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Summary

A versatile, individual backed by over 5 years of expertise involving storyboarding learner characteristics, analyzing techniques appropriate for developing training materials, systematic designing, developing design methods for the improvement of instructional effectiveness, implementing techniques used in designing training programs, educational evaluation of instructional materials utilizing performance tests and survey instruments, and establishing reliability and validity of evaluation instruments for Army Signal Corps Staff and Development and the Marine Corps University Enlisted Professional Military Education. Implements superb writing style while conceptualizing guidelines to educators and instructors for curriculum development. Possesses strong leadership skills in directing and motivating co-workers, highly articulate, and well organized.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Systems Specialist

Department Of Defense
Columbia, SC
07.2010 - Current
  • Developed coursework in accordance with the five steps of the Marine Corps Systems Approach to Training development process as part of a collaborative team for the Advanced Course Unit Readiness Planning module consisting of 7 master lesson files.
  • Analyzed course documents, such as lesson plans, curriculum outlines, visual aids, tests, and other training devices.
  • Consulted with management and recommend revisions to improve training programs. Planned, coordinated, and designed instruction based on the findings after task analysis and personal research.
  • Converted defined performance objectives into appropriate course work.
  • Developed, reviewed, and revised instructional materials using methodologies such as individualized instruction, job performance aids, videotape/workbook packages, simulation and gaming, interactive video-disk, and computer-based instruction.
  • Conducted small group and individual activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Developed and delivered all technical training materials for all the functional areas.
  • Led learning enhancement classes focused on improving academic and people skills needed for success in the workforce.

Instructional Systems Design Specialist

United States Army Staff And Development
City, STATE
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Successful completion of Masters of Education in Curriculum and Education Design from American InterContinental University.
  • Successfully completed the Instructional Systems Design Specialist Internship program and met the requirements for certification as an Instructional Systems Design Specialist (ISDS).
  • Performed professional and technical duties such as: job and task analysis, needs analysis, designed instruction, established instructional criteria, developed training and products, evaluated instruction, designed and developed evaluations, and performed instructor duties. Developed and conducted professional briefings as needed for the student courses.
  • Completed courses outlined in the CP 32 IDP including all Priority 1 ACTEDS requirements for GS-1750, and graduated from the Army MOS course 25B Information Technology.
  • Analyzed course documents, such as lesson plans, curriculum outlines, visual aids, tests, and other training devices. Consulted with management and recommend revisions to improve training programs under supervision.
  • Planned, coordinated, and designed instruction based on the findings after task analysis and personal research with assistance. Converted or supported defined performance objectives into appropriate course work.
  • Developed, reviewed, and revised instructional materials using methodologies such as individualized instruction, job performance aids, videotape/workbook packages, simulation and gaming, interactive video-disk, and computer-based instruction.
  • Conducted and participated in small group and individual activities based on differentiated learning needs. Developed and delivered all technical training materials for all the functional areas.

Education

Master of Education - Adult Education in Curriculum & Education Design

American InterContinental University
2010

Master of Education - Adult Education with Minor in Human Resources Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University
2007

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Marketing Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University
2006

Skills

  • Curriculum Development and Assessment
  • Team Leadership and Communication
  • Quality Assurance and Training Needs Assessment
  • Coursework Management
  • Utilizes Adult Learning Theory
  • Customer Service
  • Information Technology and Computer Skills
  • Education/Training Quality Assurance Management
  • Civilian Career Leadership Development

Accomplishments

Completed all CP 32 educational requirements for certification as an Instructional Systems Design Specialist.


Significant Contributions- Training and Operational Enhancements

  • Researched, reorganized, designed, developed, evaluated, and presented over 11 Master Lesson Files(includes Story Board,Lesson Plan, Performance Evaluation Guide, Practical Applications, Scenarios and Discussions, and Student Guide). Performance Evaluations, and for the Corporals-Gunnery Sergeants for the Leadership, Administration, Communication, and Warfighting functional areas for the enlisted Marines.
  • Researched and storyboarded the "Kill Team Stryker Brigade" case study for usage at the enlisted academies.

Significant Contribution-Leadership Initiatives

  • Redesigned the Leadership and Professional Ethics Functional Area curriculum to allow for course material continuity and organization for the faculty advisers and the students.
  • Trained and mentored several Instructional Systems Specialist in my organization.
  • Presented over 6 professional development classes to include "Developing an Effective Individual Development Plan," "Utilizing Organizational Opportunities," "Effective PowerPoint Development," and "Leadership BootCamp."
  • Brainstormed and developed "Turnover Binder" for Instructional Systems Design Specialist at Enlisted Professional Military Education.
  • Performed duties of Course Coordinator in the Leadership and Professional Ethics Functional Area.

Significant Contributions- Technical Knowledge

  • Graduated the Army Signal Corps 25B Information Technology Military Occupational Specialty.
  • Completed the following training courses: Combat Developers Course, Contracting Officers Representative Course, Army Basic Instructor Course and served as an Assistant Instructor(AI), Support Cadre Training Course, Test Development Workshop (TDW), Army Greening Course, Performance Work Statement Course (PWS), Briefing Techniques, Basic Statistics, System Approach to Training (SAT), Report Writing, Distributed Learning Instructor Course (DLIC), Small Group Instructor Training Course(SGIT), Simulation Overview Course, Interactive Multimedia Instruction Developers Workshop (IMIDW), Planning, Programming, Budgeting/Execution System (PPBES), Introduction to Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IIMI), Combat, Training, Doctrine Developers Integration Course (CTDDIC), System Approach to Training (SAT), and Manpower & Personnel Integration Application Course(MANPRINT).

Significant Contributions- Applied and Continuous Learning in Leadership and Professional Ethics

  • Civilian Career Leadership Development(CCLD) Graduate
  • Community of Interest Steering Committee(COI) contributer
  • Successfully organized, prepared, reviewed, conducted the Record of Proceedings, and Co-directed Gunnery Sergeant during the Leadership and Professional Ethics Functional Area Course Curriculum Review Board(CCRB). Successfully prepared and organized the final draft for the Record of Proceedings and the After Action Review for the CCRB.
  • Assessed the Faculty Adviser Course(FAC) for several weeks to understand the role of the faculty adviser at the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy(SNCOA).
  • Attended the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium to network and research what other branches of the Department of Defense(DOD) were recommending and implementing under Leadership.

Additional Information

Required Training

New Employee Orientation, Marine Corps Acculturation Program Course, CTIP, Information Assurance Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Reasonable Accommodation Training, Alternative Dispute Resolution Training, No-Fear Act Training, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training, U.S Constitution Day and Citizenship Training, EEO for the next Decade: 2010 and Beyond, other team building classes (MACHINIMA, Pentagon, Formatting, etc.), CCLD training requirements for graduation by completing Managing Multiple Priorities, Communication Strategies for Women, How to Lead When You Are Not In Charge, Leadership Strategies for Highly Successful Managers, and successfully completed all required annual certifications and presented the copies to allocated individuals.


Affiliations

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. - Graduate Member

Civilian Career Leadership Development - Graduate Member

Community of Interest – Former Steering Committee Contributer


Timeline

Instructional Systems Specialist

Department Of Defense
07.2010 - Current

Instructional Systems Design Specialist

United States Army Staff And Development
06.2008 - 07.2010

Master of Education - Adult Education in Curriculum & Education Design

American InterContinental University

Master of Education - Adult Education with Minor in Human Resources Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Marketing Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University