Instructional Designer and Learning/Development Leader
My mission is to design and develop e-learning tools to contribute to the future of automotive education, including k-12 education, vocational training, and continuing professional development.
Currently, I specialize in Technical Training in the automotive industry. For just over two years, I have been an Instructional Designer in automotive technology and electric vehicles.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX —
M.Ed. Learning Design and Technology
SEPTEMBER 2019- MAY 2022
-Created e-learning modules in Rise and Storyline
-Developed educational videos in Camtasia
-Used Backward Design in e-learning development
-Used systematic instructional design processes and rapid prototyping, including documentation, ADDIE, 5D, and SAM/Dick and Carey methodologies
-Utilized online authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline and Rise, Camtasia
-Course Maps and OSCQR Rubric for Online Course Evaluation
University of Texas, Arlington, TX —
B.A. Critical Languages and International Studies - German
SEPTEMBER 2003 - MAY 2015
-Certificate of Localization and Translation
-Minor: Mathematics
EXPERIENCE
Fisker Automotive (Manhattan Beach, CA) - Associate Manager, Curriculum and Course Development
MARCH 2023-PRESENT
MARCH 2023-PRESENT
Instructional Designer, Technical Service, March 2023 - December 2023
-Utilizes Articulate 360 Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Studio, Camtasia, JigSpace AR, and CAD Software (CATIA V5/Siemens Teamcenter) and Adobe Learning Manager for in-person, virtual, and self-paced courses.
-Project leader in Technical Training for Service Technician Training, Collision Repair, and Train-the-Trainer programs for domestic and international audiences.
-Develops interactive in-person and virtual learning experiences incorporating gamified elements, educational technology, ID frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Rapid Prototyping) and adult learning theory for technical service professionals.
-Performs qualitative and quantitative needs assessments and identifies gaps in course development.
-Utilizes agile project management and launched Atlassian Jira for the Technical Training team.
-Utilizes Articulate 360 Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Studio, Camtasia, JigSpace AR, and CAD Software (CATIA V5/Siemens Teamcenter) and Adobe Learning Manager for in-person, virtual, and self-paced courses.
-Project leader in Technical Training for Service Technician Training, Collision Repair, and Train-the-Trainer programs for domestic and international audiences.
-Develops interactive in-person and virtual learning experiences incorporating gamified elements, educational technology, ID frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Rapid Prototyping) and adult learning theory for technical service professionals.
-Performs qualitative and quantitative needs assessments and identifies gaps in course development.
-Utilizes agile project management and launched Atlassian Jira for the Technical Training team.
Repairify, Inc (Plano, TX) — Instructional Designer
JUNE 2022-JANUARY 2023
-Created engaging ,effective, and interactive e-learning content, including micro-learning resources, job aids, and simulations
JUNE 2022-JANUARY 2023
-Created engaging ,effective, and interactive e-learning content, including micro-learning resources, job aids, and simulations
-Articulate Storyline and 360
-Learning Engineer Area9 Lyceum, an industry-leading adaptive learning platform
-LMS Management
E-Learning Module Development
Texas A&M University
JANUARY 2022-MAY 2022
-Leadership and project management
-Implemented ADDIE and Backward Design processes
Haltom High School, Birdville ISD (Haltom City, TX) — Math Educator
JULY 2019 - JUNE 2022
O.D. Wyatt High School, Fort Worth ISD (Fort Worth, TX) — Math Educator
JULY 2015 - MAY 2019
-Instructional design, curriculum and content development
-Created engaging and effective STEM instructional curriculum to support mastery of learning goals for in-person and e-learning environments
-Implemented technology based on needs analysis
-Conducted both formative and summative assessments to track learning progress, as well as needs assessments to determine prior knowledge
-Managed various LMS’s such as Google Classroom and Canvas
-Developed manageable objectives driven by the desired learning outcomes
-Mentored teachers with technology implementation
-Managed multiple projects both independently and collaboratively
-Microsoft Office, Apple, and Google Tools
Aveda Institute, Dallas, TX — Cosmetology Instructor
JULY 2011 - DECEMBER 2011
-Implemented various instructional strategies to engage learners in an adult learning environment
-Designed and developed hands-on instructional materials for adult trade education