Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Design with Digital Video & Cinema concentration, 2009

Experience

WSP USA (FEMA HIS Contract) Winchester, VA, 2016 – Present
Multimedia Lead Designer 02/17 - Present
Instructional Designer 01/16 – 02/17

Advocate innovative, cost-effective solutions that satisfy business requirements, improve learner outcomes, and deliver measurable results to the project
Consult with stakeholders to assess learning and training needs, identify gaps, and determine appropriate learning strategy
Design, develop, and implement training solutions for FEMA housing inspectors in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) to improve understanding of FEMA inspection standards
Apply adult learning theory and best practices to eLearning development while researching latest training and education trends for future implementation
Create, design, develop, and maintain a broad range of multimedia products to support marketing and training initiatives (graphics, audio, video)
Script, storyboard, shoot, and edit training videos
Evaluate feedback to measure effectiveness of training materials and implement improvements
Mentor Learning & Development staff, providing leadership through effective communication and coaching
Establish and maintain standards for content design, development, and delivery

American Public University System, Charles Town, WV, 2012 - 2015
Multimedia Design Specialist

Identified opportunities within online classrooms for educational videos and interactive media that aligned with learning objectives
Collaborated with SMEs and instructional designers on development of media by suggesting creative solutions to ensure assets were produced in a timely manner and within budget
Produced, directed, and edited videos, including post-production aspects, such as motion graphics, color correction, and transcoding, for web applications and LMS
Operated and maintained cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment
Ensured all videos and media assets were in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508

Gray Television, Inc. (TV3 Winchester), Winchester, VA, 2008 – 2012
Director/Technical Director/Promotions Producer

Directed and technically directed nightly newscasts
Wrote, produced, and edited station promotions
Performed all aspects of studio production, including camera, graphics, and audio
Edited video for web channel, archived video, and maintained graphics database
Trained Production Assistants