M I C H A E L R I C E

1944 Pacific Ave. # 910 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.232.7484 Skype: micha.rice michael.rice@outlook.com www.linkedin.com/in/mdrice

SEN IO R INS TR UC TI ON AL DES I GN ERA top-performing Instructional Designer, Trainer and Program Manager with over 20 years of successful experience. Skilled in effectively explaining complex topics to learners from all backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to thrive in both autonomous environments and within cross-functional teams. Personable with a learner-focused demeanor. Seeking a Training Content Developer, Senior Technical Writer, Senior Instructional Designer or similar role. Always open to the possibility of continued short or long-term contract work. Targeting full-time positions that will allow for leverage of skills, as well as provide opportunities for continued professional growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning/Analysis Training & Instruction Adult Learning Theories Technical/Visual Communication

Online Training Expertise Writing & Editing Skills Documentation & Reporting Web-Based Learning

Shareable Content (SCORM) Section 508 Compliant Courses Time Management Organizational Capabilities

KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENTCREATIVITY – Practiced in designing and executing innovative, detailed and solution-focused ideas and working diligently to put those concepts into action

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – Expert in utilizing individuals’ strengths, materials, technology and the most innovative tools to develop engaging training tools that create a comfortable and effective environment for learner

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – Comfortable communicating and networking effectively with customers, colleagues, managers and stakeholders at all levels and from all backgrounds; improved the daily working lives and productivity of clients, students and employees

TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCIESADDIE Software Adobe Premier Editing Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Articulate Storyline

Articulate Studio Audacity Camtasia Captivate Dreamweaver Expression Web Flash Lectora PublisherMS Office Suite MS OneNote MS SharePoint SnagIt KNET Learning Management LCMS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COSTCO - ISSAQUAH, WA 2013 – 2015CURRICULUM DEVELOPER Developed effective training materials and resources for a nationwide rollout to educate the membership, marketing and

front end employees on the new Windows based membership program. Developed manuals and managed the creation and implementation of those tools to maximize effectiveness of marketing

and membership activities. Developed E learning training programs in Articulate Storyline and presented WebEx training programs.

BOEING (INTREPID LEARNING), GREATER SEATTLE AREA, WA 2013 – 2015CURRICULUM DEVELOPER Founding member of a high-profile internal start up that turned dry, impersonal monthly crew meetings into fun,

interactive learning experiences. Worked independently with SMEs and employees to create engaging e-learning for the 33,000 Boeing union members. Relied on an expert skill with software including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office to deliver

polished, impactful deliverables with tight deadlines and high stakeholder buy-in. Based on my work, our group moved from looking for new projects to having internal groups line up to be involved

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ACCENTURE FOR STARBUCKS (COLLABERA/ACCENTURE), SEATTLE, WA 2013CAPTIVATE 6 DEVELOPER Sole Captivate designer for online and instructor-led training for the PERC Trade Promotion Management and

Optimization initiative aimed at creating retail Starbucks displays Utilized artful application of graphics, video editing, interactivity, Flash, JavaScript and adult learning theories on a daily

basis in order to produce high-quality, professional training deliverables Created a series of smart and aesthetically appealing eLearning modules including hands-on demos and presentational

learning that exceeded the quality and usability expectations of client and learners

LIBERTY MUTUAL (IDEA ENTITY), SEATTLE, WA 2013INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Relied on expert skill in Camtasia, Lectora, Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office to create instructor-led training and

online interactive lessons and training for insurance teams Final products were later used as examples and templates by team Served as subject matter “”guru” and expert for the team regarding instructional design best practice Introduced new techniques for creating e-learning in Articulate Storyline to fellow employees resulting in increased and

creative production Presented new hardware techniques utilizing the Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch and various tablets for standard office

work and e-learning creation

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, SEATTLE, WA 2012 – 2013FLASH DEVELOPER & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/LED TRAINER Collaborated with a remote team as a short-term Flash developer; re-created and animated PowerPoint slides for a Flash-

based presentation and web-based training program within a tight time frame Demonstrated flexibility, efficiency and an in-depth understanding of web-based training (WBT) during tenure with firm;

quickly adapted to project parameters and produced high-quality content in a timely manner Delivered high quality product well in advance of expected deadline allowing delivery date to be pushed up and project to

be completed ahead of schedule and under budget

TECHPROSE/FUTURE STATE, SEATTLE, WA 2012SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Created an eLearning module for the health and safety diagnostic practices for a client of TechProse Relied on expert skill Articulate Storyline to convert a 600+ slide presentation into interactive lessons focused on safe

practices Worked as sole developer for entire deliverable under extremely short deadline to successfully create an educational

gaming style interface with a no consequence learning objective

TEKSYSTEMS, SEATTLE, WA 2011 – 2012AMAZON INFORMATION SECURITY TRAINING - E-LEARNING AND LMS COORDINATOR Liaised with the Information Security Team to create a series of Flash videos to educate new and existing software

developers on Amazon workflow, policies and resources with application to create secure software and services Created videos that covered topics including security testing, threat modeling, application security, Data Flow Diagrams

(DFDs) and their use throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Documented Cornerstone procedures in the learning management system KNET that centered on creating learning

objects,

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Photographer, Echdoe Images (1982-Present) Instructional Designer, AstraZeneca (2011) Technical Writer - Office Content Publishing (UA), Aquent-Sakson & Taylor (2009 – 2010) Program Manager, Microsoft-Aditi Staffing (2008 – 2009) Senior Instructional Designer, T-Mobile-Aquent (2008) Technical Instructional Designer II (Contract), Microsoft (2006 – 2007) Program Manager/Instructional Designer, Alaska Air Cargo/The Write Stuff (2006) Instructional Designer/ Trainer, Group Health Cooperative (2005 – 2006) Owner, Novone Consulting (2001-2005)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts, Technical Visual Communication, University of Phoenix

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Master of Applications Certification, Microsoft Office Online Training