Curtis Miller
Senior Instructional Systems Designer at DSFederal- Claim this Profile
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Kayla Hedrick
Curtis is truly an advocate for the agriculture industry. As Ag Literacy Coordinator for DuPage County, he had an understanding of his core audience and was able to create and implement programs to effectively reach them. He was also a great resource to me as an fellow Ag Literacy Coordinator, always willing to provide advice and guidance.
Doug Corella
I have known Curtis for over eight years and have admired the work he has done in the Farm Bureau and as a teacher. He is passionate about his work and is professional, organized and has a great work ethic. Well liked by his friends and colleagues, I see no reservations what so ever. Sincerely, Doug Corella Teacher, Chicago Noble Network of Charter Schools
Kayla Hedrick
Curtis is truly an advocate for the agriculture industry. As Ag Literacy Coordinator for DuPage County, he had an understanding of his core audience and was able to create and implement programs to effectively reach them. He was also a great resource to me as an fellow Ag Literacy Coordinator, always willing to provide advice and guidance.
Doug Corella
I have known Curtis for over eight years and have admired the work he has done in the Farm Bureau and as a teacher. He is passionate about his work and is professional, organized and has a great work ethic. Well liked by his friends and colleagues, I see no reservations what so ever. Sincerely, Doug Corella Teacher, Chicago Noble Network of Charter Schools
Kayla Hedrick
Curtis is truly an advocate for the agriculture industry. As Ag Literacy Coordinator for DuPage County, he had an understanding of his core audience and was able to create and implement programs to effectively reach them. He was also a great resource to me as an fellow Ag Literacy Coordinator, always willing to provide advice and guidance.
Doug Corella
I have known Curtis for over eight years and have admired the work he has done in the Farm Bureau and as a teacher. He is passionate about his work and is professional, organized and has a great work ethic. Well liked by his friends and colleagues, I see no reservations what so ever. Sincerely, Doug Corella Teacher, Chicago Noble Network of Charter Schools
Kayla Hedrick
Curtis is truly an advocate for the agriculture industry. As Ag Literacy Coordinator for DuPage County, he had an understanding of his core audience and was able to create and implement programs to effectively reach them. He was also a great resource to me as an fellow Ag Literacy Coordinator, always willing to provide advice and guidance.
Doug Corella
I have known Curtis for over eight years and have admired the work he has done in the Farm Bureau and as a teacher. He is passionate about his work and is professional, organized and has a great work ethic. Well liked by his friends and colleagues, I see no reservations what so ever. Sincerely, Doug Corella Teacher, Chicago Noble Network of Charter Schools
Credentials
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Advanced Blackboard Bb Certification
US ArmyMar, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
360 Assessment and Executive Coaching Certification
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Experience
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DSFederal
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Instructional Systems Designer
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May 2013 - Present
Leads design and development efforts to provide learning solutions to client systems, using an appropriate mix of knowledge transfer options, such as online help, job aids, training classes, web portals, and educational programs. Able to propose media treatments to enhance instruction and meet the needs of a variety of learning styles. Significant experience designing instruction for adult learners using proven methodologies for delivery in classroom settings and via distance learning technologies. Expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on extensive management experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrates ability to write engaging course content for a diverse audience. Requires strong analytical and research skills. Show less
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Lockheed Martin
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructional Systems Designer
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
The curriculum that we develop satisfies a number of customer training needs within the defense industry and private sector. From the development of a single course of instruction to an overall training program that facilitates the birth of new defense programs the e-Media and Training Group has the capability to deliver. The e-Media and Training Group provides the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks associated with a job. In order to accomplish the aforementioned it is imperative to apply a process. In many instances it is the customer who prescribes the process. Our defense customers use the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process. Both processes are very similar in nature and have five distinct steps for developing training products. Those steps are: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE). For the customer who does not require all of the detail we can and do develop curriculum in contractor format (tailored SAT/ISD processes). * Build course content for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) training / instructional programs implemented in 500+ public and private U.S. airport facilities that impacts tens of thousands of Transportation Security Officer (TSO)s * Determine course content and student learning objectives * Prepare course syllabi, lesson plans, student manuals, and instructor guides * Design and reformat instructional publications to match up-to-date policies and SOPs * Enter, monitor, and test data for online course and classroom evaluation as well as blended learning programs * Develop instructional deliverables using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model * Evaluate Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials and procedures and make / recommend revisions to ensure that courses reflect changes Show less
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Instructional Design Manager
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
Program/Project Management: Excel in successfully launching training programs through hands-on leadership of projects to improve the performance and results of the overall organization. Consistently create value and deliver projects on schedule in a pressured environment. Build training programs comprised of tailored training solutions designed to address current organizational issues and gaps in employee performance. • Instructional/Curriculum Design and Development: Create interactive and relevant classes that meet client needs. Develop software classes as well as sessions on leadership and interpersonal skills. Maintain knowledge of theories, philosophies and current research driving learning, teaching and instructional design. • Communication and Customer Service: Interface with people of diverse backgrounds and levels within the organization. Excellent negotiation and customer interface skills. Direct liaison to senior management, external clients, and consultants. Show less
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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United States
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Government Relations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Education
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Sep 2009 - Feb 2012
Provided staff leadership and expertise in the area of agricultural literacy and advocacy for the American Farm Bureau Federation and its stakeholders. *Managed requests for proposals, vendor contracting, and project implementation for foundation resources. *Directed and developed several e-learning and web-based programs and 20 plus resources to meet the needs of students, educators and consumers resulting in a tripling of resource placement nationwide and webpage visits of over 200,000 individual users annually. *Collaborated with private sector partners to develop web-based learning project: www.MyAmericanFarm.org, an interactive, themed website with fifteen e-learning games, educator resources and family activities, aligned to logic models for resource development. Reached over 175,000 webpage visits since launch. *Managed the creation of storyboards, narrative scripts, and determined instructional strategies and media elements (graphics, animation, video and audio) of a web-based nationwide educational and awareness resource: www.AgriculturesLastingHeritage.org along with corporate sponsors and marketing partners. *Developed marketing and communication plans for the foundation's curriculum with hundreds of direct-to-stakeholder and web-based promotion methods (webinars, workshops, Facebook/Twitter ) resulting in increased use and the building of a Constant Contact® e-newsletter database with over 1600 monthly subscribers . Knowledge of trends in education-specific programming and activities, professional development opportunities, curriculum design and related resources. Show less
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Director of Education
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Sep 2009 - Feb 2012
Provided staff leadership and expertise in the area of agricultural literacy and advocacy for the American Farm Bureau Federation and its stakeholders. *Managed requests for proposals, vendor contracting, and project implementation for foundation resources. *Directed and developed several e-learning and web-based programs and 20 plus resources to meet the needs of students, educators and consumers resulting in a tripling of resource placement nationwide and webpage visits of over 200,000 individual users annually. *Collaborated with private sector partners to develop web-based learning project: www.MyAmericanFarm.org, an interactive, themed website with fifteen e-learning games, educator resources and family activities, aligned to logic models for resource development. Reached over 175,000 webpage visits since launch. *Managed the creation of storyboards, narrative scripts, and determined instructional strategies and media elements (graphics, animation, video and audio) of a web-based nationwide educational and awareness resource: www.AgriculturesLastingHeritage.org along with corporate sponsors and marketing partners. *Developed marketing and communication plans for the foundation's curriculum with hundreds of direct-to-stakeholder and web-based promotion methods (webinars, workshops, Facebook/Twitter ) resulting in increased use and the building of a Constant Contact® e-newsletter database with over 1600 monthly subscribers . Knowledge of trends in education-specific programming and activities, professional development opportunities, curriculum design and related resources. Show less
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Agriculture Literacy Coordinator
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Jun 2002 - Aug 2009
Planned and conducted educational programs for teachers, administrators and volunteers Planned and conducted educational programs for teachers, administrators and volunteers
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2009DuPage County Farm Bureau
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Carol Stream, IL
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Agricultural Literacy Coordinator
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Jun 2002 - Aug 2009
Planned and conducted educational programs for teachers, administrators and volunteers. Organized over 150 agricultural literacy programs countywide in concert with the county extension, Regional Office of Education, County Fair Board and local agribusinesses for suburban and urban elementary, middle and high schools. Planned and conducted agricultural education programs for 2,180 teachers, administrators and volunteers along with private industry representatives and sponsors. Developed innovative, hands-on curriculum and resources for state and county-wide classrooms that included agricultural learning kits, thematic units on agriculture, horticulture, science and the environment with state learning standards in mind. Composed grants totaling $45,000 to assist the foundation in the development of resources and programs for the annual budget and program of work. Collaborated and maintained relationships with the Agricultural Literacy Coalition Advisory Board to provide and support our programs and speak with a common voice about agriculture. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2002
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree, Agricultural and Extension Education Services -
1991 - 1994
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Agricultural Economics
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