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Greater Denver Area

* Successful track record building and scaling learning experiences that deliver business impact and positive ROI an organization with a growing global workforce of 1800+ employees* Innovate learning modalities and learner experiences, including microlearning, virtual learning and learning journeys* Successfully managed software implementation of SAP SuccessFactors learning management system with global stakeholders* Collaborate and partner with global team, C-suite to junior-level subject matter experts to craft new resources and experiences, distilling complex information into digestible learning experiences* Determine appropriate success metrics to measure impact of programs and communicate to stakeholders across the business* Develop and refine learning experience development process to successfully address needs analysis, learning strategy, and solution design

Denver, Colorado

Provide education, training, and communications marketing solutions to government and non-government organizations.* Manage strategic communications for Colorado Mountain Bike Association* Provide online training for adult learners through American English Webinars

Brazil

ANALYSIS & EVALUATION• Evaluated, analyzed, and made recommendations regarding the effectiveness of existing statewide programming and materials• Conducted contextual needs analysis and evaluation to guide future programmingCOMMUNICATION (VERBAL AND WRITTEN)• Wrote press releases highlighting citizen diplomacy• Gave oral presentations and officially represented the U.S. Consulate at international conferences, training sessions, regional eventsINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN• Designed educational materials including conference presentations, worldwide webinars, video, and electronic content• Consulted with stakeholders and subject matter experts to determine most effective training delivery technology and tools• Built metrics to measure learning and development• Tracked student progress using SCORM-based technology on various LMS platforms• Worked with cross-cultural team of SMEs and stakeholders to develop innovative instructional materials using game-theory and cutting-edge technology• Developed e-learning modules on Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, Adobe ConnectPROJECT (PROGRAM, PROCESS) MANAGEMENT• Contributed to State Department educational outreach by conducting needs analyses, materials development, on-site visitation, training, and assessment• Identified overall learning objectives and key performance indicators• Worked in concert with team to develop internal certification program• Managed online presenter schedule including outreach, training, and scheduling• Managed projects for major initiatives including mobile English and global online seminarsTRAINING• Piloted and revised multiple terms of the 70-hour public school teacher development course for cohorts of in-service teachers • Developed and used student-centered lesson plans to both instruct and model teaching methods• Conducted seminars and training for in-service educators throughout Brazil

BUILDING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS• Developed B2B partnerships; executed contracts with local businessesOPERATIONS MANAGEMENT• Developed and carried out business plan using best practices• Reduced operational costs by designing efficient and effective process for executing B2B contracts• Evaluated and chose most robust/economical e-commerce content management system

Denver, Colorado

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT• Wrote successful grant proposal/responses to federal RFP• Developed budget for $1m federal grant• Administered program budget within established federal, university, and programmatic guidelines• Developed collection tools for and reported findings to federal government• Demonstrated clear metrics, securing funding for future performance BUILDING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS• Served as a resource for inquiries from stakeholders about service-learning and dropout prevention• Marketed and promoted service-learning program to school districts, administrators, and teachers• Served as liaison to academic institutions and NGOs to clarify policies and provide guidance for grant implementation• Marketed and promoted service-learning program to school districts, administrators, and teachersMULTI-SITE OPERATIONS• Managed state-wide program and $1m federal grant promoting service learning, civic engagement, and post-secondary opportunities for underserved youth• Provided supervision and administrative/logistical support to 22 full-time VISTA members at ten universities/public institutions in Colorado• Recruited program education staff hosted in nonprofits, schools, and universities

Designed and facilitated skill-based classes in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and computers to help adult workers attain technical knowledge to re-enter the workforce.

Izmir, Turkey

BUILDING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS• Ran first-ever joint project with Turkish university, U.S. military personnel, and U.S. embassy• Coordinated with embassy and media to conduct high-profile ambassadorial visit• Established and cultivated professional relationships to execute a joint project with public university, U.S. military personnel, and U.S. Embassy• Served as liaison to academic institutions and NGOs to clarify policies and provide guidance for grant implementationFINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY• Secured Federal grant to run Microscholarship Access camp/teacher training• Administered program budget within established federal, university, and programmatic guidelinesPROJECT (PROGRAM, PROCESS) MANAGEMENT• Coordinated different areas of project including plans, workloads, and individual tasks• Organized and directed camp for 40 Access micro-scholarship and low-income studentsTRAINING• Developed and used student-centered lesson plans to both instruct and model teaching methods• Developed and taught university curriculum in linguistics, grammar, and education theory• Organized and co-taught five-day technology and teaching conference for university professors and other educators

Greater Denver Area

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT• Developed curriculum of college courses to meet state competency standards• Created e-learning modules with credit transfer to all Colorado Community CollegesTRAINING• Taught computer-aided language learning (CALL) and traditional grammar, writing, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel to adult students• Created and published online courses, facilitating transition to new online software platform

M.A., Applied Linguistics

B.A., Human Development And Social Realtions