RON FRIED
SAN CARLOS,CA
Summary
Instrumental and creative Instructional Designer offering 30 years' experience in education research, technology integration, evaluation design, and curriculum design, development and planning for various professions and grade levels. Specialist in delivering assessment of information and design to develop value-added learning programs that accomplish business objectives. Personable leader in fostering relationships with stakeholders and gaining vital insights on educational needs. Expert in leading multiple teams while coordinating with subject matter professionals to drive effectiveness and achieve success. Expert in survey creation and implementation and interview protocols for program and curriculum evaluation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instructional Designer
SRI International
Menlo Park, CA
01.1996 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Assisted in developing budget plans for new projects or initiatives related to instruction.
- Consulted with business stakeholders regarding their requirements for training materials.
- Participated in professional development activities such as conferences or seminars for keeping up-to-date with industry trends.
- Researched emerging technologies in order to recommend innovative approaches for improving the quality of instruction.
- Provided technical support to facilitate successful implementation of educational technologies.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by collecting data from learners through surveys and interviews.
- Utilized various delivery methods such as webinars, virtual classrooms, mobile devices, to deliver effective training programs.
- Designed and developed online courses using a variety of authoring tools.
- Monitored learner progress and provided feedback to improve performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of content.
- Conducted needs assessment to identify training gaps and develop appropriate learning solutions.
- Integrated multimedia elements into e-learning courses for enhanced user experience.
- Analyzed learner feedback to determine areas requiring improvement in instructional design processes.
- Created course materials, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, assessments and other resources.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Built and updated evaluation and survey tools to monitor and improve effectiveness of courses.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Implemented employee training programs to improve performance and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations pertaining to educational standards or accreditation requirements.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on instructional design principles and current trends in digital learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-1995
Teaching Credential - Physical Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-1986
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Learning Management Systems
- Design Thinking
- Adaptive Learning
- Storyboarding
- Implementation Support
- Learning Strategies
- Video Editing
- Visual Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Course Evaluation
- Curriculum Design
- Audio Editing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Feedback Analysis
- Training Program Development
Affiliations
- Internationally published photographer with over 40 years experience with newspapers, magazines, and college athletic teams.
- Youth baseball coach honored by the American Baseball Coaches Assoication as a lifetime member with over 35 years within the association and quarter century community service award winner.
Accomplishments
- Two-time Telly Award winner for directing instructional videos for the Professional Golfers' Association
Timeline
Senior Instructional Designer
SRI International
01.1996 - Current
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
San Jose State University
Teaching Credential - Physical Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Jose State University
Similar Profiles
Walter DaltonWalter Dalton
Sr. SharePoint Administrator at SRI InternationalSr. SharePoint Administrator at SRI International
Rosicela OlivaresRosicela Olivares
ASSOCIATE CONTRACTS OFFICER at SRI InternationalASSOCIATE CONTRACTS OFFICER at SRI International
Malgorzata KulagaMalgorzata Kulaga
Electronics Technician at SRI InternationalElectronics Technician at SRI International