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Canoe Family Health - Seattle, WA

Complex community research pilot project with intention to move 10,000 patients from paper-based emergency medical information to online electronic solution.

 

Instructional Designer                                                                                       2011 - Present

  • Determined the training needs, learning objectives, training strategies, by colloborating with Subject Matter Experts.
  • Developed Job Task Analysis and created training plan for adoption and change management.

  • Created Job Aid for safe guardin technical security. Co-designed storyboard fro buy-in piece.

 


 



T-Mobile - Bellevue, WA

T-Mobile USA is a cellular telecommunications provider - with a nationwide Retail Sales Associate training program.

         Instructional Designer                                                                                       2010 - 2011

 

  • Determined the learning objectives, training strategies, best fit methodology and the proper blend of instructor- led, hands-on, and web- based training to be used in a given solution.
    •   Collaborated with subject matter experts to obtain information and validate course content.
  • Using innovative learning methodologies such as case studies, engaging stories, motivating scenarios and games to reflect content, audience, and business needs.
  • Applied a systematic instructional design approach to the creation of learning programs.
  • Products, Services & Processes - Partnered with Sales Communications and trainers to successfully develop and roll out updates on new products, services and processes in a collaborative, timely and effective manner.
  • On-boarding for Retail Associates - Updated, tested and maintained the current Retail Sales on-boarding training assets and master materials via the LMS Angel (vILT, WBT, Job Aids).
  • Nationwide ILT leadership Training - Reviewed and presented an improvement strategy for an annual ILT leadership Training nationwide.
  • Sales Performance Coaching for Sales Managers - Collaborated with SMEs and Sales Design Team to design the ILT Sales Performance Coaching Training Program, which included best practices; train the trainer materials and new coaching checklist for Sales Managers.


KeelWorks Foundation, Virtually based

Changing outcomes for underachieving learners with a comprehensive approach to change, using eLearning as a platform for active learning.

         Instructional Designer                                                                                        2009 - 2010

 

  • planned and developing a storyboard for the eLearning module “Personal Learning Strategies”.
  • Collaborating with team members & stakeholders in the design and development of interactively engaging  and rich learning content.



 

InterConnection - Seattle, WA  

Specializing in Computer Refurbishing & Hardware Training since 1999.                                                                              

       Center Coordinator                                                                                                   2008 - 2009     

 

  • Led remote teams across the globe to successfully design, launch & maintain websites for Non Profit Organizations
  • Redesigned the Website Design Process for virtual volunteers decreasing website lifecycle by 40%.
  • Designed and implemented new vetting system for volunteer Web Designers.
  • Developed & implemented new intern & volunteer learning plans and assessment tools.
  • Increased program retention by 20% and 35% higher technical skills demonstrated by program completion.
  • Defined and deployed performance metrics and incentive programs for both volunteers & employees

   Development Specialist                                                                                          2007 - 2008


  • Collaborated with graphic designer, web developers, and copywriter to develop website elements and requirements resulting in an aesthetic and information rich InterConnection website.
  • Promoted Training Program and Services to external organizations via presentations, fairs, festivals, center tours, open house and networking events.
  • Developed promotional materials for website, social media, email campaigns, flyers, newsletters and posters.
  • Set up a partnership with King County's Digital Bridge Youth Training Program and YouthCare to enable computer hardware training fro disenfranchised youth.
  • Established 7 new partnerships in the Seattle metropolitan area for potential interns & volunteers.


 

Seattle Goodwill - Seattle, WA  

Specializing in Job Training Skills & Education across 6 training centers statewide.

 

Training Project Manager                                                                                               2006 - 2007


  • Partnered with Highline Community College and designed and developed the Retail Training Program – which included customer service & merchandising modules.
  • Designed and launched the new Student Registration and Intake Process in partnership with Trainers and Administrative staff.
  • Developed Instruction manuals with trainers and Administrators for intake Process and led Train the Trainer sessions.
  • Active member of task force in charge of planning, development, design, testing and introduction of an online content management system across 6 training centers resulting in insightful analysis for site reporting and greater quality performance feedback to students.
  • Coordinated and led 4 multidisciplinary trainer groups to consensus on course competencies & new course materials. Researched, developed and implemented CASA standardized assessments across all training centers and accelerated consistent measurement of learning across all 6 sites.
Trainer                                                                                                                                  2004 - 2005
  • Designed and led training for Computer, Resume Writing and Job Searching and Customer Service classes. 

 


 

Ireland’s National Training & Employment Authority (FAS) Dublin, Ireland

Government agency that strives to train the unemployed in job specific & readiness skills.

 

          Development Officer                                                                                               2003 - 2004

 

  • Defined and implemented the criteria for the placement of all FAS major courses on the NQF resultant in a scalable learning solution nationwide enabling transferability of qualifications.
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    Led Subject Matter Experts in developing the online content for the Electrical Test Bank Project in Ireland enabling a nationwide series of unique automated tests for the first time.
  • Teamed up with remotely located content experts and graphic designers, coordinating the roll out of national Exams for the Cabinet Making & Wood Machining Trades under tight deadlines.
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    Developed and wrote courseware content and instructional materials to meet training objectives for the certified program “Computer Programmer Course”.
  • Co-developed the national Dental Assistant Course with SME’s by extracting and adapting technical content for training & assessments.

 

Computer Trainer                                                                                                     1999 - 2003


  • Administrator & facilitator for the online Computer Based Training course in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Developed and wrote courseware content for the new Basic Computer Program for ESL trainees.
  • Trainer for certificate programs; Computer Programmer, Web Designer, and Office Administrator.
  • Developed courseware & led Train the Trainer group sessions on Web Design to high school teachers.