About Me
I'm Arron Kotowski, an Instructional Designer and E-Learning specialist. I am a highly motivated and progress-focused individual with a long-standing background in the Instructional Design and E-Learning industry.
I've worked in both corporate and higher education settings producing engaging, fun and effective training and learning modules. I have experience creating course content using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite, interacting with SME/Stakeholders to produce above and beyond deliverables, video and audio recording and editing, all with a clean and eye-catching style. I work to produce content that achieves desired learning outcomes and organizational outcomes while keeping the learner experience top of mind.
RESUME
QUALIFICATIONS
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● Vast experience working with SMEs and Stakeholders to provide excellent deliverables
● Proficiency with Articulate Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
● Extensive use of Adobe InDesign and Articulate Storyline for training creation and delivery
● Experience with SCORM, LMS management, Google Drive and Sharepoint
● Adept with animation software like Powtoon and Vyond
● Effective communication, project management, and needs analysis skills
● Creative use of HTML, CSS and JavaScript in course design and construction
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2023 to Present
Johns Hopkins University - Learning Technologist, Baltimore, MD
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● Regularly interacts with Faculty and Instructional Design Team for course creation and updates
● Builds course content relating to medical device safe use in Canvas LMS
● Utilizes Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint to create and deliver supportive training materials for faculty and staff.
● Consults with Faculty and Teaching Assistants on a variety of instructional technologies
August 2022 to Present
CSU Global - Instructional Design Technology Specialist, Aurora, CO (Part-time)
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Builds course content in Canvas LMS
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Regularly communicates with SMEs for course creation and updates
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Maintains and updates course accessibility according to WCAG 2.0 standards
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Ensures course quality through extensive QC processes
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Creates, outlines and storyboards new/updated course content
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Creates multimedia content for courses, such as animated videos
Nov 2019 to August 2022
KnowBe4 Inc. - Jr. Instructional Designer, Clearwater, FL
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Updated and maintained training course catalog by coordinating with subject matter experts on changes and executing them.
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Coordinate with subject matter experts to write content scripts for new training projects.
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Edit and quality check new course HTML and CSS for course functionality.
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Produce, process and integrate audio and video animations to make fun and informative training videos.
June 2019 to Nov 2019
Freelance Instructional Designer and E-Learning Developer, Orlando, FL
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Partnered with project managers and subject matter experts to produce effective online learning activities that meet rigorous learning objectives and meaningful learning outcomes.
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In-depth use of the ADDIE model and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning.
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Adept use of authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Illustrator.
August 2016 to June 2019
Orange County Public Schools - 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher, Orlando, FL
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Recognized for bridging the gap between traditional-model and blended-model instruction by leading “help sessions” for instructors.
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Gauged and assessed student’s understanding of content using Formative and Summative assessment strategies.
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Consistently prepared assessments and course content using a “backwards design” approach, increasing average test scores by 10%.
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Implemented systems to improve efficiency and enhance student and teacher experience in the Annual Sun Games Learning event.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL - Aug 2019 to April 2021
B.A. in Philosophy
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL - August 2014 to May 2016
WORK SAMPLES
These are some samples of work I've created using Articulate programs. Select each image to open the course.
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