curriculum vitae

• 25+ years extensive experience creating content, organizing, training and managing teams
• 15+ years of project management, including the design, planning, organization, control and completion of a variety of complex and interdependent tasks.
• Subject matter expert in the areas of instructional design, current and emerging technologies, architectures and products.
• PMP Certified.  Holds Masters Degrees in Instructional Technology and Digital Media.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.  Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Highly self-motivated, natural leader.  Strong problem solving abilities.
• Proven ability to cultivate positive team dynamics and ensure success on all projects.

Professional Experience

Director, Learning Experience, ASME 2018 – present

• Manages the product development lifecycle for ASME learning solutions, courses and programs, content development, and production from brainstorm and innovation, through delivery, revision, and sunsetting.
• Define learning solutions that leverage learning science, Educational Technology, and sound instructional design principles while positioning ASME as the go-to global provider of professional learning experiences for engineering professionals.
• Focusing on scalability and leveraging operational know-how and responsible for overseeing and guiding the design, development and maintenance of a high quality, consistent learning experiences including instructional methods and materials, programs, curriculum, and other learning products.
• Oversee the development of credentialing programs in line with ASME L&D Strategy.
• Establishing project plans, manage project timelines, resources and budgets, and facilitate the day-to-day communications at a high level and within each development project.
• Administer consistency of the ASME brand and learning experience through course pedagogies and materials including course templates, learning objectives/competencies, standardized formats, course descriptions, front pages and other course elements.

Manager Education, Instructional Designer, MakerBot, 2015 – 2018

• Established and launched the MakerBot Certification program. Project leader including requirements gathering, defining scope, managing stakeholders, curriculum design, coordinating implementation and post-launch support.
• Co-authored of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook, a 5-star Amazon-rated instructional resource which consists of engaging educational content, lesson plans and is an industry leading guide to 3D printing in the classroom.
• Designed and developed global content for MakerBot University, a company-wide LMS used for reseller sales training, technical training, customer certification and employee on-boarding.
• Executed of a global technical training certification including the design and creation of content, skill development and competency assessments.
  
• Provided high-quality online and in-person training while supporting the mission of STEAM education.

Project Manager & Director of Faculty/Staff Development, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2006 – 2015

• Led a skilled team in the design, installation, and operation of lecture capture, digital video recording, video editing and streaming video distribution systems.
• Provided formal and on-demand training for individuals of diverse skill levels to ensure and support digital literacy.
• Managed cross-functional teams while coordinating effective communication and providing clear reports of project status.
• Conducted quality assurance reviews of various software deployments and implementations to provide input on
  functional requirements, product design, and potential issues.

Technology & Communications Coordinator, YMCA of Greater New York, 1998-2005

• Established and maintained Computer Learning Center while managing relationships between staff, instructors and students.
• Designed, developed, and implemented engaging curriculum
  for year round technology classes including a computer camp.
• Designed all promotional materials including program guides,
  e-newsletters, flyers, invitations, and presentations to support
  and comply with company’s brand and mission.

Educational Background
New York Institute of Technology, Masters of Art, Digital Media, 2010
New York Institute of Technology, Masters of Science, Instructional Technology, 2008
St. John’s University, Bachelors of Science, Education, 1997

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Masters of Arts, Digital Media Communications, New York Institute of Technology, 2010
Masters of Science, Instructional Technology, New York Institute of Technology 2008
Bachelor’s of Science, Education, St. John’s University, 1997

Certifications
IACET – Reaccreditation Readiness Workshop, 2021
Kellogg Product Strategy Course, Product Strategy Credential, 2021
Institute of Credentialing Excellence – Credentialing Specialist, 2020
Apple Teacher, Apple Teacher Program 2018
AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Associate, 2015
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, 2011
Certified Blackboard 9 Instructor, 2010
New York State Teaching Certificate, 1998
NY State Teacher Certification Exam – Elementary Education
NY State Teacher Certification Exam – Liberal Arts & Sciences
NY State Teacher Certification Exam – Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written

Presenter
ASME VVUQ Committee on Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Qualification, November 2021
Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence, Standards Technology Forum, November 2020
ASME AM Industry Summit, Innozone Presentation August 2020
ASME LX Summit: Next Generation Learning Experiences, August 2019
ASME Lunch & Learn, February 2019
Full STEAM Ahead, webinar, November 2018
Learn how to Teach 3D Printing, webinar, September 2018
Building a 3D Printing Classroom webinar, May 2018
3D Printing in the Classroom, FETC January 2018
STEM Matters NYC Career Day, November 2017
MakerBot Weather Survival Challenge webinar, November 2017
NYCDOE/MakerBot Networking Event, October 2017
MakerBot Cloud Types and Display Stands webinar, September 2017
PACT (Partnership for the Advancement of Clinical Training) Education Summit III, August 2014
Kaltura Connect – Lecture Capture Integrations: Customers Sharing Lessons Learned,  July 2014
Streamline Lecture Capture to Boost Online Learning, Kaltura & Cattura Webinar, April 2014
PACT (Partnership for the Advancement of Clinical Training) Education Summit II, June 2013
Source Presenter – Symposium on University Research & Creative Expression, 2008

Selected Achievements
Docebo Best Extended Enterprise Training Program, Nominated 2017
Sparrow Film Project, Space Guns, Technical Advisor – Winner of Best Film 2014
Standard of Excellence, 2012
NYIT Graduated with Distinction, 2010
Standard of Excellence, 2010
Dean’s Award for Excellence, NYIT Instructional Technology 2008
Source Presenter – Symposium on University Research & Creative Expression, 2008
NYIT Graduated with Distinction, 2008
Dean’s Award in Instructional Technology, NYIT, 2008
Certificate of Continuing Education Design and Page Layout Skills, 2006
NYIT 50th Anniversary Showcase First Place Winner in recognition of pursuit of academic excellence, creative expression, and unselfish willingness to share ideas with society, 2005
Employee of the Month, Cross Island YMCA 2005
Quality Service Award, For exemplary performance among peers Cross Island YMCA, 2001
St. John’s University Graduated Magma Cum Laude, 1997
Dean’s List, St. John’s University 1994 – 1997
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1994 – 1997

Selection of Professional Projects Descriptions
MakerBot Assessment-based Certificate Program
Docebo – Learning Management System Design & Launch
Academic Video Resources Initiative – Kaltura Open Source Video integrated with Cattura CaptureCast
Project-Based Learning Small Group – Interactive Classroom Design
Partnership for the Advancement of Clinical Training (PACT) program
Occupational Therapy Skype Home Visit Project
Art Therapy iPad Project
Learn Everywhere Anytime Digital (LEAD) framework Project

Conferences
Climate Reality Leadership Corps – attended 2024
DevLearn, attended 2019
L&D Society Roundtable, attended/presented 2019
FETC, attended/presented 2018
Docebo Inspire, attended 2017
Kaltura Connect, atteneded/presented 2013, 2014
Educause – attended 2013
Climate Reality Leadership Corps – attended 2013
SXSW Edu & Interactive – attended 2011-2014
Campus Technology – attended 2008-2010

News
DfAM: Nine Best Practices, DE247 Digital Engineering
Creating the Best Learning Experiences for Working Professionals, ASME.org
Look at MakerBot Education, Getting Smart
MakerBot Certification Program Gets ISTE Seal of Approval, All3DP
Educators train to become 3D Printing Experts, District Administration
MakerBot Launches Teacher Certification Program, Business Wire
MakerBot Launches New Educators Certification Program, Makezine
3Dprinting.com News Brief, 3Dprint.com
The catalyst for super-innovation in education, Digital Journal
Technology Professionals featured in webinar, NYIT

Letters of Accommodation
Letter from the Clinical Education Department 2012
Standard of Excellence 2012 (program write-up)
Letter from OMM Department Chair 2010
Standard of Excellence 2010 (program write-up)
Deans Award 2008  (certificate)
YMCA of Greater New York 2005
St. John’s University Student Teaching Adviser 1997
Student Teaching Grade Four 1997
Student Teaching Grade Two 1997

Technical Profile

Instructional Design
Articulate Rise 360
Burning Glass
Captivate
Camtasia
ExamSoft
Mahara e-portfolio system
Prezi
Piazza

Learning Management Systems
Blackboard
Canvas
Docebo
Echo 360
Moodle

Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
WordPress CMS

User Experience Design
Balsamiq Mockup
Miro
Qualtrics XM
Survey Monkey

Project Management

Asana
Basecamp
JIRA
Microsoft Project
Roadmunk

Video
Final Cut Pro
Kaltura
Wistia

CAD/3D Design
Tinkercad

Productivity
Microsoft Office
Salesforce CRM
Searchlight Conductor SEO
Slack

MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses)
ESSEC Business School, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Coursera)
Standford Human-Computer Interaction, University of California (Coursera)
Climate Literacy, The University of British Columbia (Coursera)

Memberships
IACET
Project Management Institute
Educause
National Geographic Society
American Museum of Natural History
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thesis Paper
An Exploratory Case Study: What Makes a Good School Website: Investigation of Long Island School District Websites Homepages Across Socioeconomic Status

Thesis Presentation

Papers
Philosophy of Instructional Technology
Impact of Educational Technology
Educational Theorists
High Incidence Disabilities
Low Incidence Disabilities
Multiculturalism
Character Education
Differentiated Instruction
Parental Involvement
Searching the Web
Communicating on the Internet
ThinkQuest & MarcoPolo
Classroom Homepages
Development of the Internet

The State of American Culture
Social Networking
Media and the Government
Structuralism & Post-Structuralism Presentation
Man vs. Beast
Myths
First Amendment
NY Times vs. Sullivan
Four Journals
Four Research Methods

Lessons
Environmental Education Unit Project
Geography Skills Unit
Inclusive Lesson Plan
Mathematics & Football
Microsoft Accessibility
Social Studies & Technology Lesson Plan
Learn the History of Jazz
Web-based Learning Activity – featuring Lady Bugs
The Water Cycle
Social Studies Web Resources
A WebQuest – Celebrating Earth Day
Math Resources

Side Projects & Volunteer
Girls Scouts, Heart of the Hudson Troop Leader 1394
YMCA of Greater New York Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach
The Climate Reality Project, Climate Reality Leader

Hobbies
Travel  – places i’ve been
Photography –  Click here for my photography portfolio