Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A heart for diversity and inclusion and fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace.
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Amanda Gatewood, Ph.D.
Grove City,OH
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Texas A&M San AntonioSan Antonio
Lecturer and Course Developer Political Science
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- To meet the major requirements, develop creative and interactive learning activities for students in a classroom and virtual classroom setting, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Designed and implemented formative and summative assessments in the Learning Management Systems Blackboard and MindTap.
- Deliver e-learning materials, including video and webcasts, to adult Public Policy, Public Administration, and Political Science learners.
- Collaborate with technology specialists to create, edit, and manage the development of scenario-based eLearning for asynchronous online courses.
- Prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on state, university, and department standards.
- Develop and implement curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, special projects, and instruction to facilitate learning.
- Stay current on trends and pedagogical approaches in the field
- Collect data to measure the effectiveness of learning and adapt assignments and technology skills to the needs of students
- Apply flexible and critical thinking skills for teaching and learning development, revision, implementation, and improvement
- Customize learning plans for students by setting personal goals for improving their writing and subject area proficiencies
- Develop frequent communications between students and relevant university actors.
- Teach, on average, 300 students per year.
Insight GlobalColumbu
Instructional Designer
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the development of instructional content for the global contact center.
- These include course design, manuals, outlines, course lesson plans, evaluation tools, and other relevant job aids
- Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Revamped a Seller’s Toolkit that focused on driving revenue from corporate and non-corporate groups and meetings such as associations, meetings, corporate events, reunions, weddings, projects, training, sports travel, and more
- Worked with SMEs to help develop new processes and training for associates to utilize new programs and technology
- Hands-on experience using learning authoring tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise)
Advance Design LLC
Instructional Designer
07.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Develop courses and curricula based on the needs of the client
- Use information gathered from Subject Matter Experts (SME) to edit and develop Instructor Led Training (ILT) and Virtual Led Training (VILT)
- Developed simulation to emulate the real work environment, this type of experiential learning allows the learners to acquire knowledge faster and retain it longer
- Effective communicator and collaborator
- Design, develop and update a variety of learning solutions (e-learning, Instructor-led training, virtual training sessions, and self-study programs)
- Develop assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness
- Create Course Development Tracker to monitor projects
- Experience in using Storyline 360, Snagit, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, and Lectora Inspire
Miami University
Assistant Professor
08.2014 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Developed creative and interactive learning activities for students in a classroom and virtual classroom setting to meet the requirements of the major with a commitment to equity and inclusion
- Designed and implemented formative and summative assessments in the Learning Management Systems, Canvas, and Blackboard
- Delivered e-learning materials, including video and webcasts, to adult learners in the fields of Public Policy, Public Administration, and Political Science
- Planned, evaluated, and revised course content and materials for 500-plus students taught during tenure
- Created two new classes for the major’s curriculum
- Collaborated with technology specialists to re-design online courses for adult learners based on ADDIE standards
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills
- Wrote, administered, and graded exams
- Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions about political science and history
- Evaluated students according to their academic performances
- Acted as an adviser to students regarding their classroom performances and careers
- Carefully selected teaching materials such as textbooks to maintain quality and informative learning
- Chaired thesis committees
- Selected by University President to serve on the university-wide Diversity Council committee.
City of LargoLargo
Program Planner
08.2008 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Managed the City of Largo's two Community Redevelopment Districts (CRDs)
- This included the re-write of both existing Plans
- Topics covered in the rewrite of the plans included new density considerations, traffic study updates, incentive bonuses, and updating the Tax Increment Financing budget and the Capital Improvement Program budget for the area
- Served as staff Project Manager for the creation of a Multimodal Transportation District for the greater downtown area
- Provided data, information, and professional and technical assistance to management, staff, and citizens
- Oversaw the City's first Business Ombudsman program
- Assisted businesses wishing to expand and relocate to Largo
- Provided internal interaction as well as external leads to the businesses to fulfill their business needs
- Maintained working relationships with businesses by fostering open communication and encouraging businesses to become engaged and work together to increase awareness
- Responsible for the management and design of the Community Development Department's web pages; specifically, the Economic Development pages
- Published and edited content for the pages along with producing weekly business articles for the city
- These pages had some of the highest viewership of all City web pages
- Planned and organized community advocacy groups
- Regularly provided data, information, and professional and technical assistance to management, staff, citizens, and development professionals regarding site selection and development potential
- Conducted research on trends, and research programs and compiles various statistical, demographic, and administrative data
- Participated as a member of the City Employee of the Quarter team, staff member of the City of Largo Green Team, served as Sponsorship Chair for the City of Largo Relay for Life Team, and served as the department's liaison for United Way.
Education
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL
Ph.D. from Public Administration
05.2014
University Overview
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Master of Arts from Urban And Regional Planning
05.2008
University Overview
Bethune-Cookman College (University)Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
05.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Teaching/ Educating
- Curriculum Designer
- Flexible and resourceful problem solver
- LMS Analyst
- Stakeholder Management
- Content Development and Design
- Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Expert in Project Scoping
- Collaborate with team, contributing to existing products and helping to shape content
- Classroom experience
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training Program Development
- Course Materials Development
- Learning Modalities
- Articulate Storyline
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adult Learning Theories
- Curriculum Implementation
- Course Development
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Timeline
Instructional Designer
Insight Global
03.2022 - Current
Instructional Designer
Advance Design LLC
07.2021 - 05.2022
Lecturer and Course Developer Political Science
Texas A&M San Antonio
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Professor
Miami University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Program Planner
City of Largo
08.2008 - 12.2010
Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D. from Public Administration
University of Florida
Master of Arts from Urban And Regional Planning
Bethune-Cookman College (University)
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science