Co-Presented at Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando, Florida, topic “Customization is not a Dirty Word”.
Successfully implemented three enterprise learning management systems.
Successfully implemented Performance Management system.
Successfully completed RFP and implemented Virtual Classroom Training System.
Successfully implemented corporate intranet solutions (Sharepoint, Sharepoint Online, Unily).
Successfully organized Hybrid All hands meeting, combining in person and remote. Testing locations ahead of time, working with IT in multiple offices and with vendor.
Coordinated with virtual event vendor, R&D, and Employee Comms to produce first ever Science Week, three days of virtual live presentations which brought awareness to employees the various things R&D is involved in.
Built a podcast studio, researched, and bought best equipment for recording, then had facilities modify a storage room with sound deadening to create a quiet and easy space for recording podcasts and other audio recordings.
Supervised or produced corporate videos for key strategic messaging to keep employees informed about the company.
Managed content creation, video production, budgeting, and resources on new product launches.
Led the adoption of new solutions to transition to hybrid workplace through and post Covid. Partnering with IT and outside vendors; created, coordinated, and facilitated virtual All Employee Meetings to over 3000 employees.
Managed and Led Enhancements process for enhancements to learning systems resulting in improved user experience.
Learning SME for 4 years providing learning expertise, metrics, and reporting for internal audits and FDA inspections resulting in no training issues found.
Work with co-workers at new manufacturing site to develop and assign training to manufacturing staff in order to have them trained, which led to quick FDA approval and launch of new site.
Managed platforms that support post-Sales audiences, which includes customer/partner platform and training portal.
Websites Developed using SiteJet
Websites Designs Examples using Figma
Website Designed in Figma and coded in Dreamweaver
E-Commerce Design and Configuration using CubeCart
Mobile App Design Example using Figma
Branding Designs Examples using Photoshop
Simmons Brewing
Simmons Best Bitter
Simmons Munich Weiss
Simmons Trinidad IPA
Logo Examples designed using Figma
Logo Examples designed using Kittl
Designed using Kittl
Designed using Kittl
Designed using Kittl
Videos
Personal Project - Video of Our Garden Railway
Edited in DaVinci Resolve, shot on Bell and Howell 8mm Film Camera, iPhone 11 and Nikon D750.
Personal Project - Video of Our Garden Railway Tour during the 2023 National Garden Railway Convention.
Edited in DaVinci Resolve, shot on Nikon D750 and iPhone 11.
Personal Project - A video review of a Piko GE-25 Ton Locomotive. (Shot on Nikon D750, Rode NTG4+ Microphone, edited in Apple iMovie)
From my YouTube channel, The Learning Enthusiast. I show how to create box joints using the laser software Lightburn. Recorded using OBS Studio.
From my YouTube channel, The Learning Enthusiast. I show my process for prototyping and design using Lightburn. Recorded using OBS Studio.
From my YouTube channel, The Learning Enthusiast. I talk about using AI for your business.
Screenplay Example - Trail to Redemption
An old man seeks redemption and finds it only through God, when he is paired with a young preacher, to rescue his daughter from outlaws.
(This is the first 32 pages, please contact me to read the whole screeenplay)
Business:
Jamf Certified Associate - Jamf Pro
Apple iOS, Mac OS
Apple Device Management and Support
Learning Management Administration (Cornerstone on Demand SBX (Saba), Oracle iLearning)
E-Learning Tools (Articulate 360, Camtasia Studio, Adobe Captivate, Brainshark)
Project management (Agile and Waterfall)
Program Management
Website and Intranet Administration (Sharepoint, Unily, Interwoven CMS)
Zoom Meeting/Webinar management, Best Practices
Analytics (Google, Adobe, Sharepoint)
Bynder Digital Asset Management
Brightcove
Enterprise System Implementation
Pharmaceutical LMS and GXP Training management
Pharmaceutical Quality management (ETQ Reliance)- SOP/WI, CAPA, Deviations, Validation.
E-Commerce and Payment Gateway Setup, Testing and Integration using Cubecart
Creative:
Web and Media Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Email Design/ Campaigns
Newsletter Design
Screenwriting
Film Production
Film Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro)
Photography
Corporate Podcast Production (Recording, editing, publishing)
Employee Comms Digital Content management- email, websites, media walls, MS Teams
Tools:
Figma Design
Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Forms, Teams, Planner
Microsoft Sharepoint Online
Microsoft Project
Adobe Analytics
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Kittl
Audacity
Zoom
Apple iWorks
Apple iMovie
Articulate 360
Camtasia Studio
Brainshark
WordPress
Saba Meeting
Miro Whiteboard
Chris Simmons
Chris' background includes formal training in screenwriting, film and web design. Chris has written over five spec feature length scripts.Chris has worked in Technology, Retail,and Biopharma industries.
Chris has extensive experience in working with enterprise platforms, learning management system administration, and using content authoring tools.
Chris has strong project management and organizational skills – he has managed multiple learning and corporate projects/programs at different stages and with multiple stakeholders, from start to finish.
Chris is a creative and critical thinker with a passion for learning and creating innovative solutions that benefit employees.
Chris lives in the SF Bay area with his wife Noëlla and their cat Charlotte Kitty.
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherleesimmons
Personal Photography Site: https://cls0011.myportfolio.com
Screenwriting Profile: https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-0204fad4a-186240