Summary
Energetic and innovative, I bring a unique blend of practical tech skills and creative design thinking to my training projects. With a foundation in technical customer support, I skillfully combine user-centric, andragogical perspectives with technical know-how. I am dedicated to continuous improvement, valuing constructive feedback to refine my work. My leadership style is grounded in servant leadership principles. My approach to project management is agile and responsive, focusing on accountability and forward-thinking strategies.
Experience
Instructional Designer, Apple Inc, Remote
2023 - Current Instructional Designer (Guided Path)
2016 - 2023 Senior Specialist (Media Development Team)
2013 - 2015 T2 Technical Care (iOS & Mac)
2012 - 2013 T1 Technical Care (iOS)
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Developed e-learning modules reaching over 38,000 global users using ADDIE, with heavy cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Crafted multiple instructor-led modules for the newly focused Advisor onboarding and mentoring training from design to delivery.
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Founded and project managed the Media Development Team, transitioning 45+ tech reps to developers, and instituted comprehensive training/policies.
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This initiative established the MDT as a pipeline for 'flex instructional design.' I actively participated in the pilot, contributing to a program that continues successfully.
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Developed and sustained ILT workshops for AppleCare Continuity+ for 6+ years.
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Excelled as Senior Advisor Trainer for 2 years and Flex Senior Specialist for 6 years, maintaining a high instructor rating of 4.67/5.
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Achieved key instructional certifications: Instructor Qualification Course (IQC), Virtual Instructor Qualification (VQC), H2H T3, and accreditation.
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Founded the communications team, steering policy development and leading seamless transitions across three platforms.
Rotations
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Apple Retail | Genius Rotation
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AppleCare Training | Senior Advisor Trainer
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Corp Procurement | Facilitator & Instructional Designer
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AppleCare Training | Instructor
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AppleCare Training | Flex Instructional Designer
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Reach/ACTD | Training Developer (NPT)
Education
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Workplace Design & Performance and Teaching, Learning, & Leadership
University of North Alabama
May 2024 | Summa Cum Laude
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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Business, Computer Science, and Project Management
Liberty University
Dec 2021 | Cum Laude
Awards
AppleCare Excellence Award (ACEA)
June 2016 & February 2023
Certifications
Apple
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Certified Associate in Mac Integration
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Apple Certified Support Professional
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Apple Certified iOS Technician
Scrum Alliance
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Certified Product Owner
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Certified Scrum Master
CompTIA
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CompTIA A+ Certification
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CompTIA Project+ Certification
Skills
Technical Skills:
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iWork, Microsoft Office
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Video Editing: Camtasia / Final Cut Pro / Compressor
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Design and Development: Adobe Captivate, Illustrator, Pixelmator Pro; HTML Editing, Rise 360
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LMS: AppleLearn, Canvas
Instructional Design:
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Methodologies: ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Learning Theories: Andragogy (Adult Learning Theory), Pedagogy (Learning Theory)
Project Management:
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Tools: Wrike, Miro, Quip, MS Project