1. Dan Record
36 Encantado Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
+303-725-8692
Résumé
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EDUCATION
EdD, Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana (In Progress)
• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
MA, Educational Technology; San Diego State University, California (August 2002)
• Adult Learning Theory
• Instructional Systems Design
BA, International Studies; Hanover College, Indiana (May 1993)
• History of the Middle East
• Culture and Religion
Licensure, Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement, Fort Lewis College (December 1995)
• Elementary Education Teaching Certificate program
• Endorsement in English as a Second Language
WORK HISTORY
PEARSON EDUCATION, Centennial, CO (Remote)
Director Curriculum Strategy, 2015-Present
• Coordinate with the Managing Director and VP of Business and Operations to position
curriculum service capabilities with potential partners
• Employ a curriculum strategy model to identify and design appropriate hybrid program
structures based on partner requirements and market expectations (venture/growth)
• Designed and developed a guerilla strategy evaluation approach to capture Kirkpatrick
Level 1 reaction/satisfaction responses to instructional design elements within online self-
paced content
• Build strategic partnerships with colleagues and peers across Pearson to create a network
of Instructional Designers and Curriculum Strategist and thus reduce redundancy and
maximize resources
PEARSON INTERNATIONAL, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Programme Director Curriculum Services, 2013-Present
• Develop and implement strategic plans that reflect current need in the key target markets

2. • Work with key accounts to identify strategic learning needs and advise on the most
adequate solution roadmap based on best practice and academic research
• Collaborate with the Solutions Business Development Director and Professional Services
Director to analyze market opportunities, identify key target customers, and build
database of contacts
• Define specific client needs and propose an academically rigorous plan to meet needs
(objective, target population, budget, specific products and services, delivery time line)
• Draft initial Project Based P&L and agree on proposal offer with VP Higher &
Professional Education and Senior management stakeholders as appropriate to meet
strategic, financial and academic goals.
• Support the Business Development team to negotiate and finalize contracts with clients
PEARSON LEARNING SOLUTIONS, Indianapolis, IN (Remote)
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 2011-Present
• Collaborate with AVP of Curriculum and Instruction on business strategies and
division improvements
• Oversee internal staff of 15 Instructional Designers and Project Managers
• Launched 600+ custom curriculum projects with revenue in excess of $2 million
over the previous two years
• Created proprietary course blueprint Design Tool
o Reduced plant costs by an estimated 10%
o Total 3 yr savings on plant costs = $2.4 million
• Partnered with Equella Content Management Repository to integrate the Design Tool
for fast and immediate content asset identification/reuse within course blueprints
• Developed Instructional Designer Competence Model
o Increased internal employee retention to 100% over two year period
• Instituted 360 degree evaluation protocol
o Identify employee strengths and weaknesses for strategic development
• Committee Lead on Sharepoint redevelopment
o Developed necessary workflows, forms, lists, document repositories, and
automated alerts for internal site.
• Developed MS Project Management Office integrated solution with proprietary
ForwardFocus software
o Integrates MS-Office tools like Excel/Word to create custom dashboard views and
reports to generate project related documents for Executive reviews and tracking.
Manager of Instructional Design, 2008-2010
• Oversaw internal staff of five Instructional Designers
• Initiated a PLS freelance Instructional Designer training certification program
o Decreased onboarding time and total project cost by 30%
• Delegated and supervises projects across the Instructional Design department.
o Annual plant spend of $400,00+

3. • Scoped new projects through cost and curriculum analysis
o Developed cost analysis and curriculum analysis forms
• Evaluated the effectiveness & quality of instruction through the use of qualitative,
quantitative, formative, and summative methods.
Instructional Designer/Project Manager, 2006-2008
• Conducted Needs and Goals Analysis /Consulted with client
• Employed Backward Design Model to ensure instructional integrity
o Craft outcomes
o Design and Map assessments
o Determine appropriate content to achieve outcomes as demonstrated by
assessments
• Led the collaboration on content, design, and delivery with SMEs, project managers,
et al, to produce sound instructional materials in accordance with solid instructional
principles, current research, client objectives, and program objectives.
• Coordinated freelancer contracts and invoices
ALTA/WESTWOOD COLLEGES, Denver, CO
Corporate Curriculum Manager, 2004-2006
• Managed the curriculum development process for on-ground and on-line curricula
• Utilized industry standard project management techniques for on time and on budget
project delivery
• Applied instructional design theory (ADDIE) and techniques for adult learners (relevance
and experience) into the design and development of effective, efficient and interactive
curricula
• Solicited and coordinated input from faculty and students for use in determining
outcomes and selecting materials, identifying projects and making ongoing improvements
to courses and programs of study (Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation)
WESTWOOD ONLINE, Denver, CO
Online Instructor, 2005-2006
• Facilitated online Student Success courses for Westwood Online
• Utilized the eCollege learning management system
• Ensured that course outcomes were being met by students on a daily, weekly, and
monthly basis
• Communicated with Program Director regarding student concerns and academic progress
• Participated in course and engaged with students via discussion threads, course
announcements, and emails
• Counseled students as appropriate for academic success inside and outside of the
classroom
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date grade reports utilizing eCollege Gradebook Manager
ACADEMIA LANGUAGE SCHOOL, Honolulu, Hawaii

4. Student Services Coordinator/Instructor, 2003-2004
• Planned and taught five ESL language courses (TOEFL, Grammar, Vocabulary,
Conversation, Writing)
• Served on the Curriculum Committee to advise the Director on compliance changes in
the curriculum for ACCET accreditation
• Managed student activities and new student orientation
• Maintained student News Website and content
DURANGO ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CENTER, Durango, Colorado
Director of ESL Programs/Literacy Instructor, 2002-2003
• Certified Linda Mood-Bell Phonic literacy program instructor
• Instructed basic literacy skills in phonics, vocabulary building, and reading
• Planned, designed, and developed English as a second Language program
• Managed teaching staff of three
• Taught basic grammar, vocabulary and reading
PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING, Honolulu, Hawaii
Assistant Instructional Designer, 2001-2002
• Planned, designed, and developed content and storyline for online English as a Second
Language reading program
• Focused on grade school children across the United States (STAR grant project)
• Acted as communication liaison between 6 production staff members and the project
manager Conducted quality assessment tests
• Ensured staff members implement lesson improvements appropriately
• Reported improvement status to the project manager
LORE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE, Durango, Colorado
Instructional Designer, 1999-2001
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator qualified instructor
• Certified Lore International Institute facilitator in teamwork, leadership skills, change
management and corporate coaching
• Served clients in both a faculty and instructional design capacity
• Clients included Seagate, FreeMarkets, Ford, PDF Solutions, Kempen, ServiceMetrics,
and Blue Shield of California
• Designed, developed and facilitated PBT/CBT business training programs to Fortune 500
companies
SUMMER INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM, Durango, Colorado
Instructor, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007
• Taught Cultural Integration Course
• Taught Conversation Course
• Taught advanced Academic Writing Course

5. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM, Tokyo, Japan
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 1995-1998
• Developed and maintained sequenced and spiraled English curriculum for a private
preparatory school with 25-30 students annually
• Managed teaching staff of three
• Designed and taught reading, writing, listening and conversation classes for academic
preparation
• School curriculum met standards in exchange for a TOEFL score of 550
CERTIFICATIONS
• MS Project White Belt Certified
• Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver certified
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• Lore International Certifications: Team Leadership, Team Effective, Strategic Account
Management
• eCollege Learning Management System certified for teaching and course development
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
• CiTE Conference, 2007, 2009, Denver, CO
• League for Innovations Conference, 2008, Salt Lake City, UT
• NISOD Conference, 2009, Austin, TX
• Online Teaching Conference 2010, San Diego, CA
WEBSITES
• Educational Blog: http://danrecordoneducation.blogspot.ae/
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top