(Tom Sehmel)
Thomas A. Sehmel
Redmond, Wa. tom.sehmel@attws.com
OBJECTIVE: Leadership position incorporating my programming and design skills
INTERACTIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCES
Lead New Media Programmer - AT&T Wireless Services (1995-Present)
Responsible for directing and implementing diverse programming needs of corporate technical training
* Design and develop Authorware code for software-simulation training
* Code web-based training (WBT) lessons with custom HTML and JavaScript
* Develop and enhance 20+ Authorware programming templates for reuse by others and improving productivity
* Create code for >40 interactive CBT lessons with Authorware for cross-platform, intranet, and CD-ROM delivery
* Performance and team approval led to managing ~10 programmers, and conversion from consultant to employee
* Learn new skills as needs and delivery mechanisms change, including Microsoft Access and web database delivery
* Assumed instructional designer role producing paper-based procedural training on schedule to client's satisfaction
* Work effectively on self-directed projects; proactive participation in team environment
Tools: Windows; Access, Authorware, Cold Fusion, Designer's Edge, Dreamweaver, Flash, JavaScript, Premiere
Instructional Designer, Multimedia Developer - Integrated Learning Systems, Inc. (1993-1995)
Responsible for instructional design and Authorware programming of client and company multimedia titles
* Independently designed and developed 5 bilingual (English/Spanish), computer-interactive Algebra lessons
* Adapted to a variety of needs in a small company, including creating graphics, project management, and sales
Tools: Windows and Macintosh; Authorware, DeBabelizer, Director, SoundEdit, Excel, Word, SuperPaint
Instructional Design Internship, and Software Tester - Microsoft (1992)
Responsible for application of educational degree in "real-world" setting, leading to career-related testing position
* Successful testing resulted in manager request to test online Help localization and alpha testing internal product
* Tested and fixed bugs in Help, Tutorial, and Cue Cards for Access, Mail, and Schedule+
* Participated in professional development courses, completed assigned tasks, sought out additional responsibilities
Tools: Windows and DOS; Excel, Help Compiler, Tutor, Word
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Television Equipment Operator - University of Washington (1989-1992)
Responsible for taping and distance-learning delivery of advanced engineering courses
* Directed live single-operator productions, including daily classes, satellite teleconferences and seminars
* Supervised 3 student employees in the studio and office
Tools: Macintosh; Excel, Word; professional video equipment
Secondary School Teacher - School Districts in California and Washington (1986-1989)
Responsible for 150+ students, daily decisions, completing training on schedule with budget and resource constraints
* Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Math, Drama, Geometry, and Physical Science
Volunteer/Paid Youth Worker - Organizations in California and Washington (1983-1996)
Responsible for well-being of youths with diverse backgrounds and skills
* 5th-6th Grade Helper, Junior High Summer Staff, High School Youth Mentor, Camp Counselor
EDUCATION
Master of Education Degree - University of Washington (1992)
* Educational Communications and Technology, emphasis in Instructional Design
Secondary Teaching Certification - University of Washington (1986)
Bachelor of Arts Degree - University of Washington (1985)
* Mathematics, minor in Theater
