Abubakar Sheriff, Instructional Designer/E-learning Developer

Abubakar Sheriff

Instructional Designer/E-learning Developer

Sidra Medical and Research Center

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Instructional Technology
Experience
15 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 7 Months

Instructional Designer/E-learning Developer at Sidra Medical and Research Center
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since March 2014

·Develop eLearning content as designed by the Content Authors and Instructional Designers.

·Develop Training support materials as designed by the Content Authors and Instructional Designers.

·Update training materials after the delivery and review processes.

· Work with Content Authors, Instructional Designers and SME’s to create and structure online learning materials.

·Write training support materials for TTT and End users.

· Create interactive multimedia like video clips or web casts where appropriate.

·Assist with integrating virtual learning environment (VLE) components into Client’s web content management system.

·Assessing users’ training needs.

·Create interactive tests and quizzes.

Training Specialist at Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2013 to March 2014

•Design and develop training curriculum for government employees.
•Develop instructional materials to meet learning objectives.
•Coordinate with colleagues to deliver training courses.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Training Manager.

Project Manager/Training Specialist at PECO Energy
  • United States
  • August 2012 to August 2013

•Collaborated with management and staff on various projects to achieve objectives.
•Assisted in the installation of new instructional technology systems.
•Lead the planning and implementation of departmental training project(s).
•Facilitated the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
•Presented reports, defined project progress, problems and solutions.
•Maintained and updated existing technical training programs.

Project Manager/Instructional Designer at Institute for Interactive Technologies
  • United States
  • May 2012 to August 2012

•Project Manager for company-wide Learning Management System initiative that involved the design and delivery of instructor led training, e-learning and virtual training on programs including soft-skill.
•Led Project Management team in the implementation of the Learning Tracking System.
•Team collaboration in the development of educational programs, projects, training software and materials.
•Aligned Learning and Development (L&D) metrics with critical drivers of business value, building dashboards to track and communicate L&D performances.
•Created and maintained “learning brands”, increasing internal awareness, maximizing the use of L&D programs within company.

Instructional Designer at College of Business, Bloomsburg University
  • United States
  • August 2011 to May 2012

•Implemented learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
•Developed objectives and ensure content matched those objectives.
•Revised and rewrote content to shape it for learning needs.
•Structured content and activities for effective learning.
•Identified/supported media to support learning.
•Adapted instructional material created for one format to another format.
•Designed and developed assessment.

Instructional Designer at Autoneum North America, Inc.
  • United States
  • January 2011 to April 2011

•Supported staff on Instructional Technology faculty projects .
•Designed and developed instructional material for employee training courses that supported the learning curriculum.
•Demonstrated and utilized effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.
•Performed other duties as assigned.

IT Analyst at Reiter Automotive, Inc.
  • United States
  • February 2010 to January 2011

•Under general direction of the Network Administrator.
•Ensured correct and efficient use of system resources in local area computers and applications.
•Maintained the computer hardware and peripherals.
•Provided security administration from networked computer systems.
•Provided courteous, professional one-on-one support for computer end-users as necessary.

Technical Support at Kehr Union
  • United States
  • July 2008 to January 2010

•Assisted Media Services Coordinator with technical setups via sound, lighting, audio, and visual.
•Evaluated system potential by testing compatibility of new programs with existing programs.
•Installed software into production by loading software into computer; entering necessary commands.
•Installed hardware into production by establishing connections; entering necessary commands.
•Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education

Master's degree, Instructional Technology
  • at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • December 2012

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Bachelor's degree, Information and Technology Management
  • at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • May 2011

Board of Governors Scholar IT intern at Autoneum North America, Inc. Core Philly Scholar

Specialties & Skills

Development of Training Materials
E learning Development
Web based Training
Knowledge Management
Developing Training Programs
Training & Development
Designing Web-based Trainings Programs and Course
Developing Training Schedules
Departmenal Liason
Knowledge Management
Reviewing Training Materials
Web Site Maintenance
E-learning Development
Instructional Design
Project Management
Microsoft Office

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

TESOL Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2013
Valid Until:
September 2013