Instructional Designer

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Candidate Information

Full Name
Brian Netzel
Age
68
Education
Masters in Education
Experience
7 years as an instructional designer
Job Type
Part-time

Contact Details

Phone
Address
1286 Millerwood drive
State
North Carolina
Country
United States

About candidate

About you
Educator and Instructional Designer who can develop and design content, courses, presentations, or virtual reality experiences for business, government, or educational institutions that transfer learning to job roles: instructor- led or virtual. Demonstrated ability to use foundational learning theory to create learner-centric experiences. Able to work with subject-matter experts and leadership to meet project goals and timelines on multiple projects simultaneously. Deliverables include storyboards, assessments, job aids, participant and facilitator guides, course maps, curriculum guides, LMS management, and value-add project bids.
What are you looking for in a new role?
I am able to take on more work at this time.
What you are interested in working with us?
I liked the description of time company and the company mission
What has been most challenging experience in a past role?
I enjoy the full cycle of learning design and development. When I am given the opportunity to participate in the full cycle, it is most satisfying to me.

Cover latter

Hello,

I read about your exciting project and saw a fit with my experience and interest.

I have broad experience in both design and development of elearning and virtual learning.  Clients have included universities like the University of Pittsburgh, James Madison University, Northwestern University, and Elon University.

 

Government agencies have included Federal Emergency Management Administration, National Highway Institute, Department of Transportation, Emergency Management Institute, and Federal Highway Administration.

These experiences have included:

  • Creating curriculum proposals and plans for government agency contracts
  • Collaborating with stakeholders and content experts for course creation
  • Creating engaging lessons based on learning theory
  • Designing and developing eLearning course in Articulate Storyline and Rise
  • Aligning lessons and activities with course objectives
  • Utilizing video and animation to enhance comprehension
  • Using challenging but enjoyable interactive activities like games and scenarios
  • Designing job aids and workbooks to capture essential knowledge and increase retention
  • Following style and template requirements
  • Creating instructor and student guides that align with course content
  • Using interactive graphic-based lessons to heighten learning
  • Creating test banks to be used as knowledge checks or pre-and post-tests.
  • Loading courses into LMS platforms and updating after pilot
  • Doing quality assurance control for my work and colleagues
  • Developing courses for 508 compliance
  • Creating and managing voice-over narration orders
  • Designing or conceptualizing graphics and themes
  • Storyboarding virtual reality experiences

 

The theme you will find in all of my work is a commitment to creating life-changing learning experiences based on solid learning theory and best practice using cutting edge technologies.

Please let me know if you need further information or references for my experience in consideration for this position.  My resume includes links at the bottom left to showcase elearning modules I have developed.

Sincerely,

Brian Netzel