Ruth C. Solomon is an experienced instructional designer and curriculum developer with over 25 years of experience developing training programs. She holds an MA in Human Resource Development and certificates in project management, instructional design, online teaching, and human performance. She has experience managing training programs and staff at various transportation and banking organizations. Her areas of expertise include needs analysis, instructional design, online course development, and project management.

1. RUTH C. SOLOMON
11110 Winsford Avenue  Largo, MD 20774
Cell: (202) 257-6498  Email: calvinewr@gmail.com  Website: : http://calvinewr.wix.com/workforce-success
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 MA in Human Resource Development, May 2016
 Innovative Workplace Learning Consultant including Curriculum Development
 Project management, analytical and planning skills; Supervision and leadership experience
 Certifications in Instructional Design, Online Teaching, & Human Performance
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Conduct needs and task analyses and identify performance gaps. Develop and maintain curriculum and
training standards
 Design and develop instructor-led, web-based and distance learning in leadership development and
workforce development, manager and supervisor training, workplace skills, technical training, soft and career
skills and adult education in educational, operations, military, federal government and other workplace
settings.
 Incorporate a variety of instructional methodologies and media using ISD and ADDIE methodology. Apply
adult learning principles to develop curricula, modular components, lesson plans, instructor guides, class manuals,
user guides, infographics, A/V scripts and job aids. Develop assessments and performance evaluations. Generate
tests and reports using PeopleSoft Learning Management System.
 Incorporate evaluation and performance data into design of training programs and organizational
development initiatives. Manage staff accountability for executing curriculum standards.
 Manage organizational change by writing and implementing standard operating procedures and workplace
technical documentation. Research experience in issues, policies and practices in training, education, and
standards-based instruction and assessment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 Plan, initiate, execute and monitor the development of complex training and technical writing projects with
aggressive timelines.
 Provide strategic input to accomplish project management & organizational outcomes.
 Compose and monitor project management plans, including scopes, charters, objectives, business cases,
risk analysis, quality plans, and lessons learned. Represent department on safety-focused teams & projects.
 Coordinate logistics for project implementation, manage teams and resolve day-to-day issues.
 Design business dashboard and infographics. Write and present status reports to senior management.
 Lead meetings, conduct policy briefings, and deliver presentations to facilitate organizational change.
MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING
 Responsible for the day-to-day operation of training programs, curriculum development, multimedia projects
and certification business processes.
 Manage resources and make recommendations to senior management on training & change management.
 Select evaluation strategies to assess transfer of learning and program quality.
 Assess clients’ priorities and expectations and identify performance and training needs.
 Develop and implement strategies to meet organizational/departmental goals, i.e., KPIs, dashboards, etc.
 Supervised staff of Rail Certifiers responsible for the qualification and certification of operations and
maintenance employees and other training program support staff.

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Ruth C. Solomon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000 to Present Curriculum Developer Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, Wash. DC
1997- 2000 Sr. Training Specialist Kajax Engineering, Inc., Arlington, VA
1996- 1997 Sr. Technical Instructor The Training Source, Inc., Capital Heights, MD
1995 –1996 Training Consultant Self-Employed, Washington, DC
1990 -1995 Training Manager, VP NationsBank Services Company, Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
May 2016 Masters of Arts, Human Resource Development
Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland
2016 Certificate in Project Management
Bowie State University, Bowie Maryland
2014 Certificate, Online Adjunct Teaching
MarylandOnline, Baltimore, Maryland
2013 Certificate, E-Learning Design Principles and Articulate Authorware
American Society of Training and Development
2011 Certificate, Human Performance Improvement
American Society of Training and Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Creating Online Courses
Teaching Using Moodle
Peoplesoft LMS
Advanced Instructional Design
Adult Learning Principles
Project Management
Crystal Reports
Database Modeling
Training Needs Analysis
Adobe Acrobat
Instructional Design
Adobe Photoshop
Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Questionmark Perception 4
Developing Effective Tests
Writing for Training
Foundations for Supervision
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2015, WMATA, Nominated for Customer Service Award
2014, WMATA, Award for Designing “We Care” Training Program
2001, WMATA, Recognition for participation in production of Safety’s Railroad Crossing video
2000, WMATA, Recognition for Designing “We Stop – We Tell” Training Program
References Available Upon Request