Leah Squires Email & Phone Number

Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States

• Work as part of a team to develop a series of training modules for internal use and client projects.
• Conduct research and interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and validate course content.
• Create detailed storyboards, scripts, instructor guides, instructional plans, and course guides.
• Research and incorporate case studies to enhance training materials.
• Author and curate engaging course content using Rise, Storyline, and PPT.
• Record and edit high-quality videos utilizing software like Replay and Vyond.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Held multiple roles, including Project Manager, Information Technology Training Specialist, and Senior Training Analyst at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT).
• Coordinated strategic services with the FEMA’s Office of Environmental and Historical Preservation (OEHP).
• Developed, planned, and evaluated eLearning courses using the ADDIE framework.
• Created storyboards, assessments, and interactive activities in collaboration with SMEs and colleagues.
• Extensively used Microsoft Office Suite to develop training materials such as one-pagers, presentations, and scripts for both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Ensured eLearning productions adhered to branding, style, privacy, and Section 508 compliance standards.

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States

• Scheduled and managed approximately 40 IT certification courses and exams annually for VA OIT Information Technology Workforce Development (ITWD).
• Developed Section 508-compliant course description factsheets.
• Engaged VA employees by providing classroom guidelines and course information.
• Participated in Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and stakeholder meetings, maintaining professional relationships with vendors, contractors, and customers.

Winchester, Virginia, United States

• (Temporary Position)
• Received, reviewed and processed documents related to travel authorizations and voucher payments
• Responded to travel-related inquiries from FEMA employees supporting the response to emergency disaster operations.

Remote

• Moderated political and social discussions, ensuring quality and relevance.
• Edited articles and other content for the website.

Mount Hope, WV

• Coordinated beautification projects for the former coal mining town in southern West Virginia through community outreach and providing advice on grant applications.
• Initiated concepts from the city’s Comprehensive Plan with the community.
• Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), contacted property owners in order to encourage and enforce code regulations on city property.
• Coordinated strengths of multiple personnel resources to help transform Mount Hope and the surrounding community from a post-coal mining economy to a tourism economy.
• Monitored community development activities for compliance and maximum utilization of funds.

Fayette County, WV

• Developed, coordinated, and organized community service projects.
• Held local press conferences to promote interest in community enhancement.

New York, New York, United States

• Assisted staff, students, and faculty with scheduling issues, directing questions to the appropriate offices, updating excel worksheets and tracking confidential information regarding student attendance and appointments.
• Monitored and updated the online scheduler and the course catalogue.
• Coordinated between department heads, students, faculty and staff to assist in day-to-day tasks and communication.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature And International Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature And International Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And International Studies

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Education record

Education record