Learning Experience Designer
Work Experience
RESEARCH ASSISTANT University of Georgia, Mary Frances College of Education – Research and Innovation Lab (RAIL) 07/2024 – Present Athens, Georgia
- Conduct UX research for ongoing studies and XR learning design projects
- Collect, compile, and analyze heuristics data for RAIL XR projects
- Conduct product reviews and research surrounding XR devices and tools
- Maintain research databases and digital resource archives
- Manage eLearning projects
- Collaborate with renowned neuroscience, XR development/XR device professionals and product manufacturers
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER, GRADUATE ASSISTANT University of Georgia, Office of Learning and Organizational Development – Extension
06/2023 – Present Athens, Georgia
- Build storyboards for eLearning projects
- Convert in-person training to eLearning courses facilitating greater course offerings in an on-demand format
- Design and develop online training, blended learning resources, data visualization tools, and instructional graphics for adult learning experiences
- Perform administrative LMS tasks
- Oversee, manage and evaluate eLearning projects
- Produce instructional videos
- Collaborate with five organizational teams on learning design projects that impact over 800 professional staff
- Lead one committee that curates eLearning curricula for several hundred Extension employees across three statewide program areas
PRESIDENT, LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Pixel Dust Learning Design
06/2023 – Present Atlanta, Georgia
- Design and develop onboarding courses, online training, performance interventions and professional development resources for private companies, non-profits, and service providers of K-12 populations
- Perform LMS administrative tasks
- Maintain website
LEAD INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER, CONSULTANT
Blue Summit Consulting Group
06/2023 – 01/2024 Atlanta, Georgia
- Created project management course maps and prototypes
- Developed PMI® authorized eLearning courses, blended learning experiences, and project management training
- Lead eLearning project initiatives
- Produced instructional videos
- Performed administrative LMS tasks
- Evaluated PMI® training and video content for conversion to on-demand eLearning coursework
- Author scripts for instructional narration
- Integrate voice AI into design projects
- Build infographics and data visualization microlearning tools
WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATOR, ACADEMIC ADVISOR & CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Metropolitan-Atlanta Independent Schools, & Cobb County Public Schools
1994 – 2006
2016 – 2021
Implemented Comprehensible Input, TPRS, and contextualized language methodologies to facilitate Spanish language acquisition in second language and heritage learner environments; engaged students in STEM and STEAM learning experiences; integrated the use of a digital language lab to enhance oral proficiency outcomes; developed game-based learning experiences; designed Spanish language eLearning content; constructed performance-based rubrics; created data-analysis tools; performed learner analytics.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Slow Food Miami September 2014 – June 2015 Miami, Florida
Developed STEM/garden-based learning curricula; liaised with Slow Food National School Garden leaders to implement Education grant programs; provided instructional support for Slow Food Miami STEM/garden educators throughout Miami-Dade County; delivered professional development workshops; assisted with organizational grant proposals; conducted yearly educator interviews, school site, and garden site visits for Slow Food Miami.
Education
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia
Master of Education, Learning, Design, and Technology June 2023 – December 2024
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia
Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning June 2023 – December 2024
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish
Skills
Mac; Windows; Microsoft Office; Articulate Rise/Storyline 360; Camtasia; Adobe Photoshop; Vyond; Canvas LMS; TalentLMS; Thinkific LMS; data analysis; UX research; product research; project management; Slack; voiceover; voice AI; ChatGPT; storyboarding; content development; video production; curriculum mapping; needs assessment; needs analysis
Community Service
Member & Volunteer
STEM Committee, Garrison Mill Education Foundation 2012 – 2014
Horticultural Therapy Program Volunteer
Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance 2023 – Present
Certifications
Georgia Educators Certificate #774871
(Spanish P-12) (FLD 837)
Professional Affiliations
Member 2016 – 2021
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Member & Committee Volunteer 2023 – Present
Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)
Member 2023 – Present
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member 2024
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Member 2024
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Member 2024
National Association of Extension Program & Staff
Development Professionals (NAEPSDP)
Languages
Spanish (Native/Bilingual Proficiency)
French (Limited Working Proficiency)