0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000                                                                 8191 strawberry lane, #223
(847) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
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senior instructional design ▪ training  management

results-focused professional eager to contribute expertise in spearheading instructional design and training program management, operations/needs analysis and technology-driven business solutions toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

♦ key areas of expertise ♦

   instructional design

   training management

   intelligence community

   project management

   strategic planning

   leadership and team building

   global diversity

   needs assessment/task analysis

professional profile                                                         

  escalate business development through innovative training initiatives which provide team development and increase productivity

  results driven leader with 10 years experience analyzing needs of intelligence operations and security training within the intelligence community

  self-motivated project management professional with proven ability in instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories; develop instructional materials, and conduct assessments and program evaluations for multiple levels

  creative, organized and detail-oriented with military professionalism, perform well in ever changing environments; experience in global and multicultural industries; lived and worked in 18+ counties

  strong communication and interpersonal skills; exceptional public speaking skills; fluent in spanish, russian, turkish, and arabic

  nationally ranked athlete and semi-professional dancer; background lends itself to integrating kinesthetic elements in training components and in applying metaphors in the coaching relationship

employment history                                                          

learning and performance improvement consultant                                                          01/2000 c present  

independent contractor ▪ virginia and district of columbia

   successfully designed comprehensive evaluation of a pilot joint ic training program c war zone preparation training course pilot launched 2008-2009

   created a six-module seminar cchops: seminar for military personnel

   established academic framework and templates for institutions interested in replicating the o/dni center for intelligence and securities studies pilot program

   skillfully manage instructional design and training requirements; classroom and online formats

   coordinate project material from subject matter experts (smes) across the intelligence community (ic); efficiently design and develop interactive, experiential and learner-centered activities

consultant, various projects                                                                                              08/2007 c present

   proprietary government agency, instructional design referent and advisor for best practices in instructional design and training development                                                                                                              

   lockheed martin and office of the director of national intelligence, academic advisor for the o/dni center for intelligence and securities studies pilot program

   proprietary government agency, instructional design/performance improvement consultant

   logistic management institute, independent consultant and facilitator

   chicago public schools, organizational development/performance improvement consultant

consultant, proprietary government agency                                                                      12/2004 c 07/2007

   planned, programmed and implemented specialized training programs; authored and co-authored various courses

   effectively customized training and assessment practices, and integrated research and analysis; designed experiential and practical exercises

   supervised redesign and development of programs and training materials

consultant, various projects                                                                                              01/2000 c 12/2004

supported intelligence special operations and conducted analysis within highly sensitive and classified environments

   performed assessment of personal security concerns for high profile individuals, and conducted on-site evaluations of workplace, residence, and other facilities relating to lifestyle and employment; traveled to 18+ countries

   accurately prepared comprehensive security surveys and reports

   skillfully assisted in design and implementation of policies, recommendations and revisions

   conducted research and analysis incorporating intelligence cycle and political, economic and social climate of target country to determine appropriate security posture

additional employment                                                     

director, north central regional educational lab ▪ oak brook, il                                                   1997 c 1999

senior training specialist, family resource coalition ▪ chicago, il                                              1995 c 1997

trainer/co-director of training and special programs                                                                1991 c 1995

interamerica multifunctional resource center ▪ des plaines, il

director, women s educational development center, iit ▪ chicago, il                                            1993 c 1994

multicultural resource coordinator, boulder county community services ▪ boulder, co               1990 c 1991

project coordinator and research/teaching assistant                                                                1990 c 1991

university of colorado, center for studies of ethnicity and race in america ▪ boulder, co                               

project coordinator and research/teaching assistant, university of oklahoma                            1989 c 1990

departments of science & public policy and political science ▪ norman, ok                                                   

russian linguist/technical analyst & reporter, united states navy                                             1983 c 1989

fort meade, md ▪ sinop, turkey ▪ misawa, japan

education & professional development                       

doctoral program                                                                                                                                         

university of colorado ▪ boulder, co

emphasis in political science, social policy and comparative politics

 

master of public administration                                                                                                                   

university of oklahoma ▪ norman, ok

emphasis in political science, public policy and public administration issues

bachelor of arts                                                                                                                                           

university of chicago ▪ chicago, il

major in behavior sciences

intermediate arabic language                                                                                                                      

monterey institute of international studies ▪ monterey, ca

basic and intermediate russian language                                                                                                   

national security agency and defense language institute, us navy veteran ▪ monterey, ca

security clearance:  active ts/sci, 11/2006

polygraphs:  lifestyle/ci

awards and honors

   odni innovation fund award, 2009

   various military, academic and employment awards, 1988 c 1999

 

professional training and certifications

certified project management professional (pmp)

certified performance technologist (cpt)

designing e-learning, designing e-learning with captivate

instructional design/developer

advanced and basic certificate in teaching english to speakers of other languages (ctesol)

international society of performance improvement (ispi), human performance management, , creating podcasts, training generalist, astd measuring and evaluating learning, advanced organizational development, coaching fundamentals, management skills, and quality training

 

publications, monographs, and presentations

   authored and published multiple articles, monographs, cd-roms and papers since 1999

   instructor, facilitator, teacher, guest lecturer, and moderator at over 250

   served as adjunct faculty in over six colleges and universities since 1993

 

 

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000                                                                 8191 strawberry lane, #223
(847) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
abc@xyz.com                                                                                                                          xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

 

 

[date]

 

 

 

[attention line]

[organization s name]

[address line 1]

[address line 2]

 

dear [insert name]:

 

this letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as [instructional designer and training manager] within your organization. i bring valuable experience including military professionalism and active security clearance which make me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

you will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. i am able to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. expertise in leadership and teambuilding, project management, strategic planning, training material development, and global diversity are some of my strengths.

 

i would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [organization name s] current and future needs.  please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  thank you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

brenda rodriguez, pmp, cpt

 

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