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Resume

I have a strong combination of professional and academic experience in the field of instructional design. My professional focus is the design and development of instruction using a variety of technologies. I have worked as a team member and as a project manager in a variety of innovative projects.

Career History

Instructional Technology Specialist (8/2007-present)
University of Texas Libraries
Austin, TX

• Developed online educational materials using a variety of development tools
• Worked with subject matter experts to develop information literacy curriculum
• Served as a resource for library staff about new and emerging instructional and web-based technologies
• Collaborated with librarians, faculty, other library staff on the planning and implementation of new technology services
• Integrated online libraries services into external sites such as Blackboard, iGoogle, and Facebook.
• Provided guidance and support to student workers
• Developed and maintained libraries web sites

Education Technology Coordinator (7/2005-7/2007)
PeaceHealth
Eugene, OR

• Developed online educational materials using a variety of development tools
• Worked with subject matter experts to develop curriculum for synchronous and asynchronous courses
• Served as project manager for a variety of innovative system-wide educational initiatives
• Supported and trained educators on the use of technology for staff education programs
• Coordinated the use of web conferencing and video conferencing for staff training
• Administered and improved in-house learning management system
• Obtained federal grant funding for distance learning programs

IT Professional Specialist (7/2003-7/2005)
UGA Student Financial Aid
Athens, GA

• Designed and maintained both internal and external Web sites
• Provided technology training for employees, students, and parents
• Served in a variety of committees and group projects
• Fulfilled the role of Domain Network Liaison
• Set up and maintained 40 workstations and 2 servers
• Secured network from viruses and other vulnerabilities

Computer Services Specialist I (6/2000-7/2003)
UGA Student Financial Aid
Athens, GA

• Provided hardware/software support
• Provided technology training for employees, students, and parents
• Designed and maintained Web sites
• Assisted with server and network administration
• Developed training materials for employees

Student Teacher (1/2000-4/2000)
Burney, Harris, Lyons Middle School
Athens, GA

• Planned curriculum
• Taught computer-related skills to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
• Evaluated students' learning

Education

M.Ed. Instructional Technology, UGA (7/2004)

• Earned a 4.0 GPA
• Gained expertise in the process of designing instruction
• Concentrated on three academic themes, which included instructional design and development, media design and development, and research methods
• Worked full-time at UGA while pursuing my graduate degree

B.S.Ed. Business Education, UGA (5/2000)

• Focused on the development of computer education curriculum
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Multiple Dean's Lists
• Presidential Scholar Award

Languages

• CSS
• HTML / XHTML
• Javascript
• PHP
• XML

E-learning Software Applications

• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Connect/Macromedia Breeze
• Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Adobe/Macromedia Fireworks
• Adobe/Macromedia Flash
• Adobe Photoshop
• Apple iMovie
• Camtasia
• Microsoft Office
• Windows Movie Maker

Awards

• 2009 ALA Primo Recognition for Plagiarism Tutorial
• 2008 Harold Billings Award for work on Plagiarism Tutorial and Longhorn Reviews project
• 2004 Blue Sock Award Winner (given to most impressive graduate student e-learning projects each semester)
• Nominated for 2004 Unsung Hero Award in the UGA Division of Student Affairs
• 2003 Innovative Academic Achievement Award in Student Affairs for team role in the creation of on-line Award Letters

Conference Presentations

• 2010 University of Houston Social Media Showcase, Houston, TX
• 2008 Innovations in Online Learning Conference, Austin, TX
• 2008 Elearning DevCon, Salt Lake City, UT
• 2008 Texas Digital Libraries Conference, Austin, TX
• 2007 Elearning Guild Annual Gathering, Boston, MA