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Nathan Fortney

@nathanfortney

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Dynamic educator and IT professional enhancing student success and operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

I am a dynamic educator and IT professional with a proven track record at Charleston Area Medical Center and Alderson Broaddus University. My expertise lies in curriculum planning and software integration, where I have successfully enhanced student success and streamlined operations. With a strong background in performance tracking and course management, I have demonstrated my ability to improve course quality and operational efficiency through exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.

Throughout my career, I have taught various courses, including Communication, Design, and Computer Technology, to undergraduate students. I am passionate about employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources to enhance student comprehension. My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my development of curriculum standards and lesson plans, which have resulted in notably higher student satisfaction rates. I take pride in mentoring students on their personal, professional, and academic goals, fostering a supportive learning environment.

In my role as Director of Instructional Design, I monitored office workflow and administrative processes, ensuring smooth operations. I have successfully negotiated with customers and vendors to decrease expenses while increasing profits. My experience in training and guiding team members has been instrumental in maintaining high productivity and performance metrics. I am dedicated to leveraging my skills and experiences to contribute positively to any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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LMS Administrator

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Charleston Area Medical Center

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Supported project planning team to promptly address hardware and software problems and network emergencies. Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.

Performance Tracking Software Integration Troubleshooting

Adjunct Professor

Alderson Broaddus University

Aug 2017 - Sep 2023 (6 years 1 month)

Taught Communication, Design, Computer Technology courses, providing instruction to up to 40 undergraduate students. Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.

Curriculum Development

Director of Instructional Design

Alderson Broaddus University

Aug 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly. Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Workflow Management Administrative Processing

Health and Human Resources Senior

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources

May 2006 - Dec 2017 (11 years 7 months)

Taught statewide new hire and worker refresh courses for benefit programs including SNAP, Medicaid, ACA, and TANF. Developed online courses dealing with these programs and spearheaded efforts to modernize materials and teaching methods.

Training Delivery Curriculum Development Public Speaking Material Modernization

Technical Trainer

Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College

Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)

Maintained detailed records of employee progress throughout training programs, allowing managers to easily track improvements over time. Enhanced employee technical skills by developing comprehensive training modules and hands-on workshops.

Program Management Technical Training

Economic Service Worker

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources

Oct 2001 - May 2006 (4 years 7 months)

Assisted individuals and families in applying for and retaining health coverage by collecting required and accurate personal and demographic information. Performed eligibility assistance, case management referrals and economic eligibility reviews.

Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West Virginia University

Master of Science, Marketing Communication

Pursued a Master of Science degree with a specialization in Marketing Communication.

Davis And Elkins College

Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Communications.

Alderson Broaddus University

Master of Science, Information Technology Administration

Grade: 4.0 GPA, Top 1% of class

Completed an accelerated Master of Science program in Information Technology Administration. Achieved a 4.0 GPA and was ranked in the top 1% of the class.