RESUME
William Guth
311 Kedzie Street
Evanston, IL 60202
E-mail: william.guth@u.northwestern.edu
Phone: 773-597-7070
Professional info
I have eight plus years as an LD/IT in higher education and a variety of freelance experiences as an LD/IT over the last three years. As a learning designer I lead the efforts of subject matter experts and course design staff in the development of graduate-level coursework. As an instructional technologist I research and implement technologies that aid students and faculty in learning and delivery of course content. My role assignment varies from project to project.
Media Development
Adobe Audition
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier
Camtasia
Work experience
Learning Designer & Instructional Technologist. Northwestern University
August 2013 - present
Lead the efforts of subject matter experts (SMEs) and course design staff in the development of graduate-level coursework. 100+ courses to date.
Design and produce ADA compliant learning content for online learning environments.
audio // video // multimedia // graphic
Evaluate and improve existing course content and design.
Research and implement innovative digital technologies that support the achievement of learning outcomes.
Recommend assessment strategies for evaluating stated learning outcomes.
Develop and lead faculty training workshops in course design and online teaching.
Provide technical support to faculty on teaching and learning technologies.
Web Project Manager. North Shore Media Company
October 2010 - January 2014
Created new business leads through prospecting and networking.
Evaluated customer needs and wants.
Identified performance gaps in existing web presence and recommend digital strategies. Prepared and scheduled client and developer meetings.
Prepared proposals and statements of work, and ensured execution of all customer agreements.
Managed projects, tracked progress, resolved associated issues, invoicing.
Setup social media structure for small business clients and managed ongoing campaigns.
Setup search engine marketing campaigns, then managed or advised ongoing service.
Conference Service Manager. Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
March 2010 - February 2011
Managed multiple client portfolios in advance of arrivals/event dates.
Coordinated internal departments and external vendors in the execution and delivery of services for hotel and conference center guests and events.
Assisted department heads & floor staff with hands-on delivery of services and event setup.
Audio Visual Technician. PSAV
April 2006 - September 2011
Represented musical and comedy talent in the college market.
Scheduled appearances for touring talent on campuses, public and private entertainment venues.
Communicated with media outlets for album releases, interview scheduling, live event coverage.
Designed press kits for burgeoning talent including CD duplication services, one sheets, press.
Provided audio equipment rental and freelance audio services; live sound and location recording.
Content/Accessibility
Adobe Acrobat
MS Excel
MS Power Point
MS Word
Accessible HTML
LMS Systems
Education
M.S. in Communications. Northwestern University.
2021
Certificate of Instructional Design. University of Wisconsin - Stout.
2019
B.A. in Audio Arts & Acoustics. Columbia College, Chicago.
2004