Results-driven eLearning professional with over 9 years of achievement and demonstrated success designing, developing, and delivering high quality training programs. Solid track record identifying company needs and increasing overall productivity through the implementation of engaging face-to-face and online courses.
Aug 2008 Master of Science - Instructional Technology Mississippi State University
Aug 2007 Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Mississippi State University
May 2001 High School Diploma Mississippi School for Mathematics & Science
Kennesaw State University • Marietta, GA Jan 2016 – July 2017
Instructional Designer III
- Provide instructional design support to the College of Engineering and Engineering technology
- Facilitate fully online faculty development and certification programs
- Assist engineering department with developing online courses for SACS accreditation
- Teach best practices for 508 compliance in distance learning courses
Kennesaw State University • Marietta, GA Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Instructional Designer II
- Lead designer and instructor for the Teaching Academy for Distance Learning
- Serve as a peer reviewer for online courses; lead face-to-face workshops teaching faculty how to apply the QM rubric to their online and hybrid courses.
- Managed team of digital media specialist, copy editors, and voice actors/actresses
- Review course objectives, interactions, and content to ensure alignment for program review during accreditation
Southern Polytechnic State University • Marietta, GA Feb 2011 – Jan 2014
Instructional Designer I
- Designed, developed, and facilitated both face-to-face and online faculty development programs
- Recorded software demonstrations and created interactive tutorials
Mississippi State University • Starkville, MS Jun 2010 – Dec 2010
Instructional Technology Coordinator
- Assisted faculty with the setup and implementation of best practices in eLearning with their online courses
- Took raw materials and brochures from faculty to create web accessible websites for the Department of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education
Savannah College of Art and Design • Savannah, GA Oct 2008 – Oct 2009
Instructional Designer
- Assisted in the development of eLearning curricula and courses, working closely with subject matter experts to develop effective content and course designs
- Provided artistic direction to designers and developers, editing course content, reviewing and evaluating course content, providing quality assurance testing for course and post production work
United States Army Reserves • Tupelo, MS Aug 2002 – Aug 2010
Automated Logistics Specialist
- Maintained supply and inventory with 100% accountability and order and stocked supplies for the 658th Quartermaster Company
- Managed small groups to complete tasks and trainings assigned by the platoon sergeant
2015 Sloan-C award for Excellence in Faculty Development for Online Teaching
2014 Sloan-C award for Effective Practice Award for Innovations in Online Education
2009 Sloan-C award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Online Teaching & Learning Programming