Nathan Eckel

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.
Award-winning classical musician.

Nathan Eckel’s Specialties:

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

Nathan Eckel’s Experience

Instructional Designer

GlaxoSmithKline

(Public Company; GSK; Pharmaceuticals industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

Assist newly formed (1 year) internal team in delivering quality knowledge products on time and under budget. Advise and propose internal solutions in technology, software, workflow, and process. Employ HPI and Instructional Design methodologies in the transformation of informational content. Improve Instructional effectiveness and retention of learning within department.
President-Elect

ASTD, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

December 2008 — Present (1 year )

Build a diverse team of volunteers dedicated to improving awareness of Workplace Learning and Development issues in the Philadelphia area.
Ensure chapter compliance with CORE standards per National ASTD
Assist chapter President as requested
Adjunct Professor

LaSalle University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Instructor, Principles of Instructional Design course
Develop curriculum for both theoretical and practical (constructivist) student learning.
Demonstrate best practices for asynchronous, online course, student collaboration, and group work.
Assist in recruitment, outreach, and marketing strategies.
Owner

IntelliDesign LLC

(E-Learning industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 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.

IntelliDesign also provides traditional instructional design and consulting services.
Instructional Designer

Computer Associates

(E-Learning industry)

July 2008 — April 2009 (10 months)

Manage and develop eLearning courses for internal stakeholders.
VP of Membership

ASTD, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

March 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Build membership and volunteerism for local chapter.
Ensure plans for membership comply with National ASTD standards.
Assist other board members in chapter functions.
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 Technology , 2005 — 2006
Case Western Reserve University

1993 — 1997
Cleveland Institute of Music

BM , 1993 — 1997