Owner

• Aug 2019 - Present

Media Coordinator/Trainer/ Instructional Designer/ Technology Coach

• Dec 2000 - Jun 2019

Organize and manage an elementary school media center located in south Charlotte. Provide instruction and coursework to both K – 5 students and faculty throughout the district. Specifically, develop new programs for faculty training on both current and new technologies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Epson systems. Responsible for implementation and administration of technology and all reference materials, including course presentations, resources and media. Provide instruction and… Show more Organize and manage an elementary school media center located in south Charlotte. Provide instruction and coursework to both K – 5 students and faculty throughout the district. Specifically, develop new programs for faculty training on both current and new technologies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Epson systems. Responsible for implementation and administration of technology and all reference materials, including course presentations, resources and media. Provide instruction and coaching for all hardware and software systems and develop professional development for the district. Accomplishments: • Design and manage a new Media Center for an elementary school, including supervising one assistant and up to 25 volunteer staff members. • Organize, implement and maintain school technology through Filewave. • Develop and train faculty on a variety of topics in a technologically blended environment. • Create, develop and execute on-line training utilizing Adobe Captivate 9. • Organize, present and facilitate multiple conferences and workshops. Show less Organize and manage an elementary school media center located in south Charlotte. Provide instruction and coursework to both K – 5 students and faculty throughout the district. Specifically, develop new programs for faculty training on both current and new technologies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Epson systems. Responsible for implementation and administration of technology and all reference materials, including course presentations, resources and media. Provide instruction and… Show more Organize and manage an elementary school media center located in south Charlotte. Provide instruction and coursework to both K – 5 students and faculty throughout the district. Specifically, develop new programs for faculty training on both current and new technologies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Epson systems. Responsible for implementation and administration of technology and all reference materials, including course presentations, resources and media. Provide instruction and coaching for all hardware and software systems and develop professional development for the district. Accomplishments: • Design and manage a new Media Center for an elementary school, including supervising one assistant and up to 25 volunteer staff members. • Organize, implement and maintain school technology through Filewave. • Develop and train faculty on a variety of topics in a technologically blended environment. • Create, develop and execute on-line training utilizing Adobe Captivate 9. • Organize, present and facilitate multiple conferences and workshops. Show less

Trainer/Instructional Designer

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

Coordinate, design and deliver instructional technology as a contract trainer. In addition, provide professional development and instructional solutions for educators and school leaders throughout the United States. Work closely with subject matter experts to create face-to-face and virtual training utilizing ADDIE, Merrill's Principles of Instruction (MPI) and Bloom's Taxonomy design processes. Develop, manage and maintain materials, programs and assessments to gauge and meet participants’… Show more Coordinate, design and deliver instructional technology as a contract trainer. In addition, provide professional development and instructional solutions for educators and school leaders throughout the United States. Work closely with subject matter experts to create face-to-face and virtual training utilizing ADDIE, Merrill's Principles of Instruction (MPI) and Bloom's Taxonomy design processes. Develop, manage and maintain materials, programs and assessments to gauge and meet participants’ goals. Accomplishments: • Storyboard, develop and implement face-to-face and online programs utilizing Microsoft Applications such as: PowerPoint, Office Mix and Skype. • Research current trends and develop/update materials utilizing Microsoft Publisher. • Collaborate with other designers and troubleshoot technology across multiple platforms and devices. • Presenter and facilitator at multiple educational conferences and workshops. Show less Coordinate, design and deliver instructional technology as a contract trainer. In addition, provide professional development and instructional solutions for educators and school leaders throughout the United States. Work closely with subject matter experts to create face-to-face and virtual training utilizing ADDIE, Merrill's Principles of Instruction (MPI) and Bloom's Taxonomy design processes. Develop, manage and maintain materials, programs and assessments to gauge and meet participants’… Show more Coordinate, design and deliver instructional technology as a contract trainer. In addition, provide professional development and instructional solutions for educators and school leaders throughout the United States. Work closely with subject matter experts to create face-to-face and virtual training utilizing ADDIE, Merrill's Principles of Instruction (MPI) and Bloom's Taxonomy design processes. Develop, manage and maintain materials, programs and assessments to gauge and meet participants’ goals. Accomplishments: • Storyboard, develop and implement face-to-face and online programs utilizing Microsoft Applications such as: PowerPoint, Office Mix and Skype. • Research current trends and develop/update materials utilizing Microsoft Publisher. • Collaborate with other designers and troubleshoot technology across multiple platforms and devices. • Presenter and facilitator at multiple educational conferences and workshops. Show less

System Administrator

• Jan 1989 - May 1992

Worked in a secured environment organizing and managing department-wide database system. Researched missing customer information and updated the insurance company’s archives in order to print necessary documentation and product notices for existing clients. Accomplishments: * Generated necessary documentation * Responsible for updating Lynx system * Collaborated with sales personnel * Updated management via reports, presentations and conference calls. Worked in a secured environment organizing and managing department-wide database system. Researched missing customer information and updated the insurance company’s archives in order to print necessary documentation and product notices for existing clients. Accomplishments: * Generated necessary documentation * Responsible for updating Lynx system * Collaborated with sales personnel * Updated management via reports, presentations and conference calls.

System Administrator

• Jan 1986 - Mar 1989

Provided onsite administration of a secured VS7310 Wang office system for the US Department of State that supported 150 users. In addition, served as a remote manager for two offsite VS65 Wang office systems for the Foreign Service. Accomplishments: * Responsible for system configurations and security. * Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance. * Trained and coached computer operators on various systems and procedures. * Developed professional… Show more Provided onsite administration of a secured VS7310 Wang office system for the US Department of State that supported 150 users. In addition, served as a remote manager for two offsite VS65 Wang office systems for the Foreign Service. Accomplishments: * Responsible for system configurations and security. * Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance. * Trained and coached computer operators on various systems and procedures. * Developed professional development classes. * Clearance: Secret Show less Provided onsite administration of a secured VS7310 Wang office system for the US Department of State that supported 150 users. In addition, served as a remote manager for two offsite VS65 Wang office systems for the Foreign Service. Accomplishments: * Responsible for system configurations and security. * Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance. * Trained and coached computer operators on various systems and procedures. * Developed professional… Show more Provided onsite administration of a secured VS7310 Wang office system for the US Department of State that supported 150 users. In addition, served as a remote manager for two offsite VS65 Wang office systems for the Foreign Service. Accomplishments: * Responsible for system configurations and security. * Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance. * Trained and coached computer operators on various systems and procedures. * Developed professional development classes. * Clearance: Secret Show less