J.

Catherine Herbert-Halford
2657 Hwy 91, Elizabethton, TN

Cell (423) 213-8282

catherinehalford2@gmail.com

Education
Ph.D.
M.A.
CAS
M.Ed.
B.S.
A.A.

3.9 GPA
4.0 GPA
4.0 GPA
3.6 GPA
3.6 GPA
3.6 GPA

Adult Educational Leadership

Instructional Tech/History
Distance Adm/Psych
Educational Leadership
Special Education
Business Administration

Old Dominion University

University of NC-Charlotte
East Carolina University
University of Florida
Nova SE University
Central Fl.Comm.College

12/2015
2016
2010
1998
1992
1989

Personal Performance Indicators

10+ yrs. Adult Training: Created Curriculum & Designed Web layout of courseware

Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.

Strong analytic and decision making abilities.
Team player and able to work with and through others.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Experience with large-scale organizational change effort.
Quality Assurance expert in Curriculum Instruction with Military and Public focus

Delivered on-site Face to Face training as well as online webinars

Developed training curriculum and user manuals, utilizing a variety of software such as: Articulate,
Captivate, Lectora, Camtasia, Microsoft Suite products, Adobe Connect Centra CourseBuilder, LMS.
Created E-Learning training simulator using Captivate within Doctoral course (2014)
Developed several prototypes for use in Instructional Design and Online Interactive Educational
Organizer
6+ yrs. Experience working with ADDIE methodoligies, including Doctoral level studies
Created and managed measurement systems to track adoption, utilization and proficiency of individual
academic growth. Identified performance gaps, and worked to develop and implement corrective
actions

Work Experience
Carolina Educational Services
Owner /Consultant
2005-2015
Instructional Design, Web Design, Curriculum Development, Human Performance Technology
Adjunct Instructor
Utica College of Business
Comm. College

Virtual and F2F

University of San Diego

Central Piedmont Community College

1998-2010
Breyer State University

Doctoral Internship

Carteret County

5/2013 to 8/2013

Worked cohesively various stakeholders on Professional Development and E-Learning Initiatives; Created
an online, interactive organizational prototype for Instructors (both full time and adjuncts), volunteer and
attendee at various meetings,etc.

J. Catherine Herbert-Halford
2657 Hwy 91, Elizabethton, TN

Cell (423) 213-8282

catherinehalford2@gmail.com

North Carolina Public Schools

Curriculum Developer/ Trainer

2005 to 2008
2009 to 2015
Multimedia Web Design teacher in a STEM Career Academy High School, Created curriculum and provided
training and instruction (Adobe Products-Photoshop/Captivate, etc.; Microsoft Suite), Provided
Assessments and Student Improvement Tracking

L-3 Communications/DPA, NC

Instructional Systems Developer

2008 to 2009

Designed training for technology-delivered instruction using a variety of authoring tools using SCORM, with
SME and Graphic Artists, Project Managers. Quality Assurance specialist with Aviation specific content.
Conducted Formal assessments consisted of Training Guide Sheets, Tests and Assignment Sheets.
Vital Health Publishing, CT

CEO of Publishing

2003-2005

Strategic business manager covering fiscal and legal responsibilities, talent & benefits coordination, sales &
sourcing, supply chain (paper sources, book printers, etc.) technology administration and other critical
business aspects.
SETRC- Regional Staff Developer/ Principal Training Specialist

2003-2004

Staff Developer & Trainer for 50+ Districts; Specialist; Provided training on Federal/State legal issues to
various stakeholders
Norwich City School District
Florida Public Schools

Director of Special Programs

1998-2001

Curriculum Developer/ Trainer

1992 to 1998

Trainings & Publications

Samples of Presentations
"The Reauthorization of IDEA2004- How This Affects Your School"
"Community Agencies and the IEP Process"
"Successfully Facilitating Meetings"
Integrating VLE Platforms into the Classroom
Concepts in Leadership

March 2004
April
2004
December 2011
September 2013
November 2014

Journal Publications
Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies
"Changing Horizons in the Community College: Reinforcing Career Coaching and Online Instruction"
April 2012
International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference Proceedings
Beyond the Basic Classroom- Create a VLE by Incorporating MUVEs into History Classes"
April 2012

Certifications & Memberships

USDLA Member
NCDLA Member
ASTD Member
AECT Member

United States Distance Learning Association

North Carolina Distance Learning Association
American Society for Training And Development
Assoc. for Educational Comm. & Technology

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