Resume
Paul Robert McManus
P.O. Box 6530
San Diego, CA 92166
WORK SUMMARY:
Expertise in training development and instructional design, project management, web development and design, and business communications. Experienced in analyzing client needs and developing performance-centered measurable objectives, learner-centered solutions, selecting delivery methods appropriate for target audiences and designing processes for measuring training effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, project management and team members
Extensive experience in designing and delivering high priority tasks/deliverables
Work effectively on teams, delegating responsibilities where applicable and providing timely written updates on project progress while meeting deadlines for project deliverables.
Effective contributor to project planning efforts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Consultant, Training Specialist, BearingPoint, Aug. 2006 - April 2007
Co-Developed a comprehensive System Training Plan for use with a custom-built integrated software system for San Diego County. Designed multiple user guides, lesson specifications, and training materials for application functional areas. Developed numerous best practices, change management controls, communication recommendations, and “How To” documents to guide project team members. Developed presentation for application functional area walkthrough. Conducted research and consultation with developers, interface designers, and other internal and County subject matter experts. Position required DOJ and FBI security clearance. Served as Team Lead for seven, as a new hire peer mentor, and as an informal Team mentor to many others on the project.
College Teaching Internship, San Diego City College RTVC-107 Media Audio Sept. 2004 – Dec. 2004
Created lesson plans, delivered lessons, planned and presented classroom technical and practical audio technology demonstrations, assisted with testing, grading, and classroom administration. Conducted audio production lab tutorials, served as lab instructor/adviser for all required student audio projects.
Consultant, McManus Enterprises 1990 - 2006
Managed and operated professional multimedia system design and production consulting firm supporting broadcasters, production companies, recording studios and government agencies. Specialist in system design, analysis, and troubleshooting; location recording, production logistics, system training and support. Consulted regularly with clients to identify technical needs and determine system requirements. Designed appropriate solutions for identified client needs to meet client time frames and budgets. Managed implementation and delivery of system solutions, including hardware, media, documentation, job aids, and user training as warranted. Verified delivered solutions met client needs.
EDUCATION:
MA in Educational Technology, San Diego State University, May 2006
Graduate Certificate in Community College Teaching, San Diego State University , January 2005
BA in Radio and Television , San Diego State University, December 1978
Numerous additional business, computer, and multimedia courses and seminars
Selected Publications, Accomplishments:
McManus, P. & Rossett, A. (2006). Performance support tools: Delivering value where and when it is needed. Performance Improvement Journal, 45(2), 8-16.
McManus, P. (2005). Electronic performance support systems (EPSS). In B. Hoffman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Educational Technology. Available from: http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/epss/
Speaker at the 111th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society, New York, NY, November 2001.
Creator and Presenter of Historical Exhibit for the 109th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society, Los Angeles, CA, September 2000.
NOTE: Representative samples of my SDSU EDTEC research papers, instructional design, multimedia, and Web projects are available at http://www.paulrmcmanus.com/portfolio/port.htm
SKILLS/EXPERTISE:
Software applications expertise in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio and Windows SharePoint.
Design and web development tools proficiency includes: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Apple iMovie, DotNetNuke web application framework, Inspiration Visual Learning Tool, SnagIt Image Capture, and SurveyMonkey web-based survey software.
Professional Memberships:
International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI)
ISPI San Diego Chapter, President 2007, 2008.
American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
Pi Lambda Theta, National Honor Society of Educators
Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences (NARAS) - voting member since 1997
Audio Engineering Society (AES), member, former Chair of San Diego Section
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
REFERENCES:
Professional references are available on request.