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Highlights of my Instructional Design Work

Qualifications Summary

I have a true passion for creating videos and adding interactivity to every course developed. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience I can read through any content and visualize precisely what to create to engage the student in the learning process. Beginning at the technical writing stage to fully develop all aspects of the content, using a wide variety of authoring tools, media types, and design methodologies to create courses, design graphics, build multimedia, add animations, quizzes, and more.

E-Learning

22 years of experience with every aspect of creating adult training. Ability to present information in an engaging and memorable format to a specific audience.

Delivers the project on time
Strictly follows standards and branding
Proven QA/QC process
Unique design methods to keep the user engaged
Never a static minute
Consistent use of layout, buttons, graphics, and colors
Ensures training is easy to use, learn, and remember

Videos

Started creating training videos in 2003. Skilled in video and audio editing, splicing, trimming, and final production.

Unique ability to explain boring topics visually
Extremely fast video development
Attention to details
Write, develop, screencast, and edit app training videos
Ensure project schedules and deadlines are met
Animations and transitions used throughout

Desktop Publishing

Skilled in creating documents, PDFs, PowerPoints, Posters, Banners, Flyers, Bulletins, Menus, Catalogs, and Training Manuals.

Develop templates
Rebranding older material
Creative vision and ability to produce ideas
Focus on quality and consistency
Deep understanding of document creation, storage, and maintenance
Ability to use many applications to create the final product

Books Published

Manuscripts proofed and edited, formatted into the final layout for publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing.

Experience in writing and publishing
Creative Cover art design
Understanding of the publishing requirements
Published books in other languages
Published printed books and Kindle Ebooks
Consultant for authors before and after publishing

Website & Blogs

Developed in WordPress or Dreamweaver. Ability to host, design, develop, and maintain.

Published first website in 1998
Certified Internet Web (CIW) Professional Certification
Able to obtain a domain name and host any website
Create a new site or revamp an old one
Create your vision and style
Created from a template or from scratch
All sites are device responsive

Medical Training

Over 40 years of experience in Medical applications training and software development training.

Doing Billing & Coding when ICD and CPT began
Piloted paper tasks converting to computer
Developed workflow processes for computing task
Taught Nurses and Doctors to use applications since 1997
Knowledge of a multitude of medical applications
Latest training created is on MEDITECH Expanse

LMS and Site Hosting

Publish content for different LMS or CMS platforms. Websites Hosting. Ability to install and host Moodle sites.

Worked with various LMS platforms
Installed and maintained several Moodle sites
Experienced with HealthStream courses and curriculum builds
Created a Canvas site with 15 IT certification courses
Understanding building courses from the backend to user-facing

Creative Design

From computer-generated graphics to digital animation, ideas are brought to life.

Using graphics, typography, and color to instill the message
If one application doesn’t work, try another
Knowledge of whose “style” the work should reflect
Critical thinker, able to find a way to meet the goal
Ability to work with a team or lead them
Ability to explain concepts visually

Computer Application Training

From Windows basics to Adobe Illustrator applications are mastered and then taught in days.

Super-fast at learning new software
Training created during software production
All levels created from tip sheets to interactive
Eleven IT Certifications, including MCSE
Manuals and online help
Step by Step labs
Explainer Videos

Forms and Charts

Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Interactive PDF, or Web-based forms and charts developed.

Any style of form for digital or printing
Excel sheets formatted with Pivot tables
Email template forms
PDF’s for gathering information
Chart of data or for presentations
Access database design

Newsletters and Sales Paper

Digital or printed weekly specials, church bulletins, calendars, news update reports, or monthly sales papers.

Layout of text and graphics
Develop for professional or home printing
Templates created for easy updates
Temples made in the tool of your choice
Flexible for updates
Color or B/W
Double sided, tri-fold, or multi-page layouts

Presentation

Presenters PowerPoint to Kiosk style presentation development. Video demos, virtual tours, and slide shows.

Any style of PP, static text, or animations
Cohesive design
Animations and design used to focus attention
Master slides used for consistency
Standardized use of colors and styles
Created in PowerPoint or as video

Projects

Examples of the style of work I do

All Desktop Publishing Websites Logo Design Books Published Instructional Design

Storyline and Rise examples

The majority of the work I have done has been owned by the company I worked for. Therefore, I don’t have the right to show the content. The content below was created on my own time and is personally owned.

Storyline Course Examples

Train the Trainer: Link

Study of the book of Roman Lesson 1: Link

Study of the book of Roman Lesson 2: Link

Rise Course Examples

Into His Marvelous Light: Link

Exploring God’s Word: Link

History of Jesus Chapter 1: Link

For video examples see my YouTube channels.