18311 Highwoods Preserve Parkway #4105

Tampa, FL 33647

DESIREE (813) 230-4844

dcuesta83@gmail.com

HENDERSON www.desireecuestahenderson.me

EDUCATION AWARDS

USF Staff Senate Quiet

2017 – 2019 Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Quality Award
Instructional Technology
University of South Florida
GPA 4.0 USF Administrative Services
Excellence Award (Quarterly)
2013 – 2016 Bachelor of Arts in Communication
University of South Florida SKILLS
Magna Cum Laude
Personal
WORK EXPERIENCE
Communication
Time Management
2019 – present LEARNING DESIGNER
Self-motivation
USF Innovative Education
Develops instructional materials that draw on sound instructional Adaptability
design principles, works closely with team lead and subject Teamwork
matter experts to adhere to Quality Matters standards for student
focused training, converts material into effective online
Creativity
documentation such as quick guides or job aids, advises faculty
on best options for online learning solutions. Computer
Microsoft Office Suite
2015 – 2019 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Adobe Photoshop
USF HR Learning & Talent Development
Adobe InDesign
Maintained GEMS training data and trained department
representatives on Administer Training module, tracked and
Adobe Illustrator
resolved compliance violations, updated HR website, aided event Articulate Storyline
planning and execution of campus-wide events, composed and HTML5
curated content for monthly newsletter, coordinated biweekly
Welcome 2 USF new hire orientation, served as onboarding iMovie
concierge for new HR hires.
INTERESTS
2016 ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
USF Administrative Services Business Center Graphic Design
Collaborated with Administrative Services and Central HR on Podcasting
recruiting process from start to finish. Prepared appointments.
Produced monthly reports to track OPS hire termination dates Augmented Reality
and other information as requested. Supported payroll team as Gamification
needed.

CERTIFICATIONS
2014 – 2015 FISCAL & BUSINESS SPECIALIST
USF College of Medicine Pediatrics
USF Certified Online
Ordered, recorded, tracked, and received items for the laboratory
Educator
and office spaces. Processed invoices according to proper
funding source. Assisted division chief with obtaining academic
materials, scheduling, and drafting grant proposals. Updated and
improved the division website. Arranged travel for division chief
and laboratory staff, fellows, interview candidates and guest
speakers.

2012 – 2014 STAFF ASSISTANT

USF Research & Innovation
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Entered grant proposals into FAST and distributed proposal and award information to appropriate
department staff and PIs. Assisted with special projects. Served as human resources representative for
Sponsored Research. Developed training materials. Modified distribution lists and added sponsor
information to FAST. Closed out files for completed award projects. Covered reception desk as needed.