Education
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Master of Science in Education in Learning Design & Technology - 2017 (Expected)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Arts: Comparative Literature and Spanish – 1990
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Cum laude
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Professional Summary
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Core Skills
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Experience
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Needs assessment
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Performance analysis
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Design and development processes
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Storyboarding
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Prototyping
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Technical writing
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Script-writing
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Multimedia design and development
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Scenario-building
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Evaluation design and development
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Micro learning design
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Mobile learning design
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Project management
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Articulate 360
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Articulate Rise
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Articulate Storyline 2
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Articulate Presenter
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Adobe Captivate
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Camtasia Studio
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Lectora (Trivantis)
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Mindspring
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Adobe Photoshop
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MS Powerpoint
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MS Word and Excel
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Google applications
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Learning Management
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Systems (LMS)
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Content Management
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Systems (CMS)
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Electronic Performance
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Support Systems (EPSS)
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Sharepoint
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Electa Live (virtual classroom application)
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SCORM/Tin Can xAPI
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Various Web 2.0 applications
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Wix/Weebly Web Site Design
Knowledge
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Instructional design models and processes (ADDIE, SAM, Dick & Carey)
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Learning theories (behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism)
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Androgogy (adult learning)
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Motivation theory
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Cognitive load theory
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Partnering pedagogies
Owner/Lead Instructional Designer
Provide training and performance solutions to small businesses looking to convert on-the-ground training into an e-learning format and to employers and groups looking to provide professional development and certification opportunities. Solutions include:
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E-learning design and development (asynchronous and synchronous modes)
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Needs assessment and performance analysis
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Learning materials design and development
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Curriculum development
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Evaluation plan design, development and implementation
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LMS implementation and administration

objective
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To offer my instructional design knowledge, skills, and experience to solve learning, training or performance issues by providing effective solutions that align with the client’s goals and needs.
Los Angeles, California | 2007 – Present

