Devin Torres, Instructional Designer

(240) 538-8088, devmtorr24@gmail.com

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PROFILE Instructional designer with a track record of successful learning deliverables. Dedicated to curating accessible,
data informed, learning content and resources to help organizations and individuals thrive.

E M P L OY M E N T H I S TO RY

Sep 2021 — Present Instructional Designer, 280 Group

• Develops courses/workshops and supporting resources across multiple modalities (PowerPoint,
DominKnow, Mural)
• Conducts and acts upon needs analysis for course development, process development, and learning and
development strategy
• Manages assessment system and assessment strategy (Brilliant Assessments)
• Designs multiple assessment templates (including visualizations) for feedback and cohort reports
• Develops content mapping/breadth and depth analysis for content
• Collaborates to build and implement course design/assessment design templates and processes
• Manages LMS (course shell creation, user account management, admin controls)

Apr 2021 — Present Externship Coordinator, St. Mary'sCollegeofMaryland

• Developed 15 experiential learning experience courses for students
• Wrote and delivered instructor curriculum for LEAD
• Hired and trained internal and external adjunct instructors
• Conducted student needs analysis through surveys and focus groups

Sep 2018 — Present Academic Support and Technology Specialist, St.

Mary'sCollegeofMaryland
• Coordinated undergraduate feld placements for 250+ students
• Helped develop and build both AEFIS and Watermark assessment systems
• Managed MAT application system and served as a reviewer for applicant requirements including essay
grading
• Designed and delivered undergraduate feld placement guidelines presentations
• Wrote Educational Studies department handbook

Jan 2019 — Present Adjunct Faculty, St. Mary'sCollegeofMaryland

• Career Exploration II (Co-teacher)
• CORE 103- Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) Learning Community
• COREP201- Leadership and Mentoring in Education
• Summer Bridge- Imposter Syndrome/ Public Speaking

Feb 2017 — Present Research Analyst I, St. Mary'sCollegeofMaryland

• Completed SMCM's common data set
• Completed college guides including Petersons, US News, and Princeton Review
• Followed calendar year state and national reporting requirements
• Supported colleges alignment to Middle States accreditation through various ad hoc projects DeSousa
Brent Scholars Work
• Managed retention and student data for SMCM's underrepresented scholars program
• Supported DeSousa Brent events and served as a POC for underrepresented student advising
• Delivered NASPA presentation on underrepresented student retention model Additional Experience

Jan 2024 — Present Learning Exchange Coordinator (Community Architect)

The Learning Exchange is a free virtual conference that brings together a diverse community to share insights,
network, and learn from each other. This event features presentations, workshops, webinars, QA sessions, and
panels, all led by talented Black professionals in the L&D industry. The Learning Exchange highlights Black
excellence in our industry and allows us to connect with industry-adjacent professionals. As the Community
Architect, I work closely with stakeholders to design, plan, and execute efective learning exchange programs that
 align with Black in L&D and Growductive Consulting's goals. My focus areas are in sponsorship and hosting
platform support.

Jun 2023 — Present Director of Research and Community Development, LD

• Engaging with the community: Devin actively builds relationships with educators, learners, and industry
experts to understand their needs and foster partnerships that align with the organization's mission.

E D U C AT I O N

Jan 2016 — Jan 2019 Master of Education, University of Maryland-University

Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland-University

SKILLS Instructional Design Experienced Process Development Experienced

Assessment Experienced Presentations Experienced

Project Management Experienced

L A N G UAG E S English