Benjamin Wilson, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Waxhaw, Nc, Us

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Develop and implement a strategic project management approach aligned with business objectives and expectations, ensuring alignment with company strategy and long-term goals• Collaborating closely with the Chief Learning Officer in departmental planning and decision-making processes, providing input and support for organizational initiatives• Coordinating the management of content development partners, contractors, and internal team members for enterprise content projects, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery• Lead and motivate geographically dispersed project management team members, overseeing project scopes, schedules, and budgets to drive successful outcomes• Establish, monitor, and control goals tied to the Content mission for staff, reporting progress upward quarterly to track performance• Manage weekly monitoring of direct report staff utilization to optimize resource allocation and productivity• Partner with Product Management teams and Content Design function to influence content development pipelines and priorities across business units• Document capacities of all Content teams, including Instructional Designers, Video Production, and their sub-teams, to ensure efficient resource allocation• Monitor capacities of all Content teams in collaboration with other directors, such as the Director of Content Design and Director of Content Delivery, to maintain optimal workflow• Report quarterly content Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including courses and hours completed against sector roadmaps, available capacities versus actual performance, and deviations from work hours per course hour standards• Document the project management ecosystem and provide appropriate training to staff to ensure proficiency• Monitor Project Management Institute (PMI) industry trends impacting online course libraries, identifying opportunities to differentiate Vector Solutions from competitors

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Led a team of Project Managers, Instructional Designers/Developers, and Multi-Media Experts in the coordinated development of online courses• Managed course development timelines and resources with internal and external resources• Worked collaboratively with the Director of Education in department planning and decision making to ensure departmental and company goals and objectives are met• Developed support, training, and coaching for the Content Development team• Developed and worked to establish quality guidelines, processes and standards• Directed research and development projects that lead to engaging and functional eLearning courses• Communicated with subject matter experts and business partners regarding course content and statement of work contracts• Managed and participating in projects that support development• Managed our departmental issue tracking system to ensure both internal and external client needs are met• Flew our companies unmanned aircraft systems for aerial videography use in our eLearning courses• Lead our companies Virtual and Augmented reality projects

• Designed and developed eLearning courses using sound instructional design techniques• Project managed course development from analysis to implementation and evaluation• Analyzed, evaluate and rebuild existing training content • Worked to project schedules, communicating progress with team members through course launch• Worked to established guidelines, processes and standards, and recommend improvements• Worked with internal and external clients; work with content development partners• Lead custom eLearning development projects as needed• Mentor Instructional Designer level I and level II team members in proper instructional design techniques for eLearning• Communicated effectively with subject matter experts and apply proper guidance• Identified areas for improvement and make recommendations to increase the quality and effectiveness of eLearning course content, presentation and delivery based on user feedback and industry research in the areas of adult learning methodology and the delivery of web based training

• Project managed eLearning certification courses for AEC and Industrial industries • Designed and developed courses using sound instructional design techniques• Wrote measurable learning objectives following Bloom’s taxonomy and adult learning principles • Created interactive activities and checkpoints using a variety of software including Lectora and Photoshop• Worked to project schedules, communicating progress with team members through course launch• Generate storyboards and scripts for course development• Communicated with subject matter experts and business partners regarding course content and statement of work contracts• Planed, organized, and directed video shoots• Hosted live webinar courses

Audit state grant programs for compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. Assist campuses with renewals and regulatory reporting requirements.• Conduct annual compliance audits for 30 campuses within nine States• Generate and report regulatory reporting data to state officials• Communicate with campus Presidents and Directors to ensure compliance with State regulations• Compile Institutional Participation Agreement documents for State Grant renewals • Serve as liaison between state auditors and campuses during program reviews • Create company state grant policies and procedures

Review Student Finance Support Representatives work for completeness and accuracy. Work with Internal Auditors to ensure compliance for all Student Finance files. • Work directly with National Auditors to address specific requests and questions regarding student files • Manage Federal Work Study awards for all 120 campuses to ensure funds are accurately processed• Communicate with campuses to ensure compliance between campus and Student Finance• Generate Internal Audit reports and audit Student Finance for quality and compliance

Efficiently packaging Title IV funding following Federal rules and regulations. Release of funding for eligible students while maintaining accurate and compliant files.• Process specialized and priority files through Altiris• Update and release of Title IV funds from COD • Compile refund requests and send for processing• Package re-entry accounts

Tracked and reported campus funded loans and grants. Maintained student relations and campus event coordination. • Compiled weekly reports on Retail Installment Contract, Sallie Mae Loans and Academy Grants• Spearheaded graduation management and organized tasks for faculty and staff• Built student relations and coordinated events. • Aided in re-entry processing

Provided one-on-one Financial Aid planning with new students. Processed federal aid paperwork to corporate headquarters. Maintained files for fiscal year for audit and follow up purposes. • Counseled with students and their guardians to provide a financial plan through needs analysis • Reviewed student’s application for completeness and accuracy • Processed Title IV funds to be approved and released according to Federal guidelines• Provided guidance and resources for students

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Maintained relationship between University and our Alma Mater. Gathered donations to specific colleges associated with our Alumni.• Raised over $20,000 for my University • Promoted development and continued growth to our Alma Mater and updated Alumni information• Assisted in marketing campaigns for new student recruitment programs

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Advertisement generator for On-campus organizations, Ybor City district and National account management. • Met with business CEO’s and presidents to present advertisements for their companies• Maintained relationship between community and University• Collected payments for accounts while managing over 50 advertisers

Master'S Degree, Instructional Design And Technology: Instructional Systems

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Criminology