Marian K. Chavez
Education And Business Professional
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 10 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
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - Current
- And Instructional Support
- Design and Curriculum Development Division
- Prepare, teach, grade and provide learner feedback for Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Faculty Certification One and Two for new CNM faculty
- Prepare, teach, grade and provide learner feedback for Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Introduction to Quality Matters workshops for higher education faculty from CNM and other higher education institutions
- Prepare, teach, grade and provide learner feedback for Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshops for higher education faculty from CNM and other higher education institutions
- Create a learning environment to support students
- Prepare instructional materials and provide student support and interaction via office hours
- Submit documentation verifying completion of all courses to appropriate personnel within established College timelines
- Lead Consultant for Competency Based Education course design projects
- Interface with Deans and Associate Deans of the school of Business & Information Technology regarding prospective CBE design projects
- Manage, assign and supervise CBE course design projects for the school of Business & Information Technology
- Mentor and coach Associate Instructional Consultants on backward design curriculum development for CBE course design
- Mentor and Coach Associate Instructional Consultants on how to design in the Compose/Cognify learning management system
- Assign CBE and traditional course design projects to Associate Instructional Consultants
- Supervise assigned projects from project start date until completion
- Review individual project results and recommend additional improvements for course design projects and the consulting process
- Manage Design and Curriculum Development Zoom room support for Instructional Consultants
- Create and maintain processes for providing support in the Design and Curriculum Development (DCD) Zoom room
- Recommend and implement modifications to the DCD Zoom room as needed based on data analytics
- Facilitate professional development for faculty related to the effective design and use of educational technologies that meet Quality Matters standards
- Collaborate with faculty to implement quality standards for instructional design and delivery based on national/international best practices (e.g
- Quality Matters)
- Perform Internal online course reviews either via the QM self-review or the CNM Self-review process
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner/Consultant
K
08.2019 - Current
- M Consulting and Training Solutions
- Perform needs analysis within corporations and organizations that identifies gaps in organizational performance and production
- Identify key strategic training initiatives that may support organizational goals and objectives
- Develop appropriate training programs to support strategic initiatives
- Manage projects and develop timelines to support organizational goals
- Develop curriculum when needed for continued training and change management solutions
- Event and training management to include logistical management of both online and live training events
Advanced Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Innovation and Instructional Support
- Design and Curriculum Development Division
- Teach Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Faculty Certification One and Two for new CNM faculty
- Teach Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Introduction to Quality Matters workshops for higher education faculty from CNM and other higher education institutions
- Teach Spring, Summer and Fall offerings of Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshops for higher education faculty from CNM and other higher education institutions
- Lead Consultant for Competency Based Education course design projects
- Interface with Deans and Associate Deans of the school of Business & Information Technology regarding prospective CBE design projects
- Manage, assign and supervise CBE course design projects for the school of Business & Information Technology
- Mentor and coach Associate Instructional Consultants on backward design curriculum development for CBE course design
- Mentor and Coach Associate Instructional Consultants on how to design in the Compose/Cognify learning management system
- Assign CBE and traditional course design projects to Associate Instructional Consultants
- Supervise assigned projects from project start date until completion
- Review individual project results and recommend additional improvements for course design projects and the consulting process
- Manage Design and Curriculum Development Zoom room support for Instructional Consultants
- Create and maintain processes for providing support in the Design and Curriculum Development (DCD) Zoom room
- Recommend and implement modifications to the DCD Zoom room as needed based on data analytics
- Facilitate professional development for faculty related to the effective design and use of educational technologies that meet Quality Matters standards
- Collaborate with faculty to implement quality standards for instructional design and delivery based on national/international best practices (e.g
- Quality Matters)
- Perform Internal online course reviews either via the QM self-review or the CNM Self-review process
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure their online course contains course goals, identifies the required skill set to ensure student success, and the course is set up to create a community (i.e
- Discussion board or other methods for students to actively engage in the class)
- Align the use of educational technologies with effective instructional strategies to design new online, blended and hybrid courses in different learning modalities, such as online, accelerated, attend anywhere, competency based and micro-credentialing
- Provide consulting on the use of educational technologies used for learning management, content multi-media authoring, learning assessment tools, asynchronous and synchronous communication, and any related technologies
- Assists faculty to identify open educational resources
- Tests and provides recommendations on emerging educational technologies
- Managed and collaborated with faculty on multiple course redesign projects for the school of Business & Information Technology during the school wide CARES project
- (Spring 2020, Spring 2022)
- Redesigned courses included:
- Entrepreneurship
- Python Programming
- Retail Management
- Cybersecurity
- Network Essentials
- Organizational Behavior
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Supported business process management efforts to collect and analyze metrics and continually improve processes.
Associate Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College CNM
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Online
- Facilitate Quality Matters workshops including Introduction to Quality Matters and Applying the Quality Matters Rubric to online courses as needed throughout the year
- Facilitate professional development for faculty related to the effective design and use of educational technologies that meet Quality Matters standards
- Collaborates with faculty to ensure their online course contains course goals, identifies the required skill set to ensure student success, and the course is set up to create a community (i.e
- Discussion board or other methods for students to actively engage in the class)
- Aligns the use of educational technologies with effective instructional strategies to design new online, blended and hybrid courses in different learning modalities, such as online, accelerated, attend anywhere, competency based and micro-credentialing
- Provide consulting on the use of educational technologies used for learning management, content multi-media authoring, learning assessment tools, asynchronous and synchronous communication, and any related technologies
- Collaborate with faculty to implement quality standards for instructional design and delivery based on national/international best practices (e.g
- Quality Matters)
- Assists faculty to identify open educational resources
- Tests and provides recommendations on emerging educational technologies
- Provide course design support through Zoom for all CNM faculty
Court Monitor Project Specialist
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Mothers against Drunk Driving
- Identify and apply rule of law to DWI cases
- Review and recommend improvement of court processes
- Foster a culture of philanthropy within MADD
- Lead other staff and volunteers to institutionalize philanthropy within the organization
- Collect, compile & report accurate and complete data on a timely basis
- Adhere to program and grant requirements
- Build positive relationships with court personnel including but not limited to bailiffs, clerks, and Assistant State Attorneys
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects
Learning Officer Intern
University of New Mexico Southwest Environmental Finance Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
- In consultation with clients, design, deliver and evaluate learning objectives for current learning curriculum
- Manage and deliver curriculum based on learning objectives and client directives
- Establish protocols based on client input and manage project based in client timeline
- Manage project and meet expected deliverables based on client directives
- Ensure project meets client expectations and are in line with departmental strategic goals
Educational Assistant
Alice King Community School
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught educational curriculum for second and third grade students
- Provided both group and one on one and instruction on math, literacy and writing
- Provided additional support as needed and completed other tasks as needed or required
Licensed Substitute Teacher and E/A Level III
New Mexico Aces, Charter School Educational Services
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided substitute teaching and educational support to all New Mexico charter schools through the ACES program
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for K-12 students throughout the New Mexico Charter School system
- Provided educational support to teachers as needed or requested
CLE Program Coordinator
State Bar Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Mexico Center for Legal Education (Department was re-organized and the Program Manager position was eliminated
- Continued reorganization resulted in elimination of both positions.)
- CLE Liaison for live programs assigned by the CLE Executive Director
- Scheduling manager for course schedules, and registrations
- Created on demand self-study programs through LMS/database
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Analyzed viewer data and adjusted programming lineup to maximize potential viewership.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
CLE Program Manager
State Bar of New Mexico
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Center for Legal Education
- Provided leadership and strategic management for the Center for Legal Education
- Developed training programs and services to meet the needs of State Bar members
- Planned and directed all CLE-related projects and services
- Supervised and managed CLE personnel
- Provided onboarding training and support for new staff within the Center for Legal Education
- Provided skills training to staff as needed
- Performance management and coaching, hiring, disciplinary actions, payroll administration under FLSA guidelines and other employee relation actions as necessary according to Human Resource policies
- Oversaw, developed and monitored CLE performance reports and budgets
- Prepared yearly plan for CLE programs developing strategic vision, revenue projections and provided recommendations for increasing revenue through innovative new legal programming
- Negotiated and implemented CLE related contracts for services
- Hired outside vendors as needed for programs and events
- Collaborated with various groups and committees to design program curriculum
- Developed strategic plan for individual legal committees to enable future growth and participation within the respective committees
- Collaborated with member services to design, develop and implement marketing and communication plans for CLE related programs and services
- Managed, tracked and reported on continuing legal education credits obtained by members who attended various legal education programs through MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education) for New Mexico
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Education
B.A - Political Science (Pre-Law, Psychology
University of New Mexico: AlbuquerqueUniversity of New Mexico
08.2006 - 12.2011
M.A - Organization Information and Learning Sciences
No Degree - Online Teaching And Learning
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMNo Degree - Organizational Change Management
Prosci Change Management
Skills
Learning Management SystemsBlackboard, Brightspace D2L, CanvasComputer Software: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PublisherVirtual Meeting Platforms: Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, SkypeAdditional SkillsLeadership/MentoringProject ManagementConflict Resolution and Mediation TrainingCollaborative meeting managementMarketing and communication skills (effective listening, transparency and honesty, persuasiveness, creativity, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, data analysis)
Implementation support
Organizational performance
Learning strategies
Course material creation
Curriculum design
Course management
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
MS Office
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Training program development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of new faculty certification online courses.
- Achieved several course redesign projects by completing individual course designs with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Sr. Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College
06.2022 - Current
Advanced Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College
09.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Instructional Consultant
Central New Mexico Community College CNM
01.2020 - 09.2021
Owner/Consultant
K
08.2019 - Current
Court Monitor Project Specialist
03.2019 - 12.2019
Learning Officer Intern
University of New Mexico Southwest Environmental Finance Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
Educational Assistant
Alice King Community School
07.2018 - 12.2018
Licensed Substitute Teacher and E/A Level III
New Mexico Aces, Charter School Educational Services
02.2018 - 07.2018
CLE Program Coordinator
State Bar Of New Mexico
10.2017 - 12.2017
CLE Program Manager
State Bar of New Mexico
12.2015 - 10.2017
B.A - Political Science (Pre-Law, Psychology
University of New Mexico: AlbuquerqueUniversity of New Mexico
08.2006 - 12.2011
M.A - Organization Information and Learning Sciences
No Degree - Online Teaching And Learning
Central New Mexico Community College
No Degree - Organizational Change Management
Prosci Change Management