Experience

WHRO Public Media

• Instructional Designer

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Self-Employed

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  • Created digital and print media for local and national clients, including working with production vendors to ensure a quality final product.• Consistently expanded knowledge of design trends, digital tools and production technologies to offer them as alternative options in relevant on-going projects.• Utilized strong communication skills (written and oral) to develop and maintain cooperative business relationships and clearly communicate project objectives while working in person or… • Created digital and print media for local and national clients, including working with production vendors to ensure a quality final product.• Consistently expanded knowledge of design trends, digital tools and production technologies to offer them as alternative options in relevant on-going projects.• Utilized strong communication skills (written and oral) to develop and maintain cooperative business relationships and clearly communicate project objectives while working in person or as part of a virtual team.• Maintained accurate records of time worked, project specifications and client media. Show more Show less



Gold Key | PHR

• Process Management Design Specialist (Remote Contractor)

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2019

• Process Management Design Specialist and Administrator

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2015



Harbor Group Management Co., LLC

• Instructional Designer (Project Specific Remote Contractor)

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Conducted job task analysis and learner analysis to understand current procedures in place, new processes being implemented and learner characteristics to identify training needs and opportunities. • Developed a training strategy by reviewing client objectives, learner characteristics, project scope and project needs. Determined the optimal method(s) of training based on client objectives, learner characteristics and support requirements (personnel, equipment, facilities, budget and… • Conducted job task analysis and learner analysis to understand current procedures in place, new processes being implemented and learner characteristics to identify training needs and opportunities. • Developed a training strategy by reviewing client objectives, learner characteristics, project scope and project needs. Determined the optimal method(s) of training based on client objectives, learner characteristics and support requirements (personnel, equipment, facilities, budget and resources).• Developed an instructional course plan including curriculum plan and module plans, including organizing the training topics into individual training modules, developing an instructional outline, and establishing training objectives and goals for the course overall and each individual module.• Designed relevant and engaging instructional content to achieve established training goals by applying learning theory, industry best practices, and through collaboration with subject matter experts. • Created engaging and informative instructional materials and activities to support the goals of the course and enhance learning transfer and learner engagement, including presentations, infographics, course materials and activities. • Identified opportunities to support learning transfer to the workplace by conducting job analysis and designing job aids and quick reference tools to provide on-the-job reference tools for learners. • Provided a thorough written overview of the project at the outset to establish consistent expectations about the project, including detailed time requirements, budget needs and deliverables. Provided options for future development of the training module. Show more Show less



Girls For Technology, Inc.

• Instructional Designer & Curriculum Developer (Volunteer, Remote Contractor)

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Developed the overall program curriculum and nine instructional modules, including design of all instructor-led presentations, scripting, graphics, handouts and related materials.• Created ice breakers and classroom activities tailored to the audience to enhance learner engagement, learning transfer and retention.• Effectively managed time and communications with program director to ensure all modules were reviewed, edited and distributed within established deadlines.



Signature Printing and Graphics

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2010

  • Conceptualized, designed, and produced creative digital and print media that met the unique objectives and needs of each client.• Managed the production of designed pieces through proofing, press-checks and collaboration with internal or external production specialists to ensure an accurate final product.• Documented all time worked and maintained digital and physical media database.



Allegra Print and Imaging

• Graphic Designer and Prepress Specialist

  • Nov 2002 - Sep 2005

  • Designed advertising, marketing and promotional pieces such as logos, brochures, stationery packages, direct mail pieces, printed advertisements, sales collateral. • Typeset and/or proofed customer files for production on single- and multi-color presses, digital presses, and black and white copiers, as well as for outsourcing through multiple channels such as stickers, buttons, notebooks, vinyl signage and more. ­• Worked with clients and sales team to design pieces for customers… • Designed advertising, marketing and promotional pieces such as logos, brochures, stationery packages, direct mail pieces, printed advertisements, sales collateral. • Typeset and/or proofed customer files for production on single- and multi-color presses, digital presses, and black and white copiers, as well as for outsourcing through multiple channels such as stickers, buttons, notebooks, vinyl signage and more. ­• Worked with clients and sales team to design pieces for customers. • Identified and solved potential issues with supplied art. Show more Show less