What I do
As an eLearning Specialist, I work with complex, and often very abstract concepts. I deconstruct them to their most basic elements, and methodically weave them into a logical flow, then reassemble them into engaging eLearning that anyone can learn from. Hope you check out my samples!
Samples
Converting textbook content to eLearning
This animated and interactive demonstration is based on a scene from a larger eLearning project I worked on.
For an educational publishing company:
The topic of this project was standardized test-taking strategies. After writing a detailed design document, I submitted this animated scene to the client, as an example, or Proof of Concept (POC). The POC won the client over, and led to my employer getting the contract for the entire project.
Business Uses of Databases: Part 1
I did this instructional video for an MBA course, Intro to Databases.
Business Uses of Databases: Part 1
Published with permission from Unext.com
Business Uses of Databases: Part 2
I did this instructional video for an MBA course, Intro to Databases.
Business Uses of Databases: Part 2
Published with permission from Unext.com
Functions of Money
I did this instructional video for an MBA level Economics course.
Functions of Money
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The Federal Reserve
I did this instructional video for an MBA level Economics course.
The Federal Reserve
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The ISLM Model
I did this instructional video for an MBA level Economics course.
The ISLM Model
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Experience
I have over 20 years experience as an eLearning Content Developer and Instructional Designer, specializing in customizing training solutions to meet specific project needs and requirements for a variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies as well as Academia. I have provided consulting expertise to clients, Subject Matter Experts and Project Managers, to determine project design and direction. I have experience working in various industries, including Finance & Banking, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Industrial Supplies & Manufacturing, Publishing, Academia, and Nonprofit.
Sample Accomplishments
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Technical Abilities
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Basic Front End Web Design using HTML5, Dreamweaver, and WordPress
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SharePoint
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Egnyte Connect
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Smartsheet, Inc.
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Web conferencing and collaboration (WebEx, GoToMeeting)
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Microsoft Office Suite, including a thorough understanding of PowerPoint compatibility issues relating to Articulate.
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Adobe Animate
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Photoshop
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SoundBooth
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Illustrator
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Audacity
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Techsmith Snagit
Professional Experience
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Designed and developed company-wide training on newly implemented Customer Service system for agents, managers, and quality evaluators.
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Collaborated with subject matter experts.
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Designed assessment questions to assess learners’ understanding and to trigger LMS completion.
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Tools used: Articulate Storyline & Rise, Microsoft Office &Teams
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Prepared higher education courses to function in new version of Blackboard LMS.
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Performed full quality review on higher education courses.
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Made edits and updates, and adjust settings to courses as needed, directly in LMS.
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Trouble-shoot and resolve course issues that faculty and students report.
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Tools used: Blackboard LMS, Cherwell Service Management, Microsoft Office &Teams
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Designed and developed eLearning for new and existing web-based systems to demonstrate how to perform various tasks.
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Collaborated with SMEs and wrote storyboard scripts, based on content provided.
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Recorded and edited voiceover narration.
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Developed micro learning modules, to provide quick, searchable on-the-job references for performing specific system tasks, which also combine into more comprehensive new hire training programs.
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Wrote and implemented quiz questions to assess learners' understanding, and to trigger completion in the LMS (Docebo LMS).
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Published eLearning modules for LMS and loaded into LMS.
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Developed job aid reference documents, providing step-by-step instructions.
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Tools used: Adobe Captivate, Camtaisa, Audacity, Docebo LMS, Microsoft Office &Teams
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For a multinational IT and Telcom conglomerate, assisted in writing course outline and design document for new version of existing process training.
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Wrote storyboard scripts for eLearning project.
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Collaborated remotely with project team.
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Tools used: Egnyte Connect, Smartsheet, Inc., MS Office
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Instructional design and development of online systems simulations for Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
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Updated Captivate-based training modules by adding, omitting, re-wording, and re-ordering content, according to client’s direction.
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Developed scored assessments with graded multiple-choice questions, and graded interactions.
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Edited narration scripts where necessary, and prepared text for voiceover recording.
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Tools used: Adobe Captivate 9, Microsoft Office Suite
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Built, edited, configured, and updated higher learning courses using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
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Tools used: Instructure Canvas, Edge LMS, Microsoft Office Suite
(Clients include Agate Publishing & PulseLearning)
- For a publishing company, developed an online suite associated with existing textbook:
- Served as a consultant to assess client training and eLearning needs.
- Worked with client to Identify learning objectives to map to content, and determine project design.
- Created screen type templates to transform content from client-supplied Word docs to LMS-ready eLearning, functioning in the custom interface I designed.
- Designed templates to accommodate functionality such as interactive media, system simulations, animated demonstrations, and assessments for checking content understanding and evaluation.
- Interfaced with client and third party LMS administrators, to determine LMS-specific requirements.
- For a software development company, performed needs analysis and compiled tasks needed for new project:
- Performed needs analysis.
- Compiled tasks needed for new project.
- Determined whether tasks were within project scope.
- Rewrote content from client, converting it to individual audio narration scripts.
- Ongoing career-advancement work:
- Re-worked portions of previous projects to present as work samples.
- Retooling, and up skilling: Expanding my knowledge base in HTML5, design for mobile devices.
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Developed eLearning system training on tasks using the Epic electronic health records system for various audiences within the hospital, published for LMS.
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Created, edited and updated instruction manuals, and on-the-job reference documentation.
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Developed and adhered to realistic project plans and schedules for projects I worked on.
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Tools used: Adobe Captivate, MS Office
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For company’s clients’ projects, transformed complex content into engaging online learning.
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Developed interactive media for eLearning projects.
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Published LMS-ready eLearning courses, including customizing LMS-specific publish settings.
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Worked with clients and other project stakeholders to trouble-shoot LMS performance issues.
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Tools used: Adobe Captivate, Trivantis Lectora, Articulate Presenter, Engage & QuizMaker, MS Office
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For a large educational publishing company, secured a large contract by developing and presenting a POC (Proof of Concept) sample, which effectively communicated the vision for the project to the client.
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Designed training programs for various company clients using the ADDIE process.
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Led project design and development.
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For a large educational publishing company, secured a large contract by developing and presenting a POC (Proof of Concept) sample, which effectively communicated the vision for the project to the client.
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Tools used: Adobe Captivate, Trivantis Lectora, Articulate Presenter, Engage & QuizMaker, MS Office
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Collaborated with management to implement customer service onboarding training program, putting processes, standards, and evaluation metrics in place, to secure ISO certification for the department.
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Designed training programs using the SADDIE process (company variation of the ADDIE process).
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Developed SCORM-compliant online courses and tutorials.
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Developed instructional animations and diagrams to visually describe new processes.
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Developed interactive simulations.
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Designed employee training curriculum, consisting of a blended approach, combining eLearning and ILT.
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Wrote storyboards for online training.
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Developed assessments for eLearning applications.
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Recorded voice-over narration for online courses and tutorials, and instructed the department how to record voiceover.
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Recorded and edited videos, to implement in online courses.
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Created eLearning Templates for training department.
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Provided expertise on grainger.com functionality.
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Delivered new hire training for customer service employees in classroom environment.
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Designed, re-designed, developed, and updated internal websites.
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Collaborated with Global Pharmaceutical Operations (GPO) team members, as well as with project stakeholders within other divisions.
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Collaborate remotely with project team.
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Tools used: Egnyte Connect, Smartsheet, Inc., MS Office
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Developed media for online university courses.
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Developed media assets to visually describe content for online courses.
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Worked with faculty, subject matter experts, editors and course engineers to identify most effective methods of adding instructional value to courses.
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Developed animations and interactive media for courses.
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Managed production of media for multiple projects.
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Designed, developed and continued to manage and give strategic direction for the company website.
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Provided creative direction to Product Development team.
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Established usability standards for development of software applications.
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Coordinated online marketing efforts.
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Developed animated presentations to market products.
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Developed interactive diagrams to educate clients about issues involving online billing.
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Designed & developed clients' web sites.
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Designed & managed production of printed marketing materials.
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Responsible for working with clients to develop look and feel of e-learning projects.
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Developed screen type templates for projects.
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Responsible for designing interface, navigation, and interactive functionality for each project.
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Worked with Subject Matter Experts to determine best approach for communicating course content.
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Responsible for developing and managing production graphics.
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Responsible for identifying and allocating resources to projects assigned to the company’s Chicago area facility.
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Responsible for handling design and graphics for all projects.
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Interfaced with Cold Fusion developers to launch TrueValue.com.
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Provided Level 2 Help Desk technical support for company-developed, ASP-driven Software application.
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Responsible for forwarding domain names to client sites.
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Used NT Mail configuration to manage email accounts internally, as well as for clients.
Contact
I can't wait to help you with your next eLearning project!
I'm open to working both contract positions and as a full-time employee, I can offer reasonable rates as well as the option to work remotely.
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