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Fort Collins, Co, Us

Fort Collins, Co, Us

Vienna, Virginia, United States

- Focus on developing structured training programs leading to professionalization and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities- Coordinate heavily with SourceAmerica's Business Development team to align training resources and workforce readiness to capitalize on new and expanding lines of business- Seek out and maximize collaborations with accrediting bodies and content creators to increase the accessibility and usability of their content for persons with disabilities- Coordination with external partners and vendors who develop content for lines of business- Expansion of instruction so that learning outcomes are identifiable and measurable as well as creating a systematic evaluation process- Collect, analyze, and apply the input of external stakeholders, including representatives from SourceAmerica's nonprofit network

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Create, design, re-design, ensure accessibility, and provide technical support for SourceAmerica training within Workforce Development. Lead technologist for monthly leadership training program. Revise existing learning activities and develop new learning content in partnership with SourceAmerica subject matter experts, instructors, and external training consultants that meet Section 508 compliance needs. Create, design, re-design, ensure accessibility, and provide technical support for SourceAmerica training within Workforce Development. Lead technologist for monthly leadership training program. Revise existing learning activities and develop new learning content in partnership with SourceAmerica subject matter experts, instructors, and external training consultants that meet Section 508 compliance needs. Led training needs analysis to identify specific training requirements for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Finance & Operations modules. Developed and delivered bespoke training materials in various formats, including animations, podcasts, eLearning modules, and videos. Collaborated with enterprise software enablement stakeholders to ensure alignment between training objectives and overall implementation goals.

Austin, Texas Area

• Lead and project manage the development and implementation of management, leadership, and professional education courses (for example, Paralegal, Project Management, Design Thinking, Digital Badging) in the fast-paced, revenue-generating Center for Professional Education at the University of Texas at Austin (Ranked one of the top 50 global universities by U.S. News & World Reports), implementing the art of storytelling and project-based learning to provide a real-world learning experience• Employ adult learning principles to develop scalable self-paced and blended courses by assessing needs, identifying learning objectives, designing curricula, and coordinating rollout to stakeholders• Coordinate with and counsel 10+ subject matter experts at all levels (workforce, HR / L&D, IT, Senior Leadership, and external stakeholders) on course development and objectives• Develop active learning objects using industry-standard digital media and eLearning development tools• Coordinate resources internally and with third-party vendors across multiple sites• Liaise with HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to align training initiatives and course development with goals set in the DEI strategy to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace• Develop and administer training for product managers and faculty on Canvas, Zoom, DEI, Workday Enterprise Management and accessibility• Consult with cross-college teams to make recommendations on instructional methods, appropriate content, and learner characteristics, establishing trust and credibility to help them develop their online programs• Collaborated with the UT Austin Digital Badging Initiative Committee by building a Badgr and digital credentialing Canvas training course for all UT Austin faculty and staff • The Center’s first fully asynchronous online course that I developed, the Paralegal Certificate Program, ended its first fiscal year at 145% of the enrolment target

Austin, Texas Area

Developed engaging, SCORM compliant, interactive lessons for employees in the motor vehicle industry using Articulate and Adobe products. TxDMV partners with the county tax assessor-collectors in the state to provide service to approximately 23 million customers. Program management for the Counties Training Program, an eLearning program for county staff and department personnel to teach title and registration statutes, policies, and procedures that are needed to successfully handle vehicle title and registration transactions, including excellent customer service and CRM software training. I administered the division's LMS for 3000 users across the state's 254 county tax assessor-collector offices. I provided eLearning design expertise to develop interactive lessons from designs in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint sources, provided by SMEs, and then to published SCORM-compliant lessons onto the learning management system (LMS), which is Articulate Online. I provided effective training points and created knowledge checkpoints, graphics, and visual features that engaged, reinforced, and enhanced the experience of learners. There are approximately 40 eLearning courses presently being delivered statewide. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures regarding eLearning and had proven experience; initiative and independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England

As Head of eLearning, I worked with colleagues across all levels in the college to develop a strategic approach to technology-enhanced learning. I was part of the Quality, Staff Development, and Teacher Training team, where I managed a small team of instructional and curriculum designers charged with developing a framework and strategy to move the college to a blended learning model. This involved every department in the college, tasking me with cross-functional team leadership. The crux of my role was to provide support for enhancing learning and the student experience through the facilitation of innovation, creativity, process improvement, change management, and knowledge transfer concerning e-learning. I also spent time as an instructor on University of Hertfordshire courses on web design and development, social media in education, and graphic design for small businesses using Macromedia products, including Dreamweaver, Flash, Shockwave, Fireworks in addition to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Worked with management to analyze training requirements for academic and support staff. Identified opportunities to design learning using new technologies and online delivery. Administration of Blackboard, the LMS. Managed a team of trainers to provide professional development on the Articulate suite, Audacity, classroom technology, Blackboard, and Microsoft Office. Liaised with Student Services to provide IT training to students. Maintained training database to review participation and effectiveness. Worked with third party vendors to collaborate on staff development opportunities.

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Supported and trained academic staff in the use of information technology in their specific curriculum areas. Used Articulate development products, Adobe Captivate, and Audacity to create online learning materials for staff based on their lesson plans and teaching materials.

Hitchin, United Kingdom

Provided training on Microsoft Office products to members of the public during drop-in style classes. Managed a team of 5 IT trainers. Ensured compliance with UK government training grant policies.

Project Management Certificate Program, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Major: IT for Multimedia Introduction to Multimedia Internet Technologies Business Enterprise Introduction to Graphic Design Interactive.

Diploma In Teaching In The Lifelong Learning Sector (Dtlls)

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Certificate Program

This certificate program includes courses on Improving Engagement; Counteracting Unconscious Bias; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.