Instructional Designer

• Jan 2021 - Present

Learning And Development Specialist | Instructional Designer

• Oct 2019 - Present

• Develop & facilitate user-centered learning experiences virtual instructor led training and professional development across North America.• Facilitate the process of curriculum design, development, testing, iteration and delivery.• Enhance material and learning with graphic design elements, infographics, videos, and visuals.• Design and write curricula for both in-person and virtual classrooms while leveraging educational & eLearning best practices.• Identify and cultivate strong relationships with organizations, staff, leadership, and volunteers.KEY CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• LED VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING for 500+ international learners as a subject matter expert, trainer, and facilitator. • DEVELOPED SELF-PACED TRAINING MODULE for 1,500+ students to learn LMS and online skills.• DESIGNED CURRICULUM MATERIALS for nearly 6,000 international learners, including teacher facilitation guide.• CREATED GRAPHIC DESIGN MATERIALS, including graphics, infographics, videos which drove engagement and retention. TECHNOLOGY & SKILLS• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Drive Suite/Classroom• Instructional Design Tools (Articulate 360/Storyline and Rise, Storyboarding, Learning Management Systems/LMS, Slide Decks, Trello, Zoom)• Graphic, Audio, Video Design Tools (PowerPoint, HTML/Web design, Vimeo, Lumen 5, Powtoon)• Compliance Awareness and Regulations - Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity• Industry Proficiency – Diverse Adult Learners, High School and College Learners• Training In – Teaching/Facilitating, Peer Coaching, Mentoring, Understanding by Design, Design Thinking, Growth MindsetCONSULTING TOPICS INCLUDE:- Instructional Design- Seasoned seminar, classroom and workshop facilitator - online and in-person- Training & development- Assessment & Evaluation- Curriculum research, development, authorship Show less

Organizational Consultant | Educational Consultant

• 1997 - Present

CONSULTING TOPICS INCLUDE:- Educational leadership- Instructional Design- Customer service- Seasoned seminar, classroom and workshop facilitator - online and in-person- Conference & event planning execution- Strategic planning- Training & development- Creative problem solving- Assessment & Evaluation- Public speaking- Curriculum research, development, authorship- Project plans- Management

Executive Recruiter

• Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

Great ideas are nothing without great execution; and great execution requires great PEOPLE! Our relationships power the world’s most innovative & disruptive companies. At Three Pillars, we help innovative & disruptive companies in the SaaS (AdTech, MarTech, Emerging Tech), Consumer (Brands, DTC, DNVB, Marketplaces, Mobile Apps, Mobility, E-Commerce), and Digital Media/Online Advertising (Content, Publishers, Vendors, Programmatic, Agencies) space hire the people they need to grow their businesses. Show less

Senior Director of Teen Engagement for USY/USCJ

• May 2018 - Oct 2019

Responsibilities Included: Strategic Direction and Leadership, program management, and operations for the international teen leadership program – included team management, collaborative relationships, Board leadership, professional development and training, financial management and fiscal oversight, policies and procedures, coaching and mentorship, assessment and evaluation. LEADERSHIP - Managed a team of diverse and multi-faceted International staff. - Developed ongoing partnerships and created new collaborative relationships. - Cultivated and engaged the Board leadership & volunteer committees. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Provided professional development and training, based on both traditional and modern methods, online and in-person. - Managed budget and all fiscal oversight. - Provided ongoing evaluation, mentorship and coaching to staff. - Created feedback loops for both staff and customers in the field. OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT - Designed and implemented programming management & execution based on best practices. - Developed and monitored teen engagement policy and procedures. - Initiated and created qualitative and quantitative program evaluation. Show less

Founding Director

• Feb 2014 - May 2018

LEADERSHIP - Designed, developed & managed collaborative programming partnerships. - Transitioned diverse population into a cohesive partnership through nurturing and strengthening relationships balancing the personal needs of the organization with communal needs. - Managed and mentored a talented group of staff across a variety of disciplines. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Planned & developed overall programming - including course curricula (high school and college), local/international travel, communal programs, new programming initiatives, weekly dining service, professional development. - Created, managed & implemented educational vision, philosophy & core values. - Managed budget and all fiscal oversight. - Developed business plan for overall strategic and financial management. - Developed marketing & branding materials, including website, social media channels, online registration system, email marketing & print materials. - Managed overall program execution & alignment with daily oversight. - Initiated and created qualitative and quantitative program evaluation. Show less

School Director

• 1997 - 2014

- Director of grades PreK-8 classroom programming & community-wide events, including a fully inclusive program for students with special needs. - Facilitated and managed a strategic process to write new Mission & Vision. - Supervised, trained & mentored faculty and staff - Developed & managed budget, including development work & grant writing. - Developed marketing and recruitment materials, including new website, social media, online registration system, handbooks, calendar, registration materials & publicity materials. - Collaborated with and developed internal and external communal partnerships. - Created and ran a board of volunteers and accompanying committees. Show less

Program Director

• 2005 - 2009

Teacher

• 1997 - 2009

Museum Consultant

• Apr 1997 - Nov 1999

This position included collaborative work with Rimon, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, promotes and enhances Jewish identity through arts and culture, supports arts and artists who broadly explore Jewish themes, and assists the greater Jewish community in developing a collaborative involvement with the arts. Rimon also provides community grants to qualified local projects. This position included collaborative work with Rimon, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, promotes and enhances Jewish identity through arts and culture, supports arts and artists who broadly explore Jewish themes, and assists the greater Jewish community in developing a collaborative involvement with the arts. Rimon also provides community grants to qualified local projects.