Sara Declares

résumé

EDUCATION

University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida

Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, August 2014

 

Ohio University

Athens, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Communications, August 2002

 

EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Business Development, Learning Craftsmen, Inc., Tampa, FL

April 2015—Present 

• Initiate, implement, and coordinate new business initiatives

• Identify, prioritize, and execute business development opportunities and strategies

• Coordinate and execute client acquisition initiatives and processes

• Anticipate, identify, plan, and organize strategic growth initiatives at all levels

• Design, develop, implement e-learning modules, job aids, and instructional materials; LMS course build-out

 

Instructional Design Intern, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL

June 2014—August 2014

• Developed job aids and instructional material for professional development of faculty and staff new to online instruction

• Provided Canvas LMS support to faculty and staff throughout the College of Medicine

• Updated and revise existing course materials to ensure compliance with organization standards

• Assist Senior Instructional Designer with other projects as needed

 

Iraq Governance Analyst, US Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL

April 2007—June 2013

• Provided time sensitive critical analysis of political developments relating to Iraq and the Kurdish region to US Central Command leaders

• Built critical peer-to-peer relationships with outside agencies to facilitate inter-agency collaboration and cooperation

• Leveraged technological expertise to establish and maintain online resources for the Iraq branch, allowing its members and customers to quickly and easily access information

• Keenly reviewed slides, papers and articles for accuracy, coherency and grammatical consistency for 45-member Iraq Branch

• Mentored and trained junior analysts in writing techniques, processes, procedures and analytical endeavors

 

Executive to the Director of Staff, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

November 2006—August 2007

• Safeguarded sensitive and classified information as a Wing Foreign Disclosure Officer

• Managed Director of Staff’s daily schedule, served as project lead on various base-wide informational, fundraising and mentoring campaigns

• Coordinated with diverse agencies wing-wide to provide Commander’s weekly staff meeting

 

Chief of Intelligence Force Protection, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

June 2006—November 2006

• Evaluated critical operational nodes vulnerable to terrorist attack through interagency coordination, ensuring integrated force protection for Seymour Johnson AFB

• Provided country and threat analysis to troops deploying to CENTCOM area of responsibility

 

Interim Chief of Intelligence Operations, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

May 2006—August 2006

• Researched, constructed and delivered current intelligence briefings to 65 wing leaders

• Revitalized and implemented technical training program for 40 intelligence analysts; reduced training time by 20%

 

Director of Squadron Intelligence, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC & Al Udeid AB, Qatar

November 2004—May 2006

• Led eight analysts supporting 56 successful combat raids, 57 convoys, and numerous Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) activities in support of OIF/OEF

• Enhanced cockpit imagery products to facilitate interdiction of insurgent activities

• Implemented aggressive aircrew-centric intelligence threat training program

• Flawlessly managed Top Secret security accounts for 75-member F-15E squadron

 

Spanish Tutor, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

August 2001—June 2002

• Directed 15-member supplemental language-immersion sessions

• Evaluated student progress and reported findings to program director

 

Assistant Producer, HCJB World Radio, Quito, Ecuador

November 1999—January 2000

• Anchored news program broadcast to 70% of English-speaking world

• Researched and constructed Latin American civic interest stories

 

Conference Coordinator, Small Business Development Center, Athens, Ohio

August 1999—June 2000

• Lead organizer for eight seminars supporting small business development

• Developed advertising materials and publicized events in local media

 

SKILLS

Computer

• Blackboard, Canvas, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Weebly, Wix, Skype, Jing, Adobe Connect, Microsoft Office Suite, Intelink, Wikipedia, mIRC, M3, A-Space, TAC

 

Foreign Language

• Spanish: Professional-level comprehension including technical materials

 

Security Clearance available upon request

 

HONORS

Department of Defense Commendation Medal

ASE Performance Award

National Defense Industrial Association Outstanding Performance Award

Distinguished Graduate – ROTC Field Training

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service