Jean Crane is an experienced instructional designer and project manager with over 15 years of experience in the education field. She has extensive experience creating online courses and materials for Kaplan University using various instructional design software. She is skilled in instructional design, project management, web design, and communication.

1. JEAN CRANE
WWW. JEANMCRANE.COM
202 Northridge Avenue • Bolingbrook, IL 60440 • jeanmcrane@gmail.com • 630-272-8116
PROJECT MANAGER / INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Leader • Team Collaboration
Accomplished team leader and collaborator working on multiple projects simultaneously upholding instructional
design standards and principles. Providing guidance for all stakeholders on quality improvements and
monitoring course materials. Skilled in effective and thorough communication with all facets of an organization.
Decisive and motivated leader committed to creating an experience with improving curriculum for Kaplan
curriculum and for students.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Access
• MS Outlook
• SharePoint 2010
• Microsoft Visio
• Respondus
• eCollege
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Macromedia Fireworks 8
• Joomla (CMS)
• Drupal (CMS)
• WordPress (CMS)
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
• Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Adobe Captivate
• Lectora
• HTML
• CSS
• eCollege Platforms
• My SQL
• PHP
• Snagit
• Camtasia
• Articulate Storyline
• Articulate Quiz Maker
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The LaSalle Network / Chicago Illinois May, 2016 – Current
Curriculum Specialist (Project Manager)
 Contract position with the Curriculum School of Business team at Kaplan University.
 Aligned program outcomes to course and unit outcomes.
 Aligned outcomes to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
 Worked with Assistant Dean of Curriculum and SMEs to develop and implement training materials.
 Created Learning Activities for online courses utilizing Articulate Quizmaker, Storyline, Camtasia,
and Captivate.
 Created and archived documentation for online courses using a Media Manager and a Digital Asset
Management system.
The LaSalle Network / Chicago Illinois May, 2014 – January, 2015
Instructional Designer June, 2015 – December 2015
 Contract position with the Instructional Design team at Kaplan University.
 Edited and created graphics and images using CS5 Photoshop and Snagit.
 Worked with CMs and SMEs to develop and implement training materials.
 Created Learning Activities for online courses utilizing Articulate Quizmaker, Storyline, Camtasia,
Captivate, and Lectora.

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 Created and archived documentation for online courses using a Media Manager and a Digital Asset
Management system.
 Utilized programming knowledge (e.g. flash, Java-script, HTML) to incorporate graphics, animation,
text, and sound for various materials (computer-based training).
Converge Worldwide-HarvestBooks.org / Arlington Height Illinois Contracted as needed (4 years)
Website Content Management
 Consulting position uploading YouTube videos on their website with links to YouTube.
 Managing their ecommerce pages.
 Uploading their current sales circulars.
 Uploading images, and creating thumbnails for products and uploading those images.
The LaSalle Network / Wheaton Illinois October, 2013– November, 2013
Website Content Management
 Contract position assisting the Communication’s team at the McCormick Tribune Foundation –
Cantigny Park.
 Edited and uploaded content from old website to new SharePoint site.
 Created a complete documentation of the website with instructional details for in-house users.
 Manipulated images for image rotators.
The LaSalle Network / Oakbrook Illinois September, 2013– September, 2013
Website Content Management
 Contract position assisting the IT team at the A.M. Castle corporate office.
 Copied web content from sales personnel documents and old website to the new web format.
 Trouble shot functionality issues with new CMS system.
 Helped developed architectural structure for new CMS system.
Christian Websites R Us / Bolingbrook Illinois May, 2009 – Current
Website Master/Designer/Developer/Administrator
 Small business creating websites for Churches, Ministries, and Missionaries.
 Created screen mockups (wireframes), and edited images and graphics using Photoshop.
 Created, designed, and developed websites with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Joomla (CMS),
Drupal, and Wordpress software.
 Administer and maintain websites for individual clients.
 Created templates for each client using Artisteer software and modifying templates via css and php.
Cornerstone Fund / Arlington Heights Illinois March, 2012 – March, 2012
Marketing Assistant
 Contract position assisting the Marketing team at the Cornerstone Fund and Capital Campaign
Services.
 Contacted all their churches (1144) speaking with Lead Pastors or their Assistants. Making sure
each Pastor or his assistant knew of the products and services of the Cornerstone Fund and Capital
Campaign Services.
 Helped all who needed more information connect with the right staff person.
 Documented all changes, contacts, and services provided.
The LaSalle Network / Oakbrook Illinois August, 2010 – September, 2011
Instructional Design Assistant
 Contract position assisting the Instructional Design team at the (DeVry) Wooddale, IL office.
 Edited and created graphics and images using CS5 Photoshop and Snagit.
 Edited and formatted instructional web pages using CS5 Dreamweaver.
 Updated and maintained online course masters to comply with existing design standards.

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 Performed ad hoc assignments helping with an Inventory process for the development team.
 Worked with SharePoint 2010 (uploading, organizing, collaboration documents).
 Worked with instructors and SMEs to develop and implement training materials.
 Utilized programming knowledge (e.g. flash, Java-script, HTML) to incorporate graphics, animation,
text, and sound for various materials (computer-based training).
CONVERGE WORLDWIDE / BGC, Arlington Heights, IL February, 2007 – April, 2010
Website Manager/Specialist
 Created, designed, and developed the company websites with Macromedia Dreamweaver and
Joomla (CMS) software.
 Managed the website design projects from needs analysis through implementation; communicated
with all of the departments including Regional Directors and Field Missionaries in Africa, Asia, Europe,
India, and the United States.
 Managed the archival and organizational structures for three websites; maintained, debugged, and
updated all websites.
 Prevented any issues regarding the safety and security of missionaries and directors located in
security sensitive areas on the websites.
 Purchased and stayed in budget on all of the required software for the websites.
 Conversant in multimedia formatting and interacting with current Web 2.0 social media.
 Proficient in the manipulation of applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
 Proficient in the use of WYSIWYG, TinyMCE and Dreamweaver editors.
 Acquired basic knowledge of template manipulation using PHP.
 Acquired basic knowledge of MySQL through the use of PHP MyAdmin and CPanel.
 Created screen mockups (wireframes) using Photoshop.
EXPRESS PERSONNEL, Lombard, IL (Temporary Projects) 2004 – 2007
Marketing Assistant; Customer Service; Administrative Assistant
 Produced numerous charts, graphs, and reports which tracked employee productivity.
 Proficient in applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, and
MS Visio.
FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, Chicago, IL 2001 – 2003
Floating Manager
 Coordinated various catering events while training and supervising employees.
 Communicated and created operations and training manuals for the organization.
 Streamlined inventory procedures and coordinated the organization of actual inventory at various
locations.
 Produced numerous charts, graphs, and reports to track employee productivity.
 Complied with State and Federal regulations for required documentation.
 Handled the accounts payable and accounts receivable for the receiving department including food
items, supplies, and equipment.
WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY, Lake Buena Vista, FL 1990 - 2001
Prep Chef & Receiver
 Coordinated numerous catering events while training and supervising employees.
 Prepared and set up educational culinary classes for professional groups or private guests.
 Communicated and created operations and training manuals for the organization.
 Streamlined inventory procedures and coordinated the organization of actual inventory at various
locations.
 Interacted with a diverse population of internal and external customers.

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Education
Capella University, Michigan
Master of Education; Specialization – Instructional Design for Online Learning
Cumulative GPA 4.0 (Enrolled in January 2015 to graduate December 2016)
DeVry University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science Degree; Computer Information Systems, 2005
Cumulative GPA 3.84
College Development
Application of Learning Theory to Instructional Design • Needs Assessments: Models & Procedures • Project
Management for e-Learning Development • Processes of Instructional Design • Design of Instructional Media •
Principles of Instructional Design • Evaluation & Assessment of Instructional Design • Instructional Media Tools
Web Designing classes using HTML, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, and C# • Programming classes including C++, Java,
SQL, and Oracle • Programming Analysis and Design • Architecture • Project Management