Instructional Designer
e-Learning | Partnership for Public Service
I have five years’ experience as an instructional designer at GP Strategies Corporation in Alexandria, VA.
In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with (and learn from) an outstanding team of multimedia developers, graphic artists, technical writers, computer programmers, and project managers to design and build cost-effective products for our clients’ many needs.
An Instructional Designer (ISD) employs something called the ADDIE process – Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation – to address performance gaps.
e-Learning | Department of Defense
As an ISD, I’ve had the opportunity to develop:
- Job task analyses and training needs assessments;
- Instructor-led training, job aids, manuals, and quick reference guides;
- Instructor development training;
- Web-based training, interactive scenarios, and simulations;
- CD-ROM-based training and interactive manuals;
- Video-based training and information programs;
- Internet- and Intranet-based knowledge management applications;
- Training marketing and implementation plans; and
- Training evaluation plans and data collection instruments.
My unique and feature-rich skill set, highlighted on this web site, enables me to develop interactive multimedia pieces as well as create and edit graphics. In addition to strong writing skills, I have extensive experience in film and video production, audio production, motion graphics, animation, and music composition.
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Extensive experience developing:
- Audio scripts
- Distance learning/self-study
- Flash animation scripts
- Flash-based video
- Instructor-led training
- InfoPath forms
- Job aids
- Knowledge-based and performance-based assessments
- Marketing and communications materials
- Musical scores
- PowerPoint presentations
- SharePoint team sites
- Surveys
- Video scripts
- Voiceovers
- Web-based training
- Website content
- Website design
Deep knowledge of:
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Captivate
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amadeus Pro
- Blackboard
- Lectora/Articulate/Evolution
- Final Cut Studio
- Logic Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Scenario Builder
- Windows 7/Windows XP
- Mac OSX 10.4-10.7
Clients for whom I have developed training and development solutions include:
- AT&T
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Census Bureau
- Council for Court Excellence
- Del Monte Foods
- Diocese of Greensburg
- Department of Defense
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Federal Acquisition Institute
- GPiLearn
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
- Partnership for Public Service
- Royal Canin
- Transportation Security Administration
Awards and recognition include:
- Winner, 2011 Platinum MarCom Award, “PerformTech Holiday e-Card” (composer)
- Winner, 2011 World Old-Time Piano Playing Contest
- Winner, 2010 Scott Joplin Foundation Composition Contest, Best Original Composition, “The Train Town Rag”
- Winner, 2010 Bronze International Galaxy Award, “PerformTech Holiday e-Card” (composer)
- Winner, 2009 Platinum MarCom Award, “PerformTech Holiday e-Card” (composer)
- Winner, 1997 Calliope Media, “Crazy for Ragtime” Competition
Education
University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Creative Writing/Religious Studies
2002 – 2007
Full Sail University
Associate of Science, Film and Video
2000 – 2001
Employment History
Instructional Designer
GP Strategies Corporation, October 2007 – Present
As an instructional designer, I employ the ADDIE process (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to address performance gaps.
I work with closely with clients to identify the existing performance gap, propose instructionally sound learning solutions, and develop supporting materials with measurable objectives and specific instructional outcomes.
My unique and feature-rich skill set enables me to develop interactive and engaging multimedia presentations that compellingly deliver important information. In addition to strong writing skills, I have extensive experience in film and video production, audio production, motion graphics, animation, and music composition.
