Rebecca S. DeShaw
11380 NE 36th Place, B135 | Bellevue, WA 98004 | 206-681-3180 | designer@chinooknw.com
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Experience

QUORUM REVIEW – Seattle, WA (10/2011 - Present)
Instructional Designer (Contractor)

  • Created How-to using Captivate
  • Created modules using Articulate

Chinook NW – Bellevue, WA (2001 - Present)
Instructional Designer (Contractor)

  • Online learning for Acolytes
  • Various website projects

SEATTLE CITY LIGHT – Seattle, WA (8/2010 – 3/2011)

Instructional Designer (Contractor)

  • Maintained full responsibility for creating instructional materials for WAMS (Work and Asset Management System) project.
  • Created end user training materials.
  • Facilitated training reviews with subject matter experts.
  • Designed and delivered the train-the-trainer program.

 

ST. JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH – Kirkland, WA (2008 – 2011)

System Administrator / Webmaster / Network Administrator / Curriculum Designer / DBA & Developer 

  • Directed all aspects of IT leadership responsibilities associated with systems administration, database management, network administration, and web activity.
  • Designed and introduced innovative curriculum for training and professional development initiatives.
  • Led on-boarding and training material design responsibilities involving new staff members.
  • Trained and mentored end-users in system functionality.
  • Formulated system and application documentation.

 

INDEPENDENT CONSULTING – Seattle, WA (2009 – 2010)

Mentor/Tutor

  • Spearheaded efforts to tutor high school, college, and adult learners in Physics, Algebra, Java, Web, Microsoft Office, and Computer Science.
  • Created and introduced formal tutoring plans that enhanced learners’ performance and grasp of curriculum.
  • Cultivated positive and enriching academic environments.

 

ST. THOMAS HEALTH SYSTEMS – TN (2008)

Intern – Curriculum Design/Development 

  • Played a key role in the production of a seminar for nurses that were new to the organization.
  • Maintained sole accountability for creating the facilitators guide.

 

GIRL SCOUTS / ZIA COUNCIL – Artesia, NM (2007 – 2008)

Program Specialist

  • Championed efforts to design, develop, and execute Girl Scout Programs to girls in a school setting.
  • Designed programs that supported the goals of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with robotics being the culmination of a year of work.
  • Created engaging lessons that prepared girls in grades 1-5 for LEGO™ robotics.

 

PIONEER BANK – Roswell, NM (2005 – 2007)

Technical Support Representative – Loan Administration

  • Managed the development of R:Base applications that supported loan administration tasks.
  • Delivered a high level of IT support and aided in troubleshooting activities.
  • Ensured compliance with IT standard operational protocols and enhanced productivity levels.
  • Handled project management responsibilities from inception through completion.
  • Trained and mentored the team in various hardware and software functionality.

 

HANCOCK FABRICS – Roswell, NM (2005 – 2006)

Sales Associate

  • Led training and development classes on diverse topics and promoted a positive learning environment.
  • Executed all aspects of sales, business development, and customer relationship management.

 

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Brookfield, WI (2002 – 2007)

Instructor

  • Provided leadership and direction to courses in diverse curriculum including operating systems, database, SQL, programming (C, C++, and Java), general IT subjects, and business communications.
  • Designed curriculum, training materials, and coursework materials that ensured the achievement of learning objectives.
  • Taught classes in virtual classrooms as well as within a traditional classroom environment.

 

HOMMED, LLC – Brookfield, WI (2003 – 2004)

Software Engineer

  • Maintained accountability for designing database and code to support data collection/reporting for homecare patients.
  • Provided training and customer support for the system.

 

Early Career:

Oracle Clinical Programmer (Contractor) – Innovative Alternatives, North Chicago, IL (2002 – 2003)

Project Manager, Courseware – Documentum, Pleasanton, CA (2000 – 2002)

Principal Instructor / Technical Specialist / Team Lead – ORACLE Corporation, City, ST (1993 – 2000)

Data Systems Specialist – Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano, CA (1990 – 1993)

Database & Systems Designer – Management Information Technology (MITI), Long Beach, CA (1989 – 1990)

Internal Oracle Consultant / Systems Analyst – Boeing Computer Services, Seattle, WA (1986 – 1989)

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