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California, United States

Santa Barbara County, Ca

Lompoc, California, Us

Proctoring tests for applicants, updating onboarding materials, assisting with HR tasks as needed.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Working from a provided script, produced the following content for their clients:• SickKids PORCCH - “Ethics 101”• Purolator - “Tractor-Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling”• TD Bank - “Difficult Customer Experiences”• Vanguard – “Safety and Hazard Communications”• Currently there is not enough work for me and I am still on staff waiting

Washington, Dc, Us

Creating first curriculum product for their clients with regards to their mission which is to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. Working with SME to create content using Articulate Storyline for ultimate publishing on Absorb LMS.

Lake Forest, California, Us

Developed numerous courses from beginning to end (working with SMEs, scripting, storyboarding, creating in Articulate Storyline and then publishing for the LMS). Primary work is in creating short 10-15 minute lessons.• Executives very happy that “I get it” with regard to their value-driven software model.• Worked with SMEs in collaboration, ideation and discussion to design series of lessons.• Primary software used is Articulate Storyline and WellSaid narration platform.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

3-month contract renewed six times since July 2020 primarily for Sales Enablement. Variety of instructional design tasks with Articulate Storyline to be carried out include voiceover, video editing, working with SMEs, PowerPoint, etc. Received letter of recommendation highlighting work performed as a project manager and multimedia producer.• Executives very happy with current stage of work on long-term project expected to be used with EdCast• Successfully worked with SMEs to design PowerPoint presentations for global conference• Edited video of 3 global pre-launch Zoom calls to be included in major global launch with live polling• Voiceover work being provided for a six-month-project for internal training

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Performed work on two projects so far (one in April 2020 and the other in April 2021). Open-ended contract still open for on-call work. Initial project focused on creating Articulate Storyline output and was paused after a few months. They contact me for very small projects but nothing of real note has happened.• Conformed to very strict templating process on several modules• Created some custom graphics for use in Articulate Storyline

Continuously hosted dozens and designed over 300 websites using HTML and Elementor on WordPress; most of these included integration with Google’s Webmaster Tools, SEO, integration with social sharing on most platforms. Provided one-on-one training to these customers at their request with up to one hour of training each. Ongoingly updated websites to include updates, upgrades, modifications, redesigns, troubleshooting, backups and recovery. • Designed and host United Nations Association Southern California website; re-developed existing legacy site to match new style guide; ensured new content complied with the UNA-USA Brand Guidelines • Designed and still host SafetyVideo.com as an e-commerce site selling training videos; integrated with existing e-commerce solution and upgraded to WooCommerce with full shipping optionsWrote and produced e-learning programs for Udemy.com and training provider ExecutiveShowcase.com.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Worked with subject matter experts (SMEs) to establish content and objectives and with compliance staff to ensure accuracy of the material produced. Developed instructional material on Articulate Storyline Review for feedback and Articulate Storyline 360 final output.• Used Microsoft (MS) Word to author a script, created graphics and provided voiceover narration, and produced a 60-minute course for court employees and contractors; final product will provide a required Continuing Education Unit for staff• Designed script to educate employees, contractors, and the public to develop an understanding of the court’s legal terminology and to decrease the time required for one-on-one, in-person training

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Consulting and collaboration with SMEs, scriptwriting, narration and Articulate Storyline output for the following:One 15-minute "Worker's Compensation" programSix 15-minute "Customer Service" (based on six different roles) programsOne 15-minute "Manager Essentials: Performance Management" programOne 15-minute "Manager Essentials: Time-Off Policy" programOne 15-minute "Manager Essentials: Wage and Hour Policy" programOne 25-minute "Office Manager Essentials: Safety" programOne 15-minute "Office Manager Essentials: Office Manager Overview" programOne 15-minute "Office Manager Essentials: Payroll" programOne 30-minute "Office Manager Essentials: ATB/Collections" program

Vélizy-Villacoublay, Fr

Led calls to define and gather requirements and to establish areas of content, define objectives, and scope of work. Worked collaboratively with 6 SMEs to translate the organizations procedures and requirements into training material. Authored scripts for training modules for SOLIDWORKS Value Added Resellers (VARs).• Organized and recorded SME calls; used Skype so as to record conversation and also for screenshots of dialog boxes, error messages and visual aids• Finalized 5 training module scripts of a full-day course for using SME feedback in three months; customer requested an extension to include a 6th training module• Supported e-learning producers by organizing media into each Microsoft Word document including knowledgebase reference materials, relevant links to support databases and links to help files

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Narration and Articulate Storyline output (along with some revision of scripts) for the following:Eleven 20-minute modules covering Army Family HousingEleven 20-minute modules covering FSBP2020Ten 20-minute modules covering GFOQ (General/Flag Officers Quarters)Eight 20-minute modules covering HSO (Housing Services Office)Nine 20-minute modules covering RCITwelve 20-minute modules covering Unaccompanied Housing

Santa Barbara, California, Us

Implemented social media plan based on my MeshMarketer.com techniques. Initially hired to perform this function part-time. Increased social media footprint from 100+ to 6,000+ in nine months. Created automatic publishing from blog to Facebook, Twitter, etc. Created a social media plan and functioning beautifully. Launched a YouTube contest "What Do You Love About Bragg?" which resulted in over 1,000,000 total views since 2010. Made serious magic happen with Google AdWords by increasing ad efficiency by 600% and lowering the daily spend by 400%.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Supported the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in retaining and developing small businesses in California. Taught courses on Internet Marketing and the use of the MS Office Suite to support small business operations. Consulted with entrepreneurs and small business owners to support and grow their businesses.• Created an interactive program for an international conference called NexTrend; program published on the college’s website and also on CD mailed to attendees; also played during the conference• Taught MS Office Suite (including MS Access) in a classroom setting for SBDC client companies• Managed portable classroom including setup and takedown of 24 laptops and projector

Bachelor'S Of Science, Human Resources Management And Services

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Management

Certification, Broadcast Journalism