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
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