Resume

Objective

To obtain a role in a team-oriented higher education distance learning unit which utilizes my understanding of both the latest technology and sound pedagogical practices, and my ability to communicate effectively with professionals in both areas.

Experience

Penn State University

Instructional Design Assistant/Educational Technologist

March 2008 ~ Present

In addition to serving in the Instructional Design Assistant role (described below), I have recently expanded my role to include the following:

• Design, testing, implementation, and analysis of new technologies in World Campus courses
• Expanded exploration of new technologies and their pedagogical implications
• IT support to World Campus Learning Design staff
  

Penn State University

Instructional Design Assistant

April 2001 ~ April 2008

I was hired into this role as a part-time assistant, and through my work helped to evolve the role into what it is today. The highlights of my duties have included the following:

• Assist instructional design staff with the design and creation of new and revised World Campus courses
• Coordinate monthly meetings with Instructional Design Assistant staff, creating agendas and providing or securing training
• Provide training and instruction to colleagues, faculty and students of the World Campus
• Assist with the ongoing implementation of several online courses and programs, including iMBA, Adult Education, Turfgrass Managent and Special Education.
• Serve as Angel 7.1 Transition Leader, guiding World Campus instructional design staff and faculty through a major change in Penn State's Learning Management system.

Organic Market Co-op

General Manager

1996 ~ 2002

• Managed all aspects of a retail operation including a staff of 10
• Developed and maintained store Web site, including a weekly inventory update and a client-side JavaScript based online ordering system

Capabilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical thinking, project management and leadership skills
• Instructional design experience: creation of objectives, rubrics, lesson content and assessments using sound pedagogical strategy.
  
• Group and individual presentation and training skills.
• Technology skills - proficient in XHTML, Web 2.0, CSS, JavaScript, FTP and file management, Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Computer programs - Dreamweaver (advanced), Captivate, Presenter, Flash, Fireworks, EditPlus, BBEdit, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle calendar, ANGEL learning management system (advanced).
  
• Knowledge of and attention to Section 508 and ADA issues in Web design.

Education

Penn State University

Distance Education post-baccalaureate certificate

May 2009 (expected)

Maintains 4.0 GPA

Penn State University

BS Earth Sciences

December 1995

Geosciences concentration; advanced coursework in technical writing

Workshops and Conferences

• Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Symposium, 2007-2008
• session blogger, both years
  
• Hendrick Adult Learner Conference. University Park, 2005, 2006, 2008
• Co-presenter on "When Staff Become Students: Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs" session, 2008
• Web Conference. University Park, 2004-2008 (annual attendance)
• Co-presenter on "What Not to Wear for the Web" session, 2008
• Angel User Conference. Indianapolis, IN, 2007.
• Penn State Leader. University Park, 2006
• Outreach Professional Development Conference. University Park, Spring 2003
• Managing Faculty Online Workload Invitational Conference. University Park, Fall 2002
• Advanced Dreamweaver workshop. ITS training services, PSU
• ADA Web Design workshop. ITS training services, PSU
• CSS extended workshop. ITS training services, PSU
• Angel workshops: Syllabus and Calendar; Quizzes, Surveys, Dropboxes and Grading; File Management and Import/Export; Advanced topics; Penn State Grade Book. ITS training services, PSU
• Time Management and Project Management. ITS Web Based Training, PSU

Awards and Accomplishments

• Mentorship Award, Penn State Continuing and Distance Education, 2007
• World Campus Stellar Program Award, 2002, for contribution to the online Adult Education program
• Nomination, World Campus Valued Support Award, 2002

Volunteer Work and Interests

• Webmaster - Centre County United Way Web site, 2002 -2006
• Coordinator of yearly community Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinners, 1999 - 2002
• Editorial and production assistant for Vegetarian News and Views of Central PA, 1992 - 1996
• Interests/hobbies: vegetarian gourmet cooking; dance; physical fitness; reading; needlecrafts; family and friends; travel