About

I love creating engaging learning experiences from complex content. My current work involves developing a learning ecosystem that supports just-in-time and on-demand learning with cutting-edge technologies. Recent explorations include responsive design, immersive simulations, augmented reality and virtual reality.

Instructional Designer I athenahealth
Boston, MA June 2016 - present

  • Create eLearning to support a just-in-time and on-demand learning ecosystem for all employees.
  • Initiate implementation of cutting edge educational technologies such as immersive simulations, responsive design, and augmented reality.
  • Create wireframes, storyboards, user interfaces, prototypes, and final interactive eLearning.
  • Conduct needs analysis on performance gaps and manage stakeholder relationships.
 

Instructional Designer I UMass Boston
Boston, MA September 2013 - June 2014

  • Develop eLearning content and training curriculum for staff and faculty on new technology tools and andragogy/pedagogy.
  • Deliver training curriculum via face-to-face workshops, webinars, self-paced training and eLearning modules.
  • Collaborate with faculty/SME to implement best instructional strategies for 21st century learning environments.
  • Evaluate and integrate new educational technology software.
  • Tier II level support to the UMB LMS Help Desk for a variety of stakeholders.
  • Maintain Learning Management System (Blackboard Learn)
 

Program Services Coordinator I Equinox, Inc.
Albany, NY December 2006 - July 2013

  • Coordinated, designed and developed all staff training.
  • Designed and delivered training across New York State to domestic violence service providers in collaboration with the Anti-Violence Project.
  • Supervised residential counselors at the domestic violence shelter.
  • Managed volunteer program.
 

Education

  • Instructional Design, MEd - UMass Boston - May 2016
  • Instructional Design Technology Certificate - UMass Boston - 2015
  • Women's Studies and Sociology BA - SUNY Albany - May 2006
 

Technical Skills

  • Rapid eLearning software: Captivate and Articulate Storyline
  • Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Cornerstone, Kenexa)
  • WordPress, Squarespace
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustator, Photoshop and Premiere
  • Camtasia
  • Audacity
  • Web 2.0 tools
  • Synchronous Conferencing Tools (Blackboard Collaborate, Adobe Connect, Fuze, Go-to Meeting)
  • Plagiarism Prevention Tools (Turnitin, SafeAssign)
  • Test Monitoring Tools (Respondus LockDown Browser