Richard Sykes

eLearning Producer / Instructional Designer at Green-Gate Technology
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Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • eLearning Producer / Instructional Designer
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      • Contract position with United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Create, update, and maintain on-demand online instruction/training • Utilize comprehensive expertise in developing courseware for a variety of delivery methods • Develop design documentation (i.e. storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, layouts, etc.) as necessary • Apply effective learning methodologies to analyze and evaluate the integrity and audience appropriateness of instructional approach, materials, and intended delivery methodology • Maintain 508 standards • Produce blended learning materials, including print, web-based courseware, gamification, micro-learning, social, etc. • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to bring expertise to design, develop and implement courses and other instructional resources • Manage and create production elements for virtual programming Show less

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Instructional Designer
      • Aug 2021 - Present
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructional Designer
      • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

      • Contract position with US Air Force - AFIT • Create, update, and maintain on-demand online instruction/training for mandated software applications • Develop course outlines, documentation, assessment strategies and maintain instructional design direction and development through all phases • Apply effective learning methodologies to analyze and evaluate the integrity and audience appropriateness of instructional approach, materials, and intended delivery methodology • Conduct learning assessments to determine scope, audience, and the most effective, engaging learning activities and course design that aligns with AFIT goals, operating principles, and competencies • Produce blended learning materials, including print, web-based courseware, gamification, micro-learning, social, etc. • Utilize virtual and web-based solutions (tools; resources) fostering the development of online-based learning programs. (Storyline, RISE, etc.) • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to bring expertise to design, develop and implement courses and other instructional resources • Manage and create production elements for virtual programming Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

      • Plan lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with necessary course requirements • Maintain a class syllabus, online gradebook, and provide additional material for the students when needed • Teaching a diverse population of major, non-major, experience and international backgrounds • Plan lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with necessary course requirements • Maintain a class syllabus, online gradebook, and provide additional material for the students when needed • Teaching a diverse population of major, non-major, experience and international backgrounds

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Web-Based Training Specialist
      • Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

      • Contract position with US Air Force - USAFSAM • Using course content from instructors and SME’s created, updated, and maintained online courses • Utilized instructionally sound methodologies (ADDIE) to ensure courses met appropriate objectives • Served as Blackboard LMS administrator for USAFSAM • Created and ran training sessions for faculty and staff on a wide range of topics • Filter incoming training and learning requests, scope the project, create a delivery timeline and work collaboratively to determine the best method for delivering the training • Apply effective learning methodologies to analyze and evaluate the integrity and audience appropriateness of instructional approach, materials and intended delivery methodology • Conduct learning assessments to determine scope, audience and the most effective, engaging learning activities and course design that aligns with USAFSAM goals, operating principles, and competencies • Produce blended learning materials, including print, web-based courseware, gamification, micro-learning, social, etc. • Utilize virtual and web-based solutions (tools; resources) fostering the development of online based learning programs. (Storyline, RISE, etc.) • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to bring expertise to design, develop and implement courses and other instructional resources • Manage and create production elements for virtual programming Show less

    • Assistant Dean - Business and Applied Technology
      • Nov 2015 - Apr 2018

      • Program Development - Researched and analyzed data to support identifying, developing, and marketing new and existing programming for the division including Food Science, Banking, and Online Real Estate programs • Supervision – Monitored, Verified, and Assisted over 100 adjunct and College Credit Plus instructors • Partnerships – Developed partnerships between the college and business, industry, government, higher education, and K-12 organizations • Program Improvement - Assists faculty in the development of learning outcomes, assessment processes, and program improvements, including transiting to digital environments and adapting courses for College Credit Plus • Co-Op – Oversee, recruit and market the division’s Co-op and Internship Program • Grants – Work to secure outside financial support for new and existing division programs • Competency Based Education – Serve on the Ohio CBE Network Steering Committee Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Instructor - Simulation and Game Development, Web Technology and 3D Printing
      • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

      • Administrative - Successful leadership of the Simulation and Game Development, Web Technologies and 3D Printing programs. Increased enrollment and graduation rates by over 200%• Budget – Managed department budgets, including budget for funding adjunct positions, part time employees, work study students, and technology needs. • Programs – Developed and implemented academic courses to meet the needs of industry while maintaining a focus on student success. Ensured the academic integrity of all courses related to above programs through course/program assessments, community input and faculty/ student feedback. • Collaboration – Experienced in and committed to building strong, positive relationships both within and outside the College. Built bridges and pathways between various programs across campus. Designed meta-major pathways to allow programs to complement each other while exposing all students to all applicable industries and encouraging student collaboration and a sense of community within related programs.• Supervising – Supervised, trained, and mentored over ten adjunct faculty members in addition to work study students. Developed and maintained a pool of qualified potential part-time faculty with a strong motivational team-building focus to encourage and enable others to develop and succeed.• Scheduling – Created and managed the course schedule of all related sections according to student needs, assigned classes to adjunct instructors, and monitored registration numbers.• Marketing – Created program marketing plans, including seven local high schools, career days, STEM events, and workshop activities. Devised and managed a social media advertising and information campaign to engage current and future students. Served as a strong advocate of my programs and the College to the community. Show less

    • Lead Instructor - Simulation and Game Development
      • Aug 2010 - Oct 2015

      •Course Development - Wrote all SGD curriculum to state and industry standards with emphasis on industry trends and requirements, student success and overall program flow. •Methodology - Introduced Flipped Classroom methodology and online/hybrid classes to SGD and Web Technologies. •Technology Management - Researched and secured funding (including grants) for a new industry standard computer lab, with current hardware and software. In addition, made said lab available to students on nights and weekends to better meet their needs. •Program Redesign - Assumed responsibility for the struggling Web Technologies program. Conducted program wide curriculum and facility review. Implemented changes to provide a stronger, more current skill set, reduce duplication of student learning outcomes and increase retention and student success. •Advising - Served as faculty advisor for new and returning students for all above programs and for all programs across the college as needed. •Mentoring - Served as adjunct faculty mentor for new full-time and adjunct faculty members across several programs. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant - A Diverse ETSU / Blue Plum Animation Festival Coordinator
      • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

      I held two jobs with ETSU, first was as the Blue Plum Animation Festival Coordinator. As part of graduate class, I coordinated a world wide animation festival including planning and execution of event. The second position a Graduate Assistantship involved the planning and technical support of the "A Diverse ETSU" program. A newly piloted program to promote a diverse faculty and staff at the college. I held two jobs with ETSU, first was as the Blue Plum Animation Festival Coordinator. As part of graduate class, I coordinated a world wide animation festival including planning and execution of event. The second position a Graduate Assistantship involved the planning and technical support of the "A Diverse ETSU" program. A newly piloted program to promote a diverse faculty and staff at the college.

    • Open Lab Coordinator
      • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

      I was involved with the support of BRCC students in the TEDC Open Computer Lab. I was responsible for the weekly schedules, hiring of Lab Monitors and dealing with student complaints and requests. In addition I served as a lab monitor according the the description below.The monitor will staff the Open Lab. During the scheduled lab hours, the monitor will work with BRCC students with any issues related to software installed on lab computers and the use thereof, general file maintenance, and issues related to the online platform. Monitors may also be asked to assist in thecreation of web based media options including but not limited to on-line tutorials, FAQ's, podcasts and instructional video. Show less

    • Web Development Aide
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

    • Russian Federation
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrator
      • 2003 - 2005

      • Design tracking system for marketing activities • Manage company-wide, cost-sensitive inventory system • Maintain public and professional relations across four counties • Reform workflows to centralize data, minimize mistakes and maximize productivity • Supervised three departments across multiple centers • Assisted marketing department designing and producing monthly tracking reports • Responsible for patient discharge procedure, including law enforcement notification • Maintained and ordered company wide inventory Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • 2001 - 2002

      • Successfully direct day to day store operations • Supervise two thriving Holiday Calendar Kiosks • Hire and train staff members • Successfully direct day to day store operations • Supervise two thriving Holiday Calendar Kiosks • Hire and train staff members

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Music Admissions Specialist
      • 1999 - 2001

      • Train staff and manage office duties • Design and operate database to track workflow, marketing, and student information • Responsible for 200% program participation increase through marketing • Train staff and manage office duties • Design and operate database to track workflow, marketing, and student information • Responsible for 200% program participation increase through marketing

Education

  • East Tennessee State University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering Technology
    2010 - 2012
  • Blue Ridge Community College
    Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Web Technologies
    2008 - 2009
  • Eckerd College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management
    2004 - 2005
  • Stetson University
    1999 - 2001
  • Ridgewood High School
    High School
    1998 - 1999

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