Mary Elizabeth Smith

Current

Training Manager at Blackboard
Instructional Designer at The GMarie Group
Consultant - Online Education at University of Illinois at Springfield

Online Faculty at University of Illinois at Springfield

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Past

Manager, Documentation at SchoolMAX Enterprise, Harris Computer Systems
Training Manager, Center for Teaching & Learning at University of Illinois at Springfield
Information Services Trainer at American General (Franklin Life Ins. Co)

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Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Arizona State University
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Connections

120 connections

Industry

E-Learning

Websites

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Summary

CURRICULUM & FACULTY DEVELOPMENT / INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTIONS

Accomplished Curriculum and Training Manager, Instructional Designer and Online Faculty member with over sixteen years curriculum development and adult education background. Extensive experience incorporating e- learning techniques and best practices in order to create flexible, customized and engaging instructional solutions. Proactive, results-oriented, team builder who has the ability to develop and manage large projects from concept to completion. Strong skills in the strategic development and implementation of educational services for diverse client base. Approachable mentor and collaborator.
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TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Content Management
Xythos, RoboHelp Source Control, Share Point, Vignette, Acrobat Pro

E-learning
Web 2.0, Blackboard 6x-9, Moodle, Turnitin, Authorware, Toolbook, Podcasting, SecondLife, Blogs, Wikis, Flash, Ning

Productivity
RoboHelp, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Visio

Web Design
DreamWeaver, Contribute, FrontPage, HTML, XML

Imaging
Photoshop, SnagIt

Video
Camtasia, Captivate, Articulate, iMovie, iDVD, Impactia

Style Guides
Chicago, APA, MLA, Microsoft Manual of Style

Web Conferencing
Elluminate, LiveMeeting, Genesys, Team Viewer

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Specialties:

- Faculty Development
- Technical & Instructional Documentation
- Web 2.0 Instructional Integration
- Curriculum Planning & Design
- Information Mapping
- Virtual Management
- Software Implementation
- Gap and Needs Analysis

DESIGNATION/CERTIFICATION

Master Online Instructor - 2003 from UIUC

FLIMI - (LOMA)
Prof business education for insurance and financial services industry.

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Experience

Training Manager

Blackboard

(Public Company; BBBB; E-Learning industry)

December 2009 — Present (2 months)
Instructional Designer

The GMarie Group

(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)

September 2009 — Present (5 months)

Instructional design consultant.
Consultant - Online Education

University of Illinois at Springfield

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

2006 — Present (4 years )

Advance the mission of the department by utilizing my online curriculum development expertise and ability to create successful working relationships with faculty. Tasks included actively promoting the office by redesigning the website and content, providing online teaching pedagogy through face-to-face or virtual mentoring.
Online Faculty

University of Illinois at Springfield

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 1998 — Present (11 years 6 months)

Provide engaging and challenging online education utilizing diverse instructional techniques.
Manager, Documentation

SchoolMAX Enterprise, Harris Computer Systems

(Public Company; Computer Software industry)

September 2006 — September 2009 (3 years 1 month)

Design software documentation and client curriculum that advances the company’s competitive position in the marketplace. Manage a team of geographically dispersed information designers in order to meet client and software documentation and curriculum goals. Provide complete and accurate documentation of business requirements, processes and procedures for engineering and product development teams. Ensure accuracy and completeness of technical documentation, web-based training, face-to-face curriculum, etc. Simultaneously direct and contribute to multiple implementation and end-user training projects ensuring adherence to deadlines without comprising quality or accuracy.
Training Manager, Center for Teaching & Learning

University of Illinois at Springfield

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

November 1997 — May 2006 (8 years 7 months)

Developed, executed and expanded a campus-wide technical training program under minimal supervision. Assisted with faculty development programs and presentations with a focus on curriculum development for online learning.

- Established short and long term strategic vision.
- Led the creation of the entire technology training program and supporting curriculum.
- Developed and implemented training curriculum and courses using a variety of delivery methods.
- Aligned training with clients requirements based on needs analysis.
- Cultivated and managed a team of instructional designers and facilitators.
- Ensured quality of deliverables to establish stellar program reputation.
Information Services Trainer

American General (Franklin Life Ins. Co)

(Public Company; AIG; Insurance industry)

November 1993 — February 1997 (3 years 4 months)

Supported large scale learning and performance project initiatives in a leadership role. Provided direction in the design and development of technical curriculum and communication. Partnered with in-house programmers and sales to develop and execute plans to expand the propriety software skills of field sales agents. Collaborated with business unit leaders and various departmental teams to continuously improve workforce learning.

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Certificate , Master Online Instructor , 2003
Arizona State University

M.Ed. , C & I - Ed Media & Computers , 1991 — 1992
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

B.A. , Speech & Journalism

Additional Information

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Websites:

Mary Elizabeth Smith’s Interests:

Online and Blended Learning, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Information Design, LMS, Instructional Design, Technical Documentation, Student Support