CV

Career History

April 2022 - Present

Instructional Designer

Support and improve the existing portfolio of products and performance solutions.
Present and create graphic design concepts and deliverables to design team
Design interactive web-based training materials based on established design standards and corporate branding guidelines
Learn and establish a working knowledge of military terminology
Facilitate an environment allowing the cross-functional team to deliver projects to meet established compliance, change management, and leadership development training.
Conduct needs and/or occupational analyses to determine the requirements for revision of existing or development of a new instructional program.
Lead and manage complex short to long-range learning programs and instruction design projects.
Create and Manage content within Naval Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Conducted Job Duty Task Analyses (JDTAs): Enhanced training relevance for advanced systems, leading to improved task performance.
Led Front-End Analysis (FEA): Assessed training needs, identifying performance gaps to develop training that reduced those gaps by 20%.
Developed Gamified Interactive Training Modules: Created advanced weapons elevator training for CVN 78 and CVN 79 ships in 2023, resulting in a 20% increase in certification test scores.
Interviewed Subject Matter Experts: Collaborated closely with clients and SMEs to refine training content.

Dec 2016 - April 2022

Conduct needs analysis and interviews to determine deficits in leadership that directly correlated with production data analysis in various departments
Provide research-based training and coaching to organizations across the country in the areas of leadership and relationship building that resulted in increases in production and employee satisfaction
Develop or conduct needs and/or occupational analyses to determine the requirements for revision of existing or development of new instructional program.
Assess learning outcomes, instructional design, and effectiveness of curricula and instructional programs, using qualitative & quantitative methods and tools..
Conduct training using a variety of delivery methods (remote and in person)
Manage complex short-term and long-term projects that require analysis of budget, timeline variances, leadership and team building
Collaborate with developers in the creation of web solutions for customers.
Support and improve the existing portfolio of products for Leadworthy product.
Manage development team through 8 month project to transition Leadworthy product to a web-based learning platform for 800 clients across the nation.
Present design concepts and deliverables to design team
Design interactive web-based training materials based on established design standards and corporate branding guidelines.

December 2020 – April 2022

Designed and Developed E-Learning Materials: Created instructional content, including interactive modules and training guides, using platforms like Canvas LMS, enhancing the learning experience for teachers and students.
Conducted Training Needs Analysis: Collaborated with stakeholders to assess training requirements, tailoring instructional solutions to meet specific needs.
Implemented Instructional Technologies: Integrated new technologies into classroom settings, leading to a 15% improvement in teacher technology adoption rates.
Facilitated Technology Training: Delivered in-person and virtual training sessions, increasing technology proficiency among staff by 20%.
Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts: Worked alongside SMEs to develop and refine curriculum materials that align with educational standards and instructional goals.
Program Management: Identified and eliminated frivolous spending in underused programs, achieving a 14% budget surplus.

August 2015-December 2020

Achieved 86% Student Growth: 96% of students experienced a 5% or more increase in academic performance through effective curriculum development and instructional design.
Utilized Varied Instructional Strategies: Implemented e-learning and virtual classroom methods alongside traditional instructional materials to enhance learning outcomes.
Developed Training Resources: Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and curate instructional resources for grade-level leaders.
Managed and executed a comprehensive LMS integration plan across the school, overseeing training, resource allocation, and system support, resulting in improved instructional efficiency and streamlined digital learning access for staff and students.
Recognized for Excellence: Promoted to Instructional Technology Specialist mid-year to implement school initiatives district-wide.