Russell Zwicker

Summary Instructional Designer with nine years of experience in the field seeking a remote position. Expertise with several eLearning authoring tools, web conference tools, LMS and LCMS platforms, and the Office suite. Experience designing and developing CBT and IL training for the full life cycle for a variety of military and government clients. French-English bilingual with Bachelor of Arts (English, French) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) degrees. Work Experience Instructional Designer (Freelancer in Montreal, QC. August 2019-present) ● Designs and develops ILT and CBT courseware for a variety of clients ● Manages multiple projects and clients on both short and long deadlines Instructional Designer (BaseCorp in Montreal, QC. December 2018-August 2019) ● Developed and revised courseware for the tourism and childcare industries ● Managed and implemented translation phase of projects on tight timelines ● Worked effectively with remote internal colleagues and clients Instructional Designer (AllTrain in Montreal, QC. Contract: June 2018-December 2018) ● Developed and revised courseware for the railroad and transportation industries ● Onsite client work in piloting two new training programs ● Lead or sole ID on projects for three clients within one month of start date Instructional Designer (Bluedrop in Halifax, NS. July 2010-June 2018) Job essentials: ● Analysed contract requirements to determine appropriate training strategies ● Designed, developed and evaluated training materials for government clients ● Prepared technically accurate training to meet client goals and objectives ● Controlled Goods Program (CGP) certification and NATO Secret security clearance Core skills: ● Extensive experience developing in Storyline, Captivate, OutStart and LearningLogics ● Able to navigate and interpret schematics, technical publications, and engineering specs ● Skillful communicator with SMEs and clients, ensuring minimal re-work Teamwork: ● Sought out by PMs for projects requiring rapid ramp-up on new LMS/LCMS platforms ● Reputation for ability to quickly step in to help meet colleagues’ tight deadlines Independent work: ● As sole French-speaking ID, led the translation phase of government projects ● Executed multiple projects as sole ID, completing them on time and under budget Client relationships: ● Repeated long-term, on-site placements to build or repair client relationships ● Took on new roles (Data Management, Software Testing) when required by clients Classroom Teacher (Chignecto-Central Regional School Board, contract-) ● ● ● ● Managed a diverse, multi-level public school Grade 9 classroom Designed and developed lessons for three courses, aligning with school board curricula Assessed individual student needs to identify strategies for improvement Applied and accepted as an assessor for the provincial English exam for Grade 9 Community Engagement Volunteer, Instructor (Helios Makerspace in Montreal, QC. June 2018-present) ● Teaches beginner woodworking classes to diverse adult populations ● Onsite volunteer for weekly open shop hours to facilitate independent projects Founder, Owner (Hands-On Halifax Community Workshop. 18 months in-) ● ● ● ● ● Opened and operated a community-access woodworking space in Halifax’s North End Taught popular, sold-out woodworking classes to people of diverse ages and abilities “Broke even” financially for all 18 months of operation, while working full time Negotiated sale of the business and coached new owner for a successful handover Brought over 400 people through the doors for classes and independent work Education Baccalauréat en éducation, secondaire (Université Sainte-Anne, 2009) Bachelor of Arts, English and French (Mount Allison University, 2006)