Susan Waters

Susan Waters

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Designer at TTA (known as The Training Associates)

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      1986 - 1992
      BS Computer Science
    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      1986 - 1992
      BA Studio Art

      Activities and Societies: Computer User Group Bachelor of Art - Studio ArtBachelor of Science - Computer ScienceGraduated with honors

    • Bellevue University

      2008 - 2009
      Masters Instructional Design and Development 4.0

      Masters Degree in Instructional Design and Development

  • Experience

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      Held Desk Representative
    • First Data Corporation

      Jul 1994 - May 2005
      Sr. Systems Analyst
    • UC Davis

      May 2007 - May 2008
      Sr. Manager, Gift and Data Services
    • Waters & Associates

      May 2008 - now
      Consultant

      Working as the IT professional in a training consulting firm, I wear numerous hats! Responsiblilites include: 1. Web page design and development2. Technical training3. E-learning development4. Instructional design5. Recommending and supporting all technical equipment

    • UC Davis

      Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
      Training Program Developer

      Safety Services Training Program Developer

    • University of Nebraska Medical Center

      Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
      Instructional Designer

      Working with the College of Nursing to help build a online training program for rural Nurses in Nebraska to obtain a Masters Degree.

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      Jan 2014 - now

      Faculty member for Organizations Applications and Technology. Currently teaching stand-up delivery and online class. Working with faculty to explore what pedagogical approach will best help the students meet the course objectives. Constantly exploring technologies to better serve those approaches.

      • Adjunct Instructor

        May 2015 - now
      • Instructional Designer

        Jan 2014 - May 2016
    • Farm Credit Services of America

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

      Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transferWork with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needsState instructional end goals and create content that matches themVisualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished productConduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contextsApplied tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.Provided interactive activities that enhance the learning processCreated supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, animations)Maintained project documentation and course folders Show less

      • Instructional Designer

        Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
      • Contract Instructional Designer

        Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
    • TTA (known as The Training Associates)

      Jan 2019 - now
      Instructional Designer

      Part-time remote position working with SME's to update Sales content and prepare deliverables for standup delivery training.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Horse Caregiver

      Issued by Nebraska Humane Society on May 2013
      Nebraska Humane SocietyAssociated with Susan Waters