Casey Russell
Morenci
Summary
Professional with strong focus on content creation, prepared to drive impactful results through innovative storytelling and consistent quality. Known for seamless team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and unwavering reliability. Possesses advanced skills in digital marketing, social media management, and SEO, coupled with keen understanding of audience engagement and brand voice alignment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator/Instructional Designer (Contract)
Partnerships for Dentists
11.2024 - Current
- Currently designing a training presentation for dental office employees on empathetic listening to effectively communicate treatment plans to patients
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams to gather comprehensive content
- Develop engaging, user-friendly training materials aligned with company policies and procedures
- Utilize eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate) to create interactive modules, boosting learning retention
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content that exceeds expectations
Freelance Instructional Designer
05.2021 - Current
- Create engaging training modules using Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate to improve client outreach
- Implement data evaluation tools to assess learner mastery of objectives effectively
- Promote innovative upskilling opportunities and challenge conventional views on personal development to inspire positive change
Instructional Designer/Lead Educator
Morenci Unified School District
06.2015 - Current
- Oversaw planning, instruction, course development, community outreach, program evaluation, conflict resolution, assessment, data analysis, and project management
- Developed community education courses for adults, collaborating with SMEs to expand the course series
- Launched a peer mentorship program for new hires, reducing onboarding time by 30% and boosting retention
- Led phonics-based curriculum implementation, improving learner phonological awareness by 60%
- Delivered training on engagement and technology to 45 participants
- Built interactive modules with Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate to enhance client outreach and evaluated learner mastery
- Proactively managed conflicts through pattern observation and strategic planning
- Cultivated strong relationships with learners, stakeholders, and community, achieving 85% satisfaction in annual surveys
- Established regular feedback channels with stakeholders and SMEs to refine instructional methods and increase satisfaction
- Created the Collaborative Community Education Upskill Series, offering free, impactful upskilling
- Developed web-based learning experiences tailored to a diverse audience
- Improved learning outcomes for 27 learners, raising performance from 45% to 80% in a year
- Assessed the effectiveness of various e-learning resources using assessment data to optimize personalized learner growth plans
- Enhanced communication and feedback processes by managing content within a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Adapted curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of learners with hearing loss, incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) to improve accessibility
- Effectively led a response team during high-stress, behavior-related incidents, managing communication and support to prioritize learner safety and emotional well-being
- Conducted adult training workshops for 100+ attendees on topics like Time Management, Canva Essentials, Supporting Your Spine, The Writing Continuum, Engagement Strategies, Plickers (assessment tool), and EEI Lesson Demonstrations
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Skills
- Adult Trainings
- LMS
- Articulate Rise 360
- Articulate Storyline
- Adobe Captivate
- Camtasia
- Vyond
- Canvas
Skills - Citskills
- Heat Risk Awareness, Articulate Rise 360
- Setting Boundaries Between Work and Home, Articulate Storyline
- Empathetic Leadership, Adobe Captivate
- How to Quick Launch a Collaborate Board in Nearpod, Camtasia
- IXL Language Arts Key Features and Tools, Vyond
- Principles of Graphic Design - a 12-module course, Canvas
Timeline
Content Creator/Instructional Designer (Contract)
Partnerships for Dentists
11.2024 - Current
Freelance Instructional Designer
05.2021 - Current
Instructional Designer/Lead Educator
Morenci Unified School District
06.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
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