
Learning & Performance Specialist, CTS Worldwide Training & Development
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Learning & Performance Specialist, CTS Worldwide Training & Development
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Lindsay brings over eight years experience in learning design, development and delivery both corporate and academic; experience includes new media design with an emphasis on instructional new media applications. She is a motivated individual with the ability build energy and support among teams. Lindsay thrives on challenges with the ability to be entrepreneurial and adapt behavior to accommodate circumstances.
eLearning Design & Development
Web-Based Learning & Performance
New Media Design & Development
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; JNJ; Medical Devices industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year)
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Insurance industry)
July 2007 — March 2008 (9 months)
Developed blended-learning solution focusing on business process and systems training. Worked with business analyst, developer and trainer to complete project on aggressive, six-week timeline. Designed, developed and implemented level I-III evaluations.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; E-Learning industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; E-Learning industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; T; Telecommunications industry)
February 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 5 months)
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
Lead Instructional Designer
Business Objects Training Program
Transitioned instructor-led training program into four web-based training modules. Created highly interactive modules containing Flash components, simulations and graphics. Worked with various departments including Training, Information Technology, Higher-Ed and K12 Education.
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2005 — April 2006 (8 months)
Program Development Coordinator
New Student Orientation / TATTO Program
Collaborated with University Departments to coordinate orientation of new students, including the Teacher Assistant Training Program (TATTO). Designed research project investigating the training and development of international teaching assistants. Worked with Graduate Program Committee to evaluate and modify current department policies on student learning and assessment.
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
April 2003 — August 2005 (2 years 5 months)
Instructional Designer/Trainer
Staff Development Program
Worked with faculty and staff to implement course websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver and WebCT software. Created weekly publications to educate faculty, staff and students on using new media tools in an academic setting. Led training classes on using new media tools for interactive learning and web-based learning modules.
Instructional Support
Minority Dental Faculty Development Program
Conceptualized and designed brochure and website for Minority Dental Faculty Development Program to educate member institutions. Collaborated with leaders among various institutions including New York University, Columbia University, University of Rochester and Stony Brook University to achieve marketing goals.
MA , Instructional & Performance Technology , 2005 — 2007
BA , Computer Art , 2002 — 2005
gymnastics, painting (watercolor & oil), sculpture, sewing, creativity, reading & writing
ASTD
ISPI
PMI
eLearning Guild
2005-2006 Who's Who in Business
2001 Delphi Scholarship
2001 Buffalo Urban League Scholarship
2001 Kenmore West Alumni Scholarship