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I am an instructional designer with a passion for creating effective instruction that meets the needs of modern businesses and learners. I integrate directly with leaders in industry and higher education to lead development of courses and programs for both the classroom and eLearning environments. I am an innovative creator of next-generation learning experiences including eLearning, simulations, and just-in-time resources in addition to the traditional tools for teaching and learning. As a full-service instructional designer, I perform and lead all design related activities from needs assessment and curriculum design through final implementation and delivery of training. I am an expert in managing limited resources to achieve optimal results and leading teams through adversity to create successful opportunities for learning. Finally, I am a valuable team member and leader for any organization, building and supporting multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to foster equity for all individuals and to support growth and change in the business. Assessment Authoring / Blended Learning / Business Process Documentation / Curriculum Design / eLearning Development / ID Mentoring / Instructor Lead Training Design / Learner Engagement / Needs Analysis / Production Support / Project Management / Simulation Development / Team and Project Leader / Technical Writing / Training Delivery / UAT Support / Universal Design for Learning BFA, Marshall University, Huntington, WV – Spring 2014MEd, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH - Fall 2018 (expected) Instructional Designer & Education Consultant, Abreon — June 2017 - Present I serve as a consulting instructional designer for a variety of Abreon’s partner in fields as varied as energy and retail. I consult directly with these businesses to plan, develop, and implement training for enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and other business tools. Lead development of job aids, work instructions, simulations, instructor lead training presentations, and e-Learning solutions for topics including recruiting and onboarding, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, manager and employee self-service, and many other related HR and finance systems and business processes. Senior Instructional Designer, University of Cincinnati – June 2015 - June 2017 Collaborated with faculty to plan and develop rich eLearning courses and learning content for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Worked to shape training and professional development around eLearning tools at the University including shaping the curriculum and leading trainings. I also lead and acted as a member of a variety of task forces and committees working to craft the best eLearning tools and practices for the future of teaching and learning. Instructional Designer, Northern Kentucky University – December 2014 - June 2015 Worked with the faculty to design online courses in a variety of programs. Developed and lead trainings in education technologies, course design, and related tools. Assisted in the creation of multimedia course content and documentation alongside the faculty. Instructional Designer, Marshall University – March 2011 - December 2014 Worked with faculty to create, update, and maintain courses, programs, and entire degrees in an online learning environment. Responsible for creating detailed documentation (video, audio, and text), troubleshooting, arranging on and off campus meetings, creating templates and guides, solving complex challenges, and final implementation of all eLearning courses at the University. Designer & Author, MNWV Media – October 2010 - May 2014 Created and managed a collection of websites and multimedia services designed to inform, educate, and promote thought in a modern Internet landscape. Produced video series, articles, dynamic websites, digital and print merchandise, alongside offering services to business partners and individual clients. ERP: Oracle ERP Cloud, Taleo OTAC, SAP Fiori (some) Web: CSS3, HTML5, Javascript (various) Design: Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iBooks Author, Articulate Storyline CMS:  Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla LMS: Blackboard Learn 9.1, Canvas, D2L (Brightspace), iSpring, SuccessFactors, WebCT LMS Taskforce, University of Cincinnati — February 2016 - June 2017 Proctored Testing Taskforce — January 2016 - August 2016 eTextbook Author Project — November 2015 - June 2017 Open Consultation Days (quarterly) — July 2015 - June 2017 Instructional Design and Pedagogy Committee — June 2015 - June 2017 Efficacy of Lightboard Videos in Online Courses, presentation (with Dr. Shyan-Norwalt), 3T: Teaching Techniques & Technology Conference, 2017 Use of Lightboard Video in Online Course, poster presentation (with Dr. Shyan-Norwalt), Learning & Teaching @ UC Conference, 2016 “The Rust Belt”, solo exhibition for Saucony, Cincinnati, OH - 2016, photography “Wake”, film festival presentation, 20th Century Theatre, Cincinnati, OH - 2016, film “Preservation”, solo film presentation, Drinko Library, Huntington, WV - 2014, film Senior Capstone, Birke Art Gallery, Huntington, WV - 2014, film “Represent Aspects of the City”, Gallery 842, Huntington, WV - 2014, video  Student Juried Show, Birke Art Gallery, Huntington, WV - 2013, 2014, photography “Damn the Torpedoes”, FestivALL, Charleston, WV - 2012, video BFA cum laude with University Honors - Spring 2014 Featured 3D Artist 123Dcatch - February 2014 College of Arts and Media Study Abroad Scholarship - 2013 School of Art and Design Distinguished Student Scholarship - 2012, 2013 West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship - 2010-14 Marshall University Presidential Scholarship - 2010-14 Instructional design portfolio available for download in PowerPoint format 

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instructional designer and multidisciplinary artist

KUYLER McCOMAS

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ProfileI am an instructional designer with a passion for creating effective instruction that meets the needs of modern businesses and learners. I integrate directly with leaders in industry and higher education to lead development of courses and programs for both the classroom and eLearning environments. I am an innovative creator of next-generation learning experiences including eLearning, simulations, and just-in-time resources in addition to the traditional tools for teaching and learning. As a full-service instructional designer, I perform and lead all design related activities from needs assessment and curriculum design through final implementation and delivery of training. I am an expert in managing limited resources to achieve optimal results and leading teams through adversity to create successful opportunities for learning. Finally, I am a valuable team member and leader for any organization, building and supporting multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to foster equity for all individuals and to support growth and change in the business. Key SkillsAssessment Authoring / Blended Learning / Business Process Documentation / Curriculum Design / eLearning Development /ID Mentoring / Instructor Lead Training Design / Learner Engagement / Needs Analysis / Production Support / Project Management / Simulation Development / Team and Project Leader / Technical Writing / Training Delivery / UAT Support / Universal Design for Learning EducationBFA, Marshall University, Huntington, WV – Spring 2014MEd, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH - Fall 2018 (expected) Technical CompetenciesERP: Oracle ERP Cloud, Taleo OTAC, SAP Fiori (some)Web: CSS3, HTML5, Javascript (various)Design: Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iBooks Author, Articulate StorylineCMS:  Drupal, Wordpress, JoomlaLMS: Blackboard Learn 9.1, Canvas, D2L (Brightspace), iSpring, SuccessFactors, WebCT ExperienceConsulting Instructional Designer, Abreon — June 2017 - presentI serve as a consulting instructional designer for a variety of Abreon’s partner in fields as varied as energy and retail. I consult directly with these businesses to plan, develop, and implement training for enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and other business tools. Lead development of job aids, work instructions, simulations, instructor lead training presentations, and e-Learning solutions for topics including recruiting and onboarding, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, manager and employee self-service, and many other related HR and finance systems and business processes. Senior Instructional Designer, University of Cincinnati – June 2015 - June 2017Collaborated with faculty to plan and develop rich eLearning courses and learning content for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Worked to shape training and professional development around eLearning tools at the University including shaping the curriculum and leading trainings. I also lead and acted as a member of a variety of task forces and committees working to craft the best eLearning tools and practices for the future of teaching and learning.Instructional Designer, Northern Kentucky University – December 2014 - June 2015Worked with the faculty to design online courses in a variety of programs. Developed and lead trainings in education technologies, course design, and related tools. Assisted in the creation of multimedia course content and documentation alongside the faculty. Instructional Designer, Marshall University – March 2011 - December 2014Worked with faculty to create, update, and maintain courses, programs, and entire degrees in an online learning environment. Responsible for creating detailed documentation (video, audio, and text), troubleshooting, arranging on and off campus meetings, creating templates and guides, solving complex challenges, and final implementation of all eLearning courses at the University. Committees and ProjectsLMS Taskforce, University of Cincinnati — February 2016 - June 2017Proctored Testing Taskforce — January 2016 - August 2016eTextbook Author Project — November 2015 - June 2017Open Consultation Days (quarterly) — July 2015 - June 2017Instructional Design and Pedagogy Committee — June 2015 - June 2017 ResearchInstructional Design Workbook Project, 2017Efficacy of Lightboard Videos in Online Courses, presentation (with Dr. Shyan-Norwalt), 3T: Teaching Techniques & Technology Conference, 2017Use of Lightboard Video in Online Course, poster presentation (with Dr. Shyan-Norwalt), Learning & Teaching @ UC Conference, 2016 Exhibitions“The Rust Belt”, solo exhibition for Saucony, Cincinnati, OH - 2016, photography“Wake”, film festival presentation, 20th Century Theatre, Cincinnati, OH - 2016, film“Preservation”, solo film presentation, Drinko Library, Huntington, WV - 2014, filmSenior Capstone, Birke Art Gallery, Huntington, WV - 2014, film“Represent Aspects of the City”, Gallery 842, Huntington, WV - 2014, video Student Juried Show, Birke Art Gallery, Huntington, WV - 2013, 2014, photography“Damn the Torpedoes”, FestivALL, Charleston, WV - 2012, video Honors & AwardsBFA cum laude with University Honors - Spring 2014College of Arts and Media Study Abroad Scholarship - 2013School of Art and Design Distinguished Student Scholarship - 2012, 2013West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship - 2010-14Marshall University Presidential Scholarship - 2010-14 Portfolio Instructional design portfolio available for download in PowerPoint format 

instructional designer and multidisciplinary artist

KUYLER McCOMAS