Experience

SPAN Digital Innovation

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Design and Knowledge Management Lead

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Designer

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  -Developed and maintained cognitive and psychomotor training programs for adult learners in new job functions -Facilitated development of new technologies in a research and development organization -Balanced robust, comprehensive job training with just-in-time solutions and extended learning



Uber

• United States
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Designer

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  San Francisco -Owned design, and build of learning materials for Uber's global internal audience -Collaborated as a member of an in-house studio of visual, video, content, and learning designers -Coordinated with regional teams to ensure learning products targeted the specific needs of employees both specifically and generally -Created materials for in-person, virtual, and blended learning and development



Smolin Creations

• Instructional Design Consultant/Editorial Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  -Collaborated closely with authors to create modern, targeted textbook experiences for audiences from K-12 to higher ed -Wrote copy as well as contributed to auditing out-of-date material from the earlier edition and updated it with current peer-reviewed science -Books published by John Wiley & Sons, National Geographic, and Chelsea House



Self-employed

• Freelance Instructional Designer

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

  -Provide expertise on learning science and Design Thinking to create innovative, adoptable learning solutions -Currently offering services -Most recently contributed, as a coauthor, to several middle school-level texts on applying nutritional health to daily life.



Smart Sparrow (acq 2020)

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Designer

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  San Francisco, CA -Designed adaptive online lessons for higher education and adult learners -Developed content, wrote copy, designed lessons, and created personalized learner feedback -Employed design thinking process to provide custom learning solutions for clients ranging from higher ed institutions to non-profits and corporations, as well as government organizations -Led and collaborated with teams of visual and UX designers, educators, and engineers to create rich, adaptive lessons on Smart… Show more -Designed adaptive online lessons for higher education and adult learners -Developed content, wrote copy, designed lessons, and created personalized learner feedback -Employed design thinking process to provide custom learning solutions for clients ranging from higher ed institutions to non-profits and corporations, as well as government organizations -Led and collaborated with teams of visual and UX designers, educators, and engineers to create rich, adaptive lessons on Smart Sparrow's platform -Guided clients through the development process from initial ideation to final lesson deployment -Trained clients on e-learning and design thinking principals -Provided technical and user support Show less



HDR

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

  Englewood, Colorado -Performed archaeological field work on Phase I and II investigations -Participated in pedestrian and subsurface survey as well as excavation -Developed digital field recording methods -Contributed to report writing for submission to state and federal agencies



Center for Multicultural Excellence, University of Denver

• Community Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

  Denver, Colorado -Served as a liaison between student and faculty LGBT groups and university administration -Led projects relating to interests of said groups -Compiled resources for LGBT students both on campus and in the larger Denver-Metro area -Developed research projects pertaining to the university's diversity and inclusivity goals and presented results to the Center staff



Sea Turtle Conservancy

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Tortuguero, Costa Rica



Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics and Systematics

• Lab Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Denver, Colorado



Penrose Library

• Digital Productions Technician

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  Denver, Colorado