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Jamar Fordham

Instructional Designer
Decatur,GA
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 6 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Digital Media

Renaissance Church or Christ
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed creative digital content and unique campaigns to drive brand exposure.
  • Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
  • Generated interest for new and upcoming product and service releases by managing social media accounts.
  • Employed storytelling for digital content and developed unique campaigns to promote brand engagement.

Instructional Designer

Goodwill Industries North Georgia
Decatur, GA
10.2021 - Current
  • Supervised developmentally delayed adults in usage of assistive technologies within classroom environment to help them maximize benefits from such equipment.
  • Trained program staff on assistive technologies for rollout to physically and developmentally disabled individuals.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Developed curriculum to support distance education and hybrid courses.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Internal Communications Specialist

StockX
Lithia Springs, GA
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated on planning, development and implementation of communications utilizing traditional and new methods.
  • Created content for intranet site, video scripts, emails, presentations and other communication vehicles.
  • Distributed articles, emails and newsletters to employees.
  • Established and maintained network of subject matter experts and partners to support content generation and enable quick and effective problem-solving.
  • Generated and managed content for intranet, social network and departmental SharePoint site.

Digital Marketing Intern

Espn 3
Statesboro, GA
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Monitored social media for trending news, ideas and feedback.
  • Researched latest trends and conducted market analysis.
  • Researched and evaluated competitor marketing and digital content.
  • Performed administrative tasks to streamline organizational productivity.
  • Monitored and evaluated web analytics to recommend proactive adjustments to strategies.

Education

UX Design Certificate - User Experience Design

Google, Virtual
03.2023

Certification - Mnagement & Leadership

Goodwill Employment Training Center, Pittsburgh, PA
02.2022

Certification - Innovation & Strategy

Goodwill Employment Training Center, Pittsburgh, PA
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications And Multimedia

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
05.2020
  • GSU Student Government Webmaster Fall/Spring 19'
  • Men Of Vision & Excellence President Fall/Spring 19'
  • Diversity Peer Educators President Fall 19'/Spring 20'
  • Diversity Peer Educator of the Year Recipient Spring 20'
  • Men of Vision Serviceman of the year Recipient Spring 19'
  • Communication Arts Creator of the Year Recipient Fall 20'

High School Diploma -

New Schools At Carver, Atlanta, GA
05.2014
  • Spring 13'&14' - Dean's List
  • Fall/Spring 14' - Honor Roll

Master of Science - Communications Technology

University of Georgia, Athens, GA
03.2023 - Current

Skills

  • Faculty Liaison
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Data Acquisition
  • Event Organization
  • Undergraduate Course Instruction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Student Development
  • Course material creation
  • Learning strategies
  • Implementation support
  • Organizational performance
  • Industry best practices
  • Curriculum design
  • Progress tracking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Google Workspace
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Work Availability

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Timeline

University of Georgia - Master of Science, Communications Technology
03.2023 - Current
Director of Digital Media - Renaissance Church or Christ
10.2022 - Current
Instructional Designer - Goodwill Industries North Georgia
10.2021 - Current
Internal Communications Specialist - StockX
06.2020 - 08.2021
Digital Marketing Intern - Espn 3
08.2017 - 03.2020
Google - UX Design Certificate, User Experience Design
Goodwill Employment Training Center - Certification, Mnagement & Leadership
Goodwill Employment Training Center - Certification, Innovation & Strategy
Georgia Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Digital Communications And Multimedia
New Schools At Carver - High School Diploma,
Jamar FordhamInstructional Designer