Melanie Wachs (formerly Grills)

Current

• Instructional Designer at Indiana Wesleyan University
• Adjunct Online Faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University

Past

• Training Manager at New Horizons
• Professional Development Specialist at First Consulting Group

Education

• Ball State University
• Ball State University

Connections

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Industry

E-Learning

Melanie Wachs (formerly Grills)’s Experience

• Instructional Designer

  Indiana Wesleyan University

  (Educational Institution; E-Learning industry)

  April 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)

  Develop and design curriculum for IWU’s adult online degree programs.

• Adjunct Online Faculty

  Indiana Wesleyan University

  (Educational Institution; E-Learning industry)

  April 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)

  Teach variety of courses including English Composition, Speech Communication, Intro to Mass Communication, Strategies in Marketing Management, and Professional Communication.

• Training Manager

  New Horizons

  (Public Company; NEWH.PK; E-Learning industry)

  2002 — 2003 (1 year)

  Managed all aspects of Training Department including staff of 12 Computer Applications and Technical Instructors. Delivered Business Skills training courses.

• Professional Development Specialist

  First Consulting Group

  (Public Company; FCGI; Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 2000 — July 2002 (1 year 9 months)

  Project managed, designed, and delivered high priority training initiatives.

Melanie Wachs (formerly Grills)’s Education

• Ball State University

  Master of Arts , Organizational and Professional Communication Development , 1999 — 2000

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Arts , Telecommunications Sales and Management, Minor: Marketing , 1995 — 1999

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Omicron Pi, Cardinal Corps

Additional Information

Melanie Wachs (formerly Grills)’s Groups:

•    Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae

Melanie Wachs (formerly Grills)’s Contact Settings

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