GAYLE L. BOWER, M. ED.
EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, Bryan University | 2022 - Present
Develop and conduct synchronous training sessions for students of the graphic design & web development program
Mentor in asynchronous methods following DeXL engagement practices with Cerego and YellowDig Discussions
Apply creative and innovative adult education principles in curriculum design and development
Manage grades and engagement using Canvas
Seasonal, Learning Producer, H&R Block | 2022 - 2023
Created tax-specific assessments using Lectora; imported test into LMS Cornerstone
Project Administrator of published courses
Community Manager, Instructional Design Company, Part-Time | 2022
Developed and conducted live training using Canva for e-learning projects; click here
Accelerator Alumni Mentor to incoming and previous students of the Instructional Design & Tech Certificate Program; click here to to view my badge
Engaged online in social platforms with students and group members of the ICD company; Create original social posts to increase engagement
Designed, wrote, and developed online outreach to students
Creative Service Director | 2012 - Present
Lead team of graphic designers, to produce complex designs and content to successful outcomes for several Fortune 500 companies
Design and develop training for ADP-supported LMS for onboarding new employees; graphic work includes; logo design, infographics, job aids, branding, presentations, storyboarding, and video content
Work with director, account leads, and key stakeholders in scoping projects, creating outlines, and identifying and improving processes for department and company; work with other designers to troubleshoot tech issues
Ability to evaluate, develop, and improve concepts developed by staff and direct their translation across all channels
Design, write, and implement innovative marketing ideas, including digital media, web-based material, and promotional events
Oversee the creative direction for all marketing and branding efforts for the company as well as our sub-brands
ADDIE / UdB / Dick and Carey Design Models
Adult Learning Theory
Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator
Agile / Wagile
Articulate 360 - Storyline & Rise
Branding Principles
Canva
Canvas
Coaching
Cornerstone
Course Development
Course Surveys
Curriculum Development
Design Thinking
Desktop Publishing
Distance Learning
Digital Media
eLearning Development
Facilitator Guides
Graphic Design
Google Drive and Documents
Intranet
Kirkpatrick's Level of Learning
Learner-Centered Experiences
Learner Engagement
Learning Needs Analysis
Learner Personas
Lectora
LMS Adaptable
Marketing
Management
Mapping
Microsoft Suite - PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams
Participant Workbooks
Pedagogical Strategies
Premier Pro
Project Planning & Management
Promotional Strategies
Rapid E-Learning
Social Media Platforms
Shopify Web Application
Squarespace
Storyboarding
Team-based Managing
Traditional & Digital Media
Trello
Understanding the Metrics of Tracking and Analyzing Data
Video Scripting & Editing
Virtual Teaching
Wix
WordPress
YellowDig
Zoom
EDUCATION
American College of Education, Instructional Design and Technology, 4.0, Masters of Education
Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Certificate (36 ATD credits), Instructional Design Company
MicroMasters Certificate (12 Graduate Credits), Instructional Design and Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design, Pennsylvania College of Technology, PSU