Allison M. Hunt

2219 Yorktowne Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383

               c: (402) 560-1899     |   allison.hunt@valpo.edu

Objective

To apply my technology and relational skills as an instructional designer.

Education

Master of Arts, University of Nebraska–Lincoln                        December 2014

Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (Technology emphasis)

Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska–Lincoln                        December 2009

Psychology (English minor)  

Study Abroad | University of Belgrano– Buenos Aires, Argentina            June-July 2006

Studied Spanish            

Tulsa University | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Psychology Major                    2004-2006

Completed 45 credits toward BA in Psychology                       

Professional Experience

Assistant Director of Instructional Technology                             January 2015 - present

Valparaiso University

• Apply appropriate learning theories, instructional theories and applications of media to instructional scenarios. Consult with faculty during both the online and on campus course design process.

• Manage Valparaiso Signature Online Program (VSOP) and course certification process. Assist with new course creation, identify areas of weakness in existing courses and consult with faculty for improvements. Interact with faculty and staff on a daily basis to provide training, documentation, and support for instructional technology, specialized instructional software, and other technological applications that complement and enhance instruction.

• Manage institution LMS (Blackboard). Provide training and support to faculty, staff, and student help desk.  Work with IT System's group and Server Admins to improve, troubleshoot and upgrade the system. Coordinate RFI for LMS as chair of subcommittee.

• Manage Course Evaluation System for institution. Support faculty, staff, and student use of system. Work with instructors and departments to create and improve upon course evaluations.

• Teach courses as available

• Build new website for LMS tutorials; build & manage VITAL blog

Learning & Collaborative Technologies Support Specialist                  August 2013 - December 2014  University of Nebraska–Lincoln

• Provided exceptional front line LMS support to end users and colleagues via phone, remote-access and desk-side support in a timely manner; provided training for individual faculty

• Identified and researched emerging technologies and course design methods

• Supported upgrades to Blackboard system, test new tools, maintain knowledge base in ticketing systems

Instructional Designer, Consultant                              March - August 2014  University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Analyzed client needs, and/or instructional goals and objectives to determine appropriate methods of instructional design, focusing on content, design, and delivery with SMEs in accordance with solid instructional principles, current research, client objectives, and program objectives

• Created objectives, assessments and evaluation materials for online delivery

• Designed eCurriculum using Articulate, Blackboard, and Google Docs accounting for accessibility  

Apprenticeship with Instructional Designer                                July 2013 - July 2014

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

• Taught faculty how to use technology in an online learning environment contributing to student learning outcomes, engagement, and attainment of learning goals

• Facilitated the creation of online/hybrid classrooms that were collaborative, interactive, engaging and rich in feedback; also re-architected courses as well for compression and better functionability

• Managed student presentations using Adobe Connect and Blackboard

Lead Trainer                                           March - June 2013  

Brix, Omaha, Nebraska

• Designed and implemented training systems and operational functions related to new hires, company policies, procedures, and trade (supervised 40 employees)

• Managed inventory: wine and spirits (sale, receiving, vendor accounts)

Academic Advisor and Data Analyst                      September 2012 - February 2013  

UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska

• Established individualized, collaborative relationships with students to learn their skill levels, aptitudes, interests, and strengths. Assisted students with identifying academic and career goals and establishing realistic plans to meet them

• Helped construct Dashboards, wrote queries from reporting tools using WebFocus/InfoAssist (EPM/PeopleSoft) and Blackboard Analytics for recruitment and retention purposes

Graduate Program Assistant & Administrative Assistant              February 2012 - March 2013

UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska

• Performed administrative and secretarial functions (travel arrangements, coordinated and managed special projects and events, produce reports on student data)

• Assisted with general accounting functions (reconciling, request for expenditures, expense reports, grants, filing and electronic monitoring of accounts)

Technical Skills

• Adobe Suite & Adobe Connect, WebEx

• Website building (HTML5, CSS), WordPress

• Excel (function/formula writing), Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi, Publisher

• FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, WebFocus/InfoAssist, Blackboard Analytics

• Camtasia, Screencast-o-matic, Jing, Cam Relay

• Articulate, Blackboard, Schoology, Open edX

My website:allisonmhunt.com

My wordpress:ahunt27.wordpress.com - Reflections on my apprenticeship with an Instructional Designer