Résumé
Beverly Dianne Calhoun
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Knowledgeable web and learning professional with over 10 years experience. Key strengths include experience in using web-based development tools such as Adobe's Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Captivate and Flash. Tasks included managing and creating websites and training courses, as well as the writing of user documentation and the reorganization of websites to improve employee performance.
Instructional Design |
WBT/ILT Development |
Instructional Design Process |
Dreamweaver CS4 |
Flash CS4 |
Fireworks CS4 |
XHTML |
Captivate CS4 |
CSS3 |
ColdFusion MX |
Microsoft Access 2007 |
SQL Server 2000 |
Photoshop CS4 |
Microsoft Office 2007 |
Javascript |
TECHNICAL WEB EXPERIENCE
- Managed several ID projects through the development, design, and review processes.
- Developed training solutions using prescribed tools and the 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
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Flash ActionScript 1.0
Database Tool Skills
- SQL 2000
- Microsoft Access 2007
Computer Hardware and Software Skills
- Windows 2007
- Sun Solaris 2.7
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007, Microsoft Project 2007, and Visio 2007
- Trained and mentored employees on Office products, Web authoring tools, and Graphic optimization using Fireworks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Tennessee Bank, Englewood, CO Sr Instructional Designer Dec 2009 - present
Designbydi.com, LLC, Englewood, CO Web or Instructional Designer April 2003 - present
Consultant (Avaya), Highlands Ranch, CO Sr Instructional Designer Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
Consultant (Lockheed), Littleton, CO Sr Instructional Designer April 2009 - Oct 2009
Consultant (Avaya), Highlands Ranch, CO Sr Instructional Designer Feb 2009 - April 2009
Consultant (Trizetto Group), Greenwood Village, CO Sr Instructional Designer Nov 2008 - Dec 2008
CIGNA, Greenwood Village, CO Sr Instructional Designer March 2007 – Sept 2008
Curian Capital, Denver, CO Web Developer Sept 2005 - March 2007
Accenture, Highlands Ranch, CO Instructional Design Sr Analyst April 2005 - Sept 2005
University of Denver, Denver, CO Performance Technology Specialist 2004 - 2005
Accenture, Highlands Ranch, CO Instructional Design Sr 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, ISPI-FRC, National Chapter
- Member, Colorado Women in Technology, Denver, CO
- Member, Rocky Mountain Macromedia Users' Group, Denver, CO
- Member, Northern Colorado ColdFusion 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.