Kari E. Busard 1409 Lafayette Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27803 (309) 333-9346 ke-busard@wiu.edu

Education

Master of Science: Instructional Design and Technology Currently In Progress Western Illinois University (Online Program) Macomb, IL

Bachelor of Science: Instructional Design and Technology May 2011 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL GPA: 3.620 (Cum Laude Distinction) GPA: 4.0 within my Major

Honors

Cecile A. Christison Sterrett College Scholar Nominee Spring 2011 Western Illinois University Deans List Spring 2009 – Fall 2010 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member Fall 2010 - Current

Instructional Design Experience

Illinois Education and Technology Conference Nov 16, 2011 Presenter Springfield, IL

Design and Develop a stand up software training module for conference participants how to use Adobe Connect Conferencing Software

Design and develop all supporting training materials (Facilitator guide, etc.)

Deliver the formal training module to conference participants

Complete the project following the ADDIE model Project Management Skills Western Illinois University Malpass Library Jan 2011 – May 2011 Instructional Designer Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Conduct front end analysis to establish needs and goals of the project

Design and Develop a stand up software training module for faculty and staff on how to use Adobe Connect Conferencing Software

Design and Develop all supporting training materials

Deliver the training module to WIU Administration and Faculty

Complete the project following the ADDIE model Project Management Skills

Fulton County Tourism and Museum Aug 2010 – Dec 2010 Instructional Designer Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Photograph 10+ locations around Fulton County for video implementation

Design and develop interactive videos for the Fulton County Tourism website

Complete the project following the ADDIE model and Project Management Skills

Office of the Provost Aug 2009-Dec 2009 Designer Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Design the new Discover Western Presentation Board using graphic design principles and Photoshop CS4

Kari Busard Resume

Work Experience

Western Illinois University Aug 2011 - Current Teaching and Graduate Assistant Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Design, develop, and deliver classroom and online instruction to WIU Education Majors using adult learning theory during the Fall 2011 semester

Design and develop e-learning courses for WIU Faculty and prepare courses for conversion during the Spring 2012 semester via online

Center for the Application of Information Technologies Jan 2010 – May 2011 Instructional Design Student Assistant Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Designed and developed online instructional modules for WIU faculty using best practices, the ADDIE model, adult learning theory, various graphic design methods, and instructional design methodologies

Assisted Instructional Design team with course development, graphic design, photography, evaluation measures, and faculty relations

Kari Busard Photography Jan 2010 – March 2012 Owner Macomb, Il and Rocky Mount, NC

Created professional wedding and portrait photography for clients using digital photography and professional editing techniques

Created and maintained all business records and advertising materials

First Year Experience Program Aug 2009 – Dec 2009 Peer Mentor Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Assisted first year students in acclimating to the university and classroom settings

Designed and delivered review sessions, and provided mentorship to first year students

Office of the Provost Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 Administrative Clerk Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il

Designed the new Discover Western Presentation Board using graphic design principles and Photoshop CS4

Created various documents and presentations with use of Microsoft Office Applications

Answered telephones, organized work space, and managed confidential faculty and staff files

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Feb 2008 – Dec 2008 Customer Service Representative Colchester, Il

Managed member account details and financial reports

Collaborated with team members regarding payment collection practices and file management

Collection Professional’s, Inc. Feb 2007 – Feb 2008 Debt Collection Specialist Macomb, Il

Managed member and debtor account details and financial reports

Trained new team members on federal regulations and office procedures

Collaborate with team members regarding payment collection practices and file management

Kari Busard Resume

Operating Systems Mac PC

Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Dreamweaver InDesign Flash

Other Programs Adobe Connect Lectora Camtasia Final Cut Pro AfterEffects Garageband BlackBoard Smartboard

Photography & Video Film and Digital Darkroom Processing Basic Video Photo Editing

Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Project

Computer & Technical Skills

References

1. Dr. Hoyet Hemphill IDT Department Chair

Western Illinois University 47 Horrabin Hall

Macomb, IL 61455 309-298-1952 (work)

Dr. Hemphill is my Department Chair and Teaching Assistant Supervisor. He can speak to my skills in Instructional Design and Technology and overall work ethic.

2. Mrs. Cindi Celske

CAIT-Instructional Design Project Manager 91 Horrabin Hall Macomb, IL 61455 309-371-3642 (cell) 309-298-1804 (work)

Mrs. Celske was my supervisor and mentor for the Instructional Design Team. She can speak to my knowledge of ID principles and abilities, work ethic, and personal characteristics.

3. Dr. James West

IDT Professor Western Illinois University 47 Horrabin Hall Macomb, IL 61455

Dr. West is my professor. He can speak to my skills in Instructional Design and Technology and overall work ethic.

309-298-1952 (work)

4. Mrs. Darlene Deas - Instructional Designer CAIT-Instructional Designer

91 Horrabin Hall Macomb, IL 61455 309-298-1804 (work)

Mrs. Deas was my coworker on the Instructional Design (ID) Team. She can speak to my knowledge of ID principles and abilities, team work ethic, and personal characteristics.

5. Mrs. Alicia Wester Staff Clerk

Office of the Provost and Vice President 211 Sherman Hall 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455

Mrs. Wester was my supervisor in the Provost Office. She can speak to my professionalism, organizational abilities, and work ethic.

309-298-1066 (work)