Edtech + Learning Experience Design (LXD) + Creative Direction
Email: crystalannmitchell.net
Versatile designer experienced in utilizing innovative online learning methods, design and advanced instructional technologies. Educator with over 15 years of experience in project management, training and curriculum development.
Senior Learning Experience Designer, Global Security Academy, Amazon-Nashville Tennessee • 2021 – Present
Create blended course designs and operationalize advanced instructional systems for global security operations.
Online Education Special Projects Intern University of Nevada • 2019
Developed an initial feasibility assessment and process for Open Educational Resources. Created standards-assessment rubrics and partnered with SME’s and instructional designers to ensure a seamless documented process for curating resources for online courses.
Adjunct Instructor University of Nevada-Las Vegas • 2019 – 2021
Teach and provide direction and mentorship for undergraduate art and design students. Integrate LMS technology to provide management and delivery of campus and remote learning activities. Plan and create a collaborative student-centered environment using lectures, in-class discussions, case studies and assignments.
At the end of the internship, funding for 12 faculty members was secured at $1,000 each to support the development of open educational resources. The customized standards-assessment rubric was also incorporated into the course design process.
Project Manager Educational Networks • 2019
Led multifaceted interactive website projects for K-12 grades and districts. Communicated program and project status reports to stakeholders. Developed and maintained a detailed project plan for each account.
Program Chair – Design The Art Institute of Las Vegas • 2010-2018
Served as an integral part of the academic and creative services team, directing and supervising 29 faculty members on curriculum development and design direction for a variety of mediums and a wide range of concepts for advertising, graphic, web, interactive media, instructional, interior, drafting and fashion design programs.
Conducted Program Advisory Committee meetings on curriculum changes and new Design programs that met accreditation guidelines. Consistently exceeded performance and development goals in areas of business results including, recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining talented faculty. Achieved financial, retention targets and budgetary goals.
Adjunct Instructor Glendale Community College, California • 2010
Taught and provided direction and mentorship for undergraduate art and design students.
Assistant Academic Dept. Director-Graphic Design/Advertising The Art Institute of California-Orange County, California • 2004-2010
Led, planned, developed and executed academic design solutions incorporating student and faculty initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in reaching, engaging and targeting student consumers through innovative, inspirationally enhanced academic success strategies.
Senior Graphic Designer Roland Corporation US, Los Angeles • 1997-2004
Executed timely delivery of projects that met Roland’s business initiatives, conceptual designs and branding for a unique product line of electronic musical instruments and computer-related peripherals.
Web Site Graphic Designer NBC Interactive, Los Angeles • 1997
Developed creative web design elements, technical specifications and functional requirements producing rapid and measurable results to support site optimization, partner initiatives and marketing channels.
Broadcast Graphic Designer MTV Networks, NY • 1995-1997
Interfaced with Creative Director to execute weekly national and international news media graphic design concepts for world’s leading music entertainment company.
UI/UX Design Mykikstart™ • 2020
Developed an MFA thesis product for an application that focused on education technology as a support tool to student success and academic readiness. Conducted competitive analysis and user research, created mood boards and designed app logo and visual identity. Created user personas and workflows, designed sitemap, and conducted user testing for application.
Master of Fine Arts
Web Design and New Media
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Master of Science
Communications Design
PRATT Institute
Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
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2022 LXDCON: Working backwards for Learning III: Evaluate the right learning metrics
2022 LXDCON: Measuring and evaluating Workplace Learning Programs
2021 Articulate Storyline 360 Core Skills: Level 1 and 2
2020 OLC Webinar: Using Open Educational Resources to Increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Online Learning
2020 OLC Webinar: How can Instructors Efficiently Locate and Implement OER Materials for Quality Online Instruction?
2020 Webinar: Teaching the Arts in an Era of Closed Studios
2019 PSI Seminars: Leadership and personal success development
2017 Board member: ThinkART! “A Place Where Creativity Can Grow!”
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