Piercarlo Abate
210 W. 70th St.  New York, NY 10023
Phone: (512) 300 4405  E-Mail: [email protected]
Online portfolio: www.piercarloabate.com
RESUME
Education
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M.S. Instructional Design, graduated 2013, GPA 3.92 - Indiana University (Bloomington)
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B.A. Advertising and Communication, graduated 1994, GPA 3.98 - Universita’ di Perugia (Italy)
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Advanced Spanish Certificate - Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Santander (Spain)
Computer and Language and General Skills
General Skills:
Project management primarily applying agile methodology, development of SCORM based E-learning
modules, course design including learning objectives development based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and adult
learning theory.
Presentation Software
Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline 2, Adobe Connect
Web Authoring Software
Adobe Muse, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML
Design and Video Editing Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effect, Final Cut
Learning Management System Experience
Moodle, Train, Success Factors
Language
English, Spanish, Italian
Experience
Instructional Designer - New York Life Insurance Company
October 2015 – Present
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As a part of the New York Online University project, revision and update of the entire Computer Based
Training catalog.
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Creation of concise and consistent summaries for each online curricula, based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
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Creation of a controlled vocabulary and a collection of definitions in order to develop an efficient key
wording system.
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Implement key wording, summaries and descriptions into the Learning Management System (Success
Factors).
Supervisor: Anna Hemsworth, Corporate Vice President, (914) 846 3327 [email protected]
Instructional Designer - Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin Texas
June 2014 – July 2015
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Development and delivery of online and face-to-face training classes to adult learners. Includes training
needs analysis, learner and gap analysis, interviews with subject matter experts, refinement of subject
matter expert materials into need to know level of materials for the given audience and learning level,
design of learning objectives applying bloom’s taxonomy to the design and ordering of learning
content, developing materials, delivery, design of training assessments, and revision based on
evaluation feedback.
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Oversee and participate in the design and development of distance-learning solutions, including story
boarding and final product development.
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Observe, monitor and conduct formal evaluations of training products to determine efficacy of training
and provide internal and external partners with recommendations.
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Developed and facilitated a Department of Public Safety leadership workshop on new training
modalities. Design and Develop Train the Trainer materials for future workshop delivery.
Supervisor: Bob Myers, Training Group Manager, (512) 424 5538
Training Specialist - Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas
February 2013 – June 2014
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Design storyboards and blueprint materials, develop and deliver online and face-to-face training
classes related to public health to adult learners.
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Assess and analyze training needs. Conduct learner analysis and gap analysis.
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Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses. Develop and deliver train the trainer
to additional trainers.
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Provide Spanish interpretation service for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Supervisor: Jim Pearson, TCD Director, (512) 419 2305 [email protected]
Education Specialist - Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas
January 2005 – February 2013
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Design, develop and deliver classes related to mental illness to English and Spanish speaking adults, with
different educational backgrounds. Includes training needs analysis, learner analysis and gap analysis
looking at existing materials, interviews with subject matter experts, refinement of subject matter expert
materials into appropriate level of materials for the given audience and learning level, design of
learning objectives applying bloom’s taxonomy and adult learning theory to the design and ordering of
learning content and course design, developing materials, delivery, design of training assessments, and
revision based on evaluation feedback.
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Evaluate and write clinical reports evaluating previously set educational objectives and how effectively
they are delivered.
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Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses including train the trainer materials for
future instructors.
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Supervisor: Danette Roehrig Supervisor, (512) 419 2305 [email protected]
Training Manager – Antillana de Fotografia, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)
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Design, develop and deliver classes to Hotel Sales Representatives.
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Design, develop and deliver classes to Hotel Photo Service.
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Assess and analyze training needs.
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Organize and prepare materials and supplies for training courses.
Media Analyst – Benetton Group (Advertising Office), Treviso (Italy)
January 2000 – June 2004
February 1995 – December 1999
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Design and use qualitative and quantitative research tools such as questionnaires, focus groups,
interviews etc.
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Select research methods appropriate to pre-defined company criteria.
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Analyze advertising campaigns performance.
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Summarize and finalize data at the end of projects. Prepare reports and presentations.
Professional References
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Lynn Hale, former colleague at Texas Department of Public Safety: (361) 362 9595
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Robert Myers, former colleague at Texas Department of Public Safety: (512) 424 5538
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Judson Greene, former colleague at Texas Department of State Health Services: (512) 366 0110
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