Den Dotson Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis Area

- Use instructional design principles to prepare design documents presented to clients.- Communicate with subject matter experts.- Write and edit content in storyboard templates.- Communicate with web designers, graphic artists and others involved in the development of e‐learning modules.- Learn new software skills as required for design.- Assist in testing and implementation of online courses and tools.- Lead and manage the development of online learning products and related projects.- Consult with clients regarding their learning needs and recommended solutions.- Create and manage project proposals and design documents over the life of a project.- Communicate with Center staff, management and other Federal Reserve banks to ensure that development is consistent with project objectives and within the design framework.- Appropriately adjust the scope of projects to ensure completion on time and within budget.- Build interactive course assets- Troubleshoot technical problems or bugs in courses- Deploy and test courses and course assets to the LMS environment- Assist in the development of new Center services, where those services require a technical component

Saint Louis, Mo

- Use instructional design principles to prepare design documents presented to clients.- Communicate with subject matter experts.- Write and edit content in storyboard templates.- Communicate with web designers, graphic artists and others involved in the development of e‐learning modules.- Learn new software skills as required for design.- Assist in testing and implementation of online courses and tools.- Lead and manage the development of online learning products and related projects.- Consult with clients regarding their learning needs and recommended solutions.- Create and manage project proposals and design documents over the life of a project.- Communicate with Center staff, management and other Federal Reserve banks to ensure that development is consistent with project objectives and within the design framework.- Appropriately adjust the scope of projects to ensure completion on time and within budget.

Usw/Uss Granite City Works Steel Learning Center - Granite City, Il

Hired as independent contractor teacher to develop courses and to provide training to workers from USW/USS Granite City Works Steel Learning Center - Granite City, IL as part of their contract-provided benefits. Key Contributions:• Taught students from beginners to advanced in subjects as far ranging as video/photo editing to backyard astronomy • Developed course work and taught numerous project based courses, utilizing Adobe graphic software for home or business use • Taught complete Microsoft Office Suite of software from new to proficient student users making them ready for certification • Consistently commended for high student evaluations • Developed curriculum, chose textbooks, and recommended equipment and software acquisitions

Umsl Center For Teaching And Learning

Part-time paid internship as Online Instructional Designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) while completing my Masters Degree in Higher Education with emphasis in Education Technology.

Performed client consultation calls to discuss website goals as well as graphical wishes and requirements then designed and coded Enterprise (10+ Page sites with Flash, Rollovers, Dropdowns, etc.) and Basic (6 page or less sites with standard navigation) Level sites for the Monster Commerce Shopping Cart engine.Worked within a set timeline structure, bringing in projects within goal based timeframes.Assisted "escalation clients" who needed special consideration because of circumstances that placed their project outside the normal timeline based structure.Coded sites to strict CSS, HTML, and Javascript requirements of the shopping cart software.Created Flash animations as needed.Mentored newer designers to help them "get up to speed".Why this experience is good for you:An artist who is time conscious, able to juggle multiple projects, code within standards, and good with customers? Who wouldn't need a person like that on their team? And did I mention he draws, paints, and knows Flash too?

Sunset Hills, Mo

Worked with students in a classroom setting and for 1 on 1 consultation. Provided training to corporate and private students from novice to advanced. Enhanced classroom teaching by sharing real-world experience from years working as a professional artist. Raised the level of excellence expected by the clients of CompUSA. Trained students in:Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereHash Animation MasterMacromedia FlashMacromedia DreamweaverMacromedia FireworksMacromedia FreehandQuark XPressSwift 3DAdobe AcrobatAdobe InDesignAdobe GoLiveMicrosoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook)Pencil and Paper among others.What the students had to say about Den: (actual quotes from student surveys) “Class was very much fun, learned a lot and Den Dotson is friendly, helpful and aiming to please. Thanks for such a great computer learning experience.” “Den Dotson was an amiable and effective teacher who took an interest in each of the students. Den is an outstanding teacher. Very knowledgable and fun. “Den was a well-informed instructor and delivered the material in an easy to follow manner. He exercised patience when needed.” What this experience can do for you:Most art departments pay for trainers to continually help “bring their artists up to speed” or they have “a guy/girl” they call when they need expertise. You will have this resource on your team.

Masters Of Adult & Higher Education, Education Technology, 3.7

I completed a 2-3 year program in just one year.

Bachelor Of Arts, Anatomical Illustration And Animation