Dawna Minnis

About Dawna Minnis

I’m a motivated life-long learner who believes in the power of curiosity and play.…

Experience

1. Senior Consultant Instructional Designer

   Kantata

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Conduct needs assessments and leverage data analysis to analyze performance gaps and identify learning and development opportunities- Develop and implement instructional design strategies that align with the organization\'s overall learning and development goals as a leader in the professional services SaaS market- Lead the design and development of high-quality training programs, e-learning courses, technical product enablement, product training demo videos, product certifications and badges, and other instructional resources for internal team members and external clients- Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other teams to develop and deliver innovative and effective training programs across both SX (formerly Kimble) and OX (formerly Mavenlink) products- Continuously evaluate and improve instructional materials to ensure that they are up-to-date, relevant, and effective in meeting the needs of learners- Manage multiple projects and ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget- Design the user experience for the learning management system, ensuring that it is user-friendly and effective in delivering training content- Serve on the release planning committee in partnership with product managers, technical writers, and support team members to ensure that both internal team members and clients are provided with appropriate enablement and training resources- Mentor and provide guidance and support to the broader learning and development team.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art Education

  2008 — 2013

• University of Colorado-Denver

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Information & Learning Technologies, emphasis in eLearning Design & Implementation

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Quality Matters
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Contemporary Art
• Community Arts
• Final Cut Pro
• Museums
• Education
• Employee Training
• Instructure Canvas
• Art Education
• Art
• Microsoft Office
• Online Course Design
• Fine Art
• Social Media
• Research
• Conference Speaking
• Digital Media
• History
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Museum Collections
• Public Speaking
• Management
• E-Learning
• Arts Administration
• Nonprofits
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Videography
• Ceramic Sculpture
• Curriculum Development
• Leadership
• Graphic Design
• Educational Leadership
• Teaching
• Time Management