Robin Berk Seitz, Phd Email & Phone Number

Laguna Beach, Ca, Us

Recently impacted by company layoffs from this new leadership position: Led XR Hub's Impact Research Program in Meta’s Enterprise Engineering/Collaboration Technologies division to guide internal and external XR Hub researchers conducting research on new Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and 360 VR applications’ impact on the team’s work prior to going to market.

Culver City, Ca, Us

Talespin is a skills mobility company focused on building spatial (VR, AR, MR) training applications to help re-skill & up-skill workers and change the way we educate the next generation with immersive VR learning experiences focusing on developing emotional intelligence, social intelligence and communication skills. - Created/shared current research on adult learning pedagogy and learning best practices for XR design & AI data strategy across all projects, products, people, proposals & partnerships to drive business results. - Hired/managed Subject Matter Experts to design cutting-edge learning modules for the development of emotional intelligence, social intelligence and communication skills.- Led and managed Talespin’s ‘Academic University Internship-Design Research Program’, provided mentoring and oversight of interns to interview, analyze and report on industry leaders’ current use and future ideas for Extended Reality (XR) projects.

Campbell, Ca, Us

Led Leadership Development digital programming curation/vendor selection for Western Digital new digital leadership learning strategy

Silver Spring, Maryland, Us

- Designed Gender Integration Trainings for Department of State's Global Implementing Partners- Led the virtual learning strategy and blended- and virtual-learning projects for USAID’s Generate Results within Our Work (GROW) activity, funded through the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance’s Learning and Development mechanism. - EnCompass is working in partnership with the bureau’s Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) Center, offering training, coaching, and other capacity strengthening opportunities to foster thought leadership in this vital development sector. Aug-Sept-Consultant - As Virtual Learning Specialist, designed eLearnings & Learning Bursts for EnCompass to support their work with USAID Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM), Center for Professional Development (CPD) Career and Leadership Development (CLD).

Washington, Dc, Us

Collaborated with Talent, Leadership & Learning, Career Management team, and all stakeholders for needs assessments of Career Advisory Service’s offerings. Reviewed current curriculum and identified opportunities to optimize interactivity and engagement In current virtual courses. Designed new/redesigned F2F courses into synchronous and asynchronous learning events and seminars.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Conceptualized and led execution of the Carey Business School’s strategic plans for new hybrid educational programming. Oversaw design and development of online Global Flex MBA programs and 3 MS programs (for March 2017 total of 19 online courses) in LMS with vILT sessions and Student Residencies.-Grew position from Director to Executive Director-level role by creating T&L vision & implementing two strategic plans, growing team from 4 to 13 talented staff, developing staff and their leadership capabilities, overseeing Media Studio, VILT, and online course and program growth, and advancing Carey’s accreditation-focused initiatives to successfully achieve 2017 initial AACSB accreditation. -Facilitated professional development workshops, with evaluation, coaching, and advising faculty on effective teaching and instructional design for both face-to-face and online courses to enhance the quality of instruction and student learning. -Collaborated with two Vice-Deans supervisors for new policies and oversaw budget & direct report responsible for assessments of student course evaluations for continuous improvement of faculty teaching & student learning. -Participated in JHU-wide committees, led digital initiatives & education innovations across JHU. -Awarded JHU-Carey Business School’s inaugural Innovator Award for “demonstrating emboldened entrepreneurial spirit” in June 2016.

Worldwide, Oo

Collaborated with and advised federal clients on Strategic Communications and Learning projects (Deloitte -Federal Human Capital Consulting -Organization and Talent practice). -Led learning, communication, and technology adaptation services and strategic partnerships with external organizations. Developed and executed comprehensive training and communications strategy to inform, engage, and educate workforce to new technologies. -Collaborated with clients on eLearning program strategies, development and implementations.-Oversaw team of six for IT-integration projects’ organizational change, technology adoption, and training initiatives for Federal Health-Military Health Systems’ Programs.

Takoma Park, Md, Us

Provided design and training support for US Department of State-USAID's Education Office in the EGAT Bureau (The Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade).

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Advised organizations on L&D; Conducted applied research, strategic planning, and Cross-Cultural Communication training services for federal & commercial clients.

Provided applied research and instructional design training services for classified federal client. -For new Divisional Leadership & Management Academy, developed Leadership & Management training program for First-Line Supervisors through Executive-levels. -Experiential learning program contains engaging courses and modules with simulations and problem-based learning, designed for and delivered through a variety of media, including F2F, online/Blackboard, new media, and blended-learning.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

At the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute, facilitated foreign language instructors in the multimedia labs learning to design their language courses integrating a variety of ICT and taught them how to use additional classroom and online/new media educational technologies for instruction.Also performed an organizational SWOT assessment and provided recommendations for improvements to their business processes for OIG audit.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided instructional design/technology consulting services for Social Dimensions of Climate Change eLearning program for 17,000 global employees through the Office of the Chief Learning Officer, Staff Knowledge & Learning Unit, Learning Board (HRSLB)

Genoa, Liguria, It

Outreach, education and consulting services for Giunti Labs (now eXact learning solutions) to GL NA clients, ensuring excellent communications throughout clients’ internal and external constituencies for complete customer satisfaction • Provided business process design workshops and meeting facilitation related to bringing eLearning solutions into education, corporate and government/military organizations; • Provided business process design workshops for GLNA company solutions; performing impact and system analysis based on business requirements; • Ensured seamless project management through all phases of customer relationship, coordinating with clients, account managers, technical resources, and support personnel; • Collaborated with technical team in development/evolution of product roadmap.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Recruited by NGC to lead a US Government (USG) classified organization’s Training Department in the conceptualization and design/development of high visibility projects, including organizational NCS Onboarding Orientation program, and other specialized e-Learning programs.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Provided applied research, organizational assessments, strategic planning, and training services for USG classified clients.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed team of 20+ in staff management, product development, workflow processes, and quality control of deliverables for Online Language Arts curricula for K-2 Grades. Collaborated with senior management at client company, K12 Inc., during start-up of company to deliver innovative products on time and within budget.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Designed and taught undergraduate course, Tourism and International Communication; utilized the LMS Blackboard to create an interactive virtual community for assignments and communication.

Chantilly, Va, Us

• At the US Customs Service, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Training Branch, led the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training programs to US Customs field sites nationwide for artificial intelligence (AI) rule-based, decision-support, client-server and web-based proprietary applications. o Served as Liaison with OIT senior management, internal development teams, end users and senior external constituencies where the ATS system was being deployed; responsible for collaboration with system application developers throughout entire software life cycle to ensure end user needs were met; designer/developer for training program throughout entire ID process. o Provided Train-the-Trainer and ATS application training for 200+ employees throughout the country. o More than 10 years later, ATS training program continues to be adapted & implemented nationwide.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Lead and managed the start-up of training programs for the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Distance Learning Network (DLN) Distributive Training Technology Program (DTTP). o From a two-line Statement of Work (SOW), conceptualized Program to provide training to DLN Learning Center Managers in the effective/efficient technical, functional, and operational management of their Centers, which utilized one of the first dynamic Intranets and LMS with course repository. o Determined training staff roles, hired and managed staff of 20+ for training program development and delivery. Ensured highest quality training to Learning Centers located throughout entire USA. o Training Program adaptations and national deployments continued for 10 years.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Hired by Dr. Chris Dede (George Mason University GMU & Harvard University) to create Virtual Reality (VR) training scenarios for $6.2M DoD jointly-funded Office of Naval Research project, Virtual Environments for Training, for cross-cultural situations encountered in military humanitarian and peacekeeping missions.

Executive Education Certificate, The Hr Management And Analytics: Unlock The Value Of Human Capital

Certificate, Web Design & Development

Phd, Education/Instructional Technology

M.A., International And Intercultural Communication

Doctoral Studies In Foreign Languages And Literature

Bs (Equivalent), Business, Marketing, & Retail Management

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education Instructional Technology