Steve Ballard
Newport News,VA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over seven 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Developer
United States Army
Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia
07.2018 - Current
- Designed course materials and supported implementation for 6 academic programs.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Continuously delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of students.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Instructor Aviation Mechanics
United States Army
Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and awareness, prevention and safety at all times for classes of 12 students.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Section Leader
United States Army
Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering 30 team members to meet production goals.
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Collaborated with production control department to support projects, identify issues and implement improvement of maintenance activities for 18 aircraft.
- Liaised with technical and unit supply to formulate department and fixed asset budgets.
Instructor Aviation Mechanics, United States Army
United States Army
Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment for 120 students.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with over 20 instructors.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Education
Ph.D. - Data Science
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA12.2023
Master of Science - Database Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Web And Graphic Design Technologies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08.2016
Skills
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Industry Trends
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Course Design
- Diverse Student Populations
- Course Requirements
- Course Materials Creation
Timeline
Course Developer
United States Army
07.2018 - Current
Instructor Aviation Mechanics
United States Army
07.2017 - 07.2018
Section Leader
United States Army
02.2015 - 07.2017
Instructor Aviation Mechanics, United States Army
United States Army
07.2011 - 02.2015
Ph.D. - Data Science
Northcentral University
Master of Science - Database Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Web And Graphic Design Technologies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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