As a contract employee with the Department of the Interior (DOI) University, I contribute to the creation of learning solutions for the 70,000-member workforce spanning all bureaus and offices as well as projects across the Federal Government. - Lead instructional design initiatives for DOI’s 70,000-member workforce, ensuring that learning solutions align with agency- and government-wide goals for skill-building and employee engagement. - Manage full-cycle project execution, from needs analysis through deployment, with a focus on optimizing eLearning modules for maximum accessibility (Section 508 compliance) and inclusivity. - Collaborate with senior DOI and White House leaders on strategic planning, contributing expertise in LMS administration and multimedia integration to enhance workforce capabilities across multiple bureaus and offices.

As the Lead Curriculum Designer for a $10M Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Qualification System (FQS) contract, I spearheaded initiatives that impacted a 17,000-member workforce. My role involved collaborating with FEMA leaders to conceptualize, design, and develop processes and procedures, resulting in the transformation of a qualification program into a curriculum-based system. I managed a team of instructional designers, assessing touchpoints and workflow processes to design a plan to ensure that FEMA's workforce received appropriate and effective training.- Directed curriculum design for FEMA’s $10M Qualification System contract, reshaping qualification frameworks into scalable, curriculum-based programs impacting a workforce of 17,000+. - Partnered with FEMA leadership to embed organizational objectives into a cohesive training program, utilizing data to assess efficacy and refine workflows, resulting in a more agile and responsive workforce development strategy. - Led a team of instructional designers in re-engineering qualification workflows and aligning training standards to mission-critical FEMA competencies.

In this role, I drove documentation and training initiatives, including the enhancement and facilitation of a comprehensive client security and disaster management software training program. - Spearheaded the transformation of IDV Solutions’ training and development strategy, increasing product adoption through targeted customer training programs and leadership alignment. - Designed and led a high-impact webinar series to support ongoing client education, significantly improving client retention and satisfaction. - Enhanced alignment between product development and training, creating tailored learning solutions that enabled clients to fully leverage Everbridge's software for security and disaster management.

During my tenure at Stardock, an independent and successful video game and software company, I held a key leadership role overseeing multiple departments.- Directed operations across IT, Accounting, and Marketing divisions in a cross-functional executive capacity, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness for Stardock's video game and software products. - Collaborated with executive leadership on long-term business planning, contributing to major project initiatives with partner companies and optimizing vendor relationships to support high-quality product development. - Played a pivotal role in trade show presence, representing the company and strengthening industry relationships to expand Stardock’s market positioning.

Narrated and produced the audio version of Thrall: A Daughters of Lilith Novel, Volume 1, by Jennifer Quintenz. Also Incubus: A Daughters of Lilith Novel, Volume 2. Currently contracted to complete the five book series.

During my tenure at Altair, a leading engineering company specializing in simulation software solutions for design, I was responsible for overseeing and implementing employee training initiatives and customer-facing software testing programs. - Developed and implemented internal training programs that streamlined Altair’s workforce utilization of simulation software, enhancing operational efficiencies and employee competencies. - Provided leadership in client software testing programs, collecting and applying feedback to drive continuous improvements in product performance and user experience.

As a valued member of the Vertafore (formerly Sircon) team, a leading insurance software company, I played an integral role in supporting various concurrent training initiatives, contributing to the design and implementation of robust programs and learning strategies such as online help and training guides. - Designed and deployed multi-tier training solutions, including a company-wide “train-the-trainer” program that extended Vertafore's client-facing training capacity. - Drove learning strategy innovation by implementing a client account management approach, strengthening client relationships, and fostering client trust and loyalty.

Introduction to Instructional Design (IT107). Curriculum included both lecture and lab time.

During my first tenure at Stardock, I had the opportunity to contribute in different capacities, starting as a marketing specialist and ultimately serving as the Director of Marketing. As an executive-level contributor, I played a pivotal role in bringing Stardock's marketing initiatives to life, strategically coordinating public relations efforts, advertising campaigns, and overall marketing strategies. With a keen focus on driving web sales and generating editorial coverage, I created engaging and informative content such as tutorial series, web articles, media guides, videos, and other marketing materials. These initiatives aimed to captivate audiences and promote both software applications and PC games developed by Stardock.One notable achievement at Stardock was creating, hosting, and editing the company's podcast, "PowerUser.tv." This podcast gained a dedicated listenership and achieved remarkable success in the early days of podcasting, garnering over 60,000 downloads each week. Co-hosting with the company President/CEO, we effectively engaged with the audience, shared industry insights, and showcased Stardock's expertise, further enhancing the company's brand presence and reputation.Overall, my contributions as the Director of Marketing at Stardock were vital in driving the company's marketing success and elevating its market position.

Introduction to Screenwriting – Lansing Community College

RTVF 121 – Introduction to Digital Audio RTVF 131 – Introduction to Digital Video