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Work style:
- contract, telecommute
- some onsite, travel
- Toronto based
- flexible rates - hourly or job quote
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Instructional design, project management, writing and/or editing
for:
- online courses
- simulations/games
- blended learning
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"Mitch's work reflects a fine marriage of technical skills and creativity."
"Best simulation writer I've ever
worked with."
"Concepts are clear and very easy to understand.
Learning was actually enjoyable!"
"Easy to relate to everyday situations and
circumstances."
"The courses have made it easier for staff
to start the discussion with clients and send a more qualified referral." |
Skills |
- Instructional Design focused on interactive solutions
- Special skills in writing simulations
- Project Management and Consulting
- Writing and Editing
- Learner and Training Evaluation
- Team player with superior communication skills
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Design Awards |
- Brandon Hall of Fame Gold Medal (with Omega Multimedia)
- CINDY (Cinema in Industry) Bronze Award (with Omega Multimedia)
- International Telefilm Interactive Video Award (Independent)
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Education |
- Bachelor of Cognitive Science & Psychology, University of Toronto (under way, 2009)
- Post-graduate Certificate, Courseware Design and Production, Sheridan College, 1986. Graduated
with High Honours. This program was based on Masters, Educational Technology at Concordia University.
- Creative Writing certificate, Banff Centre for the Arts
- Bachelor of Visual Communications Design, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1978
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Employment
1986-2008 |
Instructional Designer and Writer, Omega Multimedia
- Senior Instructional Designer and Writer for award winning CD-ROM Relationship
Management simulation
- Developer of simulations and electronic flashcards for online product knowledge
training
- Project Manager and Editor of online learning diagnostic tool
- Redeveloped existing flagship classroom workshops, including the design and
development of online versions of the courses
- Writer for interactive product knowledge training
- Canadianization of interactive materials
Instructional Design and Editing, Redwood eLearning
- Write and storyboard two-part script for Flash orientation for Real Estate company
- Rewrite and ID competency reference for consulting firm
Training Consultant, Royal Trust and Royal Bank of Canada
- Design, Development and Project Management of courses and curricula keyed to
a variety of positions within the bank
- Online, computer based, classroom, video and self-study materials developed,
as well as sales support tools
- Content included sales skills and product knowledge on a wide range of financial
products
- Computer managed instruction, pre-tests and competency evaluation materials
developed
- Staff hiring and supervision, train-the-trainer sessions and course evaluation
conducted
Instructional Design and Editing, Shaw Street Productions
- Repurposing Powerpoint presentation into an online course
- Editing client communications
Instructional Designer and Writer, Provinent/Vitesselearning
- Instructional Designer and Writer for two custom online elearning solutions
Communications Consultant, Banking Operations, Royal Bank
- Editor and Designer of monthly newsletter sent to 2000+ bank branches
- Analyzed distribution of paper documentation and converted to on-line
- Maintenance and User Support for internal e-mail system, staff directories and
on-line manuals
Editor
- Edited 500 page history book published by Yale University Press
- Edited several academic research papers and articles
Journalist
- Feature articles in the Toronto Globe and Mail
- Magazine articles, including PC World and the Art Post
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Other Skills |
- Feature film screenplay writing
- Training videos
- Writer-Director of short films, including The Briss (Sundance Channel)
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Technical Skills |
- I generally work in Word; I specialize in instructional design and writing, not programming
and graphics. Though I am familiar with a range of development tools, including authoring, website development,
desktop publishing, and video editing, and have programming experience (e.g., Python), in the years I've been
doing this, the tools have changed practically yearly. I am flexible, however - I'm basically willing to work with
whatever you've got.
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Professional
Associations |
- Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT)
- Web Based Training Listserve (WBTOLL-L)
- Ontario Society for Training and Development (OSTD)
- Editor's Association of Canada (EAC)
- Linkedin
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Professional Development (Selected) |
- Industry Conferences, e-learning, instructional design, expert systems
- Advanced Instructional Design, Langevin Learning Services
- Small Video Production, Information Communication Institute
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References available on request. |
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