Michael Cropper

Experience

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  YellowBook.ie

  May 2007 - Jun 2008

  Media Consultant

  Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for both print and digital Google ad campaigns. Consult clients on Google search algorithms and marketing services. Design print advertisements and develop SEO strategies.

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  Rockford Christian Schools

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2021

  Head Of Department; Special Projects; Instructor

  Develop online and hybrid curriculum to meet the needs of a variety of students; Extensively collaborate with administrators, staff and third parties to identify needs, collaboration opportunities, plan benchmarks, and manage special projects. Coordinate curriculum scope over multiple grade levels. Research and implement innovation, negotiate contracts, purchase, and manage budgets. Teach project-based technology curriculum, including college level courses, using traditional, hybrid, and online methods. Show less

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  Consultant

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2019

  Web & Digital Media Consultant

  Collaborate with clients to develop strategies and content that provides an online presence for their organizations vision. Create compatible, secure, and SEO friendly websites. Train organization staff on how to use digital tools. Design logos, print, and video marketing collateral.

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  Rock Valley College

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2017

  Community Instructor

  Identify needs, develop curriculum, and teach technology based courses that meet community needs. Pioneered the Black Rocket project.

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  Texas State Technical College

  Apr 2021 - now

  Collaborate with program coordinators to build innovative, student centered learning solutions for Career and Technical (CTE) programs to align curriculum to meet industry needs. Evaluate program review data; provide recommendations, set performance goals, track progress, evaluate effectiveness, and create Continuous Improvement Plans. Identify areas that can benefit from technologies and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to implement solutions. Collaborate with faculty and Advisory Committees to identify industry trends; present analysis of innovative technology to senior level leadership and provide recommendations for grant pursuits. Research, develop, and plan XR curriculum implementation and promote innovation throughout our 11 statewide campus locations. Manage XR assets and operational budget. Provide training and development opportunities to instructional designers, staff, faculty, and leadership. Advocate and create awareness by speaking at organizational events, attending conferences, and collaborating with community leaders. Show less

  • Manager of Extended Reality (XR)

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Instructional Designer & Special Projects

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2021