Nathan Eckel

Current

Instructional Designer at CA
co-VP Membership at ASTD, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Owner at Intel Design, LLC

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Past

Instructional Designer at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Instructional Designer at Lockheed Martin
Instructional Design Intern at Infologix / Optasia

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Education

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Cleveland Institute of Music
Case Western Reserve University

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Industry

E-Learning

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Nathan Eckel’s Summary

Current:
Assist information-based professionals in efficient transfer techniques, through Instructional Design methodology.
Available for design and eLearning consultation and development.

Past:
Designed eLearning for the defense industry with Level 2 government clearance.
Implemented for-profit wellness programs serving residents in 100 senior facilities.
Classical pianist awarded for superior progress upon graduation.

Nathan Eckel’s Specialties:

eLearning design & development; Captivate screencasts, demos & simulations; instructional design - needs analysis, evaluation.

Nathan Eckel’s Experience

Instructional Designer

CA

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CA; Computer Software industry)

July 2008 — Present (2 months)

Focus on managing and developing eLearning courses for internal stakeholders.
co-VP Membership

ASTD, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Build membership and volunteerism for local chapter.
Assist other board members in chapter functions.
Ensure compliance with American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) national guidelines
Owner

Intel Design, LLC

(E-Learning industry)

January 2007 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Coach information-based professionals how to transfer ideas simply and effectively, through Instructional Design methodology.

Goals:
1. Facilitate more efficient means of transferring information from brain to document.
2. Empower clients on basic principles of analysis and design.
3. Eliminate double-billing, saving clients time, energy, and money.

We also provide traditional instructional & eLearning design, development and consulting services.
Instructional Designer

Bristol-Myers Squibb

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BMY; Pharmaceuticals industry)

October 2007 — April 2008 (7 months)

Analyzing, Designing, and Developing various instructional materials.
Publishing eLearning courses
QA
Managing multiple projects and timelines.
Instructional Designer

Lockheed Martin

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

September 2006 — March 2007 (7 months)
Instructional Design Intern

Infologix / Optasia

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)

May 2006 — September 2006 (5 months)

Nathan Eckel’s Education

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

MS, Instructional, 2005 — 2006
Cleveland Institute of Music

BM, 1993 — 1997
Case Western Reserve University

1993 — 1997

Additional Information

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Nathan Eckel’s Interests:

outdoors, leadership theory, prayer & meditation, technology, guitar, spicy food, history documentaries, cheesesteak, reusable learning objects, philanthropy, Marx Brothers.

Nathan Eckel’s Groups:

V.P. of Membership, ASTD Greater Philadelphia (American Society for Training and Development)
eLearning SIG, ASTD-PHL, Bloomsburg CAC, Bloomsburg Univ. CAC