Resume

Client Testimonials

Education and Awards

Experience

Presentations

Relevant Links

Technology Skills

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Kim Hansen
Instructional Designer
Boulder, Colorado
303-499-2215
http://www.transformativedesigns.com
khanexp@aol.com

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Overview

• Assistant Director of Education for an online college, managing three departments; Instructional Design, Course Development and Multimedia.
• Manage the maintenance, design, development, evaluation and improvement of 325 online courses delivered through a Master Course System.
• Oversee the duplication, operation and maintenance of 800 sections of online courses servicing over 5,500 online students and supporting 270 faculty.
• Experienced in utilizing several Learning Management Systems to provide media rich online content delivery.
• Perform needs analysis and assessment, as well as, formative and summative performance, and Return on Investment evaluations.
• Knowledgeable about assessment standards for higher education accreditation.
• Experienced curriculum developer, instructional technologist, and documentation specialist.
• Presenter, trainer, and educational consultant.
• Background in project management, coordination, and leadership.
• High-level writer, developer of Leadership, Management, and Organizational Development curriculum.
• Strong research, analysis, and organizational skills.
• Design and develop instructional websites for presentational content and published books.
• Create presentation materials, programmed instruction, web design and e-learning for a wide variety of subject matter.
• Develop course content material and write curriculum for Higher Education, Business, Marketing, Technology, Lean manufacturing, Zero Waste Planning, Science, Gas and Electric Utilities, Resource Management, Health Care, k-12, Non-profits, soft skills, online and instructor led delivery.
• Train employees in off-site, or out-sourced locations, knowledgeable and skilled in multi-cultural work environment, technical training, and leadership / management issues.

Leadership Management Experience
Assistant Director of Education for an Online College leading three departments: Instructional Design, Course Development and Multimedia. Manage a staff of twenty eLearning professionals creating and maintaining 325 online college courses.
Collaborate and work closely with high level Administrators, Program Directors, Lead Faculty, Curriculum Managers, Marketing/Sales, IT and Communications Departments.
Manage the duplication of 325 distinct master online courses into 800 sections that run in 5 and 10 week terms delivering curriculum to over 270 faculty and 5,500 online students. Responsible for daily operations in overseeing the learning management system, continuous course developement and ongoing curriculum improvement. Guide continuous review and improvement through gathering student assessment data and program evaluations to meet higher educational accreditation standards.

Project Management Skills and Experience
As a seasoned Instructional Designer I creatively use current and traditional instructional methods, adult learning theories, assessment, evaluation, technology, communication, and collaboration skills to successfully navigate and complete complex projects. I’m able to coordinate multiple schedules, manage meetings, and facilitate diverse groups in identifying and achieving goals and deadlines. My experience working with a wide variety of subject matter experts, instructional methodologies, and complex content, allows me to effectively develop qualitatively measurable curriculum and instructional training materials.

My instructional design consultancy work was profiled in the Boulder County Business Report, December, 2005 issue. A copy of the article can be viewed at this link: http://www.transformativedesigns.com/bcbr.html

Managed numerous complex training projects for a variety of clients whose content includes:
Assessment and Evaluation
Business and Leadership Consulting
Business Planning
E-Commerce and Marketing
Gas, Electricity and Alternate Utilities
Healthcare
Higher Education
K through 12 Education
Lab Safety
Lean Manufacturing
Management Training
Online Portfolios
Real Estate and Financial Investment
Software training
Training Faculty in Technology
Web Design
Zero Waste Community Planning

Managed the Online Portfolio Project for the University of Colorado Coordinated and led meetings with faculty and department chairs to utilize online portfolios for departmental performance improvement. Met with and trained faculty on technology, assessment, and portfolio design topics. Researched participants involved in the portfolio project. Beta tested portfolio software. Created portfolios for faculty and departments at CU such as: School of Education, Communications, Music, Business, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Created a web based tool to train stakeholders on issues related to onlilne portfolios; please see the Electronic Assessment Portfolio link in my Portfolio page.

Managed the Laboratory Safety Instruction Project for the University of Colorado. Scheduled coordinated and led a team of three designers, working with five subject matter experts in the field of risk management and laboratory safety. Designed, and developed a lab safety web site for all CU campuses. Please see Lab Safety link.

Managed the Emerging Leaders Project for CU President Elizabeth Hoffman. This project involved significant research, analysis, and reporting of current issues in academic leadership training. The project culminated in the Emerging Leaders Website, which is still being used in CU's 2030 plan. Please see link in my Portfolio.

Technology Skills
Mac and Windows OS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Digital assessment portfolios, Connect, Articulate Presenter, Engage, Xcelsius, Captivate, Inspiration, Power Point, MS Word, Excel, digital photography, video editing, accessible technology for the disabled, educational software and technology tools, Learning Portals, Moodle, Bryght, Drupal, wikis, Second Life, WBT, CBT, e-learning, LMS(s) Moodle, Blackboard, webCT and eCollege.

Education and Awards

M.A. in Information Learning Technologies and Education, University of Colorado, Denver
B.S. Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder
Recipient of the Apple Foundation’s Excellence in Science Education Program Boulder Valley School District for k-8 Archaeology Curriculum
Member of PSI CHI National Honor Society
Recipient of the 2005 COVR Web Site of the Year award
Contributing writer of articles for the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and the Boulder Writers Alliance.

Presentations

Presented on"Utilizing Second Life in Instructional Design" in a Second Life virtual presentation room hosted by the University of Colorado, Boulder, Atlas Building, March 2008.
Presented on the use of "Adobe Breeze in eLearning and Online Presentations" at DMELD Denver Metro Area E-Learning Developers group, January 2008.
Presented on "Second Life for Writers" in September 2007 at the Boulder Writers Alliance annual Expo.
Presented “Designing E-Learning with Articulate Presenter and Xcelsius” at the DMELD, Denver Metro Area E-Learning Developers group April 2006.
Presented “Design Skills Boot Camp” with Patti Shank and Learning Peaks at the Online Learning Conference; 2003 and 2004, and 2005 VNU Online Learning Conference.
Presented “Learning Technologies in the Classroom” at the ACE, Alliance for Compassionate Education conference, June 2005.
Presented “Best Practices in Instructional Design” BWA, Boulder Writers Alliance conference, September 2005.
Presented “Stop Whining it’s Good Design” on W3C Compliance of adaptive web technologies for the disabled at the 2003 Teaching With Technology Conference, University of Colorado, Boulder
In 2002, presented for “The Afghan Women’s Project” a U.S. State Department Project teaching Afghan women leaders how to use the internet to research grants for rebuilding their country.

Employment History and Relevant Experience

Westwood Online College
Manage the design, development, evaluation and enhancement of 325 online courses offering degrees in:
Networking and Technology
Gaming Software and Design
Game Art and Animation
Visual Communications
Graphic Design
Crminal Justice and Paralegal
Business
Healthcare Managemnt
Fashion Merchandising
Interior Design

Instructional Designer private consultant and contractor 9/02 to present
Creating instructional materials and web based training for a diverse variety of subject matter experts and clients who include:

Client list

Alliance for Compassionate Education
Blue Opal Business Consulting
Care Transitions Program (UCHSC)
Center for Authentic Leadership
Charter Communications
Colorado Community Health Networks
Colorado Corn / Farm Profit
Coach Industries
Dynamic Learning
Eco-cycle of Boulder
eLeanTraining International
Enerdynamics Energy Training
Equity Street Investment
Flow Alliance - Flow Manufacturing
Get Started Media
Invivio Consulting
On Cape Publications
On the Spot Books
Passageways Institute
Peak Pilates
Sterling and Ledet (Adobe/Macromedia)
University of Colorado
Zenodata Corporation

Instructional Design Consultant 2/08 to present
Care Transitions Program

Performed a Needs Analysis for a grant to create eLearning modules for health care workers. These modules will teach care providers to effectivley coach patients so that clients may independently manage their home healthcare post hospitalization. Analysis included train the provider, as well as, train the coach. The grant was awarded and the elearning is being developed in the '09 year.

Instructional Design Consultant 9/05 to present
eLeanTraining International

Design and develop web based training, instructional, and presentational activities and materials for eLeanTraining International on Lean Manufacturing content. This growing company is creating e-learning to train operators and production workers on how to best implement Lean manufacturing principles and techniques into their work.

Instructional Design Consultant 3/06 to present
Eco-Cycle and GRRN

Ongoing consulting to Eco-cycle through designing and developing web based training, instructional, and presentational activities and materials for Eco-Cycle of Boulder, on Zero Waste Community Planning and Resource Management content. Recently developed their half day presentation materials for a panel of Zero Waste experts on topics such as Up-Stream purchasing, Landfill Policies, Community planning, stakeholder negotiations, and Equal Space Ordinances. This successful presentation is currently being expanded and replicated to sites around North America.

Instructional Design Consultant 10/06 to 1/07
Get Started Media

Designed and wrote six e-learning module lessons on developing Business Plans, and Offline and Online Marketing. Created a narrated script, visuals and screen transitions, interactions, and animations along with setting objectives and corresponding assessment.

Instructional Design Consultant 1/06 to 9/06
Enerdynamics Energy Education

Designed and developed a series of six e-learning modules on Electricity Systems, Markets, and Operations for an Energy Education company. Created a narrated script, visuals and screen transitions, interactions, and animations. Designed and set lesson objectives, corresponding assessments, and online module evaluations.

Instructional Design Contractor 2/05 to 11/05
Charter Communications

Created Leadership and Management Curriculum for high level instructor led training to management teams and executive level leaders on subject areas such as:

Leadership
Communication Skills
Motivation
Problem Solving
Role Modeling Effective Management
Essential Business and Management Skills - Time management, Paperwork, Organization skills, Human Resources, Conflict Resolution, Meeting Protocol
Executive Leadership Development
Front line and Mid Level Leadership Development

Instructional Designer consultant/contractor 8/04 to 10/04

Zenodata Corporation

Designed and documented content to train in real estate and legal
document title search, technical, software, and database entry skills.
Designed and developed an online corporate intranet manual, which trained software and database skills to an out-sourced workforce.
Developed out-sourced employee training.
Consulted and made recommendations for enhancement of management, orientation, and leadership training.
Observed, evaluated, and made recommendation for improving
out-sourced trainer skills and management.
Provided usability assessment and needs analysis for end-user customer/sales and marketing product training.

Instructional Designer, Information Learning Technologies Department, University of Colorado, Denver 6/03 to 12/03

Researched and redesigned online training courses in E-College for
Professors J. Dunlap and B. Wilson at UCD on “Designing E-learning,”
and “Current Trends and Issues in Information Technology.”

Instructional Designer, Center for Innovations in Teaching and Technology,
University of Colorado, Denver 12/01 to 6/03

Assisted and supported clients in technology tools and applications.
Presented workshops on: Internet Training, Inspiration, Video Editing, Accessible Design, Fireworks, Assessment and Electronic Portfolios.
Created websites and designed technology training and support for faculty, departments, and programs at all CU campuses.
Provided support and assisted in the design and development of digital portfolios for faculty, students, and departments.
Researched leadership training in both corporate and academic venues.
Developed Emerging Leaders Program website.
Managed Electronic Portfolio Assessment project; coordinated, and presented at CU faculty assessment committee meetings.
Beta tested the Personal Learning Portal created by David Gibson.
Worked with individual departments and faculty in the SOE, Communications, Education Leadership, Business, Nursing, and Health Science to assess needs and support training in assessment criteria.
Researched expert sources and client needs, as well as past student and faculty portfolio users for performance assessment of digital portfolios.
Created and developed the Electronic Assessment Portfolio instructional website to assist learners in assessing their needs and understanding assessment portfolios (see site link below).
Presented and taught training for digital assessment including SOE students and faculty users via the Electronic Assessment Portfolio site.
Managed online Laboratory Safety Training project for CU campuses.
Met with laboratory supervisors, faculty, and students to observe and assess lab safety needs. Then prototyped design of programmed instructional LS web site for all CU campuses.
Developed training tools for the Auroria Campus Library to assess and improve their research training courses for students.
Researched and participated in grant writing projects and RFPs.

Contract Teacher and Community Liaison, Horizon’s Alternative School, Boulder, Colorado 9/95 to 1/02

Facilitated and developed instructional programs with K-8 teaching teams.
Wrote award winning educational grants and curriculum.
Designed curriculum and instructed K-8 students in: Video Filming and Editing, Photography, Art, Art History and Archaeological Science.
Coordinated community resources for an educational program.
Interviewed, hired, and evaluated non-contract teachers for a K-8 Boulder Valley public school program.

Contract Archaeologist, U.R.S., Santa Barbara, California 6/86 to 12/86

Researched, identified, and catalogued artifacts for an Oil Platform pipeline project being constructed through a Chumash Indian site at Fort Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Health Care Coordinator, Professional Home Health Care, Boulder, Colorado 9/84 to 6/86
Coordinated 100 employees for 300 clients in a health care program. I was responsible for scheduling, client support, and health worker: RNs, LPNs, home health aids and homemaker placement.

Archaeological Field Worker and Lab Technician, University of Maine, Portland, Maine 6/80 to 6/81
Surveyed and excavated early man coastal Indian sites on the islands of Casco Bay, Maine. Excavated a site on Mosier Island with a field excavation crew for 8 weeks. Researched, analyzed, and catalogued artifacts at the University of Maine’s Archaeology lab.

Social Worker, Peoples Regional Opportunity Program, Portland, Maine 9/76 to 6/80

Assessed and coordinated clients’ needs and services with other agencies such as: AFDC, WIC, Medicaid, health care agencies, Legal Aid, Protective Services, and substance abuse intervention providers to meet their needs.
Other populations I’ve worked with have included a Juvenile Restitution Program, Women’s Shelter, Senior Adults, Tibetan Refugees, Afghan women, and developmentally disabled.
Trained in short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and mediation to assess needs and give referrals.

Client Testimonials

“ Kim’s brain is a resource that I now keep in my toolbox that helps me to focus on the emerging opportunities for using both the Internet and Presentation Technology to further my companies success. I am a busy CEO, and I know that I need to stay current on how best to use the new Digital Frontier, but I don’t have the time or money to do it right. Kim has brought me excellent value as a personal resource on these issues.”

Eric Lombardi
President and CEO of Eco-Cycle

"Kim helped us take our existing online training to a whole new level with her expertise in designing and developing online courses. Our new line of training products is much improved for having worked with Kim."

Bob Shively
Partner
Enerdynamics LLC

"Kim has brought creativity, generosity and versatile technical skills that has supported us in creating a website that is rich with information and engaging graphics. Her attention to detail and her commitment to social justice and education really has allowed our organization to trust her discernment when presenting our mission and purpose. We are grateful for her patience and kindness."

Rachael Kessler, author of
"The Soul of Education"
Passageways Institute

“ When it came to designing a companion Web site for A Public Betrayed, we were at a complete loss. Kim was a lifesaver, coming up with a fantastic conceptual framework along with the rough outline of super-attractive, user-friendly, and very appropriate graphics. In addition to selling our book, we wanted to make the site an educational venture, and Kim was able to help us present a lot of information in a very accessible manner. Her knowledge of the way people actually use Web sites allowed us to avoid many typical user problems and snafus. Kim worked extremely well within our team to create an informational, text-heavy but nonetheless attractive and user-friendly Web site. We are very pleased!”

Susan Bouse, Phd,
Publishing Consultant
Bouse Editorial

“After a fairly extensive search for the right contractor, we hired Kim to help us create an interactive, web-based training that would enable enrollment workers at Colorado's Federally Qualified Health Centers to assist patients in becoming enrolled in Medicaid. Kim's wealth of knowledge has allowed us to take our initial conceptions and see them come to fruition. Her incredible calmness, and 'can do' attitude have been a much needed source of sanity to what was otherwise feeling like a monumental task. Kim has been extremely easy to work with - asking the right questions at the right time to help us make a product that will truly be of benefit and value to our clients.”

Cherri J. Pruitt
Policy Analyst
Colorado Community Health Networks

“Kim has excellent ideas and vision. She is able to see the larger picture of training in an organization, as well as its many parts. Her ideas are creative and based on sound adult learning theory and instructional design principles. She also has sensitivity to differences spanning cultural and learning environments. One of her strongest attributes is her ability and willingness to research a training problem and approach it from several different angles.”

T. RappleanTraining Manager
Zenodata Corporation

“In her position with CITT, Ms. Hansen worked as a trainer, project leader, and consultant with faculty. She worked with faculty helping them to use technology in their teaching, organizing and delivering training, and developing electronic portfolio projects for UCD. She is an excellent consultant and a patient teacher. Ms. Hansen also works well in a team situation. Everything we do in CITT is a collaborative venture among several people. She worked well as both leader and team member. She is a relaxed, self-directed person who is not troubled by ambiguity or frequently changing job requirements. She was a pleasure to work with.”

Scott Grabinger, Phd Director,
Center for Innovations in
Teaching and Technology

“Hosting web course development workshops; programming stand-alone web courses in Dreamweaver; researching and developing a database matrix of leadership development courses and strategies; helping create the University Leadership Development website. If this sounds like a wide-ranging list, that’s because Kim was a quick study and was willing to tackle technologies she had never engaged. Her social interaction skills were valued at CITT: she worked well with our faculty clients and demonstrated trainer-level platform skills, and she did all of her projects with enthusiasm and good humor. Kim would work best in a technology leadership position, such as a manager who develops technology curriculum, oversees its implementation, and guides its subsequent evaluation.”

Martin Tessemer, Phd, Director
Center for Innovations in
Teaching and Technology

“Kim has good technology skills in web site design and development, digital portfolio software, digital assessment programs, graphic presentation software programs, and database tools. She has particular expertise in the area of performance-based assessments and portfolios, supporting both faculty and students in these assessment practices. Kim is self-directed and works well with others. She likes to organize teams to tackle problems. She has good values of creativity, human connection, learning communities, and humane use of technology.”

Brent Wilson, Phd, Professor and Coordinator
Information Learning Technologies

“Kim’s contributions always reflected an understanding of the audience, an ability to engage participants in discussion, and a sensitivity to group dynamics. She researched and collected appropriate online resources to support the learning activities. With very little input from me, Kim kept the project on schedule, and kept me on schedule! Without her creative energy and support, this course would not be ready for the spring semester.”

Johanna Dunlap, Phd, Professor
Information Learning Technologies

Relevant Site Links

Boulder County Business Report Article
http://www.transformativedesigns.com/bcbr.html

Charter Communications
http://www.charter.com/Visitors/Home.aspx

Center for Innovations in Teaching and Technology
http://thunder1.cudenver.edu/citt/

Eco-Cycle
http://www.ecocycle.org/

Electronic Assessment Portfolio Website
http://thunder1.cudenver.edu/citt/eap/

Emerging Leaders Website
http://www.cudenver.edu/citt/elp/index.htm

Enerdynamics Energy Education
http://www.enerdynamics.com

Get Started Media
http://www.getstartedmedia.com/main.html

Surveying the Past – Teaching Archaeology to Children
http://www.transformativedesigns.com/archaeology/index.html

Online Masters Portfolio
http://www.transformativedesigns.com/portfolio/index.html

Passageways Institute
http://www.passageways.org/

Published Book Instructional Websites
A Public Betrayed
http://www.apublicbetrayed.com
Peaceful Piggy Meditation Site - Winner of 2006 COVR website of the ear Award
http://www.kerryleemaclean.com/index.html

Articles for the International Society for Performance Improvement
http://www.ispi-frc.org/newsletter/features/conferences.htm
http://www.ispi-frc.org/newsletter/archive/winter2004/index.html