Mike Wood

Experience

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  Chattahoochee Technical College

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

  IT Adjunct Instructor

  • Prioritized and coordinated multiple curriculums in conformance with college standards • Produced deliverables which include PowerPoint presentations, web sites, reference guides, participation guides, e-learning, CBT, video and web-based tutorials• Conducted lectures in IT foundations, Programming, OS and web-based technologies. • Utilized principles of Adult Learning theory, concepts and techniques including needs analysis to create instructional design model materials in generating intended learning objectives• Motivated and mentored students and support staff to achieve college classroom objectives • Used instructional design methodology to conduct analysis to identify and validate syllabus-based learning objectives in collection and/or revision of current teaching content.• Presented enthusiastic, well prepared, organized and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus and learning objectives• Interviewed and recommended training strategies to (SME) support staff and management• Provided students with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework and projects• Planned instructional schedule, order textbooks, manage support staff, submit comprehensive recommendations Show less

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  Clayton State University

  Jun 2005 - May 2006

  Instructional Designer

  • Designed and facilitated curriculum technology development for PhD faculty and staff• WebCt Vista support administrator for CSU distance learning modules• Planned, developed, and delivered faculty workshops and online training• Instructor & curriculum designer for PhD faculty & staff development • Developed and managed new faculty and adjunct training programs• Assisted with hiring recommendations and decisions on search committees• Instructional designer & project manager for research curriculum re-design projects• Developed and taught faculty development workshops related to effective teaching strategies• Provided ongoing course development and instructional software support on a continual basis via email telephone and/or appointments• Developed and delivered instructional software training materials and workshops• Explored new instructional technologies and served on search, research and grant committees• Served as project manager on project team course development • Coordinated course development with faculty, multimedia designer, and student technology assistant, providing instructional design support• Coordinated accessibility training with disability services and participate as an active member of the technology accessibility committee• Assisted faculty with course development, teaching strategies, and the use of instructional technologies Show less

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  AT&T

  May 2006 - now

  • Served as HR department liaison to IT function. • Developed, implemented, and maintained IT human resource information systems (HRIS). • Recommended, Implemented, and planned for improvements and enhancements to the LMS courseware systems in support of the IT business functions for Design and Training. • Collaborated with Human Resources, Payroll and other Business Units, vendors, and internal information systems staff to design new/modified and existing IT human resource information systems to meet changing requirements. • Counseled on project management, change management or leadership in the introduction of new technology in support of HR functions. • Developed project plans and led complex client projects for HR technology system changes. • Possess comprehensive Human Resource knowledge and Information Technology skills. • Performed various Information Technology roles such as analysis, development, testing, deployment, data base management, configuration and on-going support. • Managed internal data base and worked with vendors and internal IT staff to provide Human Resources staff with the data and IT tools to support decision making. • Provided technical lead as well as developed appropriate IT HR systems and process documentation. Show less Conducted end to end IT project management of multiple large projects and may also manage sub components of a large program. • Led cross functional teams to complete projects or program deliverables within allotted timeline and budget. • Identified key internal/external stakeholders necessary for project completion and develops overall strategy for executive of high value projects. • Defined project scope and objectives, guides activities of a project/program team including delegating tasks to team members, identifies resources, and establishes master timeline for deliverables. • Managed projects/programs are very complex in nature, rarely follow a repeatable framework, typically span multiple business units or are companywide, and require a high level of analysis to create project/program plans for new concept projects/programs. • Worked with external vendors and internal stakeholders to champion project(s) across the entire organization. • Developed detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project/ program meetings and is responsible for project/program tracking and analysis. Show less Designed and developed, at an expert skill level, of courseware for employees whose complex job tasks in IT functional environments including System Analyst, Network Engineer, Web Developers, Software Testers, Programmers, and all technical functions at the company. • Project managed large IT course development projects, IT vendor/contractor management, and design and programming of electronically delivered training and performance tools. • Designed, developed, customized, and/or maintained course materials. • IT course design business expert identifying opportunities to partner with employees to support the organizations business goals and objectives. • Led the design and implementation of performance improvement projects/ interventions. • Evaluated effectiveness of potential additions to the leadership performance and other curriculum, including conducting pilot sessions and facilitating alternative delivery methods. • Created a wide variety of written and electronic materials, including training courses, training proposals, business letters and memorandums to ensure quality written communication with clients and vendors. • Project managed large design projects or project teams including oversight and management of vendors and contractors. • Researched and developed new technologies, development of standard templates, models and job aids for enterprise- wide multimedia training development • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert and provided training and mentoring to less experienced Designers and feedback for the evaluation of new team members. Show less • Designed, developed and maintained instructional training materials in various formats including instructor-led, self-paced web- based, distance-learning and computer based technologies.• Supported graphic design work, branding and multimedia learning solutions.• Identified support requirements, project and deliverables with requestors and equipment vendors.• Determined performance standards, skills/knowledge requirements and training objectives.• Performed analysis to identify appropriate training resources and procedures.• Designed courses for entry-level through management levels in various disciplines.• Produced design plans targeted to client performance needs, developing courses and learning interventions, integrating a variety of adult instructional techniques.• Conducted needs analysis using systematic design process and support tools to select appropriate media to develop storyboards, job aids, scripts and instructor led as well as self-paced materials. Show less

  • Lead Consultant HR Technology

    Jul 2014 - now

  • Sr. Technical Project Manager

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Lead Technical Training Manager Design

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Sr. Training Manager Design

    May 2006 - Aug 2009