Melanie Roberts
Fort Meade,FL
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational skills. Resourceful and innovative Instructional Design professional 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director-Instructional Design & Technolo
Southeastern University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Vision and Strategy Development: Defined and articulated a clear vision for instructional design and technology that aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic goals, driving innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
- Executive Leadership: Provided overarching leadership to the instructional design and technology department, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Policy and Governance: Established and enforced policies and standards for instructional design and technology initiatives, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, ADA requirements, and best practices in the field.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Built and maintained strong partnerships with academic leaders, administrative staff, and external stakeholders to promote a cohesive approach to instructional design and technology integration across the institution.
- Resource Allocation and Budget Management: Oversaw the budgeting process for instructional design and technology initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources to support strategic priorities and maximize return on investment.
- Innovative Technology Adoption: Lead strategic initiatives to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies that enhance the learning experience, ensuring the institution remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized data analytics and assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional design and technology programs, making informed decisions to enhance student outcomes and faculty success.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: Served as the primary advocate for instructional design and technology initiatives within the organization, effectively communicating the value and impact of these efforts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Performance Management: Developed and implemented performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of instructional design and technology strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall goals and facilitating continuous improvement.
Director - Instructional Design & Technology
Southeastern University
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive instructional design and technology strategy that aligns with the institution's educational goals and enhances the learning experience across all programs.
- Course Development Oversight: Lead the design and development of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses, ensuring adherence to best practices in instructional design, accessibility, and learner-centered pedagogy.
- Learning Management System Management: Oversee the administration and optimization of the learning management system (LMS), ensuring it effectively supports faculty and student needs while promoting best practices in digital education.
- Faculty Training and Support: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff on the effective use of instructional technologies and the LMS, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with academic departments, IT, and other stakeholders to identify instructional needs, provide resources, and develop interdisciplinary programs that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Establish metrics and assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional design initiatives and technology integration, using data to drive decisions and improvements.
- Emerging Technologies: Research and evaluate new instructional technologies, tools, and trends in education that could be implemented to enhance teaching and learning, making recommendations for adoption as appropriate.
- Budget Management: Manage the budget for the instructional design and technology department, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support strategic initiatives and project goals.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of instructional designers and technologists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between faculty, administration, and technology providers, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and informed about initiatives and changes related to instructional design and technology.
- Change Management: Lead the planning and implementation of organizational change initiatives, providing guidance and support to team members to navigate transitions smoothly while minimizing disruption.
- Work Environment: Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Assistant Director-Instructional Design & Technolo
Southeastern University
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Course Development: Oversaw the design and development of high-quality online and blended courses, ensuring alignment with best practices in instructional design and pedagogy. Assisted in developing innovative course development practices to improve the student and faculty experiences as well as academic performance and retention rate. Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in course developments. Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative instructional strategies, leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Project Management: Oversaw project management, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints. Also, spearheaded development of new project management system, significantly improving project tracking and delivery timelines.
- Relational Skills: Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Fostered a positive culture by promoting open communication among faculty, deans, course developers, and staff members
- Course Scheduling: Managed the scheduling of courses, facilitating coordination among faculty, departments, and stakeholders to optimize course offerings.
- Learning Management System(LMS): Administered the learning management system, ensuring its functionality, accessibility, and effectiveness in delivering educational content. Directed successful implementation of new LMS system, enhancing data management and operational efficiency.
- Support and Training: Provided ongoing support and training for faculty and staff on the use of the LMS, including troubleshooting issues and promoting best practices in online teaching and learning.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyzed and assess course effectiveness through the use of data and feedback, making recommendations for continuous improvement. Stayed current with trends in instructional design, educational technology, and online learning, integrating new tools and methodologies as appropriate.
Online Curriculum Coordinator
Southeastern University
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Curriculum Development: Design, develop, and implement effective online curriculum and instructional materials that meet educational standards and align with the learning objectives of the program.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and integrity of online courses through regular reviews, feedback from faculty and students, and alignment with best practices in online education.
- Collaboration with Faculty: Work closely with instructors to provide support in the design and delivery of online courses, offering guidance on best practices in instructional strategies and technology integration.
- Training and Support: Provide training and professional development opportunities for faculty on online teaching methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance their instructional practices.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate student learning outcomes and the effectiveness of online curriculum, using data to inform improvements.
- Technology Integration: Stay current with emerging technologies and educational tools, recommending and implementing solutions that enhance the online learning experience for students and faculty.
- Student Support: Collaborate with student services to ensure that online learners have access to necessary resources, support systems, and engagement opportunities to foster a positive learning environment.
- Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure that online curriculum and programs meet institutional, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards, maintaining necessary documentation for audits and reviews.
- Communication and Outreach: Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, and administration regarding online curriculum initiatives, updates, and resources.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead ongoing evaluations of online curriculum effectiveness and student satisfaction, recommending changes and enhancements based on feedback and trends in online education.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.1999 - 07.2014
- Relational Skills: Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Classroom Management: Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Classroom Engagement: Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities. Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Records Management: Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiation: Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessment Reporting: Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaboration: Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Student Support: Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Professional Development: Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Arts And Academic Interdisciplinary Ed
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pre-K Primary/Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12.1999
High School Diploma -
Armwood High School
Seffner, FL06.1995
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Innovation and Creativity
- Education
- Change Management
- Project Oversight
Timeline
Executive Director-Instructional Design & Technolo
Southeastern University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Director - Instructional Design & Technology
Southeastern University
07.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant Director-Instructional Design & Technolo
Southeastern University
07.2017 - 07.2020
Online Curriculum Coordinator
Southeastern University
08.2014 - 07.2017
Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.1999 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Education - Arts And Academic Interdisciplinary Ed
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-K Primary/Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
High School Diploma -
Armwood High School