Seth Allen is an online learning specialist with experience creating online learning experiences and improving workflows. He has held several positions related to online instruction and libraries, including Director of Online Instruction, Theological Librarian, Instructional Technologist, and Online Instruction Librarian. Allen has a background in sociology and library science and is proficient in Spanish.

1. Seth Allen
CELL (336) 517-4414 • E-MAIL sethallen26@gmail.com • WEBSITE www.sethwallen.com
Online learning specialist experienced in creating authentic, pedagogically sound
learning experiences. Perpetual learner and self-starter who solves problems
and improves workflow processes resourcefully and creatively.
EXPERIENCE Director of Online Instruction
B.H. Carroll Theological Institute (Remote Position), 2017-Present
• Provide leadership and/or direction in the on-going planning,
development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of
curriculum
• Coordinate, lead, and manage the online learning department
• Advocate for the online learning unit to each cluster, degree program, and
departments.
Theological Librarian
Rockbridge Seminary (Remote Position), 2014-Present
• Continue revamping the online library portal to reduce clutter and
highlight subscription resources
• Acquired an integrated library system (ILS) to integrate digital collections
with 18,000+ open access books
• Added two new e-book collections and an electronic database of
dissertations
Instructional Technologist and Faculty Training Specialist
South College, Knoxville, TN, 2016-2017
• Managed the deployment of 200+ online course shells each academic
quarter through Moodle learning management system (LMS)
• Enhanced online training site with illustrative tutorials on emerging
technologies such as Panopto, Google Drive, and Examsoft
• Hosted three workshops per quarter on topics related to the intersection
of technology and pedagogy (i.e. flipped classroom, collaborative learning)
Online Instruction Librarian
King University, Bristol, TN, 2014-2016
• Designed and taught a credit-bearing information literacy course
• Raised faculty awareness of copyright issues by offering workshops and
creating a ‘crash course’ webpage on copyright compliance
• Launched an online ‘embedded librarian’ program to offer targeted
research instruction to students in online degree programs
SUMMARY

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CELL (336) 517-4414 • E-MAIL sethallen26@gmail.com • WEBSITE www.sethwallen.com
Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Various Community Colleges, 2012-2014
• Engaged students in seated and online sections to observe sociological
concepts in pop culture and discover real-world applications
Head Librarian
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC, 2010-2012
• Acquired a new library management system (ILS) and e-book collection
• Developed a new library website to integrate online resources and teach
information skills with videos and visual aides
• Supervised and trained student assistant to copy-catalog new books
Library Assistant I
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library, Charlotte, NC, 2006-2010
• Oriented library users (including Spanish speakers) and circulated library
resources in a diverse, urban setting
EDUCATION Master of Arts, Educational Media and Instructional Technology
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 2016
Graduate Certificate, Sociology
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 2012
Master of Library and Information Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Spanish
Wingate University, Wingate, NC, 2005
Webmaster & Communications Volunteer
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY
Highly Proficient in Spanish
Learning Management Systems
Photoshop/Graphic Design
Web Design/HTML/CSS
Electronic Records Management
Teaching & Training
Management & Supervisory Skills
Copyright Evaluation in Education
Lecture Capture Software
Social Media & Web 2.0 Tools
SKILLS
ACTIVITIES