Steve Birek Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

• Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of microlearning lessons ("Bytes") to Rumie's library of 2500+ Bytes• Lead a community of 150+ learning design volunteers• Collaborate with Rumie's content team (SEO Manager, Community Manager, and Content Writer) to translate keyword research and audience insights into useful learning objectives to meet the real-life needs of Rumie's learning audience• Design, edit, and publish training courses and videos on Rumie's learning management system• Onboard clients, partners, and volunteers with product demos and courses covering our rapid authoring, project management, and communication tools• Collaborate with clients, subject matter experts, and partners to create courses and lessons for their internal audiences• Supervise subject matter experts in reviewing content for accuracy

Toronto, On, Ca

• Managed the Byte production sprint schedule of the learning design volunteer community• Created, edited, and published Bytes on career and life skills for an international audience of Gen Z & Millennial learners• Hosted learning design workshops and upskilling sessions with volunteers and corporate/community partners• Managed project tasks via ClickUp and directed sprint cycles over Slack• Reviewed learning content to align with learning objectives and quality standards• Facilitated open communication in Rumie's learning design community• Motivated and encouraged volunteers with constructive feedback on Bytes

Toronto, On, Ca

• Hosted microlearning workshops via Zoom & MS Teams for Rumie’s corporate & community partners• Trained participants & support volunteers on internal rapid authoring tool & learning management system• Created learning content for a wide variety of audiences based on trending topics, and career & life skills needs• Reviewed, edited & publish 50-80 microlearning lessons produced by Rumie’s volunteer eLearning design team per two-week sprint cycle• Supported the learning design community with content advice & technical support via Slack & ClickUp

St Julians, St Julians, Mt

• Empowered students with effective learning support & feedback• Managed onboarding & assessment of over 1500 students annually• Designed onboarding & professional development experience for over 70 teachers• Trained teachers in the use of education technologies• Implemented online learning paths for students • Improved Net Promoter Scores for student satisfaction & teaching performance• Tracked student assessment via learning management systems• Assisted the transition to remote learning during COVID-19• Conducted student focus groups to improve customer service experience• Managed off-site location during peak season

• Guided 30 trainee teachers through pre-service CELTA training courses• Promoted best practices & professional standards during input sessions• Provided trainees with formal & informal feedback on teaching practice• Ensured compliance with Cambridge Assessment standards & Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Training & Universities regulations• Supported graduates with post-course career tools

London, Gb

• Improved the language skills of over 1000 international students• Designed curriculum & taught specialized courses (Business English, Journalism, Pronunciation, IELTS / TOEIC, Slang & Idioms)• Hosted learning sessions for agencies & prospective students• Organized & edited a monthly student newspaper

Sèvres, Fr

• Supported local English teachers in the classroom at high school & junior high school levels in the Pas-de-Calais region• Conducted seminar classes with senior-level students• Taught after-school sessions for students with learning & behavioral challenges

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Served as floor producer & technician for a daily current affairs program• Managed the technical production of live-to-air events• Produced on-air promotional material & managed voice talent• Trained volunteers & interns in radio production• Maintained studio facilities & repaired broadcast equipment• Recorded & edited broadcast content using Logic Audio & Audacity• Managed digital broadcast log

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Operated live audio-visual setup for industry conference sessions• Provided technical support for conference hosts & guests

• Transcribed video footage for Outlaw In-Laws reality TV series for use in database searches• Delivered 60 run-time minutes of transcription per shift• Conformed transcript documents to follow time-code reference and format standards

Kingston, On, Ca

• Revived the station’s profile in the Kingston community through cross-promotion with campus groups, local businesses & not-for-profit organizations• Produced a $150,000 balanced budget on the year & increased advertising revenues by 25%• Managed advertising, promotions & local music events• Founded weekly live music series Dance to the Underground• Presented strategic plans to governing stakeholders• Conducted preliminary research for future fundraising campaigns• Trained over 100 volunteers in radio production

Kingston, On, Ca

• Conducted weekly seminars with 20 first-year film students• Supported students with video projects & academic submissions• Operated multi-media lectern for weekly course screenings• Graded student papers & video assignments

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Produced training videos & educational multi-media content for professors & students at the Faculty of Dentistry• Operated live surgical camera for clinical demonstrations• Converted 30 16mm instructional films to a digital video archive via Telecine machine

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Certificate, E-Learning Developer

Certificate, Learning Experience Design

Diploma In Audio For Music, Film & Television