Résumé
Professional Summary | Web Skills | IDD Skills/Approaches | ID Experience | Management Experience | Professional Experience | Education | Certifications | Additional Training | Affiliations | Activities | Volunteer
Beverly Dianne Calhoun
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A knowledgeable learning and web professional with excellent technical and personal communication skills obtained through my background in higher education, and through working as an Instructional Designer/Developer (IDD) and a Web Application Specialist. Key strengths include over ten years of experience in web page design/development using Macromedia's Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Other skills include experience in using instructional design techniques, adult learning theory, and web-based development tools such as Macromedia's Dreamweaver, Captivate and Flash. Tasks included managing and creating training courses and the writing of user documentation as well as the reorganization of websites to improve employee performance. The following tables show specific skills, approaches, or software that I have used in my work and class projects.
Dreamweaver 8 |
Flash 8 |
Fireworks 8 |
XHTML |
RoboDemo/Captivate |
CSS2 |
ColdFusion MX |
Microsoft Access 2003 |
SQL Server 2000 |
Photoshop 7 |
Microsoft Office 2003 |
Javascript |
ILT Development |
Adult Learning Approaches |
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Needs Analysis |
Web-based |
Active Approach |
Task Analysis |
Scenario based |
Higher Level Learning |
Production |
Instructor Led |
Critical Thinking |
Expert Reviews |
Blended |
Situated Learning |
Evaluation and Revision |
Job Aids |
Experiential Learning |
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
- Managed several ID projects through the development, design, and review processes.
- Developed training solutions using prescribed tools and the Content Development Center of Excellence (CDCoE) process, quality, budget, and milestone standards.
- Collaborated with peers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) using professional communication channels to maintain relationships.
- Developed training assets, including: instructor-led training, performance simulation and virtual-web-based training based on high-level design specifications.
- Participated in course test activities such as cycle testing, user acceptance, editorial and instructional design checks; properly documented problems for issue resolution.
- Provided assistance and mentored new Instructional Design Analysts on development tools, templates and Content Development Center of Excellence (CDCoE) process activities, took initiative to share ideas and best practices based on experience with tools.
MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Management Skills
- Supervise, hire, and train employees
- Assist with preparing and supervising budgetary requirements
- Proficient in managing project objectives, multi-tasking, and problem solving
Communication Skills
- Train and mentor employees
- Proficient public speaker with excellent presentation abilities
- Negotiate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Assist and counsel customers in clarifying project goals
- Create documentation for projects
Internet Technology Skills
- CSS2
- JavaScript
- Flash ActionScript 1.0
Database Tool Skills
- SQL 2000
- Microsoft Access 2003
Computer Hardware and Software Skills
- Windows 2003 / XP / 2000 / NT 4.0
- Sun Solaris 2.7
- Microsoft Office Professional 2003, Microsoft Project 2003, and Visio 2003
- Trained and mentored employees on Office products, Web authoring tools, and Graphic optimization using Fireworks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Great-West Healthcare, Denver, CO Instructional Designer March 2007 - present
Curian Capital, Denver, CO Web Developer Sept 2005 - March 2007
Accenture, Highlands Ranch, CO Instructional Design Senior Analyst 4/2005 - 9/2005
University of Denver, Denver, CO Performance Technology Specialist 2004 - 2005
Accenture, Highlands Ranch, CO Instructional Design Senior Analyst 2003 - 2004
COPIC Companies, Denver, CO Web Application Specialist 1998 - 2003
Bank One Colorado, Denver, CO Commercial Loan Specialist 1985 - 1997
EDUCATION
MA in Information and Learning Technologies, Instructional Design and Adult Learning
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, GPA: 3.7 May 13, 2006
Master of Computer Information Systems, Minor:
Web Design/Development
University College of the University of Denver, Denver, CO GPA:
3.92 June 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing, Minor: Communications
The Women's College of the University of Denver, Denver, CO GPA:
3.68 June 2000
Writing Certificate
COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Web Design & Development Technologies, University College, Denver, CO
- The Applied Computing Certificate, from The Women's College, Denver, CO
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Intro to ColdFusion, GT Alliance, Denver, CO
- Advanced ColdFusion, GT Alliance, Denver, CO
- Developing Rich Internet Applications with Flash MX and ColdFusion MX, GT Alliance, Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, ISPI-FRC, Denver, CO
- Member, ASTD-FRC, Denver, CO
- Member, Rocky Mountain Macromedia Users' Group, Denver, CO
- Webmaster/Board Member/Mentoring, The Women's College Alumnae Association, Denver, CO
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Applied Computing Academic Excellence Award
- The Women's College Alumnae Association Award
VOLUNTEER WORK
The Women's College Alumnae Association, Denver, CO 2000 - Present
Webmaster
Involved with The Women’s College Alumnae Association for almost three years. In that time, have implemented a web presence for our group, initiated a Mentor Program for undergraduate students, and am a Board Representative for the Web Committee.
COPIC Companies, Denver, CO 1998 - 2003
Web Application Specialist
Founding member of the CATeam (Community Action Team). Our group volunteered for many activities to help out in the Lowry community. Some of the activities included: Blood Drives, Race for the Cure, Silent Auctions and Clothes Drives where monies were given to charity. Also, annually we donated school supplies and Christmas gifts to Human Resources Inc. As the Web Representative, I coordinated all the employee information posted on the Intranet for our activities.