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Santa Monica, California

LEARNING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENTManaged the process of developing and delivering online courses for nonprofits and humanitarians throughout the world available through DisasterReady.org and NonprofitReady.org. This included initial planning and design to implementation and evaluation, ensuring projects met deadlines and achieved specified learning objectives by coordinating various teams including instructional designers, subject matter experts, voice actors, and more.Created the 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 consisting of 10 certificate-based online programs (35 courses/10 exams) resulting in over 600,000 learner registrations and average learner rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.• Nonprofit Essentials• Fundraising Essentials• Grant Seeking Essentials• Financial Management Essentials• Marketing Essentials• Nonprofit Board Member Essentials• Leadership Essentials• Core Humanitarian Essentials• MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Essentials• Project Management EssentialsONLINE LEARNING CONSULTANTProvided guidance to third-party content developers and humanitarian organizations such as Save the Children, Oxfam, and Springboard Collaborative. Focused on…• Adult learning and eLearning best practices• Evaluation of learning content• Software usageResponsible for the oversight of donated online learning content provided by nonprofit/humanitarian organizations. Reviewed and provided feedback on over 300 courses.Presented information on the value and creation of criterion-referenced exams at the 2021 NGO Digital Learning Conference. Topic: 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴SOLUTIONS DEVELOPERDevised solutions for improving team effectiveness and client processes including Project Trackers; Content Loading Queue; Learning Object Submission Forms; Learning Object Creation, Testing, and Catalog Standards; Online Course Development Guide

Canonsburg, Pa

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNDesigned learning assets such as virtual courses, videos, webinars, job aides, and user guides involving the management of inclusive and diverse teams comprised of: Chief Medical Officer; physicians; physician assistants; recruiters; finance managers; senior leadership; clinical and center staff.• 2015 Bronze Award winner for creating an engaging, interactive, and virtual new employee orientation• 2016 Bronze Award winner for video production (Centers of Excellence Celebration)SOLUTIONS DEVELOPERProduced branded stock images and instructional videos utilizing company personnel to save costs, drive engagement, and obtain project buy-in. Developed training department standards and processes for visual presentation, voice-over narration, and project development.LMS MANAGEMENTLoaded and assigned eLearning courses within Cornerstone LMS.

Cranberry Township, Pa

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT• Designed, developed, and implemented virtual and face to face training programs for diverse clientele • Designed open-enrollment synchronous training courses on such topics as leadership, customer service, & food safety. Food safety class produced a 90% pass rate on national certification examinations and established Synergy Training as the preferred ServSafe provider in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley by restaurants & hospitals• Evaluated and identified opportunities for training course improvement and success via interviews, surveys, & observations • Created job aides & infographics specific to client’s needs or course objectivesOWNERSHIP• Designed and employed various marketing materials/strategies including website, email, direct-mail, social media, and printed materials resulting in tripled private training courses (FY2013) and repeat customers• Hired and managed field trainers; payment and tax related activities

• Served as a subject matter expert on designing and delivering instructional/training content providing advice on lesson structure, learner engagement, activity development, & learning visuals

Leesburg & Round Hill, Va

• Designed & implemented multimedia and interactive instruction • Developed various learning aides including study guides, mini-posters, process flow charts, etc.• Creator & project manager of an annual STEM event attracting hundreds of student & parent attendees• Science lead teacher; student assistance & staff advisory committees member• Developed & utilized both formative and summative assessments including: traditional quizzes & exams, classroom surveys, Developmental Reading Assessment-2, and Qualitative Reading Inventory-4• Researched & evaluated the effect of the school’s outdoor classroom on students’ science achievement• Consistently mentioned by students as among one of the most invested and engaging teachers helping Blue Ridge Middle School to receive a Schools-to-Watch designation

Winchester, Va

• 1998 Kay Toliver Award recipient - a peer-bestowed honor for excellence in cross-curricular instruction• Creator & project manager of annual STEM event (see Loudoun Co. above)• Developed various learning aides including study guides, mini-posters, process flow charts, etc. as well as formative & summative assessments

South Park, Pa

TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTRUCTION• Designed & developed face-to-face children’s educational science courses for in-school, after-school, and summer camp programs• Created business publications including educational courses catalog, employee handbook, take-away sheets, letterhead• Provided on-site teacher training on incorporating hands-on science into classrooms• Performed science demonstrations for large public and private venues including school assemblies, sporting events (Pittsburgh Penguins), and local celebrations (Three Rivers Regatta)BUSINESS MANAGEMENT• Managed a team of instructors to deliver and ensure participant engagement/satisfaction• Performed such human resources functions as recruiting, conducting interviews, and training • Designed & employed various marketing materials/strategies including email, direct-mail, phone solicitation, & printed materials resulting in over $25,000 in new business revenue within the first year

Graduate Certificate, Elearning & Instructional Design

Master'S Degree, Education

Graduate Certificate, Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Delta Phi Fraternity

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Delta Phi Fraternity