email: lori@ItsTZ.com
Twitter: @alwysthnkn
Location: Chicagoland Area, Illinois
A learning solution and training professional who has a variety of project experience with classroom and web-based course design and development. Communicating processes, attending to detail, and facilitating cooperation from all stakeholders is what I do. I am both Mac and PC literate. I learn quickly and adapt to change as necessary. I use researched organizational development and performance improvement practices relevant to the target audience.
Experienced in research and development, education, training, sales and marketing, spanning 12+ years of experience.
Work Accomplishments
Training and Development and eLearning/Technology
Some Affirmations of a Job Well Done
Work History
Current: Training Partners Plus, Inc. 2009
Contract Project: Easter Seals
Director for Information Services (visual summary of projects) 2007 - 2008
Coordinator of Research and IT , Coordinator of Learning
Technology Services, Research Assistant 2003 - 2007
NSSE (National Study of School Evaluation): The Research & Development
Division of AdvancED (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), Schaumburg, IL
Administration
Line Advantage Associates; Rolling Meadows, IL 1999-2002
Manufacturer Sales Rep firm - Sound and Security
District iBook Team, Field Study Research - Laptop in the Classroom Project 2000-2001
ILT Course Designer & Instructor: District Technology Staff Dev. Program 1995-1997
Applied Technology Lab Assistant: John Hersey High School 1996-2000
Division Assistant: English Fine Arts: Prospect High School 1991-1996
Township High School District 214; Arlington Heights, IL -2001
Education
Roosevelt University
MA - Master’s Degree in Training and Development with an emphasis on technology and adult learning theory
BA - Bachelors Degree in Professional Studies with an emphasis on organizational communication
Post Graduate Training
“Designing Learning” - ASTD 2.0 Continuing Education Credit 2008
“Accelerated Learning: FUNdamental Strategies to Enhance Learning”
Presented by: Gail Heidenhain, Delphin International through CISPI 2008
Elearning Guild Annual Conference 2008
Professional Organization Membership
American Society of Training and Development - ASTD
Chicago International Society of Performance Improvement - CISPI
Elearning Guild
Skills and Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite 2003 and 2007, Adobe Standard; Apple OS 10.4, MS OS XP, SnagIt, Adobe Connect (Virtual Classroom), Articulate, social media [exploring]
Digital photography, Instructional Design, Human Performance and Adult Learning, Accelerated Learning, Elearning, Adult learning theory, Needs assessment, Evaluation, Application Service Provider Vendor Management (Linux, PHP), MS Server 2003 Vendor Management, HTML, Customer Service, Relationship building, Event planning, Job aids, Step-by-Step Reference guides, Case study activities, On-demand virtual instruction, Online supplemental resources for classroom training, Facilitator Guide, research and analysis, Workplace performance follow-up assignments, ADDIE process model, Gagne’s Nine Events of Learning, Accelerated Learning strategies
Instructional Design / Research Assistant/ Elearning Administration and Support /
Course Development / Learning Coordinator /
Marketing - Consumer Education / Learning and Development Project Manager / Training Manager
