Instructional Designer Business Development

Brian D. Thomas

Etters, PA ***** 215-***-**** ad6njg@r.postjobfree.com

Profile of Qualifications

Highly accomplished Senior-Level Multimedia, E-Learning, Instructional, Communications & Graphic Design Leader eager to contribute 20+ years of professional experience toward maximizing employer success

Expertise in developing and implementing innovative, creative content for facilitating staff growth & development, company communications, change management, and business development within pharmaceutical, healthcare, financial, sales, and other industries

Prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects while achieving on-time, on-budget, and high-quality goals

Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to discussing learning requirements, company objectives, and areas of improvement with team members and management

Adept at quickly earning the trust, confidence, and respect to cultivate positive relationships

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging eLearning technologies, instructional design updates, and popular multimedia design software

Professional Experience

Epiphany Arts LLC – Etters, PA 2022 – present

Owner-Contract Instructional Designer

Ideate, develop and implement eLearning content for various professional training topics within multiple contract clients

Creatively produce engaging, senior-level graphic designs, animations, and video techniques for optimizing learning engagement

Provide integration with client marketing and learning executives to maintain client vision and priorities

Provide ongoing LMS coordination and learning content optimization and SCORM compliance

Freedom Mortgage – Mt. Laurel, NJ 2020 – 2022

Instructional Designer

Skillfully develop and implement eLearning content for facilitating the professional growth of individuals within the mortgage industry

Creatively produce engaging, senior-level graphic designs, animations, and video techniques for optimizing brand identity and awareness

Offer the necessary resources and training for staff to understand “selfie” video techniques

Serve an integral role as interim LMS Administrator and SharePoint Site Developer

Remain in constant contact with the Sales L&D department to deliver layout and voice over direction, feedback, and suggestions for improvement

Bristol Myers Squib – Lawrenceville, NJ 2018 – 2020

Instructional Designer

Strategically coordinated, planned, and managed system training for pharmaceutical and scientific platforms

Kept lines of communication open with stakeholders, SMEs, and LMS Administrators to discuss pertinent information, updates, and areas of improvement

Designed graphic and multimedia assets in accordance with quality standards

Comcast – Philadelphia, PA 2018

Contract Instructional Designer

Worked collaboratively with SMEs and stakeholders in creating training materials and original graphics for enterprise-level business analytics from ideation through development and LMS delivery

Prioritized daily workflow to achieve on-time and high-quality goals

Independence Blue Cross – Philadelphia, PA 2017 – 2018

Contract Instructional Designer

Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of instructional design including the development of CSR training communications, gamification of knowledge assessments, and interaction with SMEs and stakeholders in creating project plans, content, and delivery initiatives

Communicated target goals, deadlines, and overall performance with business leaders

Comcast – Philadelphia, PA 2017

Contract Communications Manager

Spearheaded the development of Just In Time training communications and User Guide updates for SalesForce.com tool in support of field sales agents and sales vendors

Produced in-depth executive-level video presentations that detailed the effectiveness of sales tools and field results for leadership professionals

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Professional Experience Continued

Prudential – Fort Washington, PA 2013 – 2017

Senior Instructional Technologist / Graphic Design, Video Production, Animation & Multimedia Lead

Oversaw the development of instructional design content for internal business owners within the financial industry on Diversity and other HR-related subjects

Conducted thorough analyses to evaluate the needs for materials, knowledge assessments, and stand-alone learning content

Additional Work Experience

Owner, Epiphany Arts LLC – Hatboro, PA (20 Years)

Clients have included: Comcast (Philadelphia, PA-2017), American Hearing Aid (Chadds Ford, PA-2016), McNeil, J&J (Fort Washington, PA-2013), 2 Plus Communications (2010-Ongoing), Vertex Inc. (Berwyn, PA-2012-2013), NIIT (Delhi, India-2012-2013), Technotects (Landsdale, PA-2010-2011), Performance Solutions International (Randolph, NJ-2009-Ongoing), New Viewz Digital Signage Network (Newton, PA-2008-2010), MC3 Client Centocor (West Chester, PA-2004-2007), Dr. Jess Lonner / Rothman Institute (Philadelphia, PA-2004), Group 360 (2010-2012), Independent Films (2010-Ongoing)

Author, “Steam Powered Tales of Awesomeness” & “With Greater Power”

Education & Professional Development

Continuing Studies: Graphic Design, Tyler School of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art, Kent State University

Certificate of Completion: 3D Modeling & Animation, Future Medica Concepts™ - Maya 3D Training

Technical Efficiencies

Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Character Animator, After Effects, Premiere, Sound Studio, Audition, Painter, Poser, Maya, Vyond, ZBrush, Canva, Articulate Rise, Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Zoom

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