Resume
Instructional Designer/Technologist
A diligent and creative Instructional Designer with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and delivers quality performance. Possesses an ability to work independently and as team member. Demonstrates practical knowledge on how people learn best and provides activities that engage learning and ways to make hands-on learner closer to real life skills and experience. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Other Core Competencies
LMS (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle), Web Design, Online Course Building, Distance Education, Digital Imaging, Animation, Video Editing.
Education
Ohio University – Athens, OH
Doctor of Philosophy
Major – Instructional Technology
Graduated: December 2015
Ohio University – Athens, OH
Master of Arts and International Affairs
Major – African Studies
Graduated: June 2006
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts
Major – Fine Art (Painting)
Graduated: June 2003
Professional Experience
Learning Developer
The Ohio Society of Certified Professional Accountants (OSCPA), Columbus Ohio
Online Facilitator
Global Health, Ohio University
Instructional Designer
Global Health, Ohio University
Graduate Assistant
Curriculum and Technology Center, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University
Graduate Assistant
The Patton College of Education, Educational Studies, Ohio University)
Graduate Assistant
Lifelong Learning and Distance Education, Ohio University
Teaching Assistant
The Patton College of Education, Educational Studies, Ohio University
Graduate Assistant (Community Outreach Coordinator)
Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC), Ohio University
Technology Skills
A diligent and creative Instructional Designer with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and delivers quality performance. Possesses an ability to work independently and as team member. Demonstrates practical knowledge on how people learn best and provides activities that engage learning and ways to make hands-on learner closer to real life skills and experience. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Other Core Competencies
LMS (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle), Web Design, Online Course Building, Distance Education, Digital Imaging, Animation, Video Editing.
Education
Ohio University – Athens, OH
Doctor of Philosophy
Major – Instructional Technology
Graduated: December 2015
Ohio University – Athens, OH
Master of Arts and International Affairs
Major – African Studies
Graduated: June 2006
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts
Major – Fine Art (Painting)
Graduated: June 2003
Professional Experience
Learning Developer
The Ohio Society of Certified Professional Accountants (OSCPA), Columbus Ohio
- Work with learning segment managers and SMEs to guide development of programs for online/asynchronous learning to translate learning requirements into effective online experiences
- Utilize learning authoring tools (including Storyline Articulate 2) and principles of adult learning to deliver on desired learner outcomes, engagement and satisfaction
- Work collaboratively with multimedia specialists to create learning assets (video, graphics, job aides, course assets)
- Customizes learning programs for enterprise clients
- Operate the Tricaster 460 to stream live videos to online learners
- Serve as moderator for live streaming webcasts and webinars
- Communicates and collaborates with learning operations on learner experience
- Schedule & conduct speaker training/rehearsals on webinar process and platform
- Work with all members of the learning department to drive continuous improvement in all developer processes and delivery methodologies
- Serve as subject matter expert on learning technologies and monitors learning technology trends
Online Facilitator
Global Health, Ohio University
- Engage student on weekly basis per the learning objectives, activities, and assignments made available each week.
- Provide students with necessary information that will support and enhance their learning experiences as well as encourage engagement.
- Establish trust and social presence through communication and prompt feedback.
- Provide feedback and respond to students questions within 24 hours.
Instructional Designer
Global Health, Ohio University
- Built/Managed course content in blackboard
- Worked with faculty to incorporate existing or new academic technologies to incorporate in online course environments.
- Worked as part of a team to create course template
- Worked with faculty members to identify what students need to learn.
- Helped to develop the course objectives and ensure content matches those objectives.
- Reviewed and revised and structured content to fit it to students learning needs.
- Created media to support learning
- Assessed content to ensure that the course activities addressed the course objective.
Graduate Assistant
Curriculum and Technology Center, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University
- Worked with faculty and staff on the integration of multimedia technology.
- Set up and run online exchange meetings using Adobe Connect, Skype, and Google Hangout.
- Experience in setting up computers, printers, projectors, and scanners.
- Repaired and maintenance of computers, imaging and building new computers, running licenses, and maintaining computer labs.
- Worked with auditory and visual stimuli processing software across Mac/Apple, windows, and Linux platforms (audition, audacity, GIMP, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects).
Graduate Assistant
The Patton College of Education, Educational Studies, Ohio University)
- Digital Imaging (used software like Microsoft word, Adobe Photoshop)
- Professional Research
Graduate Assistant
Lifelong Learning and Distance Education, Ohio University
- Web Development and updates
- Digital imaging
- Software utilized include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Teaching Assistant
The Patton College of Education, Educational Studies, Ohio University
- Taught undergraduate level courses in instructional design and technology
- Graded papers
- Used the Blackboard system
Graduate Assistant (Community Outreach Coordinator)
Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC), Ohio University
- Recruit, place and support student consultants from different countries with diverse cultures for presentations in schools and communities near Ohio University
- Orient consultants for presentation
- Scheduled, organized and personally participated in presentations on Ohio
University campus and neighboring schools - Created communication and media designs
Technology Skills
- Can work with Google sites, experience in creating blogs, editing websites using Blackboard material, Moodle, and Adobe Contribute.
- Proficiency with auditory and visual stimuli processing software across Mac and windows platforms (Audition, Audacity, GIMP, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Photoshop, Jing and Camtasia)
- Can set up and run online exchange meetings using Blackboad Collaborate, Adobe Connect, Skype, and Google Hangout.
- Other skills include, ePortfolio, SPSS, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Publisher, IMovie, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, HTML, CSS, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Captivate, Snagit, Infogram, Camtasia, Pages, iBooks Author, Keynote, SimpleMind, Slides, Evernote, Scratch, Doodle, Anymeeting, YouTube, Twitter, WordPress, Dropbox, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ & Hangouts, Google Docs/Drive, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search, Google Chrome, Google Scholar, Google Sites, Google Translate, Pinterest, Prezi, Outlook, Wikipedia, iTunes, Skype, Adobe Connect, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Flickr, Snagit, iPad & Apps, Storify, Poll Everywhere, Wordle, Delicious, OpenOffice, WhatsApp, Wikispaces, Instagram and Skype.