Emily Kennelly

Tallahassee, FL| kennellyelk@gmail.com | (850) 445-6625 | www.linkedin.com/in/emilykennelly

Portfolio: ekennelly.weebly.com
PROFILE
Creative educator, instructional designer, eLearning developer, and education manager with a passion to build high-
quality learning experiences. Skilled in training, instruction, and team leadership with a proven record for building
environments that increase human performance and achieve learning outcomes. Empathic relator with a results-
oriented mindset, focus on measurable results, and driver of strategic initiatives that impact learner success.

• eLearning Development • Assessment/Evaluation

• Curriculum Design • Learning Technologies
• Course Quality/Accessibility Standards • Instructional Design Theory

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, Florida State University | August 2022
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, Florida State University | April 2022
Master of Science / Educational Specialist in Counseling and Human Systems, Florida State University | April 2011
Bachelor of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Florida State University| April 2011

INSTRUCTION & COURSE DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Program / eLearning Course Manager | Florida State University Career Center| 08/2019 – 03/2022
• Designed the curriculum, learning experiences, and digital badge pathway for a career readiness program that
received an award in Technology Excellence from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
• Tracked and reported metrics of learning success and overall impact, resulting in a 2000% increase in badge
completions, 96% achievement of learning objectives, and participant increase from 0 to 900 learners.
• Managed two undergraduate course sections quarterly and directed the creation of a graduate student section.
• Developed an instructor manual with rubrics for 40 assignments for instructional specialists/teaching assistants.
• Created a faculty and staff guide with syllabus inserts and assignment templates in the LMS commons.
• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty on best practices for incorporating curricula into existing courses.
• Implement technology integrations with the LMS including artificial intelligence and digital badging pathways.

Course Instructor – Hybrid Course| Florida State University Career Center| 08/2009 – 03/2022
• Instructed a 16-week and 7-week course of 32 undergraduate students in career and professional development.
• Supervised teaching assistants in all aspects of course instruction, evaluation, and performance improvement.
• Designed the first online section of the course including asynchronous and synchronous lesson plan creation.

Course Instructor – Online Course | Florida State University Career Center | 05/2011 – 12/2012
• Managed a virtual course that facilitates eligible FSU degree-seeking students the opportunity to earn transcript
notation for engaging in experiential learning opportunities by completing a series of reflections and assignments.
• Consulted with faculty and internship coordinators across campus to assist students in registering for the course.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Instructional Designer | Training and Organizational Development, Florida State University | 03/2022 – Present
• Grow and enhance learning and development opportunities to increase employee performance.
• Design training and development programs, courses, and curriculum content to support the delivery of
workplace training and professional development opportunities among university employees.
• Assess the instructional effectiveness of course designs and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
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Senior Assistant Director – Training and Instruction |Florida State University Career Center | 05/2014 – 03/2022
• Created the University-wide Build Your Foundation Career and Job Ready module a requirement of all incoming
students to complete per Florida Senate House Bill 1261 as a method for students to access career information.
• Directed the build, implementation, and ongoing support for 15 LMS sites to conduct virtual document reviews.
• Coached, trained, and evaluated the performance of three full-time career development specialists.
• Directed the learning and development of 15-20 graduate student career advisors and instructors including
design and delivery of performance evaluations, oversight of training programs, and learning needs analysis.
• Provided operational oversight of the 20,000 drop-in career learning visits provided to students annually.
• Updated curricula and learning materials for a 3-week career advisor training, 6-week clinical supervision of
career advisors’ training, and quarterly training of 15 instructional specialists/teaching assistants.
• Managed and curated the content in the employee onboarding modules using a learning management system.
• Designed, edited, and provided leadership for digital/print instructional resources (career.fsu.edu/resources).
• Coordinate DEI-focused training for employees and led the development of a diversity statement, a new website
dedicated to diverse student career development resources, and identified gaps in services through assessment.
• Conduct 200+ student development advising appointments annually in addition to serving as a team lead.

Assistant Director – Career Development | Florida State University Career Center | 01/2013 – 05/2014
• Conducted 400 student development advising appointments annually for students, alumni, and community members.
• Developed training curriculum for group and individual learning experiences for up to 20 career advisors.
• Conducted quarterly performance evaluation meetings and reviewed individual learning plans.
• Designed, presented and evaluated a minimum of 12 professional development workshops quarterly.
• Coordinated events, resources, and student engagement opportunities for first and second-year students in
collaboration with a team of 45+ subject matter experts to support major selection and academic success.
• Worked as a subject matter expert on the team redesigning the university’s academic program guide.

Assistant Director – Experiential Learning Development | Florida State University Career Center | 05/2011 – 12/2012
• Managed university-wide mock interview learning and development through recruitment and training of
employers and faculty partners to conduct 300 phone, video, panel, and one-on-one interviews quarterly.
• Created the instructional materials, training guides, and interview resources for program participants.
• Developed rubrics for mock interview mentors to evaluate student performance during each practice interview.
• Measured program effectiveness and student learning outcomes via formative and summative assessment.

Program Coordinator – Youth Transition and Development |Ability1st | 02/2007 – 04/2010

• Managed a grant-funded learning and development program for high school students with disabilities.
• Recruited and matched 165 employers with students to participate in a county-wide disability mentoring day.
• Collected learning metrics and provided monthly reports to secure program funding for three consecutive years.

SKILLS
Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline, Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Portfolium Educator
Tools,
Adobe Creative Cloud Tools, Powtoon, Canva, Screencast-o-Matic, Prezzi, Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Zoom, Slack,
Padlet, Miro, Kahoot, FlipGrid, Nearpod, and ability to quickly learn new technologies

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Articulate Storyline Project Lab, December 2021 – Present
Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Florida State University Career Center, 2020 – Present
Chair of Virtual Career Services Committee, Florida State University Career Center, 2014 – 2020
Management Leadership Institute (MLI), National Association of Colleges & Employers, 2020 – 2021
NOVA Crisis Response Team Training (40 hours), Tallahassee, FL, 2018
Social Justice Ally Training / SafeZones Ally Training, 2015