Summary
Over 16 years project management and instructional design experience dedicated to achieving cost reduction, profitability and outstanding customer service. Energetic professional with exceptional analytical, organizational and people skills. Strong personal ethics and integrity. Convey a professional image of honesty and concern for our customers’ needs. Work well under pressure and deadlines. Highly organized team-builder with strong leadership experience. Excellent communicator seeking a challenging position with the opportunity for professional growth.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | Contractor / Freelance | 1/2009 - Present |
| Flying J, Inc. | Contractor / Freelance | 6/2003 - 3/2009 |
| AVAYA (previously “Lucent Technologies”, previously “AT&T”) | Manager | 8/1992 - 12/2002 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | Instructional Technology | 1992 | Master Degree |
| Utah State University | Marketing | 1990 | Bachelor Degree |
Job Details
Highlights:
Ranked “#1 Performer” (1997 through 2000) - out of 30 Instructional Designers. Received “Extra Step Award” 4 times - for exceeding all sale quotas. Received “Bravo Award” (1998) - saved $50K by converting on-site to web-based course. Received “Keystone Team Award” (2001) - for developing outstanding web-based documentation and training for email management product.Companies I like:
Northrop Grumman, URS, Raytheon, UNISYS, Hewlett-Packard Company, PacifiCorp, Intermountain Healthcare, MediMedia
Job Skills
Keywords
- Training
- Web Logic
- Software Release manager
- Java
- Technical Writer
- QA testing
- Communications
- Instructional Design
- Project Management
- Distance Learning Instructional Designer
- Performance improvement
- Visual Basics
- Flash
- Web Design
- Education
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design Project Manager
- Training Manager
- Project Analyst
- Instructor
- Trainer
Responsibilities
Responsible for software scripts, quality assurance testing and code compiling for websites, retail management applications, cash management software and mainframe applications.
Manage software release cycles for IT Department.
Manage team that design, develop and instruct technical and sales training.
Manage the overall curriculum design and development for programs.
Develops and maintains instructional project plans.
Lead training team in providing effective training.
Conducts performance and instructional analysis.
Apply instructional systems design (ISD) principles to the design and development of interactive, distance learning and instructor-led training content for clients.
Facilitate Train the Trainers events.
Evaluate instructional systems and materials and identify next steps to performance improvement.
Research information to enhance existing curriculum.
Teach course material.



