Anna Loftus

Experience

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  Phipps Liquors

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2012

  Sales Associate

  • Assisted customers with product and merchandise selection/purchases• Maximized advertising potential through creative product displays• Assisted with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise

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  Williams Distributing Company

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Marketing Intern

  • Assisted in planning events and other marketing promotions for company• Helped sales staff and merchandisers with inventory and product display• Assisted marketing team with day-to-day administrative tasks

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  Western New England University

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Student Assistant

  • Provided administrative support to faculty and staff • Replied to email, telephone, or face-to-face inquiries related to the College of Business• Handled office tasks, such as filing and setting up for meetings

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  Williams Distributing Company

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Planned and organized promotional sampling events for local bars and liquor stores• Maintained knowledge of products in warehouse• Served samples to customers interested in products • Created computer advertisements for local liquor stores highlighting specials• Distributed promotional materials to local liquor stores• Edited and proofread potential materials

  • Promotional Sampling

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Graphics Department Assistant

    Mar 2012 - May 2012
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  Horizon Beverage

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Liquor & Wine Sales Representative

  • Performed weekly sales calls to obtain product orders and customize displays• Held weekly product tastings to inform target audience of featured products • Presented sales pitches to inform accounts of new products and specials

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  Phipps Liquors

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Store Manager

  • Managed operations of a family-owned business and fostered customer loyalty• Scheduled, managed, oversaw, oriented, and trained all employees• Conducted daily inventory checks and ordered products accordingly from numerous vendors• Created and arranged promotional material and in-store displays• Created content for social media platforms related to marketing and communications

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  Budweiser of Clarksville/ Hand Family Companies

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Pricing & Sales Administrator

  • Ran, created, and analyzed sales reports and presentations to ensure effective selling• Oversaw and distributed current pricing to all chain accounts in surrounding areas• Specialized in customer service through weekly sales calls and directing product inquiries

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  Austin Peay State University

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  • Consulted faculty and staff on course design topics, including accessibility, instructional design, and multimedia • Designed and delivered online and face-to-face professional development and training opportunities • Conducted online and blended course reviews using research-based design and adult learning theory principles• Provided faculty review and ongoing feedback using Quality Matters Standards• Led major instructional technology projects within the department and across campus units• Designed, developed, and produced multimedia in multiple formats, including print, graphics, video, and audio, to support a variety of coursework, departments, and programs• Provided LMS support related to instructional technology and design • Managed multimedia contracts, tested technologies and applications, and analyzed the feasibility of their adoption• Educated and assisted university stakeholders in ensuring digital course materials, multimedia projects, and technologies were compliant with current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)• Served as captioning coordinator for the university and oversaw captioning platform contract, metrics, training, as well as developed strategies in collaboration with university stakeholders to identify high priority captioning projects• Collaborated with various departments to increase awareness, engagement, and evaluation of technology• Managed all Distance Education communication, including social media accounts, website, and faculty e-newsletters Show less

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Senior Instructional Designer & Instructional Technology Faculty Support Manager

    Jan 2016 - May 2018

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Hopkinsville YMCA

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Manager

  • Managed, trained, and supervised all staff members• Monitored gym facilities to ensure safety requirements were met and customers were satisfied• Addressed and resolved customer concerns and complaints in a professional manner

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  Springfield College

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to develop online and blended courses• Recommended the appropriate application of technology, learning theories (i.e., Adult Learning Theory or pedagogy), instructional design models (i.e., backwards design), and best practices for course and training development• Developed and delivered training and development opportunities for a variety of audiences in multiple formats • Identified training and development needs to recommend effective learning solutions for gaps or areas needing enhancement• Uplifted and improved training and courses through user research, data collection, feedback, and quality reviews• Created interactive multimedia to increase engagement in course and training delivery• Designed and develops resources, templates, videos, and guides to ensure course and training quality• Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to convert courses and materials from a face-to-face to an online format• Built online and blended courses directly in the learning management system (LMS)• Served as a project manager ensuring adherence to ambitious deadlines with limited resources• Developed rubrics, assessments, and activities to align with learning outcomes • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of cross-departmental processes and procedures• Researched and recommended instructional technology to increase instructor and learner engagement • Communicated technical information to a non-technical audience Show less

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Instructional Designer

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2021
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  UC San Diego

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  Senior Instructional Designer
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  Amazon

  Mar 2022 - now

  Senior Instructional Designer