Alissa J.

Harrington
Alissaharrington.blogspot.com

@aj_harrington

www.linkedin.com/in/alissaharrington

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Instructional Design
Microsoft Office Expert
Social Media Networking and Management
Mobile Learning
Web 2.0 tools and App Integration
Technical Writing and Training
Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
Multimedia Production
Presentation Development (Prezi, PowerPoint)

Quality Matters Peer Reviewer (QM)

User Interface Design
Software Evaluation
Publications
Lecture Capture
LMS (Blackboard, Moodle)
Certifed Internet Webmaster (CIW)
SMART Notebook Certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructional Designer
Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD
Jan 2012-Present
Partner with faculty subject matter experts to create engaging, and interactive online courses
Conduct on-site and virtual training for faculty, adjuncts and students
Develop instructional aids (handouts, tutorials, screen captures)
Utilize social media platforms to advertise, inform and engage the online community
Accquire and interpret social media analytics (via Hootsuite, Bitly and Blogger)
Promote technology solutions to streamline communciation and collaborative processes
Present at University, State and Regional conferences on Technology Education, Effective
Presentation Strategies, Social Media and Web 2.0 Integration

Education Technology Specialist

Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA
Sept 2007-Dec 2011
Plan, coordinate and conduct training on emerging technologies for all faculty and staff
Partner with the Web team to facilitate Content Management Software (CMS) training
campus-wide
Work jointly with the Marketing Department to create presentations for the President
Design instructional aids (handouts, tutorials, screen captures)
Provide technology support, ideas and staff development
Deliver instructional design services for distance education courses
Analyze and evaluate new technologies for potential application campus-wide
Provide solutions to faculty on specific instructional design challenges
Serve on the Distance Education Advisory Group and the Teaching and Learning Resource
Committee.

Coordinator of Technology Training

Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD

Oct 2003 to July 2007

Coordinate technology classes and programs for the Continuing Education and Training
Department
Manage technician staff to ensure prompt response to technical issues in the classroom
Employ marketing strategies to ensure yearly enrollment goals are met
Develop promotional materials and electronic newsletters
Recruit, train and evaluate adjunct faculty
Represent the College during marketing events and open-houses
Facilitate school age computer education courses for the Summer Kids@Carroll Program
Serve on the Technology Advisory Group and the Maryland Technology Affinity Group

Technology Specialist
EMA, Inc., Sykesville, MD
March 1998 to Sept 2003
Coordinate the curriculum and administration of computer training to all employees
Manage scheduling and operation of computer training labs in company facilities
Maintain company website and development of corporate intranet
Promote training classes and maintain training database
Develop instructional aids (handouts, tutorials, screen captures)
Assist with the design and production of company presentations and marketing materials
Active member of the Education Committee and Employee Wellness Committee.
Technology Instructor
FutureKids Technology Center, Columbia, MD
March 1998 to Sept 2003
Develop and implement technology classes for grades K-12
Provide developmental instruction for school staff and administration
Manage grades and conduct parent conferences for all grade levels
Maintain operation of LAN and computer hardware for four computer labs
Facilitate intensive summer camps for all grade levels
Represent FutureKids during local technology exhibits and marketing events

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Cum Laude, May 1995
Towson University, Towson, MD
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Student Mentor, Stevenson University
Patient Mentor, Carroll Hospital Center
Speaker, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education