Chris Burton

Experience

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  Various Companies

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2022

  Adjunct Instructor

  Florida State University (Graduate Teaching Assistant) 2008-2010University of New Orleans 2010-2013Loyola University New Orleans 2011-2013University of Kansas (Graduate Teaching Assistant) 2013-2015Art Institute of Dallas 2016-2018Austin Community College 2020-2022- Designed and implemented over 20 curricula in a variety of environments to facilitate student success and learning at all levels.- Maintained an agility to pivot into online or hybrid classes when necessary, both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.- Distributed materials via Learning Management Systems (LMS) including Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and Wordpress.- Student evaluations demonstrate above average scores when compared to both department and institution. Show less

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  CorVel Corporation

  May 2012 - Jul 2013

  Data Analyst

  - Developed data monitoring system to track customer spending utilizing Salesforce, Microsoft Access, and SQL.- Located and targeted un-tapped markets through PIA requests and research.- Increased revenue and customer retention by 50%.

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  New Fangled Opera

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2016

  Co-founder / Executive Director

  - Launched grass-roots arts organization; implemented innovated programming including 4 festivals and 14 modern operas.- Envisioned and delivered marketing strategies in a variety of media including print, digital, and radio.

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  Voices of Change

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Executive Director

  - Partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies in $25,000 multi-year mentorship.- Administered 4 performances for a grammy-winning musical ensemble.- Mentored intern in business operations and best practices.

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  Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Director of Music

  - Organized 2 seasonal immersive events combining music, lighting, scenery, and A/V technology.- Bridged connections between diverse and multi-cultural communities.

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  First United Methodist Church

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Director of Handbells and AV Ministries

  - Hired and managed team of 12 to operate over 200 events, services, and concerts across 2 venues.- Produced more than 40 weekly televised broadcasts over the span of 7 months using Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Illustrator; average weekly viewership of 300; distributed broadcasts using Vimeo, Youtube, and website.- Envisioned and pioneered a $200,000 installation project, diagnosed issues and reduced overall costs by assuming installation responsibilities.- Cultivated a robust culture among 7 volunteer groups.- Secured $25,000 in donations to local charities. Show less

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  Handbell Musicians of America - Area 9

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Treasurer

  - Planned and executed 11 events and festivals across Texas and Oklahoma, average attendance of 50, working with vendors and clients to maximize event effectiveness.

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  Austin Community College

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  - Directed a team of 9 to produce 40 live-streamed concerts in the span of a year and a half; utilized Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator to design, compile, and edit videos; distributed onto Vimeo, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.- Centralized and streamlined registration system to track 200 students: boosted active enrollment by 31%.- Developed and implemented check-out system to manage $700k musical instrument inventory using Google Forms and Excel.- Created video lectures using Adobe Premier Pro, Audition, and After Effects; distributed on Blackboard LMS and VidGrid; ensured accommodations compliance.- Student evaluations showed average ratings of 5.5 out of 6. Show less

  • Instructional Advisor

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Adjunct Professor

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
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  CommScope

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Training Content Specialist

  - Develop content and facilitate global training initiatives including new hire onboarding, product training, sales support and enablement, HR support services, and soft skills; reaching over 500 learners in live trainings.- Manage and curate content via LMS to service over 10,000 users, maintaining confidential and proprietary information separation for internal users and external partners.- Design and create video content, gamified learning experiences, and developed role play scenarios for learners; aiming to build efficiency, streamline job performance, and drive sales.- Quantify efficacy of training through data metrics and created reports for managers. Show less

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  Ericsson

  Jul 2023 - now

  - Strategy - Devise and support training strategies across operational and technical teams.- Leadership - Drive and coordinate Leadership training for new leaders, factory line leads, and other critical roles - documented 23% average skills growth during the course of this training.- Onboarding - Analyzed and refined operations onboarding plans to reduce one full day of wasted time for each employee, leading to a reduced time to competency in operational roles.- Learning - LMS administration, API usage, driving consistent training records across departments, liaise between local and global teams regarding global initiatives and their effects on local populations, identified gap in global process that streamlined new-hire experience.- Business Continuity Manager - refine and analyze risks to business, train BC drivers and affected personnel, and streamline documentation for ease of use. Show less

  • Learning Experience Designer - USA 5G Smart Factory

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Innovation and Development Chair - Culture Team

    Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Global Hackathon Site Lead

    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Acting Manager - Learning & Development, Technical Trainer Team - USA 5G Smart Factory

    Jul 2023 - Nov 2023