEs) to incorporate their knowledge into curricula.Utilized adult learning theories to write learning materials.Designed and implemented process improvements via surveys and data analysis.Responded to questions and feedback from project sponsors.Provided assessments and learning management solutions through Questionmark, Storyline 360, Author-It, and PowerPoint.Designed and edited icons and flowcharts for learning materials using Inkskape.Used SnagIt and Snip It to capture video recordings for ILTs.Recorded voiceovers for WBTs using Audacity.Reviewed and implemented standards from Code of Federal Regulations, General Orders (G.O) 112-E, G.O. 58-A, G.0. 58-BCalOHSA, Cal/OSHA, and Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) into learning materials.

Remote, Part-Time

Collected and analyzed media-related metadata.Verified the accuracy of the metadata.Improved the quality and consistency of the data.Converted media into metadata reports using Excel.Responsible for consolidating and proofing data.

San Jose, Ca

Created project-based curricula for high school courses (backwards design-based: projects, exemplars, models, checkpoints, and content assessments).Utilized universal design for learning standards to increase accessibility for all students.Built instructional content and multiple access points on Summit's online learning platform.Built a culture of inquiry based on frameworks, diverse perspectives, collaboration, and self-reflection.Wrote and uploaded content assessments for 550+ students.Designed financial, career, personal, community, and physical wellbeing projects.Developed product design, marketing, entrepreneurial pitch, and business plan projects.Developed personal soundtrack, social history, musical connections, and music production projects.Analyzed student performance data and implemented personalized improvement plans.Organized cross-curricular lessons with co-faculty members.Differentiated planning and assignments to meet a variety of students' needs.Studied students' zones of proximal development to improve student learning outcomes.

Farmington, Il

Aligned dual-credit courses with community colleges' curricula.Taught a variety of Social Studies and Business Education courses including, but not limited to, ancient and modern western civilization-dual credit, economics, consumer education, and computer concepts.Developed grant-funded courses to prepare at-risk students to succeed in post-secondary educational and work environments.Aligned courses' curricula to the Common Core State Standards. Co-wrote social media curriculum for K-12 students.Tutored students after school in US history.

Gibson City

Taught social studies and business education courses, including world history, accounting, computer concepts, co-op, introduction to business, and marketing.Analyzed test results and created yearly improvement plans within the social studies and business departments.Served as a class sponsor.

Mt. Zion, Il

Taught the following courses: psychology, consumer education, work program, keyboarding, and careers.Served as the school's FBLA adviser, Junior Achievement Titan adviser, and as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports' lesson plan and reward committee member.

Lead discussions within an American Diversity course.Tutored students.Performed classroom management duties.Graded college essays.

Managed and trained employees in customer service, I.T., production, and sales.Traveled to a variety of locations in central Illinois to serve as a temporary manager to cover vacations and seasonal demands.Maintained a safe and accident free work environment.

M.S., History

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant for Department of History / Business, Marketing, and Computer Education teaching certificate

B.S., History Education

Activities and Societies: Student taught at El Paso-Gridley High School / Social Studies-History teaching certificate / McLean County.

B.S., Managment; History Minor

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega / Walgreen's internship / Marching Band