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Smithtown, Ny, Us

Record and produce voiceover audio for:• Radio commercials• Self-paced training deliverables • Web videos• On-hold messaging• Internal corporate presentations• More

Woodbury, Ny

• Administer ACT and SAT test prep exams to students in a true-to-life, simulated test environment • Coordinate student rosters and specific exams weekly• Reformat and update existing exam materials• Create exam booklets and track inventory for weekly exam schedule• Engage potential clients, describing benefits of the Future U program• Consult instructors on a daily basis regarding individual student needs • Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Tralee, Ireland

• Provide voiceover services for course materials• Perform template transfers for CA courseware deliverables• Develop self-paced training courseware using Articulate Presenter ‘13• Create simulations using Adobe Captivate and CA Productivity Accelerator • Proofread courseware deliverables for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and word usage

I performed the duties of Quality Assurance and Editing for both custom education courseware and standard web-based training materials. This included ensuring instructional design soundness, consistency, and adherence to CA Technologies branding.I also frequently performed high-profile voice over projects for CA Technologies Education group.

• Created self-paced training courseware using Articulate Presenter 09 and QuizMaker 09 • Created simulations using Adobe Captivate capture and authoring tool• Created courseware using Trivantis’ Lectora multimedia eLearning authoring tool• Worked with and augmented dynamic flash templates for use in courseware development• Augmented storyboards for clients based on needs analysis• Created, edited, and updated SkillSoft courseware • Ensured timely delivery of all course content deliverables in support of overall project milestone and delivery dates • Pprovided input and review of courseware deliverables to ensure instructional soundness • Followed CA standards, branding requirements, and the appropriate use of product names and trademarks • Ensured strong understanding in the applications with which they work and attend training and seek mentoring accordingly • Applied departmental best practice methodologies and incorporate them as appropriate • Monitored escalations specific to course content and forward to Media Developer for response • Ensured that course content quality is achieved during an engagement • Communicated with project team members regarding the status of courseware under development • Recommended new approaches to work• Participated in the development of procedures that impact the production of blended training and other multimedia training aids • Handled low-risk problems that arise and escalate more complex problems • Analyzed and challenged current working methods to create improvements and results• Provided voiceover talent for numerous internal course materials and awards submissions

• Reviewed courseware deliverables (design documents, student guides, instructor guides, lab files, PowerPoint slides, and setup guides) to ensure adherence to editorial requirements as defined by quality targets and standards documentation• Proofread courseware deliverables for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and word usage• Enforced CA standards, branding requirements, and the appropriate use of product names and trademarks• Tested the content of the courseware deliverables for conceptual accuracy, navigability, readability, usability, and completeness• Verified that content is clear, concise, consistent, and appropriate for target international audiences and locales• Adhered to deadlines when reviewing course materials and inform manager if reviews will not meet required deadlines• Identified problems, suggested and implemented appropriate solutions, verified corrective actions, and facilitated proactive systemic change efforts• Updated and developed new processes, standards, templates, and strategies as they affect course development and delivery• Assisted development teams with meeting the needs of global customers• Investigated current industry standards and incorporate them as appropriate• Communicated with global stakeholders regarding quality of courseware• Designed and developed material on an ad-hoc basis

• Created instructional courseware for the Unicenter brand of software products using Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes both instructor- and web-led learning solutions• Proofread and edited existing and peer courseware content for stylistic accuracy, content consistency, adherence to the company’s as well as legal standards such as trademarks• Worked extensively with team of subject matter experts and instructional designers to create courseware through Ultra-Rapid Development (URD) sessions• Liaised with instructors to ensure proper content for courseware• Evaluated external partner training courses for applicability to Education Services

Syosset, Ny

Company Focus: video production of multimedia-based e-learning tools for IT managers and technical professionals• Collaborated with content editors to create effective instructional presentations• Edited scripts for content consistency and technical accuracy• Liaised between on-screen subject-matter experts and Producer/Directors • Ensured proper style and format of presentations through thorough editing and proofreading• Created PowerPoint documents of completed presentation for use in multimedia training materials• Generated ideas with graphic artists and New Media Department