Instructional Designer| Corporate Trainer |  Project Manager | Customer Success Manager

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multi-talented professional skilled in learning development and design, training and management. Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to meet their needs through clear communication, data-driven analysis, and current trends in technologies. Adapts quickly to new technologies. Successfully manages multiple projects across cross-functional teams to ensure fidelity and deliverables are of utmost quality.

WORKPLACE SKILLS

CURRICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

• Expertise in developing engaging, learner-centered curriculum across disciplines and formats (in-person, hybrid and online).
• Skilled in ADDIE, backward design and TANGO frameworks for instructional design.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

• Proficiency with learning management systems LMS.
• Advanced use of multimedia tools like Camtasia, Screencastify, Adobe products, Canva.
• Integration of Analytics tools (e.g., Excel and Tableau) for data driven instructional improvements.
• Experience in developing engaging multimedia content for various platforms.

PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Ability to coordinate cross-departmental projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Proven success in leading teams to implement technology and curriculum solutions.

DATA–DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

• Competence in analyzing and interpreting data to inform instructional practices and increase learner outcomes.

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Experience in designing and delivering professional development for adult learners..
• Leadership roles in technology integration teams and professional development committees.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

• Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences, from technical teams to community stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach to working with subject matter experts, facilitators and technical staff.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration.
• Skilled at aligning initiatives with organizational goals and vision.

ADAPTABILITY AND LIFELONG LEARNING

• Quickly masters new technologies and adapts to innovative trends such as Articulate and Captivate.
• Adept at fostering resilience and flexibility in rapidly changing environments through AI.
• Proficient in differentiated instruction and assessment for diverse learners.
• Expertise in creating inclusive and accessible content.
• Ability to craft learning experiences that inspire and motivate learners.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Saint Louis Area Schools K-12  (2003 - Present)

• Applied data-driven instructional practices and methodologies to ensure learner success.
• Created professional development for adult learners in alignment with department and company goals, while maintaining fidelity and standardization to increase understanding of all stakeholders involved.
• Curated strong relationships to foster and grow community relations. 
• Designed curriculum and instruction for numerous courses for a variety of learners, including online, hybrid and in-person. 
• Developed instructional curriculum while cross-facilitating with multiple departments, subject matter experts and technical representatives to ensure high quality pedagogy.
• Implemented ADDIE to increase achievement with regards to learner-centered needs through diverse instructional methods which increased productivity by 5% over 16 weeks.
• Effectively used backwards design for learners with diverse learning styles in a multitude of contexts to prepare individual learning plans delivered through multiple LMS.
• Integrated a variety of technology programs and platforms including but not limited to Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, Canva, Screencastify and Camtasia to design curriculum and instruction for diverse learners.

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (2002-2003)

• Independently designed the curriculum and instructional activities for an undergraduate level course with special emphasis on graphic design, multimedia development and digital video creation as an Adjunct Instructor using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere; Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver.

Arcturis (2001-2003)

• Contracted to Edward Jones, Nestle Purina, Pharmacia and non profits to:
  • Collaborate with numerous stakeholders to design and develop materials to fit company and client’s needs.
  • Determined stakeholder needs based on data-driven analysis through various methods to present highest priorities to be addressed.
  • Improved workflow by decreasing time to implement task completion by 12% through designing and developing websites, graphic and print materials, as well as relational databases.
  • Updated a facility management process to ensure accurate asset tagging on all company property for insurance purposes through CAD software to potentially save the Fortune 500 Company millions of dollars.

EDUCATION

• Missouri Baptist University - St Louis, MO | Masters Degree, Educational Administration
• Maryville University - St Louis, MO | Masters Degree, Gifted Education 
• University of Missouri - Columbia - Columbia, MO | Bachelor of Arts, Business and Technology Education

PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Languages: Novice in both Spanish and German
• Traveling: United States, Mexico, Bahamas, Germany, France and England