Jim McQuiggin

8211 W. Behrend Dr. Peoria, AZ 85382

jim.mcquiggin@gmail.com 602-904-3949
http://www.jimmcquiggin.com

OBJECTIVE ===========================================================
To obtain an Instructional Designer position with a company that values innovation,
creativity and cutting-edge educational methods.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS ==========================================

Highly qualified Instructional Designer grounded in Adult Learning Theory
o Highly proficient designing lessons and curriculum using the ADDIE method for
e-authoring (Articulate, Captivate) and video production tools (Adobe Premier
Pro CC, MS Photo Story 3) and Adobe graphics tools
o Experience integrating Project- and Problem-based learning into designs
o Extensive experience designing instruction with storyboards
o Extensive experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners
o Extensive experience developing and analyzing learner assessments
Master of Education in Adult Education and Training (graduating February, 2015)
Also, a veteran reporter and writer for newspaper
o Covered city politics and issues, environment and energy issues
o Covered economic development issues for Southwest Colorado region
Extensive experience training adult learners using various methods
Experience in virtual learning environment and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Proficient to highly proficient with:
o SCORM-compliant LMS authoring
o MS Office Suite 2013 (all features), including SharePoint
o Most Adobe graphics and e-authoring tools
o Articulate Storyline, Presenter, Replay and Engage
o Blackboard Collaborate, Moodle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills collaboration skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/SKILLS ============================================

Proven success determining needs analysis and gap analysis
Extensive work in designing engaging instruction and curriculum for adult learners
Experience in designing e-learning and web-based instruction
Proven success working with Subject Matter Experts for both creating appropriate
instructional designs or job aids, quick reference guides or user manuals
Several years' experience facilitating adult education
Differentiated instruction as necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners
Strong inter-agency communication and collaboration
Proven success in engaging learners through effective classroom and e-learning designs
EDUCATION ===========================================================

Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training (currently in progress)
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Completed entirely in an online environment
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT =============================================

Six Sigma Yellow Belt (January 27, 2014)
Completed all Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training; awaiting Black Belt
mentorship for required projects to earn Green Belt
Currently pursuing PMI Agile Certification

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS =============================================

Colorado Press Association (all awards Class III Weekly):
o Best Education Story, 1st Place, 2009
o Best Agriculture Story, 1st Place, 2009
o Best Agriculture Story, 3rd Place, 2009
o Best Humorous Column Writing, 2nd Place, 2010
o Best Continuing Coverage, 2nd Place, 2010
o Best Education Story, 3rd Place, 2011
o Best Serious Column Writing, 3rd Place, 2012
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WORK HISTORY ========================================================

2013 Present Graduate Student, University of Arizona (Educational Technology)
2000 Present Freelance writer and contract content provider for various publications,
print and online, meeting and exceededing client deadlines and needs
2008 2012 The Pagosa Springs SUN (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Reported news on local issues; wrote weekly opinion column
Worked closely with government officials and Subject Matter
Experts for news stories, then interpreting highly-technical
information for the benefit of the newspapers readers
Proven excellence in working in a fast-paced newsroom
Responsible for editing and proofreading other writers stories
Handled multiple priorities for various news stories
Met and exceeded publishing deadlines on a daily basis
2007 2008 Pathfinder Counseling, Inc. (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Trained adults in Drug and Alcohol and Domestic Violence
education programs
Developed instruction to meet state certification standards, writing
and editing system documentation and training materials
2006 2007 The Childrens Ark, Inc. (Green Mountain Falls, CO)
Trained adolescent offenders in Drug and Alcohol education
programs
Developed instruction to meet state certification standards, writing
and editing system documentation and training materials
2004 2006 Beyond Horizons Counseling (Colorado Springs, CO)
Trained adults in Drug and Alcohol education programs
Developed instruction to meet state certification standards, writing
and editing system documentation and training materials
2002 2004 Pikes Peak Mental Health, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)
Trained adults in Drug and Alcohol education programs
Implemented training program for Dual-diagnosis clients
Developed instruction to meet state certification standards, writing
and editing system documentation and training materials
1996 2002 Wholetree.com / Firesale.com (Colorado Springs, CO)
Developed web pages in HTML using Dreamweaver and other
WYSIWYG tools, on-site Flash developer; Developed graphics
using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Interfaced with company clients regarding completed front-end
and back-end requirements while Project manager on all front-end
graphics and web-development requirements