Experience
Current : Paola, USA
Archer LXD
Freelancer
Consult for learning development, project management, and web design. Currently building language education platforms to support global homogony.
Current : Kansas City, USA
WorkForge (Valor180)
Director of Operations & Technology
I oversee all content development and technology operations that spans worldwide and work closely with the SLT to ensure efficient build and delivery of our three pillars.
2020-2022 : Kansas City, USA
Valor Manufacturing Training
Instructional Design & Content Development Development Manager
Managed all on-shore and off-shore content development teams. Ensured delivery of quality eLearning training products on time & budget.
2019-2020 : Wuhan, China
ZingICG
Managing Member
Took charge of the learning, language & cultural development, strategic international affairs, and business development.
2016-2019 : Liuzhou, China
Tico English
Managing Director
Built and managed the operational component of the company managing 30 employees in 7 locations creating 3 educational programs.
2016 : HCMC, Vietnam
McIELTS
Director of Curriculum Development & Training
Led a 6-month project coordinating a cross functional team to develop 3 courses producing 6 books, training manuals, and observation guidelines.
2014-2015 : HCMC, Vietnam
The University of Science (ITEC)
English Lecturer
Developed curriculum and collaborated with professional staff to streamline various programs as well as teach ESL classes.
2014-2015 : HCMC, Vietnam
The I Can Read Center
Lead Teacher
Lead teacher at the Tan Binh branch responsible for all classroom activity and acquiring new students.
2013-2014 : HCMC, Vietnam
TEFL International - HCMC
Trainee Evaluator
Observed, evaluated, assessed, and advised trainees during live lessons for their TEFL certificates.
2013 : HCMC, Vietnam
Apollo English Vietnam
ESL Teacher
Taught English to all ages including young learners, teens, and adults.
Education
2021-2023 : Boise, Idaho
Boise State University
Master's Degree, MS, Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
Focus: Workplace Instructional Design (WID)
2008-2012 : Lawrence, Kansas
The University of Kansas
Bachelor's Degree, Linguistics
Minor, Germanic Languages and Literature
Global Awareness Program (GAP) Certificate
Professional Certificates
2022: Scrum Alliance
Certified ScrumMaster, CSM
Other
Summer 2010 : Holzkirchen, Germany
Summer Study Abroad
Summer 2012 : Eutin, Germany