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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

• Applies instructional design principles, methodologies and adult learning theories for better learning experiences in synchronous and asynchronous environments.
• As eLearning supervisor, owns the end-to-end design and development process for assigned projects through consistent status updates, leading quality content/product reviews, mentoring and lessons-learned discussions.
• Designs and develops high quality eLearning and multimedia course materials using Storyline 360, Captivate, and a variety of additional graphical, audio and video software platforms.
• Ensures course is compliant with Section 508 standards for users with disabilities.

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Works closely and collaboratively with on-site subject matter experts to conduct educational gap analyses, applies instructional design theory and practice to educational products to ensure a high level of quality as.
• Design and develop learning objectives, curriculum, instructor guides, participant guides, assessments, tests, quizzes, surveys, evaluations, internal job aids and style guides.
• Implement training assessment and evaluation methods to measure individual success and program effectiveness for a variety of learning styles (visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic).
• Responsible for course development on the learning management system.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Distilled and summarized complex legal and fiduciary subject matter from technical manuals to create interactive e-learning modules, printed references, supplements and job aides.
• Developed e-learning courses for industry certifications. Duties included writing content; creating custom artwork, animated tutorials and programming interactions in Storyline 360.
• Maintained and updated LearnSomething and LearnUpon learning management systems.
• Managed the production schedule of design and media.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Primary administrator for the learning management system.
• Responsible for production of Articulate Storyline modules, video outreach, animated tutorials, and technology solutions for the association’s education department.
• Program design, development and implementation.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Primary client contact and project manager for e-learning products for a Veteran’s Administration contract.
• Applied instructional design theory and practice throughout the development of course content, which included writing and storyboarding, audio and scripting, creation of custom graphics, multimedia, animations, and.
• Ensured that all curriculum, assessments, and other training product deliverables were aligned with instructional goals, learning outcomes, and objectives.
• Validated the effectiveness of learning solutions, authored lesson plans, job aids, and ensures appropriate levels of interactivity
• Ensured course complied with Section 508 standards for users with disabilities and deployed on learning management system.

Master'S Degree Credits, Instructional Systems Design

Masters Degree Credits, Instructional Systems Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Design, Art & Photography