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I am a serial entrepreneur, maker, Instructional designer, engineer, chef, multiple business owner, artist, and classic car restorer.CAREER SUMMARY • I am also an e-Learning specialist with more than ten years of experience in instructional design, pedagogy, technical writing, and the development of online adult learning experiences.• My skill is in leveraging my broad and diverse experience to implement creative and effective solutions.• My adult learning philosophy is to provide interactive training that delivers just the right content just when it is needed to improve the learner’s job performance, not just their knowledge. • I am very experienced in project management and collaborative development with worldwide stakeholders, SME’s, and development teams.• Having been an independent business owner the majority of my career, I am highly driven and self-motivated.• I’m engaged in professional development and industry trends including speaking at seminars.• I have had a diverse background including opening a tech startup, consulting, owning and operating 3 hospitality businesses, and product development.I have experience and interests in a wide range of fields from: IT/E-Learning design, Project Management, Creative Design/Fabrication, and Culinary Arts/Hospitality. Previous experience includes: President/ Owner of Dynamic Digital Design, Inc. a 3D visualization and internet content service provider. Learning Architect at Benchmark Learning, developing interactive eLearning content for a fortune 500 company.Producer at Allen Interactions, developing and project managing large and small e-Learning initiativesOwner/ Executive Chef of Seven Pines Lodge, named one of the top 25 fishing lodges in North America.Owner/ Executive Chef of Vinifera Restaurant, a boutique wine shop, wine bar and fine dining restaurant.Owner/ Executive Chef of Loco Gringos Cantina, a Mexican themed restaurant and Bar.Specialties: Project Management, Interactive media, e-Learning development, Chef, 3D Design, Computer Animation, Management, Marketing, Interior Design, Restaurant Design, Restaurant Consulting, Vintage Audio restoration/customization

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