Meet Nate
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I am a learning designer and a lifelong learner who believes that education is the most powerful tool one can access. Throughout my years of schooling, I have had the privilege of being taught by passionate instructors who each inspired me to work toward educating others.
Learning design is a natural way for me to blend my appreciation for learning, teaching, and technology. This practice allows me to make a genuine impact in organizations and, importantly, the people who comprise them.
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Below are the work opportunities and educational endeavors that, in their own ways, have led me to where I am now.
Work Experience
May 2024 - August 2024
Instructional Design Intern
Disciples Unleashed Family of Parishes, Macomb, MI
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Identify learners' hospitality needs
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Consult with learners and SMEs
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Develop training materials
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Present training materials
2023 - Present
Bulletin Copy Editor & Coordinator
St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Twp., MI
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Design church bulletin layouts to maximize parishioner engagement
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Proofread submitted articles for accuracy and consistency
2022 - Present
Assistant Facilities Manager
St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Twp., MI
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Clean and organize parish gathering spaces and storage areas
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Tend to parishioners’ varying questions and requests
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Coordinate events and associated setups with clergy and volunteers
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Serve as intra- and interdepartmental communication liaison to maximize productivity
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Train and supervise new employees
July 2022 - October 2022
Funeral Home Attendant
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., Shelby Twp., MI
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Assisted Funeral Directors with funeral services, preparations, and removals
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Maintained cleanliness of chapels and lounges
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Facilitated families’ welcoming and requests
2018 - 2019
Maintenance Worker
St. Mary of the Hills, Rochester, MI
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Assisted parishioners in a kind and timely manner with event and schedule concerns
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Orchestrated preparations and setups of luncheons, meetings, weddings, and funerals
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Maintained cleanliness and appearance of building and outdoor grounds
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Trained and supervised new employees
Education
2023 - 2024
Wayne State University | Master’s Degree
M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology
2018 - 2022
Michigan State University | Bachelor's Degree
B.A. in Linguistics
Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Awards and Honors
Wayne State University
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Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA): 2024
Michigan State University
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Highest Honors (4.0 GPA): 2022
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Board of Trustees Scholarship Award: 2022
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TESOL Outstanding Senior Award: 2022
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Dean's List: 2018 - 2022
Skills, Abilities, and Marketable Qualities
Personal Skills and Abilities
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Goal-oriented
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Technologically savvy
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Creative problem-solver
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Proficient conversationalist with a warm, welcoming disposition
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Decisive and directive team leader
Technical Knowledge
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Google Drive
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Adobe Creative Cloud
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Brightspace by D2L
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Canvas
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Edmodo
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Schoology
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Nearpod
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Monday.com
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Zoom
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Skype
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Audacity
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Blippar
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iMovie
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Canva
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Figma
Proficient
Languages
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English – Fluent, Native Speaker
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French – Professional Working Proficiency
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Swedish – Limited Working Proficiency
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Spanish – Limited Working Proficiency