Lauren Franza Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Va

Virginia Beach, Va

-Designs and develops training solutions to address corporate needs-Creates synchronous, asynchronous, and blended learning materials-Develops and maintains online curricula-Creates instructional audio and video assets -Utilizes ADDIE development process during course development-Provides consultation services to various departments on how to utilize instructional technology to meet departmental needs-Creates interactive SCORM courses to engage learners-Utilizes new technologies to keep training current to meet corporate needs-Creates and maintains learning resources for learning management system-Trains learning administrators in the corporate learning management system-Maintains learning management system and tests features in quarterly system updates

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

For BS and MS courses in Technology, including Cloud Computing, Cyber & Information Security Technology: • Conducted learning/training needs analyses• Worked with administration and SMEs to assess, identify, and provide learning solutions• Identified technology solutions to enhance learning experiences • Designed and developed curricula for undergraduate and graduate level courses for in-seat, online, and blended courses• Developed staff and faculty interactive, web-based training • Created interactive eBooks using iBooks Author• Managed multiple projects simultaneously through all phases of analysis, design, development, and assessment• Created multimedia and interactive course components using Captivate and Articulate software

Virginia Beach, Va

• Performed needs analysis of learners • Determined instructional goals, objectives, and implementation sequence with SMEs • Developed and collaborated on instructional content, teaching strategies, and assessments with technology-enhanced items• Created instructional materials, including videos and starred as lead voice• Used performance results and evaluations to validate and revise ID design and products as needed• Acted as a liaison between Game Developers, Story Writers, and SMEs to ensure proper implementation of content and assessment• Aligned content to Common Core State Standards and performed alignment analyses as needed• Maintained social media sites for company• Used learning content management system (LCMS) to create self-paced, online courses• Consult with business partners and management to define business needs, discover learning objectives, and propose optimal learning solutions • Edited and managed all documentation, including version control, within our standard document repository• Analyzed and tested software and mobile apps; determined use-case scenarios, cost-effectiveness, implementation, and training needs• Managed multiple projects simultaneously through all phases of development• Managed the tasking and activities for a team of 5-6 people• Tracked all aspects of the project process; provided reports/status updates as needed to management

• Coordinated the placement and scheduling of trained and returning volunteers with schedules of classroom teachers • Market and find new volunteers and educators to participate in JA programs, via public speaking engagements, attendance at education fairs, and board meetings• Supervised the Program Management Team to ensure deadlines were met promptly and to increase student reach in the Hampton Roads area • Prepared Annual Report and marketing materials for local office • Represented JA through social media, radio, and television appearances • Designed curricula as needed for grades K-12 • Interviewed, trained, and provided new JA Staff with orientation and company-wide policies • Manage program implementation by gaining a thorough understanding of Junior Achievement curriculum• Created and maintained the Junior Achievement of GHR website, online training video for volunteers, informational videos for events, and marketing materials and brochures• Conducted status calls with educators and volunteers, to ensure JA programs are delivered and completed in a timely manner• Solicit feedback through a final evaluation instrument• Performed Accounting responsibilities, including managing expenses and revenue, preparing for annual audit, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of pay transactionsSpecialties:High level of organizational skills, multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment, strong written and oral communication skills, knowledgeable in Peachtree Accounting Software, strong leadership skills, computer/internet literate, knowledgeable in MS Office

Virginia Beach, Va

• Contacted parents via email, weekly newsletter, telephone, website, and conference • Maintained and organized records of children’s academic progress • Worked effectively in a team environment and collaboratec with staff/faculty • Ensured safety of students through daily instruction and proper placement of classroom materials • Incorporated technology into the classroom to provide students with several means of learning • Applied state standards to lesson plans and developed instructional materials to meet many children’s academic needs

Masters Of Arts In Education, Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Design And Technology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa PhiVirginia Tech's ITMA program focuses on Instructional Design and Technology. You can find more.

Bachelor Of Science, Education, Mathematics, English, 3.974

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honors.