Dennis R Adams

7936 Fargo Rd. SW

Dellroy, OH 44620-9749

330-412-0294

dennis.adams@waldenu.edu

 

Professional Objective: Instructional Designer

Design instructional eLearning courses for higher education and corporate training

 

 

Education: 

 

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Education: Instructional Design for Online Learning

GPA: 3.8

 

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

­Master of Arts in Education: Adult Education and Training

GPA: 3.8

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­International Teacher Training Organization, Guadalajara, MX

­Certification in ESL, Business ESL, ESL Technology

­GPA: 3.9

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­Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

­Bachelor of Business Administration

­GPA: 3.8

 

Training & Consulting Experience: 

 

Ohio Restaurant Service

      Canton, Ohio     2003 - 2012

Position: Trainer/Consultant

 Trained owners and managers in operation of commercial kitchen equipment and sustaining maintenance programs throughout Northeast Ohio restaurants and institutions.

Skills & Qualifications 

Very strong team player with interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

Outgoing, dependable, honest, dedicated, disciplined, and organized, as well as a creative. 

Focused on productivity and being an enthusiastic worker.

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Excel.

Experience with Articulate Storyline 2, Adobe Learning Suite, and Lectora

Moodle, Joomla and other Learning Management Systems

Bilingual -English / Spanish

 

Volunteer Activities: Adult Sunday School Teacher & ESL instructor

Christadelphian Church- Canton, Ohio & New Cumberland, Ohio 

Strengthened members Biblical knowledge by developing adult-based lesson plans. This introduced an element of fun and challenge, while helping with Biblical vocabulary.

Motivated members and encouraged interaction by critical thinking. Tutored and mentored members after hours and worked closely with new members on assignments.

Created clear, and comprehensive materials for members to use as guides for all work completed.

Translator and liaison for restaurant workers without English skills.

Volunteer for Tuscarawas County ESL classes.

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