Instructional Design Supervisor / Instructional Designer II

• Mar 2022 - Present

Lead Instructional Designer / Instructional Designer I

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

**Recipient of the "Superior Accomplishment" award**Manages the College of Nursing Canvas LMS sub-account as the Lead Instructional Designer and account administrator. This includes building, integrating, maintaining, and supporting all College of Nursing undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, campus, and UF Online courses offered by the college each semester.Works one-on-one with faculty, faculty teams, and college administrators to develop and implement courses and technology-based training pertaining to classroom, online, and hybrid/hyflex modalities. Ensures courses adhere to universal design principles, utilize pedagogy appropriately (alignment and tracking of course goals and learning outcomes), and ensuring compliance with state and federally mandated accessibility requirements. Related activities include graphic editing, educational activities development, course template design, coding, simulation support, third-party tool support, and assistance with technological issues. In addition, I facilitate the course production process through one-on-one or group multimedia training sessions and on-site studio production.Maintains communication and works directly with the college's IT director & staff, department chairs & staff, UF Health IT group, UF Instructional Design group, campus e-Learning Support Help Desk, UF IT, Center for Online Innovation & Production, Center for Instructional Teaching & Technology, and others. Works directly with students as needed.

Instructional Technologist

• Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

**Recipient of the "We Choose Excellence" award** My primary focus involved managing the College of Business' Online Learning Studio and One Button Studio through full-scale audio/visual production, course design & support, and academic technology training and assistance for faculty and doctoral students. - Managed the creation, production, and storage of almost all multi-media content produced for the college. Facilitated through two in-house production studios utilizing green screen, virtual set, and live key technology. Content produced includes faculty lectures, guest speakers, and live events used for both educational and promotional purposes. Hardware and software used: Newtek TriCaster Mini, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, ProTools, Izotope RX6, live tracking cameras, Presonus audio consoles, screen capture software, etc. - Worked directly with faculty in developing, building, and supporting on-campus and online courses offered by the college. Upon analyzing content, goals, objectives, and informational architecture, I worked directly with faculty to train them on ideal methods of delivery and build course sites that were fully ADA compliant. This allows for a more constructive and engaging user experience for students. Additional experience with large content and data migration from the Blackboard to Canvas learning management system. - Provided technical and operational support with tools used for online instruction (such as GoToMeeting) as well as in-classroom equipment (Kaltura). In addition, I produced training materials for faculty, doctoral students, and new hires within our department while working with these individuals one-on-one to address questions and/or difficulties. Tutorials and training materials were maintained and updated on a regular basis as needed.

Entrepreneur: Founder & Owner

• Oct 2010 - Mar 2019

The Better Butter Mill: A company founded upon providing truly natural nut butters produced fresh every week and healthier than those currently available in the local market. We've sold over 500 jars, gathered valuable market research while tabling and speaking with prospective and current customers at the Downtown Tallahassee Farmers market on Saturday's, and have been successful in acquiring customers through word-of-mouth marketing. Visit our website for more information: http://betterbuttermill.com Refreshing Teas: A company founded upon healthy, custom tea beverages free from harmful additives that a majority of teas purchased at traditional supermarkets are treated with. We began with ready-to-drink tea beverages that where designed to compete in the unhealthy bubble tea industry, sold hundreds in the local market, and then moved into the dry tea business to eliminate logistical issues and cater more closely towards our target demographic. We are currently in the process of re-building our website. Feel free to check back for more information: http://refreshingteas.com Primetone Studios: Taking on many clients over the years, we have operated as a full service, freelance audio/visual production company catering to musicians, clubs, organizations, businesses, and special events. As a musician myself, I decided to take my passion and turn it into something that could generate a return while providing affordable services to clients locally. Visit our website for more information: http://primetonestudios.com Snow Cones: As a freelance business owner throughout college, I opened up a snow cone business to generate extra profit on the side. I was strategic in acquiring well-made equipment that was well below the cost of traditional equipment for this type of business and have negotiated deals with local apartment complexes throughout the Tallahassee, FL area. I have successfully sold hundreds of these delicacies at numerous events.

Blackboard/Canvas User Support Specialist

• Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

- Lead the department by solving nearly 25% of over 2,000 support tickets submitted in 2016. - Interacted, engaged, and solved issues for more than 100 faculty and students daily with the Blackboard Learning Management System. - Produced LMS training material for faculty and students and gathered research for the university's Blackboard>Canvas LMS migration (acquired use data, compared new and existing tools, etc.) - Lead the department by solving nearly 25% of over 2,000 support tickets submitted in 2016. - Interacted, engaged, and solved issues for more than 100 faculty and students daily with the Blackboard Learning Management System. - Produced LMS training material for faculty and students and gathered research for the university's Blackboard>Canvas LMS migration (acquired use data, compared new and existing tools, etc.)

Life, Health, and Annuities Insurance Sales Agent Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

- Sold an annuity, one of the largest financial products the company offers, during my internship. - Educated and supplied value (life & health insurance) to approximately 10 new customers daily. Protected clients’ assets by properly planning for a secure financial future. - Sold an annuity, one of the largest financial products the company offers, during my internship. - Educated and supplied value (life & health insurance) to approximately 10 new customers daily. Protected clients’ assets by properly planning for a secure financial future.

Account Service Intern/InfuZion Program

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

- Collaborated with a team of five to build an annual Advertising Campaign for AutoNation. - Recognized by Agency Executives and AutoNation client for our superior Advertising Campaign. - Produced work for Zimmerman’s various clients in the following departments: Strategy, Retail Account Services, Media Planning & Buying, Digital & Social Media, Automotive Account Services, & the Post Production Studio. - Collaborated with a team of five to build an annual Advertising Campaign for AutoNation. - Recognized by Agency Executives and AutoNation client for our superior Advertising Campaign. - Produced work for Zimmerman’s various clients in the following departments: Strategy, Retail Account Services, Media Planning & Buying, Digital & Social Media, Automotive Account Services, & the Post Production Studio.

Audio Visual Technician

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

- Interned/Volunteered on the media/production team at the First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale. - Operated lights and audio for live shows, special events, and Sunday morning services. - Operated Broadcast Television Systems cameras and engaged in camera punching as a technical director. - Acquired rigging experience with lights, audio equipment/cabling, and props. - Interned/Volunteered on the media/production team at the First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale. - Operated lights and audio for live shows, special events, and Sunday morning services. - Operated Broadcast Television Systems cameras and engaged in camera punching as a technical director. - Acquired rigging experience with lights, audio equipment/cabling, and props.

Audio Technician & Band Assistant

• Jun 2008 - May 2011

- Volunteered/worked part-time operating audio equipment and assisting beginner and intermediate level musicians/bands. - Set-up professional audio equipment for live recitals and concerts. - Volunteered/worked part-time operating audio equipment and assisting beginner and intermediate level musicians/bands. - Set-up professional audio equipment for live recitals and concerts.