TIM ROWE

Washington, DC 20009

Telephone: 202.957.1559

Email: timrowe.trainer@gmail.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/timrowe

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished instructional designer, learning and performance professional with a track record of successfully

building training programs from the ground up and delivering cost-effective training solutions that meet strategic

business needs. Significant, results oriented solutions include procurement/installation/administration of Learning

Management Systems and management of a diverse portfolio of multiplatform training projects including

classroom instruction, virtual instruction, and eLearning modules that positively impact the work performance of

everyone from front line workers to upper management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Management/Coaching of training personnel Training Program Evaluation

Executive Level Presentation Skills Advanced Instructional Design

Program Design Vendor Management

Project Management Excellent Interpersonal Skills

EDUCATION

Full Sail University

Degree: Masters of Science, Educational Media Design & Technology (Will Complete in 2014)

American International University

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts: 2006

Honors: Graduated Magna cum Laude

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Development Tools: Camtasia, Captivate and Articulate Web Conference Tools: WebEx, GoToMeeting

LMS Administration: Cornerstone, Learn.com, SumTotal Technical Writing (Instructor/Student Guides)

Advanced Instructional Design: ILT, WBT, eLearning SCORM, 508c Compliance

Presentation Tools: PowerPoint, Prezi 3D Virtual Training Agents

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Significant Achievements)

Schneider Electric, Fairfax, Virginia

Manager of Technical Training: November 2008 – Present

Procured, installed and administered the first Learning Management System for Lee Technologies and

led the transition to Cornerstone LMS after acquisition by Schneider Electric

Delivered a variety of training projects including instructor led, web based training and job aides to meet

contractual requirements and safety compliance.

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Managed the execution of a certification training program for critical facility technicians at datacenters

around the country

Designed, organized, and hosted annual conferences for the critical facility managers and quality team to

promote strategic business objectives and address identified learning needs

Created and implemented annual facility training audit program to assess the site team performance and

identify training deficiencies

Developed and coached the training team personnel moving them from technical SMEs to solid

instructional designers and training professionals.

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Arlington, Virginia

Senior Technical Trainer, Instructional Designer: October 2006 – October 2008

Led the procurement, installation and administration of AAMVA’s first learning management system

(Learn.com) including web design and authoring web user interfaces

Delivered eLearning training modules and live virtual training sessions for motor vehicle administrators,

law enforcement and government personnel to support the AAMVA strategic objectives of improving

commercial driver safety and state compliance with regulations

Managed all aspects of instructional design and delivery of training content including instructor and

student guides while collaborating with systems analysts and subject matter experts

Merkle, Lanham, Maryland

Manager of Client Training: May 2005 – September 2006

Developed and delivered all training products related to proprietary software product rollouts including

instructor/student guides, live classroom and virtual training, and usability testing collaborating with

subject matter experts

Produced training videos for external clients as well as in-house LMS (Moodle)

Evaluated effectiveness of training working closely with client contacts to ensure client satisfaction

REGARD, Santa Monica, California

Director of Training: March 2004 – May 2005

Created training program for Blackberry end-users, helpdesk personnel and BES administrators

Performed instruction over the internet via WebEx and in the classroom

Authored all course materials, eLearning modules, and marketing materials

CERTIFICATIONS

Langevin : Master Trainer Level (Training Manager/Director, Advanced Instructional Design)

VNU : Project Management for Trainers

CompTIA : Certified Technical Trainer CTT+, Security+

ITIL : ITIL Foundation Certification

Kirkpatrick: Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification – Bronze

The Training Clinic: Training Manager Certification

Microsoft : Train the Trainers

Voice Coaches: Professional Voice Over Training

Animal Behavior College: Certified Professional Dog Trainer

PMP (will complete by 1/2014), CPLP (2/2014)

Member ASTD, International Association of Technology Trainers, Project Managers Institute