Manuel Calderon

About Manuel Calderon

Experienced HR Professional and Instructional Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the government, tech, higher ed, and healthcare industry. Skilled in Curriculum Design, LMS Administration, Training, Facilitation, and e-Learning Authoring. Strong education professional with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) focused in Curriculum Instruction with Emphasis in Learning, Design, & Technology from the University of Houston.

Experience

1. Senior Instructional Designer

   Inspired Education

   Sep 2021 — Present

   Establishes an effective working relationship with client, identify best ways tocommunicate with client, keep client appraised of progress/questions, deliver excellentcustomer service- Effective management of SMEs to move project to completion deliveringupon our commitments to the client- Leverages the best practices of instructional design for learners (applyingour 4As design model) to create engaging learning opportunities which incorporate retentionand transfer strategies. Employ best practices of visual design for learning. Prepared to applyyour talent to in-person instructor led, virtual events and online learning. Employ a variety ofassessment strategies to measure learning- Writes/edits narration scripts and screen content. Manage multi-mediaproduction, such as collaborating with vocal talent. Implement with excellence utilizing toolssuch Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline), the client’s webinar technology and learningmanagement systems. Create job aids and downloadable resources supporting course contentwhen appropriate. QA projects before launch- Maintains project timeline through efficient use of time and effectivecommunication with staff/SMEs- Rises to the challenge with innovative solutions to help our client achieve their objectives within timeline and budget.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum Instruction with Emphasis in Learning, Design, & Technology

  2014 — 2015

• Galena Park High School

  High School Diploma

  2002 — 2006

• University of Houston

  B.A., Political Science, Latin American Studies

  2006 — 2010