{"id":59,"date":"2019-10-22T16:01:26","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T16:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nastik.webredox.net\/carousel-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T19:54:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:54:35","slug":"impulse-image","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thomasbrodowski.design\/portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Impulse Image"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row scrollrow=&#8221;st2&#8243; scroll_id=&#8221;sec2&#8243; enable_top_box=&#8221;st2&#8243; enabletitle=&#8221;st2&#8243; nastik_sec_title=&#8221;About Me&#8221; nastik_sec_number=&#8221;01&#8243; nastik_sec_dectiption=&#8221;AN INTROVERT WHO LOVES LEARNING, TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY&#8221; enableseparator=&#8221;st2&#8243; secpadding=&#8221;&#8221; theside_sec_title=&#8221;About me&#8221; theside_sec_number=&#8221;01&#8243; theside_sec_dectiption=&#8221;LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT AMET, CONSECTETUR ADIPISCING ELIT. MAECENAS IN PULVINAR NEQUE. NULLA FINIBUS LOBORTIS PULVINAR.&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"dec-img  fl-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/thomasbrodowski.design\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ProfilePic.jpg\" class=\"respimg\" alt=\"ProfilePic\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][wr_vc_textblock big_title=&#8221;`{`span`}` Creative `{`\/span`}` and `{`span`}` data `{`\/span`}` driven`{`br`}`approach to instructional design&#8221; button_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]I&#8217;m a dedicated learning technologist and training development professional based in the picturesque Hampton Roads, VA. With a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for teaching, I&#8217;ve spent the past two decades crafting innovative training solutions that exceed expectations and deliver tangible results.<\/p>\n<p>My expertise with development tools, industry standards, learning management systems and leading creative teams lead to award winning courses, simulations, and virtual reality experiences. My work has benefited organizations ranging from the U.S. Armed Forces and DoD Agencies to non-profits and Fortune 500 companies.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond my professional pursuits, I&#8217;m passionate about giving back to the community. I leverage my skills to volunteer with organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, local schools, and Disabled American Veterans of Virginia.[\/wr_vc_textblock][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row enabletitle=&#8221;st2&#8243; nastik_sec_title=&#8221;Working Process&#8221; nastik_sec_dectiption=&#8221;My working process is a combination of ADDIE and Agile instructional development models. I always adjust which model takes the lead based on the client\u2019s needs and timeline.&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"process-wrap fl-wrap\"><ul><li><div class=\"time-line-icon\">\n                  <i class=\"fab fa-slideshare\"><\/i>\n                  <\/div><h4>Analysis<\/h4><div class=\"process-details\">\n<h6>Step One<\/h6>\n<p>During this stage, I want to understand the training need and the desired outcome. I also analyze available content, target audience, skills, resources, available technology and the best learning strategy.   <\/div><span class=\"process-numder\">01.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"process-wrap fl-wrap\"><ul><li><div class=\"time-line-icon\">\n                  <i class=\"fal fa-laptop\"><\/i>\n                  <\/div><h4>Design &amp; Development<\/h4><div class=\"process-details\">\n<h6>Step Two<\/h6>\n<p>This stage is about design and development with constant testing, evaluation, adjustment and implementation. My goal is to create training products that are engaging, and visually pleasing while at the same time enhancing cognitive skills and knowledge retention. I strongly believe that people learn best from their mistakes, therefore I try to provide a learning environment where students are challenged from the start, are encouraged to explore the content, and are provided safe space to make and learn from their mistakes.   <\/div><span class=\"process-numder\">02.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"process-wrap fl-wrap\"><ul><li><div class=\"time-line-icon\">\n                  <i class=\"fal fa-flag-checkered\"><\/i>\n                  <\/div><h4>Deployment &amp; Data Collection<\/h4><div class=\"process-details\">\n<h6>Step Three<\/h6>\n<p>During this stage the training is delivered and deployed. Communications and any supporting structures are put in place to maximize the training success. 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This includes consulting on project teams as the Training &amp; Development Design SME working in close partnership with key stakeholders across roles and divisions to develop and execute comprehensive training, communication, and change management solutions to achieve key organizational objectives and metrics.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Designs and creates training programs, interactive courses, PowerPoint presentations, posters and other training materials to support Dollar Tree and Family Dollar store operations and Store Support Center.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Conceptualizes and builds hard and soft skill lessons and programs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Employs audio\/video equipment, industry standard software, and current design techniques to create impactful and memorable videos, graphics, and animations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Utilizes adult learning concepts and theories to create learning that is engaging and promotes knowledge retention.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"custom-inner ns-custom-inner\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4\"><div class=\"resum-header workres\"><i class=\"fa fa-briefcase\"><\/i><h3> Jacobs<\/h3><span>  2019-2020 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-8\"><div class=\"resum-content fl-wrap\"><h4><strong>Instructional Systems Designer<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nWorks with the multidisciplinary team to rapidly and effectively design and develop custom training solutions to meet the time-critical needs of our customers.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Directs the training design and development by working closely with the customers, content developers and subject matter experts to clarify complex concepts, ensure accuracy of content, and develop instructionally sound training solutions.\r\nUses adult learning methods and models as well as a variety of technologies, techniques and tools to design and create highly interactive and engaging synchronous and asynchronous eLearning solutions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Responsible for producing deliverables that include but are not limited to: Project Schedules, Needs Assessment Reports, Design Plan Documents, Course Outlines, Storyboards, Instructor Guides, Student Guides, Video Scripts, Style Guides, and supporting Resources and Job Aids.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Uses variety of technologies, techniques, and tools that include but are not limited to XML, HTML, Confluence, Microsoft Office, Audacity, Camtasia Studio 8, Adobe Captivate, and custom solutions to support the creation of learning solutions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasbrodowski.design\/portfolio\/Resources\/Thomas%20M%20Brodowski.docx\" class=\"btn color-bg  fl-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Download resume<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row scrollrow=&#8221;st2&#8243; scroll_id=&#8221;sec6&#8243; enable_bottom_box=&#8221;st2&#8243; sec_padding_top=&#8221;sec6&#8243; enabletitle=&#8221;st2&#8243; nastik_sec_title=&#8221;Testimonials&#8221; nastik_sec_number=&#8221;05&#8243; nastik_sec_dectiption=&#8221;What others are saying.&#8221; enableseparator=&#8221;st2&#8243;][vc_column][wr_vc_testimonials][wr_vc_testimonial testimonial_number=&#8221;03&#8243; clientname=&#8221;Peggy Southerland&#8221; image=&#8221;1538&#8243;]Thomas is innovative, creative and talented. His work as an animation student was excellent. He went beyond the perimeters of every assignment. His editing work and compositing work is truly exceptional. He is friendly, helpful to others around him and open to learning new things. He is also a natural leader. He helped to reorganize the Animation Club into a working entity. I think that he brings value to any organization that he is involved with.[\/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial testimonial_number=&#8221;02&#8243; clientname=&#8221;Mark Warack&#8221; image=&#8221;1537&#8243;]Tom continues to be the cornerstone and leader for my program&#8217;s Interactive Multimedia Instruction Team. Tom\u2019s in depth knowledge of interactive media and techniques, as well as his exceptional skill, continues to provide the customer top-notch online products which benefit the users around the world. Tom\u2019s awareness, research and grasp of industry improvements have kept this small, DoD school house in the lead for other DoD entities to follow in the development of online distance learning products.[\/wr_vc_testimonial][wr_vc_testimonial testimonial_number=&#8221;01&#8243; clientname=&#8221;Marilynn Oliver-Ozdikmen&#8221; image=&#8221;1539&#8243;]Tom was a great training developer during his time with me at Paltech. He was one of the leaders of the team, and designed high quality media and training for our DoD and civil market clients. 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