Education
Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology, December 2017.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Graduate Certificate in Web Design and Online Communication, May 2014.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, May 2007.
Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Associates of Science in Graphic Design Technology, May 2004.
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL.
Employment
1/2017 – Present Ultimate Software Weston, FL.
Learning Experience Designer
- Design instructional materials such as interactive courses, video tutorials, web-ready graphics, and layouts that transform technical information into professionally engaging instruction.
- Work with learning experience designers and SME’s to formulate qualified solutions while following the Successive Approximation Model and Design Thinking process.
11/2010 – Present Miami Dade College—Virtual College Miami, FL.
Instructional Designer
- Design course layouts, web banners, web-ready graphics, and maintain HTML templates for use within the Blackboard Learn Learning Management System.
- Work within a team of instructional designers and developers to design, develop, and evaluate courses for quality assurance.
- Recommend educational technologies and desktop applications to colleagues, developers, and SMEs to improve students’ online learning experience.
- Provide guidance in designing, reviewing, and improving course content and delivery.
11/2001 – 11/2010 MDC—Writing Center Hialeah, FL.
Paraprofessional
- Develop and maintain supplemental course materials.
- Edit, design, and enhance posters, signs, and photographs for the Campus.
- Proofread and edit handouts, essays, and research papers using Microsoft Word.
- Assist students in proper use of Lab Software, tests, and other lab resources.
- Perform clerical duties including filing, answering phones, and word processing.
Awards
- 05/2014 Blackboard Learn Learning Management System Certification
- 03/2009 ANGEL Learning Management
System Certification
- 10/2004 Best Poster Design for United Nations Day
Freelance Graphic Designer
10/2015 – 11/2015 Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University—Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
- Designed Fall 2015 print newsletter for the College.
08/2008 – 09/2008 Coral Gables, FL
PIL Creative Group
- Assist with the design of direct
mail booklets and collateral pieces
for the agency and its clients.
05/2008 – 11/2008 Doral, FL
Mobo USA
- Assist with digital photography,
color correction and image
optimization of new products,
and revision and redesign of ads for
online marketing.
Volunteer Experience
09/2014 – 11/2014
Imagen. The Marketing Agency Coral Gables, FL.
Graphic Designer
- Assist Imagen. The Marketing Agency with photo retouching, developing and resizing different versions of the same Ad, preparing work for printers, anmaking copy and layout changes.
Skills
Experience with both Mac and PC. Knowledge and proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, AfterEffects, Microsoft Office Suite, SoftChalk, iSpring Suite, GoAnimate, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline 360, and Articulate Rise. Fluent in both English and Spanish.