Matthew Gray-Smith
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Digital Learning Associate fluent in English and Spanish. Dedicated and results-oriented with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance educational experiences. Adept at developing and implementing innovative digital learning strategies. Seeking a challenging position at eCampus Ontario to contribute to the advancement of online education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
eLearning Consultant
University of Western Ontario
03.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership as a key member of the Instructional Technology Resource Centre team, focusing on supporting the scaling of Digital Campus programs.
- Collaborate with a team of advisors and engaged with diverse post-secondary stakeholders to initiate, plan, and execute programming.
- Act as the primary point of contact and public champion for Digital Campus programs and services.
- Demonstrate a profound understanding of post-secondary environments, leveraging sector-specific experience to contribute effectively within the digital learning landscape.
- Independently determine priorities aligned with establishing project goals, showcasing a mature and experienced approach to decision-making in a dynamic work environment.
- Effectively manage external contractors and vendors, ensuring the seamless execution of projects while exceeding established deliverables.
- Exercise a high level of autonomy in project management, showcasing the ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Instructional Design Technologist
Humber College
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded the strategic direction of Digital Campus programs as a key member of the leadership team, consistently demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach to achieving program objectives.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration with a diverse team of advisors and engaged extensively with post-secondary stakeholders to foster a cooperative environment, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and effective execution of digital learning initiatives.
- Leveraged in-depth understanding of the post-secondary education landscape, applying nuanced insights to tailor digital learning strategies that align with the unique needs and challenges within the sector.
- Exhibited mature and informed decision-making, autonomously determining project priorities based on established goals. Proactively addressed challenges and adapted strategies to ensure the successful implementation of digital learning programs.
- Successfully managed end-to-end project lifecycles, overseeing all aspects from initiation to execution. Coordinated with external contractors and vendors, ensuring projects were delivered with precision, on time, and surpassed predefined objectives.
- Applied a forward-thinking and solutions-oriented mindset to navigate complexities in the digital learning environment. Introduced innovative solutions to enhance program efficiency, scalability, and overall impact on post-secondary education.
eLearning Developer
Canaway Academy
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Defined, developed, and executed program activities for Digital Campus initiatives, fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated seamlessly with program and service team members, including the Research, Evaluation, and Foresight team, to facilitate the comprehensive evaluation of initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Actively participated in various initiatives alongside the Programs and Services team, including but not limited to French Experiential Learning, Open Library, Digital Leadership, Ontario Extend, Adaptive Learning, Micro-credentials, and Virtual Learning Strategy.
- Managed external vendors, consultants, and student interns, overseeing their contributions to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Led the management of project timelines, objectives, and key results, consistently meeting or surpassing government targets.
- Maintained a keen awareness of perspectives from diverse stakeholder audiences, enabling the gathering, analysis, and communication of key trends and recommended program approach shifts.
Training Design Specialist
HireRight
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Served as a prominent ambassador and advocate for HireRight at client-facing events, effectively communicating the organization's mission and objectives.
- Summarized project progress in comprehensive reports tailored for a diverse stakeholder audience, ensuring alignment with program activities and current industry trends.
- Reviewed documentation to maintain consistency with program objectives and adapt to the evolving corporate educational climate.
- Successfully met or exceeded government targets for program activities, demonstrating a commitment to organizational excellence.
- Provided support to institutions in communities of practice, actively facilitating the sharing of best practices and fostering collaborative learning within the background screening community.
Adult Education Instructor
Oxford House College
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Stayed abreast of emerging trends and research focusing on areas such as adaptive learning, digital fluency, digital leadership, and experiential learning.
- Collaborated seamlessly with team members and senior management to drive projects forward, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Facilitated and actively contributed to project meetings and presentations, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to support effective collaboration and decision-making.
- Maintained project assets, communications, and documentation, ensuring organizational resources are organized and readily accessible for project stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - E-Learning Design & Development
Munster Technological University
Ireland2024
Associate of Arts - Adult Education
Canadian College of Educators
Mississauga, ON01.2020
Bachelor of Music Performance -
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.2012
Skills
- Virtual Learning Environments: Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Canvas, Sakai, Blackboard and D2L
- Instructional Design: Skilled in applying pedagogical principles to create effective online learning experiences
- Multimedia Integration: Experienced in incorporating multimedia elements into course content (videos, interactive simulations, etc)
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with educators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders
- Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify and address challenges in digital learning environments
Accomplishments
- Certification: Quality Assurance & Course Evaluation
[QM, Quality Matters]
2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Courses
Evaluation Essentials, Online Course Delivery [Algonquin College, Ottawa, 2022]
Digital Pedagogy, Quality Assurance & Evaluation, Assessment & Alignment [Conestoga College, 2020]
Boardwork
Co-Chair: Humber College International Graduate School Community of Practice, 2022
Student Ambassador: Master of Arts in eLearning Design & Development, Munster Technological University, 2023 - Present
Timeline
eLearning Consultant
University of Western Ontario
03.2023 - Current
Instructional Design Technologist
Humber College
06.2021 - 12.2022
eLearning Developer
Canaway Academy
05.2019 - 06.2021
Training Design Specialist
HireRight
01.2017 - 03.2019
Adult Education Instructor
Oxford House College
01.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - E-Learning Design & Development
Munster Technological University
Associate of Arts - Adult Education
Canadian College of Educators
Bachelor of Music Performance -
Berklee College of Music
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