Joseph Nelson
Los Angeles, CA
312.404.4338

EXPERIENCE

Contract:

iBase-t   06/23 – Present

www.ibaset.com
Graphic Designer/Lead Instructional Developer/Project Manager

  • Developing impactful E-Learning courses, contributing to employee and client education.

  • Designing and producing job aids for shop-floor technicians.

  • Producing visually engaging videos and animations, facilitating comprehension of core
    course concepts.

  • Developing instructional courses and documentation on the core components of discrete manufacturing operations, such as: Kubernetes, DockerHub, Jenkins, Kong, etc.

Skills used: Storyline360, ADDIE, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Firefly, Camtasia, Whiteboard animation, Chat GPT, A.I.

Southern California Edison 3/18 – 3/24

www.sce.com

Graphic Designer/Instructional Developer/Project Manager

  • Using Articulate Storyline 360 and the new Articulate 360 suite, created and maintain E-Learning courses for internal use.

  • Designed the new template that is being used across all courses being produced at SCE.

  • Working with eLearning team to convert paper and classroom-based training into computer-based training courses that are more engaging for the student.

  • Converting old and outdated web-based training into newer more interactive web based training using gamification and interactions.

Skills used: Storyline360, ADDIE, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Firefly, Camtasia, Whiteboard animation, Chat GPT, A.I.

Herbalife (via Syndicate Bleu) 10/16 - 12/17

www.herbalife.com

Graphic Designer/Instructional Developer/Project Manager

  • Using Articulate Storyline 2 and the new Articulate 360 suite, created and maintain E-Learning courses for use internationally up to 92 regions worldwide.

  • Working with team to discuss, develop and push the industry forward in regard to Instructional Systems

  • Design models, taxonomies, and learning theories.

  • Produced instructional videos for distributors.

  • Worked with the Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphics, animations and to help edit pre-existing images.

  • Use of TinCan API(xAPI) to produce streamlined tracking in courses where maximum feedback
    is needed.

Skills used: Storyline360, ADDIE, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Firefly, Camtasia, Whiteboard animation, Chat GPT, A.I

Abbott Laboratories/ AbbVie (via Berkeley Training) 12/14 – 10/16

www.abbott.com

Graphic Designer/Instructional Developer/Project Manager

  • Responsible for the creation of graphic materials along with concept and programming for computer-based training modules. These modules train Abbott employees for Abbott's AQS and CAPA programs.

  • Re-designed all templates used across all CBTs. All modules are translated into 8 different languages and used to train Abbott employees worldwide.

  • Created video segments for CBT modules regarding the CAPA program.

  • Responsible for the creation of graphic materials along with concept and programming for computer based training modules. These modules train Abbott employees for Abbott's RA PPG and NPI programs.

  • Re-designed all templates used across all CBTs. All modules are translated into 8 different languages and used to train Abbott employees worldwide.

  • Designed entire intranet portal for the RA PPG team.

  • Assigned with designing and developing over 200 eLearning modules using Articulate, Articulate

Skills used: Storyline, Captivate, Lectora and Raptivity. I also recorded voiceover narration for many modules that were not being translated for international clients.

Blue Streak Learning: 11/13 - 12/14

Graphic Designer/Instructional Designer/Developer/Project Manager

  • Constructing interactive CBT modules from older PowerPoint decks. Assessing and implementing new features to make the new modules more engaging such as interactions and simulations as well as games.

  • Responsible for the conversion of webinars into CBT Modules for distribution to clients. Implementing improvements such as interactions and simulations as well as final scored knowledge checks.

  • Recorded additional voice over for new CBTs.

Pacific Gas and Electric: 5/13 - 11/13

www.pge.com

Graphic Designer/Instructional Designer/Developer

  • Designing new modules targeted to introduce current PG&E employees to The Mariner Project's SAP initiative. As well as simulations used to instruct employees on how to implement new procedures utilizing new ruggedized laptops linked to a new central database.

  • Recorded all voice over for CBTs as well as produced and directed a corporate film on the topic of The Mariner Project Initiative.

  • Created (filmed and edited) a video of department heads discussing the new Mariner Project's SAP initiative.

AbbVie: 8/06 - 4/13

www.abbvie.com

(Post split from Abbott Laboratories) Graphic Designer/Instructional Designer/Developer/Project Manager

  • Responsible for the creation of graphic materials along with concept and programming for computer-based training modules. These modules train Abbott employees for Abbott's RA PPG and NPI programs.

  • Re-designed all templates used across all CBTs. All modules are translated into 8 different languages and used to train Abbott employees worldwide.

  • Designed entire intranet portal for the RA PPG team.

  • Assigned with designing and developing over 200 eLearning modules using Articulate, Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora and Raptivity. I also recorded voiceover narration for many modules that were not being translated for international clients.

Abbott Laboratories: 8/06 - 1/11 (company split)

www.abbott.com

Graphic Designer/Instructional Developer/Project Manager

  • Responsible for the creation of graphic materials along with concept and programming for computer-based training modules. These modules train Abbott employees for Abbott's AQS and CAPA programs.

  • Re-designed all templates used across all CBTs. All modules are translated into 8 different languages and used to train Abbott employees worldwide.

  • Created video segments for CBT modules regarding the CAPA program.

US Cellular: 6/07- 10/07

Creative Designer/Project Manager
www.uscellular.com

  • Graphic Designer/Instructional Developer for Computer-based training modules used to instruct current employees on the features of new product lines.

American Invsco: 9/06 - 7/07

Creative Designer/Project Manager

  • Responsible for concept and design of advertising campaigns, collateral, direct mail, PowerPoint presentations, promotional and marketing materials for the nation’s largest condominium developer. This company spans the globe and facilitates every aspect of the real estate market from property development to personal realty.

Sunspel: 8/06

www.sunspel.com

Flash Designer/Developer/Print Designer

  • Responsible for all concept design and production of the premiere website for a London based men’s clothing line. This is the beginning of a worldwide marketing campaign aimed to attract online business.

  • The company’s new products are placed in the James Bond film: “Casino Royal” in the hopes to gain recognition in an international market.

Iowa Pork Producers Association: 6/06

www.iowapork.org

Web Designer/Print Designer

  • Working with the company’s concept design team, I performed a complete redesign of the association’s website as well as new promotional print materials and advertisement campaigns. This is one of the largest livestock organizations in the United States and the world.

Good Food Productions: 8/97 to 6/06

www.goodfoodpro.com

Multimedia Developer

  • Graphic Designer/Web Developer for various corporate web sites. Sites are accessed by thousands of people every day. They are content heavy and easily navigated.

  • Aided in the development of an online web educational program based on the battle of Cortez and the Aztecs. The application is fully interactive and was created using QTVR.

Skills used: Director, Metatools Bryce, Adobe Illustrator 9, BB Edit, Photoshop 7, Flash, Dreamweaver, UltraDev, Image Ready, Quark, Illustrator 8 and HTML

 

 

Northern Trust Bank: 12/00-1/01

Lead Graphic Designer/Web Producer/Project Manager/Content Manager

  • Lead designer for the Chicago bank’s large internal “Partner Passport” application. The application serves as an interface between clients and their account managers. In addition, the application is completely dynamic, allowing the clients to choose their own content, as well as personalize the application’s desktop view to suit their own wants and needs.

  • Aided in the development of the standards manual used for all internet publications for Northern Trust by serving as project manager and content manager.

Skills used: Photoshop 5.5, Dreamweaver 4, HTML, Image Ready and Illustrator 8

United Airlines: 2/00 to 8/00

www.ual.com

Graphic Design/Web Producer/Art Director

  • Designed corporate logos for promotions and presentations for web and print, as well as, redesigned existing logos for the world’s largest airline.

  • Performed web site design, as well as content management and project management.

  • Responsible for reviewing international sites for quality control before being posted to public domain and organizing the corrections process.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 5.5, Flash, Dreamweaver UltraDev, Image Ready, Illustrator 8 and HTML

Buzzbait Inc.: 4/99 to 7/99

Graphic Design/Web Production

  • Responsible for first and second phase web production, as well as graphic design.

  • Produced multimedia involving sound and animation. Developed the fan screensaver for the hit television show “Earth Final Conflict”.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 5.5, Flash, Dreamweaver, Image Ready, Illustrator 8, HTML and Director

 

Information Resources Inc.: 11/98 to 3/99

Graphic Design / Web Development Consultant

  • Responsible for the continued construction of the Company‘s intranet. The Company provides on-line information services and requires high-speed access.

  • Performed design, development, implementation, project management, and tuning for print and web to meet both client and internal access requirements.

Aon Consulting: 9/98 to 11/98

Graphic Design Consultant

  • Designed multi-page print publications regarding corporate functions and management/client conferences for use in announcements and to attract participants. The majority of these conferences and the publications were sales oriented and required a thorough understanding of the business focus, as well as customer needs.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 6, Flash, Dreamweaver, Image Ready, Illustrator and HTML

MI-TE Printing: 8/01- 8/05

www.miteweddinginvitations.com

Graphic Designer/Web Developer

  • Performed both print and web design for one of Chicago’s largest print shops. MI-TE’s client list includes Lettuce Entertain You, The Chicago Bulls and The Chicago White Sox. Also worked as web developer for the company’s invitation/greeting card website.

Select sites may be viewed at:

www.miteweddinginvitations.com

Skills used: Adobe Photoshop 7, Dreamweaver 8, Quark, Adobe Illustrator 10, Adobe Image Ready 7,

HTML, Flash 7

 

 

Equity Office Properties Trust: 1/01-7/01

www.equityoffice.com

Lead Graphic Designer/Web Producer/Content Manager/Project Manager

  • Lead Designer for the nation’s largest office reality firm. Designed internal applications used for lease management. The applications allow internal account managers to implement and manage office property leases from any of the Company’s many nationwide locations, via their intranet.

  • Composed a web standards manual. The manual is used as the guideline for all internal web applications and publications for Equity Office Properties Trust.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 6, Flash, Dreamweaver UltraDev, Image Ready, Illustrator 8, HTML and

Visual Source Safe

Salon123.com: 9/00-12/00 (out of business)

www.salon123.com

Graphic Designer/Content Manager/Project Manager

  • Worked with the design team to develop a new look and feel for an online appointment web site and print advertisements.

  • Responsible for branding and co-branding, serving as project manager.

  • Developed templates for new clients to use as the framework for their personal sites.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 5.5, Flash, Dreamweaver 4, Image Ready, Illustrator 8 and HTML

Cars.com: 8/99 to 2/00

www.cars.com (2001 Auto Show section and the about us section)

Art Director of Marketing/Multimedia Developer/Content Manager

  • Designed animated and static advertising banners for the Number 2 automotive shopping site in the U.S.

  • Responsible for web site enhancement and maintenance.

  • Worked with digital video production equipment to create broadcast-quality marketing videos.

  • Served as project manager for all marketing projects.

  • Created print projects, including the cars.com press kit and standards manual.

Skills used: BB Edit, Photoshop 5.5, Flash, Dreamweaver 4, Image Ready, Illustrator 8, HTML, Edit DV, and Director

EDUCATION:

Art Institute of Chicago-Design and Painting

University of Iowa-B.A. Film and Media Studies 5/98

SKILLS:

Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Indesign CS6, Adobe Photoshop Flash CS6, Adobe

Illustrator CS6, Shockwave, FrontPage, Quark, Edit DV, Adobe Premiere Pro CC

3-D Modeling:  Metatools Bryce 3, Poser 3, Extreme 3D, MKS Sidecar

Web Site Planning: Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC

Web Site Creation: Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Adobe Flash CC

Instructional Development: MS Office, MS Project, Outstart Trainersoft, Captivate, Sharepoint, Articulate Presenter, Articulate Engage, Articulate Quizmaker, Lectora X, Articulate Storyline2 and 360, SoftSim, Raptivity, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, MS Visio, Prezi, Keynote, Videoscribe, Camtasia, Whiteboard animation, Vyond

A.I.: Chat GPT, Synesthesia, HeyGen

REFERENCES:

Available upon request