Resume
I am a Web Developer and eLearning Specialist available for hire. My ideal contracts allow me to work part-time and remotely. Below is my resume, but feel free to download my resume in Word.doc format or view my LinkedIn profile for recommendations and additional info. Thanks!
Sam Rogers
PO Box 7775 #39822, San Francisco, CA 949120
SnapSynapse@gmail.com | 415-742-1785
OBJECTIVE
Enrich working environment that is process-oriented and output driven so that I may work as I do best, remotely and part-time. I have a proven track record of accomplishing more with less, and helping others to do the same.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Snap Synapse – multimedia content production company specializing in eLearning
Consultant, Developer, Talent San Francisco, CA 2004 – current
- Assessed, designed, developed, implemented, evaluated, and evangelized training deliverables for large corporations and small businesses. Leveraged obstacles as strengths, and utilized simple tools/processes to solve complex problems.
- Installed and configured open source Learning Management Systems and Operating Systems from scratch. Administered & integrated remotely.
- Consultations on site design, content management, training, marketing, naming, office systems, and process improvement. Two-way translations between IT and business needs. Champion of end user usability.
- Provided Voice Over for online learning modules, simulations, and promotions.
California State Automobile Association – division of AAA for Northern California, Nevada, and Utah
Contract Instructional Designer and Web Developer San Francisco, CA 2007 – current
- Created new department website, added dynamic Flash navigation, podcast library, developed tools/processes to streamline workflow, created reference training, and migrated 30+ user workgroup to SharePoint 2007
- Developed online learning from procedure docs & SME interviews. Adapted and migrated written course content to e-learning formats. Revised and updated existing e-learning modules to meet current business needs.
- Designed templates for online exams, quizzes, exercises in Captivate and Flash. Revised HTML course templates.
- Assisted with curricula design, LMS strategy, and project management.
GreenPoint Mortgage – fourth largest mortgage company in the nation
eLearning Developer, LMS Programmer, Webmaster Novato, CA 2001-2007
- Develop, launch, and maintain both the internal eLearning systems (5000+ employees in seven companies) and external ones (120,000+ mortgage brokers).
- Sole developer for Content Delivery Server (CDS). Designed multiple course templates for non-technical users, adapted dozens of courses for online delivery. Integrated several simulation technologies with existing content.
- Extensive customizations to feel & functionality of Learning Management Server (LMS), added enhancements.
- Key player in several major upgrades (SumTotal, Docent, Windows 2000, HP-VC, Centra, WebEx). Research, evaluate, migrate, test, configure, and customize all existing content to business needs. Design, program, and administer new technology as appropriate. Liaison between IT department and Training department.
- Design and develop thousands of custom web pages, graphics, animations, simulations, utilities, scripts, stylesheets, and online courses for e-Learning. Satisfy “developer-on-demand” needs of Training department.
- Webmaster for department website. Created original site and later migrated to dynamic, database driven design complete with custom WYSIWIG interfaces for creating & managing content.
- Audio Engineer and Voice Talent for simulations and corporate promotional animations.
- Technology support for 25 members of the Training Department.
Companion Arts / Remal Music Group – record label and commercial music production company
Production Director, Office Manager Novato, CA 2000 – 2001
- Managed all aspects of print production and final audio production for the award winning 2-CD/giftbook Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying.
- Coordinated, tracked, and summarized recording activity for professional film, TV, commercial and album projects.
- Identified and defined new markets. Provided conceptual development and research for new revenue streams. Drafted production timelines and breakeven reports.
- Conveyed company vision and product potential to groups and individuals at fundraisers, trade shows and other events.
- Prepared agendas and monitored business meetings with executive team, management consultants, staff and interns.
- Located, hired and trained all support staff and interns. Wrote and/or edited all business correspondence.
- Coordinated company web site design and development. Developed E-commerce model for marketing and sales. Managed marketing and relationships with online distributors.
- Instituted sales and data management systems. Evaluated, upgraded, networked, and maintained all computer systems.
Project Censored – national media watch organization
Spokesperson, Writer/Editor, Assistant Rohnert Park, CA 1998 – 1999
- Represented Project Censored through interviews on local television. Served as “The Voice of Project Censored”; provided voice talent for 25, four-minute news segments syndicated on national radio in 1999.
- Researched, wrote/edited radio news segments as well as articles appearing in Project Censored: Most Censored Stories of 1998, and miscellaneous in-house publications.
When Two Worlds Collide – management for composers and sound designers
Assistant Office Manager Novato, CA 1996 – 1998
- Wrote/edited press releases, press kit copy, letters and company mailings.
- Designed and packaged promotional materials.
- Managed extensive database. Assisted with office management and processing.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
- Web Development and Design
- HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, sIFR, AJAX
- ASP, PHP, CGI
- mySQL
- MS Sharepoint, Joomla
- eLearning
- SumTotal Enterprise
- Docent Enterprise
- Moodle
- OLAT
- CentraOne Symposium
- WebEx Training Center
- OutStart SoftSim
- Trivantis Lectora
- Graphic Design and Audio/Video
- Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Captivate, Fireworks, Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Acrobat
- SonicFoundry SoundForge
- Audacity
- Office / Data
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Project, Visio
- FileMaker Pro
- Windows, Mac, Unix
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Business Planning/Development
- Website Management
- Database Management
- Project Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Print Production
- Audio Production
- Executive Support
- Administrative Support
- Fiscal Management
- Systems Design
- Public Relations
- Media Liaison
- Marketing
- Copywriting
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies (Media and Music Arts), 1999. Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California.
OTHER SKILLS AND CAREERS
- Award-winning, international solo a cappella act as The One Mouth Band
- Singer/Percussionist with professional vocal groups
- Certified Acupressure Practitioner
- Actor and Voice Talent
- Audio Engineer
- Chef
