Cheryl Johnson

2803 Newnan Ridge Court

Oak Hill, VA20171

Home Phone:703-349-5521

Mobile Phone:703-380-1094

Email:

Publications, Patents and Copyrights:

  • Published section of Book Review: Michael Allen’s e-Learning Annual 2012
  • Co-Authored patented online learning solution for voice recognition - VoiceTeach
  • Designed CoursePower assistive technology plug-in for various courseware developers and LMS providers.
  • Making PDF's, Captivate, Lectora and Flash 508 Compliant
  • Co-Authored White Paper for Outstart – Learning Keys to Success: Creating a Learning Culture
  • Published article in the e-Learning Guild – When Information Technology and Instructional Design Meet
  • Authored a white paper for NetDimensions (EKP) – Performance Support Solutions
  • Published an article for ASTD Learning Circuits on 508 Compliant e-Learning
  • Published an article for the ASTD Learning Circuits on Gaming and High Level Simulations
  • Published an article for ASTD Learning Circuits on Mobile Learning

Seminars Facilitated, Serious Games and Custom Courses:

  • Creative by Design -TRANSCEND - 12 week gaming environment called TRANSCEND. This is a program (game) designed to gather like-minded individuals or groups into a network that works cohesively to solve the teaching and training problems of our day. As technology transforms the world of learning, and learners gather information in new ways, we need to evaluate our efforts and based on our results, and adapt our learning strategies to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
  • E-Learning Guild and RWL Tech, Inc. present: Creative by Design - Making an IMPACT!- 12 week action learning course that walks participants through the ADDIE process in designing and developing courseware that engages the learner and makes an impact on the organizational goals.
  • xAPI Webinar (ASTD) – This course outlines what the xAPI protocol is and how it is used in the learning industry.
  • Brandon Hall Gaming Webinar – Co-Presented with Gary Woodill a webinar on creating interactive gaming solutions.
  • ASTD Washington Metro (Local Chapter) SIG – Introduction to Gaming.
  • Brandon Hall Innovations in Learning – Innovative Learning for ALL! A focus on making all learning programs accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.
  • E-Learning Guild - Making your e-Learning Interactive AND Available to All.
  • ASTD Washington Metro (Local Chapter) SIG – Creating Interactive Webinars
  • ASTD Washington Metro (Local Chapter) SIG – The ABC's of Social Learning
  • ASTD Washington Metro (Local Chapter) SIG – Creating Engaging Simulations
  • ASTD Washington Metro (Local Chapter) SIG – Creating 508 Compliant Learning
  • ADDIE – How to create engaging learning following the ADDIE model

Other:

  • Brandon Hall – Innovations in Learning Judge– Reviewed and scored e-learning tools and solutions. 2007
  • Brandon Hall LMS Review Team – Wrote reviews for Learning Management System providers in the Brandon Hall database. 2007
  • QuestionMark Users Group Speaker - 508 Compliance and Questionmark

EDUCATION:

RevansUniversity-Masters Degree,

Education and Learning – Action Learning Program through Sodexo University (2007)

Coach Training Alliance

Coaching Certification (2014)

Game Art & Design

WestwoodCollege (2007- 2009)

Membership Organizations:

  • ASTD (2014)
  • e-Learning Guild (2014)
  • Sharp Brains (The Neuroscience of Learning) (2014)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

I am currently working as an independent consultant. Listed below are summaries of the key projects I am working on or have completed.

Sept 2014 – Nov 2014 Sun Edison St. Louis, MO

Designed and developed an instructor led course with supporting e-learning and videos to introduce a change management/leadership program to Sun Edison management team.

October 2014 – presentSeton Home School Front Royal, VA

Due diligence for selection of D2L/Brightspace LMS and implementation. Articulate Storyline and Creative by Design training.

October 2014 Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD

Designed, developed and delivered Blackboard training to faculty.

May 2014 – July 2014APTA Alexandria, VA

Implementation and configuration of virtual and learning management platform from Thinking Cap. APTA is a membership organization 15,000 potential learners. ERP integration along with numerous hierarchy configurations are being developed.

Designed and developed e-learning modules using Articulate Storyline.

January 2013 – June 2014Touchstone EnergyArlington, VA

Designed, delivered and implemented a social and learning program. Energy is a membership organization with 741 electrical coops and 60,000 potential learners. They purchased the INXPO/Oracle virtual portal. INXPO is a social learning platform with learning management support provided by Oracle. ERP integration along with numerous hierarchy configurations were developed and implemented. There were roughly 500 different domains. There were four primary phases included in the implementation plan. Due to the limitations of the Oracle system, a requirement to develop a custom on the job learning program was developed along with a conference registration template.

Designed and developed elearning modules using Articulate Storyline.

Designing and developing a cognitive improvement program (mental training) for high performing athletes. This includes, but is not limited to a mental training program for athletes, coaches and parents. Currently in the process of creating an online gaming platform to host interactive games to improve mental cognition. This program, at its highest level, will work with bio-feedback devices to track mental cognition improvement.

Developing white label application based on MentalApp that supports people with mental health issues in overcoming brain based issues and living happy and productive lives.

Past 2008-2013

Designed didactic learning in addition to scenarios for 6 hours of online learning in a gaming environment for KPMG. KPMG Managers were required to learn new reporting standards. They currently audit according to US GAAP and in the future they will be required to change their processes to adhere to IFRS worldwide accounting practices. This six module training was designed to give them didactic learning regarding terminology, background and history. In addition the modules were structured to present the learner with scenarios from a virtual company that would allow the learner to complete an audit using the new standards. This was a 1.5 million dollar project utilizing three onshore Instructional Designers and an offshore development group comprised of approximately 15 graphic artists and Flash developers.

Designed and developed interactive instructor-led courses that support the military Transition Assistance Program in transitioning military personnel to civilian life. Rather than a standard presentation approach, the requirement was to make the program task based where the learner was directed to complete job hunting activities like writing a resume, participating in interviews, managing stress, etc. in a formal learning environment.

Assisted with instructional design support, development and implementation of 508 standards in existing and older online courseware. Designed a long term strategy to making courseware not only 508 compliant but usable and meaningful for the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Acquisition University.

Researched and wrote aPerformance Enhancement Analysis for the Defense Security Services Academy. DSSA was seeking solutions to improve performance with the clients they served. They wanted to find ways to support learning and job skills outside the training environment. Also researched and wrote a Virtual Environment Analysis on the use of Virtual Environments for training. Team Carney contracted to build a Virtual Training Environment for DSSA. The analysis was conducted to explore the expansion of the environment for conducting performance based assessments as well as practical, hands-on exercises.

Conducted Needs Analysis and Courseware Design for two separate courseware revisions for the Federal Aviation Administration regarding their new On the Job Learning program. This project involved the development of a complete Front End Analysis, Administration Guide, Marketing Strategy, Design and Delivery Strategies and Kirkpatrick's Level 4 and 5 Evaluation plan. Utilized Sharepoint to access, organize and deliver courses and documents.

Conducted a need analysis with several focus groups to redesign their current learning program. Focus was on bringing their learning on line and what was involved, what the needs of their clients were, the ROI and how to structure the set up and delivery of the new learning program. There were approximately 18,000 potential learners and 650 sites that will be utilizing the new learning program. Financially it was structured so the membership was charged a nominal fee to cover the cost of implementation and development the first year and then funds from the ensuing years would maintain, update and add additional coursework. This program was designed to generate funding to set up and maintain the new training department that was created as a result of this project.

March 2010- December 2012Shell Oil International

Designed storyboards for several online courses for Waste Hazard Management and Journey Management. Also created tutorials that outlined the operation and maintenance of drilling equipment.

Developed a Needs Analysis and Learning Plan for a diversity training program for Shell’s Human Resources department.

Configured a Moodle site for the implementation of a leadership training program for Shell’s management team.

Utilized Sharepoint to access, organize and deliver courses and documents.

January – July 2012MetaMedia

Designed and developed an online game for 6th through 12th grade students. The game prepared them for higher education and career opportunities. The program was a series of mini lessons and activities that taught the students about the importance of good grades, planning school schedules to support future goals, in addition to fulfilling college admission requirements.

2008-2012

Designed and developed e-learning storyboards and modules using tools such as Word, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, Captivate, Articulate Lectora, and Dreamweaver (HTML). These modules were created for companies and organizations such as:

•AT&T

  • FPMI – included a Moodle site

•Long and Foster

•Marriott Corporation

•Omnitech (Department of the Navy)

•Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

•MagaDesign (Department of the Navy)

•Public Broadcasting System (PBS)

•Lockheed Martin

•Interactive Technologies Group (ITG)

•Minnesota Center for Independence (MCFI)

•Department of Labor (DOL)

January 2006 to November 2007Sodexho, Inc.Gaithersburg, MD

Talent Management Project Manager

I was hired to evaluate their current talent management strategy and technology solutions. I made recommendations for performance enhancing strategies as well as organizational change. I supported the Chief Learning Officer in developing a highly successful sales and customer service training program.

  • Improved vendor relations. Sodexho had a strained relationship with their LMS provider which was causing performance issues with the technology. Upon successful implementation of process improvement and project management tools, the relationship has improved and the product is performing more in line with desired expectations.
  • Despite the improved state of the LMS, the required functionality was not present and thus a new LMS was pursued. Completed the due diligence, requirements gathering, strategic alignment of business objectives with the technology, implementation and testing of the new system.
  • Managed the project and teamcomplete with project plans, charters and status reports for a major upgrade to Succession Planning tool.
  • Completed translation project for Performance Management system and upgraded binary system.
  • Managed the project and team in translating the online Performance System into French Canadian complete with testing and validation.
  • Completed gap analysis for online learning and implemented procedures for development of an internal staff development program in addition to the selection of authoring tools and vendors whose vision aligned with the strategic goals of Sodexho University.
  • Designed Instructor Led training in addition to highly interactive simulation, web and computer based SCORM compliant training based on focus group and needs analysis feedback. Primary topics included Sustainability and SAP training.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts, statements of work and letters of intent relevant to Information Technology, Learning, Recruiting and Development projects.