Maria Paula Borras Patino paulaborras@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Georgia Athens, GA
Master of Education – Learning, Design, and Technology December 2024
Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga Colombia
Bachelor of Science – Financial Engeneering September 1999
CERTIFICATES
Instructional Design and e-Learning Certificate, University of Georgia December 2024
OTI 503: Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers, Georgia Institute of Technology
OTI 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry, Georgia Institute of Technology
OTI 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General, Georgia Institute of Technology
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, GA Training Consultant May 2016 – Present
• Play a crucial role in coordinating and managing the training and development initiatives for 300 employees. Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify training needs, develop training programs, and ensure the successful implementation of learning initiatives.
• Fostered relationships with internal stakeholders, advising on the most effective training strategies and learning interventions to meet business needs.
• Currently designing blended learning experiences that incorporate digital tools, experiential learning, and onthe-job application to drive impactful development outcomes
• Conducted organizational needs assessments and am currently designing impactful learning experiences as part of instructional design projects..
• John Hopkins University – Center for Talented Youth Online Programs Baltimore, MD Supervisor May 2016 – August 2019
• Revised and developed instructional materials using backward design as part of project to update course offerings.
• Reviewed redesigned courses for alignment, consistency, and 508 Compliance.
• Co-designed and developed instructor handbook and appendices as resource for onboarding instructors.
• Communicated important school policies to faculty regarding withdrawal deadlines and incomplete procedures.
• Evaluated instructor feedback and communications with other students.
• Met with instructors individually to provide annual performance reviews.
Online Instructor January 2014 – May 2016
• Taught primarily courses that covered grammar through to the 8th grade curriculum, online.
• Used Adobe Connect to provide extra support to students for midterms and finals.
• Engaged students through various weekly discussion forum activities.
• Reviewed courses for errors and inconsistencies before going live.
Gwinnett Technical College – Department of Arts and Sciences
Lawrenceville, GA
Adjunct Professor July 2008 – August 2019
Taught Composition, Literature, as well as ESL for non-credit students.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Management in Instructional Design, UGA Extension, Weeds of the Southeastern US June 2024 – July 2024
• Collaborated with three other team members to develop storyboards for creating an engaging and interactive Articulate Rise module, enhancing instructional materials with multimedia and recording technologies.
• Ensured module complied with Section 508, branding guidelines, module learning objectives, and consistency with previously developed modules.
Team-Based Design of Interactive Learning, UGA EITS, Introduction to Team Dynamix January 2024 – May 2024
• Served as Content Developer and Learning Specialist to co-create a learning module that blends Articulate Storyline and Speech, using a human-centered approach.
• With four other team members, analyzed previous instructional content, developed learning objectives and a learner profile, created multiple prototypes to receive client feedback, and completed a formative evaluation.
• Used Cognitive Construction, Gagne’s Nine Events of Learning, Mayer’s 12 Principles, and Jakob’s 10 Usability Heuristics to guide decision-making.
SKILLS
Articulate 360 | Sway | Canva | Adobe Premier Pro | Moodle | Brightspace/Desire2Learn | Vyond
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS
NSU Award for Outstanding Instructional Design by a Graduate Student (as part of a team) July 2024 Top Claw Award, Georgia Gwinnett College November 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award, Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University October 2016 Adjunct of the Year Nominee, Gwinnett Technical College August 2015