Brad Giorio
Instructional Designer/Developer
Resume
Professional Experience
March 2023 - August 2024
Manager/ Instructional Designer/ Developer
MCM Learning Inc. (Contract)
Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
• Lead an Instructional Design team to development training for the military
• Created web-based training (Joint Assault Bridge, Tech Writer, Multi-Utility Tactical
Transport, and Leader Follower vehicles) for the Military,
• Created outlines, Designs documents, Storyboards, and Developed courses.
• Knowledge of Adult Training (Malcolm S. Knowles) and Nine Ways to Reduce Cognitive
Load in Multimedia Learning (Mayer and Moreno)
• Software: Storyline 360, Rise, Arbortext, IADS, CamStudio, Photoshop, Office, Teams,
Miro, Blackboard (LMS)
March 2013 - August 2022
SABA Administrator/ Developer/ Instructional Designer
Ford Motor Company
1 American Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
• Super User for SABA Learning Management System (LMS), Uploaded content, created
courses and classes, maintained curriculums and prescriptive rules, updated and merged
employee profiles, ran reports and created SABA Job Aids for the L&D team.
• Manage projects working with teams, subject matter experts, and vendors
• Design and develop videos, Web-based training, instructor-led/virtual classroom learning
and job aids
• Integrate Degreed Opportunities Marketplace into Ford Credit
• Used Astute (Emplifi) to update the Service Layer Transformations (SLT) Job Aids Page
• Wrote Design documents
• Created storyboards for the Sales Training department
• Taught employees how to use Captivate, Animate another software
• Consumer 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification - Ford Financial
• Knowledge of ADDIE, Adult Training (David Kolb), Evaluation Model (Kirkpatrick)
• Aided in the SABA to Oracle transition.
• Work with stakeholders to analyze learning needs, and ensure learning meets
customer expectations
• Plan, design, develop, implement, learner-focused training projects for various
Ford audiences
• Maintain and modify existing training materials and courses as needed
• Updated and archived all content in Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
• Received twelve recognition awards
• Software: SABA (LMS), Storyline 360, Rise, Captivate, Animate CC, Photoshop, Premiere,
Audition, Camstudio, Office, WebEx, Degreed, Adobe Connect, EDMS
March 2012 - June 2012
E-Learning Architect/ Flash Developer
• Created training courses.
ES3 (Contract)
ES3, Rochester Hills, MI
March 2003 - August 2011
Project Manager / Flash Developer
MCM Learning, Inc.
Warren, Michigan
Created and supervised online training courses for General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Delphi to be used with their Learning Management System (LMS). Personally supervised technical aspects of production. Worked with client from concept to completion to ensure satisfaction. Consistently delivered measurable performance improvements both individually and for the team. Managed budget, time, resources and priorities to meet quality standards, project timelines, and learning outcomes. Incorporated the skills and abilities of a multidisciplinary team of instructional designers, on-air talent, video cameramen, lighting technicians, sound technicians, and web developers.
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• Identified, analyzed and improved existing organizational processes
• Established policies and standard operating procedures
• Created interactive CD's and DVD's for General Motors
• Created courses for General Motors Learning Management System Training Program
• Interviewed, hired and trained employees
• Ran the Information Technology department (Server 2003)
• Built Avid systems for the video editing department
• Software: Adobe Suite CS5.5 Web Premium, Macromedia Director, Sound Forge,
Ableton Live, Microsoft Office Professional 2010
April 1999 - April 2001
Project Manager / Flash Developer
SV3 Media Group
Rochester, Michigan
Developed website applications for clients using a variety of platforms and methodologies, including Flash for interactive games. Worked closely with design team and clients to ensure accurate scope of work and satisfaction with deliverables. Applied project management expertise to identify, develop and implement techniques to improve engagement productivity, increase efficiencies, mitigate risks, resolve issues and complete all project deliverables on time and within budget.
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• Created websites for General Motors, Olympia Entertainment, Red Wings and Carboly
• Was part of a team that Won a 2001 GLIMA Award for zoomrooms.com
• Helped to develop Oakland University's architecture intranet web site for student learning
• Created E-Digi cards
• Created songs and sound bites for interactive web pages
• Project Managed multiple web sites
• Designed interactive games using Flash
• Trained employees
• Software: Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Cakewalk, Microsoft Office
March 1998 - March 1999
Recording Engineer
Harmonie Park Music
Detroit, Michigan
Successfully served as recording engineer and audio technician in support of
studio clients by setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting audio equipment.
Soldered and assembled patch bays and provided expert technical support
by maintaining and operating recording studio equipment, including Protools,
O2R, 24 track Studer recording machine, recording consoles
August 1996 - April 1998
Electrical Technician
K and S Services
Southgate, Michigan
Supported the assembly, testing and calibration of complex equipment as a hands-on technician and team member. Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints, spec sheets and technical drawings to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve technical, mechanical and electrical issues. Repaired Printers, Light Curtains, PLC's for Ford Motor Company. Replaced picture tubes and power supplies for Allen Bradley computers. Gained skill and expertise in the use of PC Board Tester, Sencuze Capacitor Checker, 20 MHZ Dual Trace
Oscilloscope, DC Power Supply and the Huntron Tracker 1000.
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• Worked on teams repairing equipment
• Worked with clients setting up and calibrating equipment
• Assembled computers and installed software
• Assisted in automated robot controller repair
Education
2004 - 2010
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Technology
For my final I built a mechanical device that decodes a MIDI signal to play an acoustic drum head. https://engineering.wayne.edu/news/graduate-spotlight-brad-giorio-42987
The electrical engineering technology major is designed to develop the technical and personal knowledge and skill necessary to compete successfully in today’s electrical industries. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics and science and includes courses in network analysis, linear electronics, digital electronics, communication systems and control systems. Computer utilization is an integral part of all electrical courses and most courses include a laboratory to provide the necessary hands-on experience for an applied program of study. The student’s technical background is further enhanced by taking selected courses from other engineering technology majors. The development of technical communication and presentation skills is a requirement throughout the curriculum.
2012 - 2012
Michigan Technology Services
CCNA
Cisco Training
2001 - 2002
Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
Film
Film School
1995 - 1998
Henry Ford College
Associates in Science, Electrical TechnologyAssociates in Science, Electrical Technology
Community College
1990 - 1995
Henry Ford College
Associates in Arts, Performing Arts: Music
Community College
1992 - 1993
Recording Institute of Detroit
Associate Recording Engineer/ Producer Program
Community College
Professional skillset
Instructional Design
E-Learning Development
Course Design & Development