Jess Fowler

About Jess Fowler

Maximize team productivity, quality assurance, & customer satisfaction with effective solutions. Expert in synchronous and asynchronous training, deploying SAFe® Agile industry methodologies and procedures. Keen analytical skills. Leader and collaborative communicator, fostering and developing teams, and advancing customer-focused knowledge. Meticulous and organized with a growth mindset, optimizing time management. Knowledgeable of WCAG 2.1 standards. A listing of my core competencies includes: • Online & Blended Training • Adult Learning Theories • Needs & Learner Analysis • Qualitative Evaluation Available to discuss new virtual (remote) opportunities.

Experience

1. Lead Instructional Systems Designer

   CATHEXIS

   Jun 2022 — Present · US

   Manage the day-to-day multi-modal curriculum design and development of VA TAP’s curricular products for the entire build cycle, including the direct supervision of a team of 7 Instructional Systems Designers. • Effectively use interpersonal skills to guide and coach direct reports in ILT and vILT design principles, development processes, and their professional growth. • Supervise the development and revision of instruction and government contracting training material packages, including but not limited to slide presentations, classroom activities, worksheets/handouts, and instructor and participant guides consistent with VA client expectations.• Apply adult learning theories and best practices in multimedia learning to create engaging in-person and virtual instructor-led training. • Ensure alignment of enabling and terminal learning objectives, knowledge checks, and practical exercises between modalities for a consistently branded DOD product of the highest quality.• Actively and knowledgeably engage with and virtually collaborate with peers, internal leadership, and the client on the relevant milestones within their respective curricular assignments, including up-to-date status, challenges, risks, and the root causes of proposed remediation.• Consistently and efficiently utilize project management tools such as Asana, OneNote, and SharePoint while following all team procedures for naming conventions and file retention.

Education

• Towson University

  Master of Science (MS), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2010 — 2013

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education and Teaching

  2005 — 2009