Curriculum and Event Coordinator

• Aug 2019 - Present

UpStreet Production Director

• Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

Director of Education and Training

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

Genetic Counselor

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

Learning and Content Strategist

• Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

Determined, recommended, and documented instructional and learner engagement strategies for companies in the wireless communications, publishing, entertainment, and health and fitness industries.Worked with subject matter experts to define appropriate training solutions including creative and interactive elements and assessments. Resulted in the development of instructor-led courses, self-paced workbooks, facilitated workbooks, learning video, and custom animations.Assessed the… Determined, recommended, and documented instructional and learner engagement strategies for companies in the wireless communications, publishing, entertainment, and health and fitness industries.Worked with subject matter experts to define appropriate training solutions including creative and interactive elements and assessments. Resulted in the development of instructor-led courses, self-paced workbooks, facilitated workbooks, learning video, and custom animations.Assessed the need for and developed job aids, content, and learning activities in collaboration with team members, project teams, and subject matter experts. Show more Show less

Instructional Design Consultant

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

Lead remote team using the ADDIE process to design classroom management training for classroom leaders.Conducted a performance and cause analysis to determine the source of the performance gap and establish a training need. Identified three non-training interventions resulting in a 50% performance gap improvement.Designed and conducted learner interviews to establish a learner analysis resulting in ten instructional implications for training design.Used subject matter… Lead remote team using the ADDIE process to design classroom management training for classroom leaders.Conducted a performance and cause analysis to determine the source of the performance gap and establish a training need. Identified three non-training interventions resulting in a 50% performance gap improvement.Designed and conducted learner interviews to establish a learner analysis resulting in ten instructional implications for training design.Used subject matter expert and top performer interviews to establish a working task analysis defining exemplar performance.Developed job-focused objectives aligned with organization’s strategic business goals.Created detailed instructional plan that allows for activation, demonstration, application, and integration activities to achieve training goals.Designed and developed learning materials, including instructor manual, learner’s guide, and job aids.Conducted pilot version of the completed training. Collected data using Kirkpatrick Level 1 and Level 2 evaluation materials. Prioritized and implemented suggested improvements.Facilitated the final training event for 50 learners.Lead a remote team that conducted a formulative program evaluation of the Church’s GroupLink Program using Scriven’s Key Evaluation Checklist methodology. Show more Show less

Instructional Design Consultant

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

Member of remote consulting team which used the ADDIE process to develop performance support tools to assist the Student Service Advisors in accurately guiding potential students of the Pharmacy Technology and Veterinary Technology programs.Applied a hybrid cause analysis model to identify both environmental and individual sources of contribution to the performance gap.Designed and created a persona representation of the learners from the Learner Analysis data. The persona was… Member of remote consulting team which used the ADDIE process to develop performance support tools to assist the Student Service Advisors in accurately guiding potential students of the Pharmacy Technology and Veterinary Technology programs.Applied a hybrid cause analysis model to identify both environmental and individual sources of contribution to the performance gap.Designed and created a persona representation of the learners from the Learner Analysis data. The persona was used to guide the development of a final job aid.Conducted a procedural task analysis to define the expected performance. Show more Show less

Meeting Facilitator

• 2008 - 20124 years

Designed and facilitated over 400 group meetings to motivate individuals to reach their weight loss goals, lead more active lives, and build self-confidence. Group sizes ranging from 18-70.

Consultant for the Virginia Genetic Services and Education Assessment of Needs Project

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

Managed a comprehensive assessment project of medical genetic services and education throughout Virginia, leading to recommendations for use in making health promotion efforts more effective.

Consultant with the Virginia Birth Defects Registry

• 2002 - 20031 year

Project manager for an improvement project of the statewide birth defects registry.Conducted a needs assessment and gap analysis of statewide genetic center record keeping establishing novel ascertainment strategies for the birth defect registry.Developed and implemented a Quality Control protocol leading to improved data accuracy and completeness at statewide hospitals.

Acting Director of the Genetic Counseling Master's Degree Program

• Sep 2000 - Mar 2002

Designed, developed, and instructed five graduate level courses using varying instructional methods including lecture, discussion groups, skill practice, and student projects.Provided mentoring, competency assessment, and on-the-job training for more than 20 graduate students, medical students, medical residents, and fellows.

Genetic Counselor with the Cancer Genetics Services

• Feb 2000 - 20022 years

Formulated individual intervention plans based on analysis of complex medical information. Instructed individuals on steps to reduce health risks, with a training goal of behavioral change.Key contributor to the organization and development of related clinical and research projects.

Genetic Counselor with the Cancer Genetics Program

• 1996 - 20004 years

Designed and delivered customized information sessions for over thirty community, K-12, university, medical school, and medical professional programs using audience needs assessment.Translated and communicated complicated and emotional scientific and medical information to more than 500 individuals of varying educational backgrounds. Performed real-time assessment of participant’s understanding of subject matter and tailored training to facilitate learning.Served as a consultant… Designed and delivered customized information sessions for over thirty community, K-12, university, medical school, and medical professional programs using audience needs assessment.Translated and communicated complicated and emotional scientific and medical information to more than 500 individuals of varying educational backgrounds. Performed real-time assessment of participant’s understanding of subject matter and tailored training to facilitate learning.Served as a consultant for a clinical laboratory regarding genetic testing for cancer. Show more Show less