Kirsten E. Hoyt, Ed.D.'s Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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Academic Dean for the College of Information Systems and Technology @ Overall accountability for academic program offerings, curriculum and program design, assessment of student learning, institutional accreditation related to the College of Information Systems and Technology and all related academic components, including faculty oversight, student satisfaction/retention, academic policy and standards, and program evaluation. From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Instructional Systems Designer / Training Specialist @ Responsible for reviewing and editing courseware and training materials to ensure that material is logically written, grammatically correct, properly punctuated, correctly formatted, and is error free. Also responsible for developing course outlines, learning objectives, and storyboards, overseeing courseware production as an instructional designer. From September 2008 to February 2015 (6 years 6 months) Director - Strategic Consulting @ Working with clients to evaluate their learning needs and assist in crafting solutions. From September 2008 to February 2015 (6 years 6 months) Production Manager, Learning Solutions @ Leads a professionally trained and highly skilled team in the development of learning solutions for a variety of customers. This team includes Instructional Designers, Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Multimedia Specialists, Editors, and Programmers. Background in Measurement and Evaluation and assisting companies in improving training. From August 2008 to February 2015 (6 years 7 months) Account Director @ Maintains account relationship with a large financial institution and coordinates learning solutions development of $6-8 million per year. Grew the cross functional team from 5 teammates to over 60 in less than two years. Services for the client include: LMS Hosting, LMS Level II Help Desk Support, LMS Item and Curriculum Maintenance, Instructional Design and Development, and Consulting. Conducts business development efforts including proposal writing, customer and conference presentations, and white papers. From August 2008 to February 2015 (6 years 7 months) Instructional Technology Consultant @ Curriculum Consultant/Coordinator/Writer for the Information Technology Curriculum at the newly opened Science and Technology Magnet School in New London, CT and other local High School Initiatives using the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technology frameworks and the National and State Standards. Virtual Keynote Speaker for Technology, Teaching, and Learning: Engaging Students Using the Tools of the trade. Australian Government Science School for Teachers, January 2008. From February 2007 to August 2008 (1 year 7 months) Executive Director @ Responsible for fundraising, marketing, program coordination, professional development and overall management of exploring bringing a Challenger Learning Center to New London, CT. Coordinated the $1 million Congressional Earmark to purchase simulators and provide professional development to area science teachers. From February 2007 to February 2008 (1 year 1 month) New London/Norwich, Connecticut AreaEducational Technology Consultant @ Technology Plan Coordinator for the statewide initiative of technology plan writing, reading and evaluation for the 2006-2009 time periods. Program Coordinator for the Alliance of Regional Education Service Centers. Responsible for the coordination, budgeting and evaluation of the statewide grant of $1,250,000. Grant writer/coordinator *Program Coordinator for State Department of Education *Blue Chip Technology grant with North Stonington Elementary School *Grant Writer/Reader for the State Department of Education *Technology Training Grant and Infrastructure Grant Training Coordinator in curriculum and technology integration for twelve school districts, 32 schools, and over 1000 educators. Technology and curriculum integration presenter at workshops with software applications including: Microsoft Products, Adobe Products, Learning Management Systems, Course Management Systems, and Web 2.0. From August 2000 to February 2007 (6 years 7 months) Elementary Education Teacher @ Designed and Provided instruction in fourth grade. Provided after school tutoring. Participated in the School Accreditation Committee and School Improvement Plan. Coordinated and taught in-service training on Mocrosoft Office Products. 2nd place winner in the Berkeley County Kids Who Care competition for designing and implementing curriculum involving students in learning about and protecting the environment and habitats for animals. From August 1999 to August 2000 (1 year 1 month) Graduate Assistant @ Worked for the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science. From August 1997 to May 1999 (1 year 10 months) Orlando, Florida AreaAdmissions Counselor @ Recruited students, and evaluated transcripts for college acceptance. Conducted recruiting seminars, approved public relation events and advertising. From 1994 to 1994 (less than a year) Orlando, Florida AreaMortgage/Closing Representative @ Evaluated all loan materials for processing, approval, and closing of mortgage loans. Supervised the training of new employees. From 1992 to 1994 (2 years) Mortgage/Closing Representative @ Originated, processed and closed mortgages to investor guidelines. From 1989 to 1992 (3 years) Ed.D., Organizational Leadership in Education @ Nova Southeastern University From 2003 to 2008 MA, Education @ University of Central Florida From 1997 to 1999 Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies @ Valencia College From 1995 to 1997 BA, Organizational Management @ Warner University From 1994 to 1997 Associate of Science (AS), Computer Programming @ University of Southern Maine From 1983 to 1984 Kirsten E. Hoyt, Ed.D. is skilled in: Instructional Design, Training, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, E-Learning, Instructor-led Training, Learning Management, Organizational Learning, Curriculum Design, Training Delivery, Project Management, Needs Analysis, Instructional Technology, Content Development, Leadership