My Professional Portfolio
My Story
I’m an experienced professional based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
My work is focused on producing quality work and making a significant impact.  I’m happy to apply the experience and skills I’ve obtained in my career in order to manage projects through creative problem solving and innovative thinking. I possess a strong eye for detail and can thrive independently as well as in a team environment.
What I’ve Done
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Smith-Green Community Schools, Churubusco, Indiana October 2018 to March 2019
Classroom Instructor
Certified Instructor for High School and Middle School
Member of the school improvement teams
Assisted in grant writing
Trine University, Angola, Indiana January 2017 to September 2018
Learning Management System Administrator, Instructional Designer, and e-Learning Developer
Instructional Design, e-Learning Development, graphic design, and editing duties for all professors instructing for the university
Learning and Development Manager, as well as trainer for all university faculty and staff
Maintain records of all training activities, and reports to management
Assisted with Help Desk response calls, covering additional I.T. issues
SIRVA, Fort Wayne, Indiana September 2014 to May 2016
Learning Management System Administrator, Instructional Designer, and e-Learning Developer
Instructional Design, e-Learning Development, graphic design, and editing duties for thirty projects in twenty one months
Managed the migration of 2,000 employees and 6,700 agency level learners into a new, more dynamic Learning Management System
Avilla Learn for Life Academy, Avilla, Indiana July 2013 to September 2014
Owner / School Administrator
Student recruitment, classroom instructor, online student learning monitor
Budget planning and implementation, build community rapport and support
Instructional Design, e-Learning Development, graphic design, and editing duties
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana August 2008 to September 2014
Adjunct Professor, Instructional Designer, and e-Learning Developer
Adjunct classroom instructor, online student learning monitor
Prepare, implement, evaluate, and assess lessons to increase student knowledge, skills, and applications
SME for transition of master’s degree program in Environmental Health and Safety to a 100% online format
Adjunct recruitment, training, and supervision
Emergency Management and hazardous waste programs monitor
Region 8 Education Service Center, Decatur, Indiana July 2011 to July 2013
Professional Development Designer and Training Facilitator
Schedule, prepare, and facilitate professional development workshop and graduate credit courses
Provide coaching and support to teachers in fifteen counties
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne, Indiana August 2005 to July 2011
Classroom Instructor
Certified Instructor for High School and Middle School
Member of the school improvement teams
Assisted in grant writing
United States Air Force, Worldwide August 1983 to November 2005
Learning Management System Administrator, Instructional Designer, and e-Learning Developer
A member of the USAF medical community as a Supervising Bioenvironmental Engineer (BEE)
Perform Occupational Risk Analyses for twenty-nine unique industrial operations
Train personnel to USAF and Federal initial and refresher training requirements
Provide training, counseling, and supervision for 130 assigned personnel, with operations supporting a
Proficiencies
Design for all Platforms
I create interactive learning modules using Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.
I then publish that work for devices, and test the learning on a server to ensure the delivery works correctly.
Project Management
I have had the privilege to manage projects of varying scopes and complexities. I keep up to date on the activities of each team player, and monitor the progress of the team as a whole.
Excellent Customer Service
I keep the customer informed and involved in all stages of the process. My experience has shown that informed customers turn into satisfied customers.
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"We know what we are,
but know not what we may be"
William Shakespeare
