Erin (Barrett) Cunia

Instructional Web Design Consultant

Syracuse, New York Area

Current
  • President, Student Teacher Parent Association at Fayetteville-Manlius High School
  • Web Designer (Self-employed)
Past
  • Instructional Design Consultant at PPC Online
  • Instructional Design Graduate Research Assistant at Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)
  • Instructional Design Intern at ITT Industrial Process
Education
  • Syracuse University
  • Syracuse University
  • Chapman University
  • Syracuse University
  • Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School
Connections
156 connections
Industry
E-Learning
Websites

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Summary

Erin C Barrett Cunia is an Instructional Designer, committed to life-long learning of skills and knowledge with a variety of experiences in education, information technology, business, and retail. She has a demonstrated work history characterized by an ability to creatively solve problems, analyzing situations and developing viable solutions and/or alternatives, integrating technology where effective, while maintaining the highest levels of customer service.

Ms. Cunia specializes in the design and development of computer-based instructional materials. She has extensive experience with PC and MAC computer systems, and is qualified in inter-office computer hardware and software troubleshooting and staff training. She possess the knowledge, skills, and discipline to perform tasks independently from a remote location using a combination of mobile and computer-based communication and collaboration tools.

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Specialties:

Instructional design, development, & evaluation
Course / learning management systems
Multimedia
Web design and development
Graphics


Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Experience

  • Chapter Advisor, Lambda Chapter at Syracuse University

    Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc.

    (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    July 2008Present (1 year 5 months)

    Attended the 2008 Alpha Chi Omega national convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. Attended Chapter Advisor training conference in June 2009.

  • Board of Directors, Technology Chair, Webmaster

    The Mastocytosis Society

    (Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    June 2008Present (1 year 6 months)

    Appointed as Webmaster in June 2008. Elected to the Board of Directors as Technology Chair in June 2009.

  • Instructional Design Consultant

    Erin Cunia Design (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; E-Learning industry)

    August 2007Present (2 years 4 months)

    I am an Instructional Web Designer, committed to life-long learning of skills and knowledge with a variety of experiences in education, information technology, business, and retail. I specialize in the design and development of computer-based (CBT) and Web-based (WBT) instructional materials. I have extensive experience with both PC and MAC computer systems, and am qualified in inter-office computer hardware and software troubleshooting and staff training.

  • President, Student Teacher Parent Association

    Fayetteville-Manlius High School

    (Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 6 months)

    Received 2008 and 2009 District Service award.

  • Web Designer

    Self-employed

    (Self-Employed; Information Technology and Services industry)

    September 2003Present (6 years 3 months)

    Web site design and development.

  • Instructional Design Consultant

    PPC Online

    (Computer Hardware industry)

    October 2008November 2008 (2 months)

    6-week contract to assist in creating training Webinars.

  • Instructional Design Graduate Research Assistant

    Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)

    (Information Services industry)

    August 2004August 2008 (4 years 1 month)

    Graduate Research Assistantship awarded 4 consecutive academic years (fall 2004 - summer 2008).
    Design and develop computer-based training (CBT) modules. Analyze audience and content; create technical tutorial movies; develop Web pages.

  • Instructional Design Intern

    ITT Industrial Process

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ITT; Defense & Space industry)

    July 2007July 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    Hired as an intern to help in the conversion of Learning & Development to E-learning.

  • Adjunct Professor

    Syracuse University School of Information Studies

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    January 2008May 2008 (5 months)

    Taught 3-credit undergraduate course entitled "Information Reporting and Presentation" using Blackboard to supplement face-to-face instruction.

  • Instructional Designer

    JHT, Inc.

    (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2006January 2007 (1 year 1 month)

    Designed and developed computer-based training (CBT) modules. Analyzed audience and content; created storyboards; entered content into learning management system; participated in quality review process.

  • IT Support

    Syracuse University School of Information Studies

    (Higher Education industry)

    November 2001May 2005 (3 years 7 months)

    Provided technical hardware and software support to all faculty, staff, and students of the School of Information Studies (IST) including set-up and troubleshooting, networking, and equipment acquisitions.

  • Adjunct Professor

    Syracuse University School of Information Studies

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    August 2003December 2003 (5 months)

    Taught 3-credit undergraduate course entitled "Introduction to Information Technologies". Used an online course management system (WebCT) to supplement face-to-face class.

  • Owner and Operator

    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

    December 1993November 2001 (8 years )

    President of the Central New York Advertising Association; handled marketing and advertising for 8 area stores.
    Specialized in resume consultation and writing (CNY Resumes).
    Active in the Greater Eastwood Chamber of Commerce including First Vice President, Board of Directors, Columbus Day Parade Chairman, Newsletter Editor, and Corresponding Secretary.

  • Bookkeeper

    Fehlman Bros., Inc.

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Automotive industry)

    November 1995November 1997 (2 years 1 month)

    Hired as full-charge bookkeeper. Also handled office management and marketing/advertising. Planned and implemented local car show/car care clinic for three consecutive years.


Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Education

  • Syracuse University

    Ph.D. student , Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation , 20062012 (expected)

    Awarded Graduate Research Assistantship 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008

    Activities and Societies:
    Golden Key International Honour Society
  • Syracuse University

    M.S. , Instructional Design, Development, & Evaluation , 20022005

    Awarded Graduate Research Assistantship 2004-2005
    Received the 2006 IDD&E Exemplary Portfolio Award
    Concentration: Interactive Technology and Distributed Learning

  • Chapman University

    Business 19941995

    Started the MBA program, at the Hancock AFB extended campus location. Courses completed: Financial Accounting, Business Law, and Managerial Accounting

  • Syracuse University

    B.A. , Psychology , 19881993

    Minor: Education

    Activities and Societies:
    Alpha Chi Omega
  • Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School

    NYS Regents Diploma , 19841988

    Activities and Societies:
    National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, All-State Vocals, Chorus, Band, Yearbook Editor, Varsity Cheerleading Captain

Additional Information

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Websites:

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Interests:

computers, reading, gardening, camping

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Groups:

AECT, ASTD, AACE, CNYASTD, CNYSTC

  •    International Society for Technology in Education
  •    Society for Technical Communication
  •    eLearning make it easy
  •    Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group
  •    eLearning/Knowledge Management
  •    Syracuse University Alumni Network
  •    ASTD National
  •    Alpha Chi Omega
  •    Syracuse University - School of Information Studies (IST)
  •    Curriculum and Instruction
  •    SU Graduate Student Alumni Group
  •    Alpha Chi Omega Networking Group
  •    Bishop Ludden High School Alumni
  •    Instructional Design & E-Learning Professionals' Group
  •    Technology-Using Professors
  •    Syracuse University IDD&E
  •    CNY ASTD Chapter

Erin (Barrett) Cunia’s Honors:

Graduate Research Assistantship, 2006 IDD&E Exemplary Portfolio Award, Golden Key International Honour Society


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