Nicholle Stone
E-mail: stonen@uwstout.edu
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 16 years of experience with web-based instruction. Served in every role related to online course
development: leader, manager, instructional designer, instructional technologist, project manager,
content expert, instructor, and consultant.
 Able to translate theoretical instructional design models to real world development. Worked with
faculty as instructional designer to achieve Quality Matters certification for online courses.
 Quality consultation and design skills: able to communicate effectively with faculty, administration,
instructional designers, network and server administrators, helpdesk personnel, students and managers;
talented in assessing needs and goals and developing solutions.
 Consultation skills: able to communicate effectively with faculty, administration, instructional designers
 Facilitation skills: experienced with developing and conducting formal training and informal coaching
on best practices, tools, and techniques for e-Learning. Face to face, hybrid, and online teaching
experience. Currently teach Instructional Design and Designing for Computer-based Training online
graduate courses.
 Ability to monitor, evaluate, implement and administer new technologies including hardware and
software. Excellent technology skills including a variety of software, hardware, and CMS platforms.
 Proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously. Project
planning, budgeting, personnel management experience. Exceptional fiscal management skills.
 Successfully met or exceeded organizational goals and priorities for e-Learning.
 Successfully implemented and administered Blackboard, Desire2Learn, and custom proprietary CMS
platforms. Experience in working with vendors and implementing systemic instructional technologies.
 Earned reputation for building relationships founded on mutual respect and trust.
 Experience in working in global business, traditional higher education, and start-up environments.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Program Advisor and Adjunct Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Stout (8/09-current)
Designed, developed and teach graduate courses in the Instructional Design certificate program through the
School of Education. The four courses are: Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, Instructional
Strategies and Assessment Methods, Designing Computer-Based Training, and Project Management for
Instructional Development.
Director, Distance Education/Teaching, Learning & Innovation, University of South Florida in
Lakeland (05/10-9-13)
Managed the administration of online programs and courses, responsible for support of Blackboard
utilization on the campus, and support the development and delivery of web-based courses and programs.
Worked with faculty as an instructional designer to meet national quality standards. Responsibile for
recommending and implementing guidelines and procedures for distance learning. Support faculty in the use
of instructional technologies, administer and support the ePortfolio tool; design, develop, and facilitate
various workshops for faculty and staff. Researched, recommended and implemented new instructional
technologies as appropriate. Participated in multiple cross-functional teams and committees to represent the
Teaching and Learning Innovation unit. Assisted with the campus-wide selection and implementation of a
new SAI (Student Assessment of Instruction) tool. Developed and monitored multiple budgets. Assisted in
writing reports for SACS accreditation.
Director, Instructional Development & Faculty Development for Online College, Rocky Mountain
College of Art & Design (1/10-04/10)
Developed strategic plan for Faculty Development and designed, developed, and facilitated professional
development workshops and sessions for faculty. Assisted with writing accreditation reports for HLC and
CIDA. Developed budget for the start-up of an Online College, designed hiring plan for faculty and ID
team, wrote position descriptions and began assembling the course development team. Worked with the
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parent company to implement technologies, budgets, and design standards. Collaborated daily with Deans
and College President to help plan and prepare for start-up of online college.
Director, Instructional Development, Colorado State University-Global Campus (5/08-01/10)
Lead and manage the instructional development team to design and develop the instructional model for
completely online courses, develop the processes for course development including templates, interface
design, usability testing, quality assurance, Quality Matters review process, maintenance, and project
management. Designed these processes and developed over 20 courses with a staff of 4 within 4 months.
Met the University’s business plan goals and instructional quality goals within 4 months for Fall rollout.
Work with content experts as an instructional design project manager to develop all graduate business
courses. Responsible for strategic planning of course development for CSU-GC’s programs, production
schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
Director, Learning Technology Services, University of Wisconsin-Stout (4/05-5/08)
Directed the Learning Technology Services department which includes the service areas responsible for
training, faculty development, and the development of multimedia, web-based instruction, audio and video
conferencing, video production, mediated classrooms, the University website, and technologies which
support the instructional, research and other objectives of the institution. Selected department projects,
allocated resources, and ensured timely completion. Developed new approaches towards the use of
educational technology techniques and promoted the use of instructional technologies. Developed Faculty
training and development programs.
Responsible for empowering 13 successful staff members, improving processes and increasing productivity
and services during a time of decreasing budgetary resources. Designed and conducted training, served as
back-up administrator for CMS platforms and webmaster duties, and worked with faculty as an instructional
designer. Administered $1 million budget to achieve goals, staffing and equipment needs.
Web-Based Instructional Development Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Stout (9/99-4/05)
Directed a new unit that was responsible for the coordination of and support for web-based curriculum
development across the campus. Developed the unit’s core values and skill sets, yearly goals, policies,
procedures, consulting and instructional design methodology and professional development. Consulted
with faculty and academic staff on the development of web-based curriculum, conducted training for faculty
and staff on techniques and methodologies of web-based curriculum development, reviewed and made
recommendations on current off-the-shelf web development products, interfaced with other offices on
campus that provide web-related technical services and other academic and student support services,
assisted in the development of web-based courses and programs, and supervise staff. Implemented and
administered four campus-wide course management systems. Administered and maintained department
domain and servers. Served as the campus course management administrator. Helped instructors select the
appropriate technology for the learning outcomes and activities. Increased technology-enhanced courses
from 22 to 1500+ per semester. Increased the number of instructors utilizing Web technologies from 12 to
over 390.
Senior Technology Consultant, Arthur Andersen (01/98-8/99)
Worked with instructional designers, graphic artists and other team members to create Web-based training
for global consulting firm. Led a team of instructional designers in selecting appropriate macro-designs, to
enable learning strategies, to sequence and chunk information, and to ensure site usability. Responsible for
production and oversight of production processes. Helped to design, develop, and conduct internal training
on new instructional design methodology. Evaluated new technologies and selected vendors when
appropriate.
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EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
M.A. Communication and Training Technology (December 1997)
Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
B.A. English (May 1996)
Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00
Wartburg College Waverly, IA
Major: English (1989-1991)
Cumulative GPA: 3.43/4.00
Continuing Education
Conferences and Topics include: STC (2013), DLA (2012), WCET (2011), DevLearn (2010). (Quality
Matters (2008), Sloan-C Getting Started: Online Course Development (2008), ASTD Human Performance
Improvement – 3 of 5 courses (2007), Russell Leadership (2005), Leadership Academy (2004), Network +
Certification (2001), Designing Instruction for Web-Based Training (2001), JavaScript courses (1999,
2002), MS Project training (1998)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
“Trends and Issues in Instructional Design” (3 graduate credits, online – UW-Stout)
“Instructional Strategies and Assessment” (3 graduate credits, online – UW-Stout)
“Designing for Computer-Based Training” (3 graduate credits, online – UW-Stout)
“Futures of Technology” (2 graduate credits, online – UW-Stout)
“Introduction to Media in Education and Training” (2 undergraduate credits, online – UW-Stout)
“Learning Technologies” (3 graduate credits, hybrid – UW-Stout)
“Designing Your Online Classroom” (3 graduate credits, online – University of Northern Iowa)
Merlot International Conference 2004: “D2LLO-A success story of collaboration in a distributed
environment”
Educause 2003: “The Evolution of Web-enhancement at UW-Stout”
“The User-Friendly ID Model” (instructional design workshop for UW-System)
“WebCamp” and “Extreme WebCamp” - intensive workshops for faculty and teaching staff which focus on
designing and developing courses for web-enhancement.
17 years experience in designing, developing and delivering stand-up training workshops.
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Desire2Learn, Blackboard, WebCT, Dreamweaver, Contribute, Chalk & Wire, MS
Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Audacity, Lectora Snap!, Articulate, PageMaker, Camtasia, HTML,
FTP tools, Acrobat, Adobe Connect, Respondus, Elluminate, PhotoShop.
 Experience with wikis, blogs, podcasting, and vodcasting.
 Developed over 35 SCORM compliant Shareable Content Objects for use statewide. Edited XML
metadata, developed template for first D2L SCO and facilitated training for other instructional
technologists.
HONORS AND COMMITTEES
 Received UW-Stout’s Chancellor’s Academic Staff Award for Excellence (2007)
 Won two Blue Web’n Awards for the educational websites, CampSilos and Grout Museum Excursion
 Golden Key National Honor Society member
 Sigma Tau Delta member - International English Society
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Committees served: SACS Accreditation Leadership Council, EDS Career and Technical Education,
D2L Implementation (System), Campus Information Technology Advisory, Ad Hoc Task Force, Web
Review Team, Information Portal, Content Management System, Recreation/Athletic Complex, D2L
Learning Objects Team (System), e-Scholar Technical Team, e-Scholar Implementation Team, and
Educational Support Unit Review.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Worked with USF in Lakeland faculty to design online courses to meet QualityMatters standards.
Developed 6 courses in less than 9 months which passed the QM review while fulfilling Director
responsibilities.
 Designed the first completely online professional development courses for graduate credit for the
University of Northern Iowa. Created the templates for the instructional design and interface design for
subsequent courses.
 Reached 77% utilization of Course Management System in 7 years while transitioning through 4
different systems at UW-Stout.
 Increased number of instructors, courses and sections using course management system while
maintaining level number of support staff (three) and excellent customer service.
 Implemented, administered, and transitioned to/from WebCT, Blackboard, e-Scholar (proprietary Stout
tool), and Desire2Learn.
 Led the design of a custom proprietary course management system for Stout faculty.
 Managed and supported 4 distance education rooms with central control room for distributing
connectivity. Managed installation of PolyCom VSX8000 codecs to convert from fiber optic to video
and voice over IP. Also use ISDN and a portable IP system. International connections included
Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Ireland and more.
 Assumed responsibility for Stout website. Led the implementation of a content management system to
manage the site and convert it from 180,000 static webpages to a dynamic, database driven, reusable
object-oriented site.
 Implemented first integrated classroom recording system at Stout to enable faculty to easily present to
face-to-face students as well as asynchronous, distance students.
 On a very small team, assisted in building an online University from ground up within four months.
This includes curriculum, policies, procedures, faculty training, development of courses, quality
assurance procedures, hiring of Subject Matter Experts, working with technology and textbook
vendors, internal team training, and facilitating communication between the academic and development
unit of the University and the marketing, recruiting and advising unit.