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VIRGINIA CURRANBio
Meet Virginia…
Instructional Technology and Web Design
Instructional Technology and Web Design
Applying the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Sam Houston State University (Online Program) 2013 – PresentM.Ed. Instructional Technology – GPA 4.0
Sam Houston State University 2010 – 2013B.S. Psychology, Minor Philosophy – GPA 3.68
American InterContinental University 2008 – 2009A.A.B.A with a Concentration in Visual Communications and Web Design - GPA 3.9
Career History 20 Years of Experience
Secretary I, Distance Learning SupportSam Houston State University – Huntsville, TX 2012 - Present
D i s t a n c e L e a r n i n g S u p p o r t
Project Work
Maintain Department Blackboard
The Department of Foreign Languages
CollaborateAnalyze
Design
Plan, Organize, ImplementDatabase Support
Creative Marketing Strategies
Academic Advisement Electronic
Forms Design
Train and Demonstrate
Entrepreneurship Through ServiceCurran ‘N O’Neal Legal Support – Houston, TX 2010 - 2012
C i v i l P r o c e s sTexas Supreme Court Authorized
Mobile NotaryDraft & Serve
Subpoenas Legal Filings
Houston & Contiguous CountiesAttorney & Pro Se
ClientsProcess of
Service
Web Master
Write & Edit Web Copy and Content
Accounting E-mail Marketing Campaigns
Legal Assistant, Mediation SupportFreeman Family Law – Houston, TX 2006 - 2012
L e g a l S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s
Billing
Legal ResearchMediation Support
Services
Targeted Marketing Campaign
Draft Legal Documents
Assist in Trial Preparation
Surveys
Communication
Mediation Support
Content Development
Substitute Teacher, K-12Conroe & Magnolia ISDs – Conroe & Magnolia, TX 2006 - 2011
S u b s t i t u t e Te a c h e rPrimarily High School
All SubjectsControlMotivate
InspireDemonostrate Patience EmpathyLearn
Deliver Lesson & Content Materials Lead
Be Inspired
Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO Dawson Consulting Group – Houston, TX 2005
2 1 s t C e n t u r y B u s i n e s s S o l u t i o n s
Data Analysis
Report Generation
Structured (database)Information Management
Unstructured (documents, media, imaging)
Electronic Forms Design
Website Administration
Presentations
Operations SupportBusiness Research
Communication, Research, TechnologySkills & Applications
Communication Skills
• Oral• Audience
Awareness• Body Language• Critical Listening• Presentation/
Speaking
• Written• Data Presentation• Editing and
Revision• Professional,
Academic, and Personal Writing
• Visual • Audience
Awareness• Presentation• Observance of
Details• Inference and
Perception
Oral Written Visual
Research Skills
• Academic• Critical Thinking• Data Collection & Analysis• Dissemination• Primary and Secondary
Sources• Problem Solving • SPSS Statistical Data Analysis
• Business• Consumer Feedback• Competitive Analysis• Financial Data• Industry Data• Market Research & Analysis• Product Research
Academic Business
Information Technology Skills
• Adobe Products• CreativeSuite6• Photoshop• Dreamweaver• Collaborate• Connect• Captivate• Camtasia Studio• Forms Central• Web 2.0 Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite• Word• Excel• PowerPoint• Access• Project• Publisher• Outlook• .Net• OneDrive
Integration
Integration and Innovation
Web Design
• Write, edit, and proofread website content and copy including text, graphics and layout.
• Develop and manage content and copy on web pages, manage graphics library for university websites and online properties.
• Develop web pages using HTML, HTML5, and CSS• Competent in developing university web content and copy, working within a
content management system (CMS) environment, and utilization of various social media tools.
• Work well with cross-divisional teams to maintain and develop consistent brand identity and creating master content calendars.
• Coordinate web projects across departments. Write, copyedit, and proofread web content, and design web graphics using contemporary graphics tools. Work cooperatively with key stakeholders, team members and vendors.
Software Applications
Web 2.0
Supervisory Capacity
• Communication and Vision• Self-Aware and Resourceful• Stimulate and Encourage Change• Mediation and Conflict Resolution• Supervision of 2-15 employees at a single time• Proven ability to select and hire quality applicants• Ability to recruit, interview, hire, schedule, and fire
candidates as necessary.
Mission, Vision, & ValuesMotivation & Rewards
Mission
Instructional Technology:• To facilitate learning and
scholarly activity, and to promote excellence through innovation.
Web Design:• To express creative design
through the development interactive web designs using the tools of the 21st Century.
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A Shared Vision
Leadership through technological innovation, inspiration, and motivation.
Leadership
Strategy
ContextDesign
Challenge
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Collaboration
Engage
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Instructional
Technological
Innovation
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
- Steve Jobs
Communicate
Motivate
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Personal Values
All work is guided by these values, and commitment is to…
Collaborate Innovate
Excellence Service
Ethical Decision Making
Motivation and Rewards
Intrinsic Motivation• Working behind the scenes• Working with subject
matter experts• Learning and using
technology• Helping others learn• I love what I do
Extrinsic Rewards• Lucrative Job Markets• Various work
environments• Flexibility of Schedule• Work/Life Balance
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”The Organism has one basic tendency and striving – to actualize, maintain, and enhance the experiencing organism.
Carl Rogers
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Or, Contact me directly at vxc006@shsu.edu, or call (936) 439-7271