Michael Rice is a senior instructional designer with over 20 years of experience developing training programs and materials. He has extensive expertise in instructional design, technical communication, and creating online and accessible courses. Rice seeks a position as a training content developer, technical writer, or instructional designer to utilize his skills and continue professional growth. He has worked for companies such as Costco, Boeing, Liberty Mutual, and Amazon, developing e-learning and in-person trainings across various industries.

1. MICHAEL RICE
1944 Pacific Ave. # 910  Tacoma, WA 98402  253.232.7484
Skype: micha.rice  michael.rice@outlook.com  www.linkedin.com/in/mdrice
SE NIOR INS T RUC T IONAL DE S IG NE R
A top-performing Instructional Designer, Trainer and Program Manager with over 20 years of successful experience. Skilled in
effectively explaining complex topics to learners from all backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to thrive in both autonomous
environments and within cross-functional teams. Personable with a learner-focused demeanor. Seeking a Training Content
Developer, Senior Technical Writer, Senior Instructional Designer or similar role. Always open to the possibility of continued
short or long-term contract work. Targeting full-time positions that will allow for leverage of skills, as well as provide
opportunities for continued professional growth.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Strategic Planning/Analysis
 Training & Instruction
 Adult Learning Theories
 Technical/Visual Communication
 Online Training Expertise
 Writing & Editing Skills
 Documentation & Reporting
 Web-Based Learning
 Shareable Content (SCORM)
 Section 508 Compliant Courses
 Time Management
 Organizational Capabilities
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
CREATIVITY – Practiced in designing and executing innovative, detailed and solution-focused ideas and working diligently to put
those concepts into action
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – Expert in utilizing individuals’ strengths, materials, technology and the most innovative tools to
develop engaging training tools that create a comfortable and effective environment for learner
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – Comfortable communicating and networking effectively with customers, colleagues,
managers and stakeholders at all levels and from all backgrounds; improved the daily working lives and productivity of clients,
students and employees
TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCIES
ADDIE Software  Adobe Premier Editing  Adobe Illustrator  Adobe Photoshop  Articulate Storyline
Articulate Studio  Audacity  Camtasia  Captivate  Dreamweaver  Expression Web  Flash  Lectora Publisher
MS Office Suite  MS OneNote  MS SharePoint  SnagIt  KNET Learning Management  LCMS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COSTCO - ISSAQUAH, WA 2013 – 2015
CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
 Developed effective training materials and resources for a nationwide rollout to educate the membership, marketing and
front end employees on the new Windows based membership program.
 Developed manuals and managed the creation and implementation of those tools to maximize effectiveness of marketing
and membership activities.
 Developed E learning training programs in Articulate Storyline and presented WebEx training programs.
BOEING (INTREPID LEARNING), GREATER SEATTLE AREA, WA 2013 – 2015
CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
 Founding member of a high-profile internal start up that turned dry, impersonal monthly crew meetings into fun, interactive
learning experiences.
 Worked independently with SMEs and employees to create engaging e-learning for the 33,000 Boeing union members.
 Relied on an expert skill with software including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office to deliver
polished, impactful deliverables with tight deadlines and high stakeholder buy-in.
 Based on my work, our group moved from looking for new projects to having internal groups line up to be involved

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ACCENTURE FOR STARBUCKS (COLLABERA/ACCENTURE), SEATTLE, WA 2013
CAPTIVATE 6 DEVELOPER
 Sole Captivate designer for online and instructor-led training for the PERC Trade Promotion Management and Optimization
initiative aimed at creating retail Starbucks displays
 Utilized artful application of graphics, video editing, interactivity, Flash, JavaScript and adult learning theories on a daily
basis in order to produce high-quality, professional training deliverables
 Created a series of smart and aesthetically appealing eLearning modules including hands-on demos and presentational
learning that exceeded the quality and usability expectations of client and learners
LIBERTY MUTUAL (IDEA ENTITY), SEATTLE, WA 2013
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
 Relied on expert skill in Camtasia, Lectora, Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office to create instructor-led training and
online interactive lessons and training for insurance teams
 Final products were later used as examples and templates by team
 Served as subject matter “”guru” and expert for the team regarding instructional design best practice
 Introduced new techniques for creating e-learning in Articulate Storyline to fellow employees resulting in increased and
creative production
 Presented new hardware techniques utilizing the Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch and various tablets for standard officework
and e-learning creation
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, SEATTLE, WA 2012 – 2013
FLASH DEVELOPER & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/LED TRAINER
 Collaborated with a remote team as a short-term Flash developer; re-created and animated PowerPoint slides for a Flash-
based presentation and web-based training program within a tight time frame
 Demonstrated flexibility, efficiency and an in-depth understanding of web-based training (WBT) during tenure with firm;
quickly adapted to project parameters and produced high-quality content in a timely manner
 Delivered high quality product well in advance of expected deadline allowing delivery date to be pushed up and project to
be completed ahead of schedule and under budget
TECHPROSE/FUTURE STATE, SEATTLE, WA 2012
SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
 Created an eLearning module for the health and safety diagnostic practices for a client of TechProse
 Relied on expert skill Articulate Storyline to convert a 600+ slide presentation into interactive lessons focused on safe
practices
 Worked as sole developer for entire deliverable under extremely short deadline to successfully create an educational
gaming style interface with a no consequence learning objective
TEKSYSTEMS, SEATTLE, WA 2011 – 2012
AMAZON INFORMATION SECURITY TRAINING - E-LEARNING AND LMS COORDINATOR
 Liaised with the Information Security Team to create a series of Flash videos to educate new and existing software
developers on Amazon workflow, policies and resources with application to create secure software and services
 Created videos that covered topics including security testing, threat modeling, application security, Data Flow Diagrams
(DFDs) and their use throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
 Documented Cornerstone procedures in the learning management system KNET that centered on creating learning objects,
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Photographer, Echdoe Images (1982-Present)
 Instructional Designer, AstraZeneca (2011)
 Technical Writer - Office Content Publishing (UA), Aquent-Sakson & Taylor (2009 – 2010)
 Program Manager, Microsoft-Aditi Staffing (2008 – 2009)
 Senior Instructional Designer, T-Mobile-Aquent (2008)
 Technical Instructional Designer II (Contract), Microsoft (2006 – 2007)
 Program Manager/Instructional Designer, Alaska Air Cargo/The Write Stuff (2006)
 Instructional Designer/ Trainer, Group Health Cooperative (2005 – 2006)
 Owner, Novone Consulting (2001-2005)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts, Technical Visual Communication, University of Phoenix
Master of Applications Certification, Microsoft Office Online Training