Karin Rex 128 Wentworth Drive Lansdale, PA 19446 www.geekygirlonline.com Phone: 215-393-7640 FAX: 215-393-7640 E-mail: rex@karinrex.com Professional Summary * Intelligent content engineer and published author with a wide range of writing experience. * Engaging online professor with the ability to build strong communities within the virtual classroom * Skilled professional writer, course developer and technology trainer (classroom, synchronous, asynchronous) with 20+ years of professional experience on both Windows and Macintosh platforms * Proficient and creative e-learning, computer- and web-based training developer/author (Captivate, Lectora, Articulate and Snap) * Engaging instructor able to provide both online and in-person training. Certified synchronous facilitator, producer and instructional designer * Strong graphic arts background including desktop publishing and design, plus an excellent command of web page design and implantation Education * MA, Professional Writing, Chatham University 2008 * Certified Synchronous Facilitator / Developer / Producer, InSync Training 2008 * BA, Communications/Writing, Rowan University 1982 Professional Qualifications Geeky Girl, LLC (formerly ComputerEase), Lansdale, PA (1989 to present) Professional Writer * Provide custom course development (classroom and elearning) and technical training, technical writing, project management, and e-learning solutions. Manage trainers and freelance writers. Provide classroom, synchronous and asynchronous training. DeVry University, Online (2009 to present) Professor (Professional Writing) InSync Training, Online (2009 to present) Instructional Designer & Synchronous Facilitator Lansdale School of Business, Lansdale PA (2005-2007) Professor (Graphic Arts) Dun & Bradstreet, NYC, NY (1990-1992) Course Developer/Instructor PTS, King of Prussia, PA (1989-1991) Course Developer/Instructor Maxwell Training Centers, Norristown, PA (1989-1991) Course Developer/Instructor ComputerWare, Philadelphia, PA (1988-1989) Instructor The Kingswood Group, Ardmore, PA (1984-1988) Typesetting Manager * Managed traditional typesetting and proofreading department. Provided typesetting, layout, and design services. Introduced and taught desktop publishing. Wrote and designed corporate communication procedures. Published Books Rex, Karin. Microsoft Office 2010 Demystified. NY: McGraw Hill Professional, 2011 Rex, Karin. Cecil, James et al. Nurturing Customer Relationships. NJ: Nurture Institute Press, 2006 Rex, Karin. The Internet Illuminated. NY: Skillpath, 1996 Rex, Karin. Internet Search Techniques. NY: Ziff-Davis, 1996 Rex, Karin. Computers in Clinical Practice. PA: American College of Physicians, 1995. 12-36 Experience Overview * Adjunct Professor of Professional Writing for DeVry University * Adjunct Professor of Graphic Arts & Technology for Lansdale School of Business * Developed e-learning solutions (CBT & WBT) and intelligent content engineering services for Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson, OraPharma, and Comcast * Developed curriculum and delivered hands-on classroom training for large pharmaceutical corporations, such as Aventis/Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Wyeth-Ayerst and many others, including technical migrations and proprietary software. Participated in dozens of large-scale software and operating system migration projects in the pharmaceutical industry * Facilitated synchronous and asynchronous courses online for global audiences for such institutions as Element K, SmartPlanet, ZDUniversity Barnes & Noble University, HP Learning Ctr., Sony Learning Ctr., Suite101, and c|net Help U * Conducted hundreds of courses training thousands of executives, managers, professionals and staff members in the use of computers and other technology-related subjects. Presented nationwide public seminars for Dun & Bradstreet as well as other regional training organizations * Dean, Suite University Writing & Publishing School (2005-2006) Current Software Capabilities * Microsoft Word * Microsoft Excel * Microsoft PowerPoint * Microsoft Access * Microsoft Outlook * Adobe Dreamweaver * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe Flash * HTML * Adobe Captivate * Lectora * Articulate Breeze * Camtasia Virtual Classroom Experience* Adobe Connect Pro * WebEx * iLinc (Virtual Classroom) * LiveMeeting * eCollege * BlackBoard Published Online Asynchronous Courses Element K / Ziff-Davis University / SmartPlanet * Internet Search Techniques, 4-week course, developed & instructed * Front Page 2000, Level 1, 4-week course, developed & instructed * Front Page 2000, Level 2, 4-week course, developed & instructed Powered Inc. (Barnes & Noble University, Dell University, CodeWarrior U, HP University) * Quicken Basics, 4-week course, developed & instructed * Building Your First Web Page, 4-week course, developed & instructed * Buying a New PC, 4-week course, developed & instructed * Keeping Your Child Safe in Cyberspace, 4-week course, developed & instructed Suite University * Search the Web Fantastic, 4-week course, developed & instructed eLearning & Writing Samples Examples of elearning modules I’ve developed and articles I’ve written can be found on my website: www.geekygirlonline.com ReferencesSupplied upon request Karin Rex * 215-393-7640 * rex@karinrex.com