Andrew Hughes.

Education:

• Masters of Business Management, specializing in Information Technology National American University
• Bachelors of Fine Arts in Digital Design Bowling Green State University
• Associates in Computer Networking in IT Lima Technical College
• Post Secondary Student during High School at University of Findlay and Lima Technical College
• Columbus Grove Ohio High School Graduate

Designing Digitally, Inc., Monroe, Ohio Co-Owner / President / Creative Director October 2006 – Present

• Founded, established, and successfully maintained a $3 million budget and a team of 24 employees over two decades.
• Developed large-scale training tools, courses, and content for Federal and State Agencies and Fortune 500 companies.
• Spearheaded new business and creative development for all accounts from project inception to completion.
• Directed and coordinated the creative function, ensuring efficient and profitable operations.
• Collaborated with team members to conceptualize and execute projects for large-scale implementations.
• Developed training tools for Federal Agencies requiring C6 Security clearance.
• Interpreted brand direction, project guides, and strategies to ensure their effective execution.
• Consulted with companies to determine feasibility and organizational strategy.
• Led hiring, training, and staff management, providing innovative leadership.

Notable clients I worked with directly:

• Rentokil-Terminix – Revolutionized training solutions, spanning eLearning, video production, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Bridgestone – Elevated learning through needs analysis, content development, mobile app creation, and strategic planning.
• Lyft – Spearheaded groundbreaking virtual reality training simulations, learning record store implementation, and LMS consulting.
• U.S. Department of Education – Reimagined eLearning solutions, from content development to nationwide learner tracking systems.
• Majestic Steel – Propelled knowledge with 360 Virtual Reality Training Simulations and LMS consulting.
• Sephora – Elevated learning through mobile augmented reality development, machine learning-powered augmented reality, and translations.
• Loomis – Crafted web-based LMS, implemented AI machine learning, digital badging systems, and administered LMS.
• United State Federal Courts – Gave life to eLearning development and translations.
• United States House of Representatives – Elevated knowledge with eLearning development and translations.
• WellStar Health Systems – Reimagined eLearning development and translations.
• New York Presbyterian Hospitals – Ushered in transformative eLearning development and translations.
• Checkers / Rally’s – Elevated learning through eLearning development and translations.
• Hewlett Packard – Pioneered virtual reality training simulations, web-based VR training simulations, and LMS consulting.
• The U.S. Census Bureau – Shaped the onboarding experience with needs analysis, content development, and translations.
• NASA – Forged a path with 3D Training Simulation, web-based training simulations, and learning record store implementation.
• Voltyx – Spearheaded mobile app development, web-based eLearning development, instructor-led course development, and strategical planning.
• Raytheon – Elevated learning through virtual reality training simulations, web-based virtual reality training simulations, and LMS consulting.
• CareSource – Catalyzed knowledge through needs analysis, content development, and consulting.
• Proctor & Gamble – Elevated learning through 3D Training Simulation, web-based 3D training simulations, and quality assurance training tools.
• Virgin Galactic – Forged ahead with needs analysis, content development, and quality assurance training tools.
• TrueTech Trapping – Crafted transformative learning through eLearning development, LMS development, template development, and video production.
• Darden / Longhorn Steakhouse – Elevated knowledge with needs analysis, content development, and web-based training serious games.
• Synchrony Financial – Spearheaded learning through web-based training serious games.
• Wyndham Hotel Group – Revolutionized learning with web-based training and serious games

Bowling Green School of Art, Bowling Green, Ohio

• Webmaster
• May 2004 – May 2005
• Designed and maintained websites and databases using Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Access, and Macromedia Cold Fusion.

Putnam County Educational Service Center, Ottawa, Ohio

• Technology Coordinator, Webmaster, Technology Strategist
• May 2000 – December 2004
• Designed and maintained websites and databases.
• Planned and managed a summer technology camp for Jr. High students.
• Repaired computers in local district classrooms and conducted local network troubleshooting.
• Established a system for data backup of IEP’s and Graduation Documentation

Northwest Ohio Educational Technology, Bowling Green, Ohio

• Digital Artist, Webmaster, Technology Troubleshooter
• August 2001 – August 2002
• Created digital technology interaction instruction manuals for teachers.
• Operated technology support for northwest Ohio schools.
• Maintained website and databases.

Quality One Technologies, Columbus Grove, Ohio

• Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Technology Troubleshooter
• May 1998 – May 2000
• Assisted in the development of an Internet Service Provider.
• Operated technology support through a telephone help desk.
• Maintained website and databases.

University of Cincinnati – Clermont, Clermont, Ohio

Assistant Professor for Business, Law & Technology Department

• January 2009 – January 2019
• I taught a diverse range of courses, including Digital Imaging, Design Fundamentals, Interactive Media, 3D Modeling and animation, Business Management, Project Management, Leading the Organization, Business Finance, Management Strategies, Principles of Management, Principles of Advertising, Web Scripting, Professional Development, 2D Design, Color Theory, Entrepreneurship, Personal Sales, First Year Experience, Retail Sales, Digital Tech in Business, and Personal Sales.

Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, PA (Headquarters)

Adjunct Instructor for Interactive Media Design

• January 2010 – January 2013
• I taught courses in Video Editing, Intro to Audio, Typography & Design, Interactive Design, Interactive Authoring, Web Design, Project Management, and Digital Photography.

Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Adjunct Instructor for Graphic and Interactive Media Design

• January 2006 – January 2009
• Taught various courses, including Typography I & II, Mass Media, Design for Multimedia Display, Digital Imaging, Design Fundamentals, Interactive Media Portfolio, Graphic Design Portfolio, 3D Modeling & Animation, and Web Design.

• Small Business Administration – SCORE Program
• Consultant
• January 2017 – January 2020
• Collaborated with small businesses and advisors to create processes and procedures for small organization.
• Planned, Managed, and Created Learning Paths and career opportunity plans for small businesses
• Assisted in developing business plans, models, and advisory to growing small businesses

Ohio State Department of Education – Ohio Board of Regents, Columbus, Ohio

• Subcontractor
• January 2006 – January 2009
• Designed and developed graphic, web, 3D, and interactive designs for OBR grants.
• Planned, Managed, and Created Learning Management Systems for high schools to track pre and post-assessments.
• Designed Professional Development Online Learning Tools for online course instructors and developers collaborating with multiple universities.

Development Projects completed in my career

• New York Presbyterian Hospitals – Development of Empathy and Patient Care Program for All Staff of the NYP Healthcare Networks and Hospitals
• Rentokil-Terminix – Revolutionized training solutions, spanning eLearning, video production, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Bridgestone – Elevated learning through needs analysis, content development, mobile app creation, and strategic planning.
• Lyft – Spearheaded groundbreaking virtual reality training simulations, learning record store implementation, and LMS consulting.
• U.S. Department of Education – Reimagined eLearning solutions, from content development to nationwide learner tracking systems.
• Majestic Steel – Propelled knowledge with 360 Virtual Reality Training Simulations and LMS consulting.
• Sephora – Elevated learning through mobile augmented reality development, machine learning-powered augmented reality, and translations.
• Loomis – Crafted web-based LMS, implemented AI machine learning, digital badging systems, and administered LMS.
• United State Federal Courts – Gave life to eLearning development and translations.
• United States House of Representatives – Elevated knowledge with eLearning development and translations.
• WellStar Health Systems – Reimagined eLearning development and translations.
• New York Presbyterian Hospitals – Ushered in transformative eLearning development and translations.
• Checkers / Rally’s – Elevated learning through eLearning development and translations.
• Hewlett Packard – Pioneered virtual reality training simulations, web-based VR training simulations, and LMS consulting.
• The U.S. Census Bureau – Shaped the onboarding experience with needs analysis, content development, and translations.
• NASA – Forged a path with 3D Training Simulation, web-based training simulations, and learning record store implementation.
• Voltyx – Spearheaded mobile app development, web-based eLearning development, instructor-led course development, and strategical planning.
• Raytheon – Elevated learning through virtual reality training simulations, web-based virtual reality training simulations, and LMS consulting.
• CareSource – Catalyzed knowledge through needs analysis, content development, and consulting.
• Proctor & Gamble – Elevated learning through 3D Training Simulation, web-based 3D training simulations, and quality assurance training tools.
• Virgin Galactic – Forged ahead with needs analysis, content development, and quality assurance training tools.
• TrueTech Trapping – Crafted transformative learning through eLearning development, LMS development, template development, and video production.
• Darden / Longhorn Steakhouse – Elevated knowledge with needs analysis, content development, and web-based training serious games.
• Synchrony Financial – Spearheaded learning through web-based training serious games.
• Wyndham Hotel Group – Revolutionized learning with web-based training and serious games

• Adobe eLearning expert and innovation consultant.
• Curriculum Evaluator for The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
• External Program Evaluator for The Higher Learning Commission.
• Independent Consultant for the General Service Administration.
• C6 Civilian Clearance for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management