Alan Weiler, M.Ed.
P.O. Box 1147
Fairfax, CA 94978
415 257-4777
alan@kallisto.com
Since 1987, Alan has been providing independent software and content development services, both as an
instructional designer/ writer and as a programmer of interactive presentations. Alan has a special expertise
at synthesizing complex technical information and presenting concepts in a logical and understandable way
to diverse audiences. Prior to his career in software development Alan completed a Master's degree in
Education and taught school for 5 years.
In 1992, Alan co-founded Kallisto Productions, Inc., a boutique software firm specializing in interactive
productions. Alan is a seasoned, client-facing producer and project manager with experience on dozens of
projects.
SKILLS
Instructional Design
and Writing
Authoring Tools
Programming
Languages
Alan Weiler - Resume
• Develop outlines and organize material from diverse sources
• Identify and define instructional objectives
• Conduct a needs analysis and develop a training plan
• Create storyboards and sequence information
• Perform final edits and accuracy checking
• Develop assessment exercises
• Write voice-over scripts and direct talent
• Write prose that blends marketing with instruction
• Create interest with proper pacing and information density
• Write detailed instructions for performing a task
• Develop useful and alternative ways to structure information
• Write accurate, compact and engaging instructional prose
• Maintain a consistent style in a large project
• Develop classroom training materials
• Write and develop self-paced learning manuals
• Design and deliver live webinars and classroom training
• Design and develop eLearning
• Visio
• Powerpoint
• Fireworks
• Captivate
• Presenter
• Photoshop
• Director
• Flash
• Publisher
• Word
• Excel
• Mac/Win
• Java/Swing/J2ME
• JavaScript
• AJAX
• HTML
• CSS
• ActionScript
• XML
• PERL/MYSQL
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Project Management
and Producing
.
• Write project proposals and budgets
• Create production schedules and delivery milestones
• Manage client expectations
• Conduct project review meetings and track client feedback
• Hire and direct staff and sub-contractors
• Act as producer and project manager
• Promote products via tradeshows and web sites
SAMPLE PROJECTS
CISCO SERVICE SALES TRAINING, develop and
deliver eLearning to prepare Cisco service sales teams.
Cisco. 2010-11. (Agency: TechProse).
CISCO SERVICES ROLLOUT, develop and
deliver training to prepare Cisco service sales
operations teams. Needs analysis, planning,
development and execution. Cisco. 2009. (Agency:
TechProse).
CISCO COLLABORATION SERVICES,
instructional designer developing training for a new
Cisco service. Needs analysis and training plan.
Cisco. 2008. (Agency: TechProse).
CISCO NETWORK ACADEMY, on the team to
upgrade Cisco’s eLearning courses. Cisco. 20062007. (Agency: TechProse).
ADVANTAGE FOR ANALYSTS TOUR, an
introduction to an innovative financial modeling tool.
Babcock & Brown. 2005. (Agency: TechProse).
GUIDE TO SARBANES-OXLEY ACT, a 100 page
primer on this Act of Congress with examples and
quizzes. Thomson Learning. 2004.
ETHICAL CONDUCT and WORKPLACE
SAFETY, eLearning courses for PacifiCorp. 2004.
SUN MODEL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, an
animated technology overview. Sun Microsystems.
2003.
ALTEON PORTFOLIO SALES KIT, a technology
presentation and reference CD. Nortel Networks.
2002.
JAVASCRIPT, a complete online course. San
Francisco State University. 2001.
CISCO CLUSTER MANAGEMENT SUITE
OVERVIEW, a CD and web-based product
presentation. Cisco Systems. 2001.
INTERACTION DESIGN, a complete online course.
San Francisco State University. 2000.
CISCO WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, a CD-based
technology and product presentation. Cisco Systems.
2000.
MANAGED BOOT AGENT, a CD-based
technology presentation. 3Com. 1999.
TOKEN RING SOLUTIONS, a CD-based
technology introduction and product description. Bay
Networks. 1998.
NEC – A GLOBAL VISION, product information
and tradeshow kiosk. NEC. 1997.
LEVI'S UNIVERSITY, a product knowledge kiosk
updated quarterly with new products and marketing.
Levi Strauss & Co. 1997.
OPENDOC TOUR, a CD-ROM- based presentation
covering the OpenDoc business proposition. Apple
Computer. 1996.
THE MOBILE CD, a CD-ROM based sales tool
published by Apple Computer. 1994.
INTERACTIVE TELEVISION, treatments for
interactive TV shows. Paramount Technology Group.
1993.
COMPLETE RESUME, WRITING SAMPLES and VITAE
www.alanweiler.com
B. A. in English with Honors. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois.
M. Ed. Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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