Alanda Carter MA, MS- |- Portfolio - http://apettit.wix.com/instructionaldesign
Summary
Accomplished Instructional Design professional with a proven ability to design and develop learning solutions end-to-end supporting business objectives. Recognized as an expert in the design and development of computer-based training using Articulate Storyline and application of adult learning theory. Viewed as a learning expert to revise SME captured materials for enterprise-wide implementations with User Productivity Kit (UPK).
Articulate StorylineComputer-based training (CBT)User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Project ManagementAdult Learning TheoryInstructor-Led Training
Information MappingAssessment and EvaluationNeeds Assessment
Experience
FREELANCE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER| 2015 – Present
I consult with clients on how to best meet their training needs. I provide expertise on how to design and develop learning solutions.
Process Safety & Solutions
Environmental Resources Management
Enable Midstream
Performance Development Group
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER III| WILLIAMS| 2013 – 2015
As an Instructional Designer III, I was responsible for managing concurrent projects. I worked with SMEs to develop realistic scenarios for CBTs using Articulate Storyline. Additionally, I acted as the expert in eLearning and provided insight to management and team members on how to design and develop CBTs.
Executed end-to-end design and development of over 14 courses within 16 months using Storyline 1 and 2.
Revised enterprise-wide release training materials to meet requirements for internal changes.
Designed and developed a CBT which passed an audit by the Department of Transportation during 2014.
Identified functionality issues when testing CBTs for five instructional designers and provided feedback to improve and increase course interactivity.
Applied instructional design principles to materials created by SMEs with User Productivity Kit (UPK).
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER | BAKER HUGHES | 2011
In this position I provided expertise on how to present training materials.
Performed comprehensive quality assurance across team and business lines to ensure high quality training outcome of 20 courses.
Revised current training material to meet business needs of Drilling and Evaluation by meeting with Subject Matter Experts.
Improved assigned curricula by clarifying technical documents to be appropriate for entry level and senior level employees.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER I | LOGISTICS SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (LSI) ACQUIRED IMEDIA.IT, 2010 |2010 – 2011
After LSI acquired Imedia.it, I continued to be the lead instructional designer for the Civil Affairs project. I reviewed and tested training material to ensure continuity. Furthermore, I assisted other designers create storyboards as needed.
Designed four anti-terrorism storyboards to train U.S. Soldiers on recognizing potential terrorist threats and response techniques to lessen successful terrorist attempts worldwide contracted by the United States Military Intelligence, Fort Huachuca.
Clarified and revised content for the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) contracted by the United States Military Intelligence, Fort Huachuca.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER | IMEDIA.IT, ACQUIRED BY LOGISTICS SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (LSI), 2010 | 2007 - 2010
I was the lead instructional designer for the Civil Affairs project. My responsibility included the development of storyboards using the materials provided by the client. I worked with SMEs to craft realistic scenarios for serious games. I directed the actors during filming throughout the entire project and tested each lesson and game.
Designed 27 lesson storyboards and nine serious games for entry level Soldiers contracted by the United States School of Special Warfare.
Maintained full accountability for overseeing all aspects of the development process with the production team over the course of the three-year project lifecycle.
Drafted scripts for nine serious games with up to 16 characters per game and revised in accordance to Subject Matter input, collaboration, and direction.
Maintained project documentation of progress throughout project life cycle.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER | JP MORGAN CHASE | 2005 – 2007
My responsibilities included the design and development of instructor-led training and CBTs for a call center. I also acted as an expert on training evaluation and reported the outcomes to management.
Designed and developed over 20 courses including instructor-led, blended, and CBT for call center.
Improved target audience perfection of eLearning by 94.8%.
Performed statistical analysis of training effectiveness, learning transfer, and reported outcome to leadership with recommendations for improvement as needed.
Championed innovative application of instructional design using game engine.
Education
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design and Technology, University of Houston Clear Lake
Master of Arts (MA), Anthropology, University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, University of St. Thomas
Professional Development and Certification
Articulate Storyline
Information Mapping
User Productivity Kit
Scenario-Based eLearning Design, Training Magazine, License CREDLY -
