“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