Cathleen Richardson
Atlanta, Georgia 30331 | 678-524-4221 | crrichardson@mac.com
Career Summary
Results-driven technology specialist with over 13 years of experience and achievement in creating, developing, and administering training to adolescent and adult learners with an emphasis on leading-edge technology. Proven success with technology initiatives from inception to deployment with local and nation-wide exposure in Higher Ed, K12 and private sector markets. Highly creative and innovative professional dedicated to making a positive impact on adult and adolescent learners by creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. Extensive experience with creating and deploying courseware for online learners with various learning styles in distance learning environments. Skilled manager in the planning and rollout of 1 to 1 laptop and iPod initiatives. Resourceful and innovative 21st Century multimedia expert who integrates technology with proficiency, passion and success. Exceptional communicator with personnel, which encourages teamwork, socialization, and high achievement.
Education
May 2006
Masters of Education in Instructional Technology
Troy State University
December 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Television
Clark Atlanta University
Certifications
Blackboard Learning Management System Certificate, June 2008
Moodle Course Management System Certificate, December 2007
Intel Teach Essentials Master Teacher Certificate, October 2007
Project Management Certificate, January 2007
CA Clarity Certificate, January 2007
Insight Redelivery Training Certificate, January 2007
Podcast Certificate, Georgia, November 2006
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, August 2006
LoTi Mentor Certification, June 2006
Microsoft Project Certificate, February 2006
Apple Motion 101 Certification, May 2005
Apple Final Cut Pro 101 Certification, May 2004
Certification in Mass Media Communication and Trade and Industrial Education, May 2002
Honors, Accolades & Appointments
Board of Trustees, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, 2009
Creator, iSTEM Strategic iPod Initiative, Atlanta Girls’ Schoolã, 2008
Recipient, Tech&Learning’s 2007 Leader of the Year Award, 2007
Member, Apple Distinguished Educator, 2007
Creator, PODStation APS, Atlanta Public Schoolsã, 2007
Association Memberships
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
American Career and Technical Education Association (ACTE)
Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators (GACTE)
Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA)
Skills USA VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
Discovery Educator Network (DEN)
Publications
Published Article, “eBooks: Are textbooks moving digital too?” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, July 2009
Published Blog, ”Web 2.0 Isn’t a New Internet” Hotchalk.com: Blog, May 2009
Published Article, “iTunes U Goes to K-12” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, April 2009
Published Blog, “Web 2.0 Tools for Spring 2009” Hotchalk.com: Blog, March 2009
Published Blog, “Six Tools for the New School Year” Hotchalk.com: Blog, August 2008
Published Article, “eLearning Part 1: An Introduction” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, August 2008
Published Blog, “Gaming In Education” Hotchalk.com: Blog, August 2008
Published Blog, “An Educator’s Guide to Web 2.0” Hotchalk.com: Blog, July 2008
Published Article, “21st Century Learners: eMentoring” Hotchalk.com, Editorial, July 2008
Published Blog, “Going Green and Global” Hotchalk.com: Blog, June 2008
Published Article, “21st Century Learners: Assessment” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, June 2008
Published Article, “21st Century Learners: An Introduction” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, June 2008
Published Article, “21st Century Learners: Tech Tools” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, June 2008
Published Article, “21st Century Learners: Research” Hotchalk.com: Editorial, May 2008
Presentations
Featured Speaker, Georgia Department of Education August Board Meeting: Mobile Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Keynote Speaker, 2009 Title IID Engaging AP Students through Handheld Computing Seminar (hosted by Apple, Inc.), Atlanta, Georgia
Keynote Speaker, 2009 Title IID Engaging AP Students through Handheld Computing Seminar (hosted by Apple, Inc.), Macon, Georgia
Webinar Presenter, 2009 Flagler County Public Schools’ Executive Briefing, Cupertino, California
Presenter, 2009 Atlanta Girls’ School Executive Briefing, Cupertino, California
Workshop Presenter, 2009 iSummit Conference, Memphis, Tennessee
Brain Trust Speaker, 2009 National Coalition of Girls’ School Annual Conference, Bethesda, Maryland
Keynote Speaker, 2009 Georgia School Boards Association Technology Leadership Institute
Featured Presenter, 2008 Georgia Educational Technology Conference Apple Booth, Atlanta, Georgia
Workshop Presenter, 2008 iSummit Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
Featured Speaker, 2008 Alabama Technology Education Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
Workshop Presenter, 2008 Alabama Technology Education Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
Featured Speaker, Georgia Council for International Visitors Jordanian Educators Tour, Atlanta, Georgia
Featured Podcast Expert, 2007 Georgia Educational Technology Conference Apple Booth, Atlanta, Georgia
Workshop Presenter, 2007 Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Athens, Georgia
Featured Speaker, 2007 Tennessee Technology Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
Workshop Presenter, 2007 iSummit Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Spotlight Presenter, 2007 National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Workshop Presenter, 2007 Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
Lecture Speaker, November 2007 School of Education at Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
Session Presenter, 2004-2006, Georgia Educational Technology Consortium Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Experience
July 2009 to Present
CEO, Cre8tiv Genius Educational Services, Atlanta, Georgia.
September 2008 to July 2009
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta Girls’ School, Atlanta, Georgia. Responsible for overseeing the ordering and maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, training of teachers and students, and infusion of leading-edge technology in all areas of the curriculum for a grades 6-12 private all girls’ school.
January 2008 to September 2008
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/TRAINER, Silverpop, Atlanta, Georgia. Created and provided instructor-led and web-based training for client base of 5,000+ on Silverpop’s Marketer, Survey, Landing Pages, Transact and Application Programming Interface (API) applications for clients in over 10 countries.
January 2007 to January 2008
eLEARNING SPECIALIST TEAM LEADER, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia. Created and managed the eLearning Division. Created and coordinated district-wide training for administrators and teachers on instructional and curriculum design for 21st Century School Reform. Created and maintained a district-wide podcast initiative, the APS Blackboard Learning Management System and several websites.
May 2003 to January 2007
LEARNING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, VIDEO TEAM LEAD, WEBMASTER, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia. Conducted local staff trainings and workshops for over 1000 teachers to increase knowledge of technology for successful integration into daily-focused lessons and concept-based units. Assisted teachers and administrators in developing curriculum materials and lesson plans that facilitated the implementation of the annual School Achievement Plan. Created and maintained school websites, delegated responsibilities to the APS Video Team, produced and edited district-wide videos and directed all 10 APS High School graduations for live viewing (2004-2007).
August 1999 to May 2003
TELEVISION AND VIDEO PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR, DeKalb High School of Technology, Decatur, Georgia. Created and implemented the Trade and Industry curriculum for Video Production for the DeKalb County School System, responsible for teaching students practical and advanced applications as they relate to the Television and Video production industry, purchased equipment and created an advisory committee with over 30 local and national journalists from Fox5 WAGA, Channel 11 WXIA, CNN, and Headline News.
June 1996 to August 1999
NEWS VIDEOTAPE EDITOR AND FEEDBAY OPERATOR, Fox5 Atlanta WAGA-TV, Atlanta, Georgia. Recorded and edited international, national and regional news stories and special news programs under strict deadlines for broadcast, worked closely with reporters and photographers to research story ideas and set up interviews and location shoots, operated broadcast news feed/receive bay establishing microwave links from live trucks and helicopters to record live feeds.
October 1992 to June 1996
VIDEOTAPE EDITOR, CAMERA OPERATOR, ASSIGNMENT DESK EDITOR, REPORTER, CBS Bureau Los Angeles/Atlanta Committee of Olympic Games/Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California. Coordinated and operated Assignment News Desk, served as a Court Reporter and Investigative Producer during the O.J. Simpson trial, and as a Feature Reporter for various movie openings. Edited video packages for Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morris Brown University and for the 1996 Centennial Olympics Games.
Technology Skills & Knowledge
MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE: Adobe Creative Suite 4, Microsoft Office Applications, Mac Office 2008, Apple iWork Suite ’09, Apple iLife Suite ’09, Apple Aperture, Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5 Leopard, Apple Remote Desktop, Sorenson Squeeze 4, Promethean ActivStudio 3/Inspire, Smart Notebook
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPLICATIONS: Trivantis Lectora, Adobe Captivate 4, Camtasia Studio 6, Articulate Studio ’09, WebCT, Blackboard, Moodle, Haiku, Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro, Adobe Presenter 7
PROGRAMMING: Alice, Scratch, HTML, iPhone OS 3.0 SDK, MobilAP, Lego Mindstorms NXT
AUDIO AND VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: Apple Final Cut Studio, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Media Composer
OPEN SOURCE PROGRAMS: Aviary, Open Office, Star Office, Elgg, Joomla, Google Suite
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