Gillian Hurtt
Reston,VA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Education Technology Specialist with proven expertise in LMS administration at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. Recognized for enhancing course accessibility and user engagement through innovative training materials and data analysis. Skilled in technical support and content management, driving measurable improvements in user performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Technology Specialist
Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies
Washington, DC
09.2021 - Current
- Managed LMS operations, overseeing user access and navigation for optimal functionality.
- Maintained organized content repositories on LMS platform to enhance accessibility.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to produce high-quality course materials.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users of LMS.
- Developed comprehensive user guides and training materials tailored for adult learners.
- Generated detailed reports on LMS usage, course completion rates, and user performance metrics.
- Earned Employee of the Quarter award (Q4, 2021) for innovative research on eLearning software options.
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Portsmouth, VA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Produced daily live TV newscasts that engaged the target audience, drove viewership, boosted ratings, and generated revenue for company.
- Wrote clear, compelling, and informative scripts.
- Effectively communicated with on-air talent and production crew while maintaining timing of the show.
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Greenville, NC
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Produced daily live TV newscasts that engaged the target audience, drove viewership, boosted ratings, and generated revenue for company.
- Wrote clear, compelling, and informative scripts.
- Effectively communicated with on-air talent and production crew while maintaining timing of the show.
Newscast Director
Nexstar Media Group
Hagerstown, MD
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Directed daily live TV newscasts by giving verbal cues to on-air talent and production crew.
- Performed the technical direction of the show using the control board.
- Maintained timing of the show.
Production Assistant
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Operated cameras, audio board, and teleprompter.
- Prepared the studio for daily live TV newscasts.
- Provided anchors with equipment and cued them during newscasts.
- Trained Production Assistants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2016
Skills
- LMS/CMS administration
- Training and technical support
- Course development
- Content management
- Data analysis
- ILIAS LMS
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Drupal/WordPress/Elementor
- Canva
Professional Development
- LinkedIn Learning Course: Instructional Design: Adult Learners (November 2024)
- LinkedIn Learning Course: Learning Canvas (November 2024)
- LinkedIn Learning Course: Adobe Captivate Essential Training (November 2021)
Timeline
Education Technology Specialist
Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies
09.2021 - Current
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2021
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2019
Newscast Director
Nexstar Media Group
11.2016 - 05.2018
Production Assistant
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
05.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Tech
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