Experience

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Coordinator

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Madison, Wisconsin Area The mission of the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps depends on many communication and learning technologies. The role of the Technology Coordinator is to ensure that those technologies are effective, reliable and meaningful for the staff and clients of the organization. In this role James hopes to provide regular research and assessment of technologies currently in use as well as emerging tools that might add value. Example technologies include web site design & content, CRM applications,… Show more The mission of the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps depends on many communication and learning technologies. The role of the Technology Coordinator is to ensure that those technologies are effective, reliable and meaningful for the staff and clients of the organization. In this role James hopes to provide regular research and assessment of technologies currently in use as well as emerging tools that might add value. Example technologies include web site design & content, CRM applications, video conferencing, and online collaboration & education. Show less



LLOUD LLC

• Learning Technology Consultant

  • May 2011 - Present

  Middleton, WI USA LLOUD LLC is a company built around the core concept of providing knowledge and skill to the implementation of online learning projects. In the broadest sense, online learning covers not only the traditional disciplines of education and training, but also has become a successful component in sales and marketing. The same techniques of sharing knowledge for education can be strategically applied to building loyal customer relationships and communities. LLOUD LLC uses state-of-the-art… Show more LLOUD LLC is a company built around the core concept of providing knowledge and skill to the implementation of online learning projects. In the broadest sense, online learning covers not only the traditional disciplines of education and training, but also has become a successful component in sales and marketing. The same techniques of sharing knowledge for education can be strategically applied to building loyal customer relationships and communities. LLOUD LLC uses state-of-the-art tools and methods to build an efficient and effective online presence. In addition, the same tools and methods are used to share knowledge between you and your LLOUD LLC consultant. Visit www.lloud.com for more information or to submit a project request. Show less



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Learning Developer

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

  Madison, Wisconsin In the Office of Human Resource Development, James is contributing online learning components to support employees of UW-Madison. In alignment with the Chancellor's objective (see http://edinnovation.wisc.edu/ link below) to increase blended learning throughout the university, online learning components are both convenient for learners and cost-effective for the organization. The variety and quality of online components is growing explosively and James' goal is to search out and implement… Show more In the Office of Human Resource Development, James is contributing online learning components to support employees of UW-Madison. In alignment with the Chancellor's objective (see http://edinnovation.wisc.edu/ link below) to increase blended learning throughout the university, online learning components are both convenient for learners and cost-effective for the organization. The variety and quality of online components is growing explosively and James' goal is to search out and implement solutions that best serve the needs of the employee learner community. Show less



Sosonic

• Director of Multimedia & Education

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Madison, Wisconsin Area SOSONIC is dedicated to the needs of music community. As director of multimedia & education I supported that dedication with video, graphics and web technology. I also played a role in the day-to-day operation of Sosonic.



Literacy Network

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer English Tutor

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Middleton, WI area Provide ESL Tutoring

• Volunteer - computer lab

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  General technical support for the preparation of 12 laptops for the language computer lab. Also providing lab proctor support on a weekly basis.



Immerse

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESL Teacher / Event Host

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  www.englishcity.com In this position I prepare lesson materials and objects and teach in the virtual world of English City. Students at English City come from many countries around the world to learn English as a second language. The training and learning methods we practice here are only now being understood by learning researchers! The key word is 'experience' - whether virtual or 'real' learning is accomplished and connections are made.



Promega Corporation

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Training Developer

  • 2003 - Dec 2010

  May 2007 I am responsible for our Webinar training program which involves both instructional design & coordination of content as well Adobe Connect Professional (formerly Macromedia Breeze) meeting administration. October 2004. I administer enrollees in the Macromedia Breeze elearning system. I also develop custom flash movies for eTraining and classroom training use.

• Web Production Manager

  • 1997 - 2003

  Managed Web site design and production.

• Web Production Specialist

  • 1995 - 1997

  Built web pages.



Conscious Image Video Design

• Owner - dba

  • Oct 1986 - Oct 1992

  Independent video production business. Started by recording weddings, but also produced public service and training materials for various private and public agencies. VHS editing and computer (Amiga) graphic design.



RCC Systems, Inc.

• Owner and President

  • 1989 - 1991

  RCC is Really Cool Computers. Authorized Commodore Amiga sales and service. Ended when Commodore Business Machines went bankrupt.



WHA Television

• Field Sound Recordist

  • 1982 - 1985

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Worked in the film and video field team. Worked in close synchronization with videographers and cinematographers. As a film sound recordist I carried and operated Nagra open reel recorders and portiable microphone and mixing equipment. As a video sound recordist I carried and operated Sony 3/4 Umatic video recorders with portable microphone and mixing equipment. Also assisted in the maintenance of equipment in the team office.



UW Communication Arts

• Photo and Film Lab Specialist

  • 1981 - 1984

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Worked in a 3 year program as a student hourly employee. The first year I processed 35mm black and white film for student projects. The second year I was the junior member of a 2 person team that processed 16mm motion picture film projects. The third year was the senior member of that 2 person team.

• Distribution Center assistant

  • 1980 - 1981

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Worked as a student hourly employee to support film and video equipment for use by students.



Ella's Deli

• Dishwasher

  • 1980 - 1984

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Worked in food service on weekends during college. Was offered management opportunities, but declined in order to focus on college studies.



Wisconsin Historical Society

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Photo Archive Assistant

  • Sep 1980 - Apr 1983

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Worked in the photo archive division as a student hourly employee. In addition to routine management of photograph inventory I worked on several special projects involving new collections.