PROFILE
Senior Instructional Designer with more than 10 years of experience designing,
developing, and implementing engaging learning programs in face-to-face,
blended, and eLearning formats. Extensive experience with Articulate 360
products including Storyline and Rise. Proven ability to collaborate with multiple
subject matter experts and stakeholders to create user-friendly materials for a
wide range of audience types from various industries.
CARRIE
ALBIN
Senior Instructional
Designer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OWNER
Spark Performance Solutions, LLC
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Grand Rapids, MI
Helping small to medium-sized organizations achieve their most important goals
and increased employee performance through custom learning solutions, talent
development, and transformation support
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Grand Rapids, MI
2018- Present
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Developed a highly successful online learning program reaching over
300 learners for the Michigan Statewide Field Team by establishing an
LMS, developing a landing page, and creating 7 online courses that met
Section 508 Compliance and WCAG Level AA Guidelines
Updated the design of 6 online courses and created 3 additional ones
for the Michigan Assessment Consortium. All 9 modules met Section
508 Compliance and WCAG Level AA Guidelines
Created an online module for the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services to train their Eligibility Specialists more efficiently
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SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Various Companies
EXPERTISE
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• Instructional Design
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• eLearning Development
• Project Management
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• Adult Learning
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• Articulate Storyline
• Accessibility
MASTER OF ARTS
Instructional Design
Michigan State University
December 2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Secondary Education
University of Michigan
May 1996
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Virtual Position
Led a team of Subject Matter Experts and instructional designers to
develop web-based courses using Storyline for a large bank, an office
supply company, and a sports therapy organization
Designed and developed several online courses accessible via a mobile
device for the Michigan Department of Education using Articulate
Storyline
Designed and developed an instructor-led Yellow Belt Training program
for Amway's Enterprise Excellence team
Led a team of several Subject Matter Experts from a large capital
insurance company and an instructional designer to develop a webbased and instructor-led training program for a new software launch
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michigan State University
EDUCATION
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East Lansing, MI
Participated on a team to create an award-winning online version of the
Educational Technology Endorsement program focusing on the use of
Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, podcasts, and social bookmarking
Managed all aspects of the Educational Technology Certificate program
including hiring, managing, and evaluating independent contractors for
adjunct faculty positions, updating the curriculum, and managing the
budget
Launched the Educational Technology Certificate program in Dubai,
UAE including 3 site visits to establish relationships in the region and
train staff
Developed and managed the U.S. State Department E3Link project
connecting 20 schools in the United States and Algeria including two
visits to Algeria to train teachers on the curriculum and how to utilize
technology to connect their students with students in the United States
CARRIE
ALBIN
Senior Instructional
Designer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued
ONLINE COURSE CONTENT SPECIALIST
Michigan Virtual University
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TECHNOLOGIES
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• Articulate Storyline 360
• Articulate Rise
• Articulate Studio
• Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
• Camtasia
• Snagit
• Photoshop
• Audacity – audio editing
LMS EXPERIENCE
• Canvas
• Brightspace
• Blackboard
• Moodle
• Teachable
• TalentLMS
PORTFOLIO &
EXAMPLES
• www.sparkperformancesolutions.com
/portfolio.html
• www.sparkperformancesolutions.com
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Virtual Position
Developed two modules of an online professional development course
for teachers of Michigan History
Utilized the Universal Design for Learning framework to develop an
online professional development course for social studies teachers to
help them teach challenging concepts in the area of US History
Assessed and revised the Michigan Virtual High School US History
courses for the past five years to meet the new High School Content
Expectations developed by the State of Michigan
Participated in peer review sessions during development of course
content
TECH CORPS PROGRAM MANAGER
Best Prep
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Minneapolis, MN
Designed, marketed, and conducted a five-day Technology Integration
Camp to help 28 teachers integrate technology and workplace skills
into their curriculum. The program is established as one of 6
foundation programs of the BestPrep organization
Developed and managed the e-Mentors program connecting over 100
mentors with students. The program is now one of 6 foundation
programs of the BestPrep organization
Presented program updates and innovative program ideas on a monthly
basis to the Board of Directors of BestPrep made up of senior
executives of multiple Fortune 500 companies
Managed over 2000 volunteer hours and over 100 teacher/school
requests
COMPUTER TEACHER
Minnesota Business Academy
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COMPUTER TEACHER
Eagle Ridge Junior High School
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ENGLISH/ SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Manchester High School
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St. Paul, MN
Savage, MN
Manchester, MI
REFERENCES
Beth Brophy
Executive Director
Statewide Field Team – Calhoun Intermediate School District--Kathy Dewsbury-White
President/CEO
Michigan Assessment Consortium--
