Marlie Cardiff

(702) 481-6374
mcdb2894@westpost.net
Career Objective: Education Specialist, Instructional Designer
Summary:
- Using a consultative approach, able to influence faculty to re-develop online
courses using appropriate teaching and learning technologies in distance educati
on.
- Significantly increased percentage of federal employees using a designated lea
rning management by making needed information easily accessible through a one-st
op portal and by building an online learning community.
- Created an evaluation plan for a federal government senior leadership developm
ent program complete with budget and timelines.
- Through a partnership with the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka and the Univ
ersity of New Mexico and via distance education, mentored academic and industry
professionals in Sri Lanka who were developing the first-ever distance learning
program for their country.
- Increased inter-departmental collaboration by building positive relationships
among clients and team members of diverse backgrounds.
Education:
2008 - Master of Arts (Graduated with Distinction), Organizational Learning and
Instructional Technology. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM
1995 - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration. Portland State University,
Portland OR
Professional Experience:
Instructional Designer, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 02/2009-Present
- Analyze current distance learning courses and offer recommendations for improv
ing effectiveness of delivery. Consult with faculty on best strategies and techn
ology tools to employ to meet learning objectives. Re-design current courses and
develop new courses utilizing appropriate adult learning pedagogies. Troublesho
ot issues and train faculty on using the course management system (WebCampus).
- Developed courses for the Department of Defenses first online high school. Anal
yzed content received from subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure course design
followed appropriate pedagogical theories for online learning. Recommended lear
ning technologies and strategies to provide optimum delivery of online learning
content. Collaborated with SMEs and graphics team to design interactive exercise
s to reinforce learning.
- Using a balanced scorecard approach, collaborated with the director, graphic d
esigners, and other instructional designers to analyze and develop a strategic p
lan to market the services of the Office of Distance Education.
- Forged new relationships with other departments in the university. Resulted in
current and on-going project collaborations that will expand our services to fa
culty.
Instructional Systems Specialist, US Forest Service, Department of Agriculture,
2006-2008
- Consulted with project teams on employee training issues. Assessed training ne
eds and delivered design and development solutions to meet customer needs. Condu
cted research to troubleshoot technical issues encountered by employees using a
learning management system (LMS).
- Designed, developed, and facilitated training for LMS administrators. Utilized
a re-educative approach to increase acceptance and usage of the LMS by creating
an online learning community.
- Provided excellent customer service that resulted in improved relationships am
ong departments and increased cooperation between project groups.
- Designed survey instruments, developed budget requirements and wrote an evalua
tion plan for the Senior Leader Program.
Graduate Assistant, University of New Mexico, 2006-2008
- Collaborated on the design and development of one of seven modules of a new e-
learning course offered by the University of New Mexico, Information and Communic
ation Technology Access Around the Globe. Facilitated the two-week module.
- Co-wrote research paper based on online mentoring experience between mentors i
n the United States and proteges in Sri Lanka, which examined how cross-cultural
online mentoring facilitated transformative learning.
Other Professional Experience:
- United Way of the National Capital Area, Assistant Manager of Pledge Processin
g, 2005-2006
- Randstad Employment Agency, Temporary Pool Talent, 2005
- Equity Residential, Leasing Consultant, 2004-2005
John Hancock Financial Services, Financial Design Group, and WMA Securities, Reg
istered Representative, 1999-2003
- Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Management Trainee, 2000
Papers, Conferences, and Presentations:
- Cross-cultural e-mentoring to develop problem-solving online learning communiti
es. March 2008, American Education Research Association Conference, Co-author
- Learning transformations through cross-cultural e-mentoring: Perspectives from
an online faculty development forum. October 2007, International Transformative L
earning Conference, Co-author, Co-presenter
- Technological distance: the 4th type of transactional distance? March 2007, Orga
nizational Learning and Instructional Technology Student Expo, Author, Presenter
Web and Computer Technology:
- Web2.0 learning technology tools  Wikis, Blogs, YouTube, Podcasting, Wimba Voic
e Tools
- Learning and Course Management Systems  WebCampus, AgLearn (by Plateau), Moodle
- Learning Content Authoring Software Dreamweaver, Lectora, Captivate, SoftChalk,
OnDemand
- Qualitative Data Analysis Software - ATLAS.ti
Professional Certifications:
- EQmentor Mentor Certified. 2009-present
- Performance Consultant. 2007
Affiliations:
- Member. American Evaluation Association, 2010-present
- Member. American Society for Training and Development, National Chapter, 2007-
2009
- Charter member. Organization Development and Leadership Community (Special Int
erest Group, American Society for Training and Development), New Mexico Chapter,
2008
Citizenship: U.S.