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Patricia

Greater Detroit, MI

+1 (313) 892-5567





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Instructional Designer, Developer, LMS Administrator

Howard

SKILLS

MASTERS OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

2008-2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ART

Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo, CO

1986-1990

Instructional Designer & Developer/Graphic Artist/LMS Administrator with over eight years of experience in the Greater Detroit area. Master’s degree in Instructional Design in 2011 with an emphasis on online learning and human performance improvement. Key strengths include developing eLearning and converting classroom courseware to digital learning using Camtasia, Captivate, Storyline, Lectora, SnagIt, WavePad and Photoshop with the ADDIE or Agile processes. Skilled in documenting and creating job aids of complex processes. Experienced collaborating remotely and in-person with subject matter experts (SME), leadership, IT and other teams. Expert in several learning management systems (LMS).

PROFILE

// PROFESSIONAL

• Instructional Design

• Courseware Development

• Instructor and web-based training

• System and process documentation

• Graphic Design

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• // TECHNICAL

Rapid Development:

• Storyline

• Camtasia

• Captivate

• Vyond

• Lectora

• QuestionMark

• Articulate

Graphics/Web/Audio:

• Adobe Photoshop

• Fireworks

• Illustrator

• SnagIt

• HTML

• FileZilla

• WavePad

Learning Management Systems:

• LearnShare

• Moodle

• Blackboard

• Litmos

• D2L

• SharePoint

EDUCATION

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT / 2003-PRESENT

Detroit, MI

• Designed and created e-learning modules, tutorials, job aids, and websites.

• Trained clients to create, maintain, administer, host websites, use graphics programs, code editors, and file transfer software.

• Managed and documented servers, processes, and client procedures and performed web administrator duties. Oversaw a team of developers based in India as a supervisor and business analyst. Designed and managed the development of an application for task management with a graphic user interface.

• Documented processes, roles, and responsibilities of volunteers for a non-profit organization.

• Created instructional video to accompany client-

provided audio.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER / 2021-2021

Barbri, remote

• Partnered with other instructional designers for content review, revision, and sign-off cycles.

• Transformed SME’s raw text and mp4 scripts into eLearning modules using Storyline and Camtasia.

• Created LMS file structure and uploaded new semester’s modules and discussion questions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

// PROFESSIONAL

• Project Management

• Social Media Marketing

• Copy Writing

• Event Organization

• Logistics

• Skill Name

• Skill Name

// TECHNICAL

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe InDesign

• WordPress

• SAP

• Trados Studio

• WordFast

// PERSONAL

• Fast learner

• Attentive to details

• Able to work under pressure

• Accustomed to work in international environment

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// LANGUAGES

• English (native speaker)

• French (intermediate)

• Chinese (basic)

Patricia Howard, Résumé, page 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont.)

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER / 2020-2021

Prime Technical Services – placed at General Dynamics IT, remote

The creation and delivery of products in support of the Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning, (RRL) Content Conversion Wave 1 effort. Secret clearance required.

• Designed and developed instructional approaches and/or strategies to meet training requirements.

• Conducted analysis of training requirements and media requirements for Learning Design Strategy documents.

• Designed instructionally sound lessons in a variety of delivery media.

SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER / 2019-2019

StaffBright – placed at H.W. Kaufman, Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Collaborated with the Director of Talent Development (DTD) to identify training content solutions for various

business topics.

• Proofread and revised job aids for a new software system. Subsequently developed accompanying screencast animated simulations.

• Analyzed, edited, and re-designed storyboards for computer-based aspect of blended learning.

• Liaised with the vendor to ensure all learning objectives, mastery challenge questions and expected outcomes aligned.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER / 2018-2018

TTi Global – placed at General Motors, Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to design and develop storyboards and web-based training for topics related to the Global Vehicle/Automotive Development Process.

• Gathered, analyzed, and defined end-user requirements in accordance with business objectives.

• Designed and developed graphics and animations for instructional aids, interactive e-learning (WBT), instructor-led (ILT), blended, self-paced, and video conferencing materials.

• Worked with leadership and subject matter experts to identify gaps and recommend innovative solutions.

• Created project plans and managed multiple projects.

• Provided continuous project leadership, coordination, and review to ensure that objectives, standards, and time-frames for project completion were met.

COURSEWARE DEVELOPER / 2013-2018

AAA Life Insurance, Livonia, MI

• Developed and maintained web-based courseware, documentation, job aids, and webinars that focused on soft skills, sales, annual compliance training, and technical software processes for life insurance agents.

• Recorded voice talent and edited audio tracks.

• Administered and reported on an LMS with 50 courses and 4,400 users.

• Trained help desk staff to support the LMS with job aids and one-on-one sessions.

• Provided customer service and Help Desk desktop support to sales agents regarding the LMS.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR / 1996-2012

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI

• Planned and implemented a comprehensive adult education program instructing students in the Ceramics medium. Presented lectures and discussions.

• Compiled a glossary, designed and developed relevant handouts, and created teaching aids.

• Demonstrated and guided students in hand-building, wheel-throwing techniques, equipment usage, glaze formulation and application as well as materials handling and safety.

GRAPHIC ARTIST / LEARNING MEDIA DEVELOPER / 2004-2007

Gradepoint, Detroit, MI

• Developed computer-based training (CBT) materials with programmers and instructional designers in a team environment using Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and HTML.

• Created animated simulations of computer applications operations using basic ActionScript.

• Trained clients to use an online classroom, assessments, and two training assemblers.

• Created course outlines and job aids.

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