Lynne Constantine-Johns Email & Phone Number

As the visionary leader of course design strategy, I direct the development and execution of a dynamic, multi-year roadmap, driving the expansion and enhancement of our portfolio, creating exciting new offerings, and ensuring the exceptional quality of our current programs. Heading a talented Content team, we deliver impactful learning experiences through close partnership with Product Management. I effectively manage and optimize a $2.8M budget, leveraging funds to support key business priorities. As a member of the Product Leadership Team, I am responsible for achieving multi-year KPIs and OKRs while driving innovation and delivering transformative, industry-leading educational experiences.

Dynamic leader and strategist responsible for driving the development and design of all learning products within the ed2go catalog. Led a remote team of 15+ professionals, including learning designers and project managers, overseeing agile curriculum development for ongoing enhancement through research, feedback, and analysis. Managed a $2M content design budget, aligning priorities with fiscal and quarterly goals, and maintained monthly KPIs. Collaborated seamlessly with Catalog and Business Product Managers, facilitating team communication to execute the product vision balancing design choices with budget and deadlines. Spearheaded the transition of ed2go courses to objective-based and competency-based design, establishing cross-functional standards for internal course development. Drove global cross-functional initiatives, setting design standards for successful content deployment. Cultivated strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, leveraging project management expertise, and coaching skills to achieve corporate objectives. Excelled in an ever-changing environment, exemplifying thought leadership, trust-building, and partnership development.

Pasadena, California, Us

Collaborated with subject matter experts to create and enhance courses while prioritizing student-centered learning. Led the implementation of a rigorous course review process, ensuring alignment with objectives and exceeding quality standards. Meticulously tracked curriculum development, identifying and addressing obstacles for timely delivery. Established streamlined processes and documented policies, maintaining unwavering quality standards. Crafted a systematic course review framework, optimizing content evaluation and enhancement. Co-authored comprehensive reports, including applications and reports for accreditation programs. Demonstrated commitment to innovation through continuous research, professional development, and immersive learning experiences. Oversaw that creation and accreditation of Masters level programs in Business Administration and Teacher Education.

Variety of consulting and contract positions dealing with online course design, development and evaluation and online faculty development and training.

Albany, Ny, Us

Led the design and development of diverse online courses for geographically dispersed faculty. Equipped faculty with tools for engaging, student-centered instruction, fostering a culture of diversity and innovation. Pioneered a virtual Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) for faculty and staff, driving professional development. Spearheaded new course identification and initiation, managing budgets, timelines, and logistics. Promoted cross-discipline collaboration to enrich course offerings and maintained adherence to Quality Matters standards for exceptional learning experiences. Managed faculty development grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and collaborated with Institutional Research for needs assessments and surveys. Authored self-paced New Faculty Orientation program. Certified Quality Matters Independent Train the Trainer and Peer Reviewer.

Albany, Ny, Us

• Worked closely and effectively with Faculty Program Directors, Subject Matter Experts, librarians and academic leadership to ensure high quality, engaging and innovative course design• Managed multiple course development projects and teams, providing curricular innovation and direction• Ensured the alignment of course and module level outcomes with learning activities and assessments, employing Backwards Design throughout content development• Promoted the adoption of instructional strategies that encourages active learning and interaction• Recommend content-driven technologies and media that enrich learning experiences of adult learners• Advocated for inclusion of activities and multimedia that address diverse learning styles• Conducted course reviews to ensure learning outcomes and quality standards were met or exceeded• Key member of the accessibility implementation team

Saratoga Springs, New York, Us

Developed customized, end user training materials for multi-channel, enterprise retail for both brick and mortar and online retail outlets.

Rensselaer, Ny, Us

Specializing in designing training documents, curriculum, and training for diverse groups. Focus: technical and end user training on new software products and process changes after a 'go live'

• Oversaw all aspects of training including instructional design, delivery in multiple modalities, creation of materials and logistical coordination for a newly developed, web-based, vendor responsibility data warehouse • Collaborated with agency decision-makers across New York State to provide customized training events to meet individual bureau needs• Developed and maintained high-level training project plan and timeline • Executed plan roll-out to agencies, public and private vendors, and other key stakeholder groups• Garnered buy-in through involvement in agency participation meetings, conferences, association events and other marketing activities• Provided train-the-trainer workshops and support materials and ensured the readiness of the Help Desk through specialized training and support• Authored user support products including e- guides, dynamic/searchable FAQ, and self-paced, multimedia tutorials using MediaSite

• Oversaw all aspects of operational and instructional success of the vocational college division • Provided strong leadership and vision in areas of accreditation and compliance; programmatic growth; instructional policy and practice; development of successful school-level faculty and administrative teams; divisional budgeting/P&L; student success and retention initiatives • Lead accreditation and re-accreditation processes for all campuses• Supervised approximately 60 instructional and student service staff members• Authored curriculum and coordinated the implementation of new programs• Mentored, coached, and motivated staff and faculty with the goal of creating vibrant learning communities• Implemented divisional faculty and staff development plans• Delivered training and professional development activities• Created a divisional process for evaluating performance against best practice and quality benchmarks• Conducted on-going needs and climate assessments to create a generative cycle of feedback from internal and external customers• Shifted schools to data-driven, performance-based model to streamline operating procedures• Performed due diligence and managed transitions for newly acquired schools or branch campuses• Managed $2M operating budgets for individual schools and division

Troy, New York, Us

• Managed cross-campus projects, initiatives and programs aimed at supporting faculty, administrators, and students• Coordinated large-scale projects facilitating system-wide improvements aligned with the college’s mission. • Created departmental protocol for conducting formative and summative evaluation of programs • Analyzed program performance data and authored the department’s annual reports• Lead college-wide project to create and implement the college’s first interactive website delivering academic assistance to distance learning and on-campus students• Designed and delivered a formalized professional development program for Learning Center faculty• Co-chaired the Faculty Development Steering Committee charged with implementing state-wide professional development guidelines set forth by SUNY Central Administration• Collaborated with IT department to create a web-based system to automate the Placement Testing process• Successfully moved the college from paper-and-pencil to computerized placement testing improving flexibility for students and allowing academic advisors more time to work with individual students

Phd - Cas, Education Theory And Practice

Msed, Adult Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology