Audrey Woita
SUMMARY
Talented Instructional Designer, Project Manager and Program Leader with outstanding management and design experience as well as demonstrated expertise delivering customized learning and software solutions globally.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong background in project management, learning methodology and software implementation • Deep experience creating meaningful engagements between people, products and services • Proven communication abilities, both oral and written • Deeply seasoned practitioner with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability with wide variety of web and print authoring tools
CAREER PROFILE
AUDVOCACY 2021 - Current Founder Omaha, NE
• Design, develop and deliver content and programs focused on integrating individuals in urban food production. • Create community engagement opportunities for adults with special abilities. • Develop relationships with local organizations: farms, urban gardens, local restaurants and private schools. • Manage programs and project for individuals to be assessed, matched with organizations and supported during the engagement.
NO MORE EMPTY POTS 2018 - 2021 - Project Lead Omaha, NE
• Designed, developed and delivered content and programs focused on urban food production and stewardship. • Developed and led initiative to connect and engage marginalized specially-abled adults with their community to cultivate their potential. • Provided project management, content development/delivery and streamlined processes for Education team. • Collaborated with existing partners to further organizational efforts to provide stability and support towards food sovereignty in our community. • Maximized individual and community potential by connecting resources to people.
EARTHDANCE FARMS 2015 - 2017 - Apprentice, Board of Directors Ferguson, MO
• Practiced organic techniques for production of vegetables to sell in wholesale and retail outlets. Managed small teams in daily tasks and collaborated with management to lead projects on the 14-acre farm. • Farmed organically with large groups of volunteers, apprentices and local youth groups. • Guided tours for prospective customers, community members/leaders and volunteers. • Lead Board Development process to align vision and create steps to gain broader support in the region.
BJC HEALTHCARE 2011 - 2014 - Manager, Design & Development St. Louis, MO
• Directed major cross-portfolio, intra-organizational or public initiatives to provide learning and educational programs for BJC employees. Supported a system-wide PeopleSoft implementation, managing the finance track to design, develop and deliver training for over 27,000 BJC employees. • Managed development team by communicating learning solutions design, leveraging learning methodology and principles, fostering collaboration and engineering situations with ambiguity and multiple priorities. • Led finance track initiatives by proposing strategic solutions, designing online and instructor materials, implementing training and evaluating completed projects. • Championed the establishment of social media strategies into current and proposed projects, planning levels of engagement, developing specific content/messaging for audiences, delivering and measuring effect.
THE VLA GROUP 2010 - Instructional Design Consultant Cornwall, NY
• Designed and developed KPMG content, creating courses for employees to receive CPE credits. Worked closely with client leading design discussions, creating training documents and developing content for either online or instructor-led delivery. Guided client discussions to include adult learning theory, instructional design principles and evaluations.
MARITZ INC. 2007 - 2009 - Producer of HP Employee Demo Days Torrance, CA
• Managed the Demo Days program, an online employee engagement initiative to promote HP products in local retail stores. Led team to enhance the program to include online elements including referrals, promotions and sweepstakes. Developed digital media (email push/promotions, referrals) to support program and increase enrollment.
MARITZ INC. 2005 - 2007 - Producer Fenton, MO Producer of: www.hpinfolab.com, www.hptechzone.com & www.suppliesinfo.com
• Managed collaborative efforts with cross-functional departments including IT, accounting, graphic design, instructional design and copywriting to support new products and campaigns on the web from concept to execution. Developed strategic roadmaps and metrics to client management team based on user feedback and response as well as field support interviews.
MARITZ INC. 2004 - 2005 - Instructional Designer Fenton, MO
• Managed multiple clients to access needs, create training objectives, design and develop online and stand up training materials. Designed, developed and delivered innovative training elements: online learning modules, instructor led courses, performance support systems and documentation.
AG EDWARDS & SONS, INC 2003 - 2004 - Consultant Saint Louis, MO
ORACLE CORPORATION 2000 - 2003 - Senior Instructional Designer Colorado Springs, CO
• Led the eLearning team designing and developing custom content for global implementations of Oracle applications. Led global training initiatives: design, develop and deliver online and instructor led training, implement strategies and change management interactions. Developed process, standards and templates for consistency across countries/teams.