Professional resume for Laura Smith, Instructional Designer and e-Learning Professional in the Greater Chicago area

1. Input | Learner | Context | Adaptability |
Empathy
I am an experienced instructional
designer, association professional, and
lifelong learner. As a former university
faculty member, I have a unique skillset to
bring to this role, having been both the
content expert and now, the learning and
development specialist. I am skilled in
communication, collaboration, time
management, and strategic thinking.
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association/ Chicago, IL / 2018- Present
Association Management Center
• Managed the internal implementation of an accessible and mobile-friendly learning
management system (LMS) for over 3,000 users in Winter 2020
• Assisted in the real-time transition from a live to a hybrid, then entirely virtual conference
for over 1,000 attendees due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Developed interactive eLearning tools using Articulate Storyline in collaboration with
subject matter experts (SMEs) to be included in upcoming patient education course for
new certificate program
• Designed multiple training materials for speakers and committee volunteers, including a
quick reference guide, computer-based training module, and enhanced speaker packet.
• Collaborated with multiple content experts and education team to expand board certified
pharmacy continuing education by over 20 CE hours in 2020
• Coordinated and oversaw the submission, review, and display of over 250 electronic and
paper research posters for 1,300 live and virtual attendees at annual conference
• Resolved learner issues in LMS by troubleshooting access, CE claim, and reporting issues
• Acted as staff liaison to multiple education development subcommittees and
collaborated with committee Chairs to organize meetings, agenda items, and facilitate the
review and revision of committee processes and procedures
ADJUNCT FACULTY
National-Louis University / Chicago, IL / 2010-Present
• Collaborated with instructional designer to redesign and deliver online art appreciation
courses for general education students
• Cultivated relationships with students to facilitate success through student-centered
learning opportunities
• Provided meaningful feedback to students to enhance knowledge retention and
connectedness to the learning space
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Columbia College / Chicago, IL / 2005-2018
• Taught face-to-face and hybrid lectures and seminars in art history and visual culture
• Developed curriculum for 20th
century art history survey and facilitated course for over
five years
SKILLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
University of Wisconsin-Stout
2019 - 2020
MA/ART HISTORY
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2003-2005
BA/ART HISTORY
The University of Texas at Austin
1994-1998
SUMMARY
630.426.9196
lsmithlanaghan@gmail.com
Chicago, IL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-smith-6960a268
EDUCATION
EXPERTISE
LAURA
SMITH
Instructional Designer/e-Learning Professional
• Instructional Design
• e-Learning
• Adult Learning Theory
• LMS Management
• Project Management
• Writing/Editing
Articulate Storyline
Camtasia
PowerPoint
CadmiumCD
GoToWebinar
Association Forum
Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS Personify
Canvas
Blackboard
Moodle
Desire2Learn (D2L)