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Instructional Technologist, Achieve Global, Tampa, FL, 5/2009-8/2010
Prepared Achieve Global's face-to-face training products for online delivery. As a contractor, I worked independently from home and met all required deadlines. Converting the modules was a two-step process: 1) formulate a proposal for online delivery and submit for approval, and 2) input all materials into the CMS using XML. During the contract period, I converted eight courses from face-to-face to online format.

Advertising Sales Representative, DEX Media, Denver, CO, 2004-2006
Served as a contract employee helping DEX Media achieve yellow page directory advertising sales objectives. As a telecommuter, I was given a book of accounts, a sales new issue objective, and a time frame. During my tenure with DEX, I was a top performer and averaged 125% to budget.

President, Courtroom Visuals, St. Petersburg, FL, 2001-2004
Built and managed a graphic design company specializing in the legal field. Managed all aspects of courtroom visualization for attorney clients including video depositions, and trial and mediation exhibits. Managed print marketing strategy for attorney clients including design for web, billboards, magazines, yellow pages, and newspapers. I also assisted clients in web-strategy development and implementation. Further, I managed the business aspects of the company including hiring, terminating, budgeting, and training.

Premise Sales Representative, Verizon, St. Petersburg, FL, 1999-2001
Worked with local advertisers to develop and implement a yellow pages advertising strategy. I was responsible for the customer throughout the entire sales process: initial contact through publication. I consistently ranked at the top of the sales rankings and won 2 prestigious Eagle awards, presented to sales personnel who exceeded budgeted goals thirteen pay periods (six months) consecutively.

Smith, G., Majchrzak, D., Hayes, S., & Drobiz, J. (In Press). Computer games versus

    maps before reading stories: Priming readers' spatial situation models.

Hayes, S. & Smith, G. (2010, June). Incorporating Games into Books to Improve Spatial Reading. Paperpresented at the Games, Learning, and Society conference in Madison, WI.

Hayes, S. & Jordan, B. (2009, Nov.). Web-Based differentiated instruction for gifted readers in search       of more. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Researchers Association.

Instructional Technology Student Association - University of South Florida

Member - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society