Lisa Kitchen
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About Me
I am a highly accomplished Web Developer, Articulate 360 Developer, Visual Multimedia e-Learning Designer, UI/UX Designer, and a 508 Compliance Specialist. I bring over 35 years of award-winning professional experience as a design, development, and multimedia specialist. My expertise encompasses 2D and 3D technical illustrations and animations for various training formats, including computer‑based, e‑learning, instructor‑led, and presentation programs. I excel in the design and development of innovative product interfaces for multimedia applications.
My background includes extensive experience with the latest software programs for interactive media, web design, programming, mobile application development, audio editing, recording, and closed captioning. I have a proven track record of programming responsive and reactive courseware utilizing HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, along with software such as Articulate 360 and Rise, complemented by a working knowledge of PHP. I also have practical experience in digital photography, media replication, and design for print.
As a DHS Trusted Tester certified professional and an expert document specialist, I possess a strong understanding of Section 508 compliant requirements, computer-based test development, quality assurance, and beta testing.
I am a highly motivated and creative professional known for excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. I am confident in both leading and contributing within a team environment, effectively managing multiple projects, and adapting to various roles as needed.
Professional Skills
Professional developer and designer skills including but not limited to...
Resume
Certifications
DHS Trusted Tester Certification
 | TT-2403-05723 March 2024 |
U.S. Department of homeland Security
Microsoft Certification
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
Security Clearances
Position of Public Trust
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Active Full B.I.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Department of homeland Security
Census Bureau Agency Clearance
U.S. Census Bureau
Education
A.A. Degree: General Studies
Programming, Web Design & Information Technology Emphasis
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
Master Certificate: Client/Server Developer
Johns Hopkins University-Computer Career Institute, Columbia, MD
Technical Degree: Mechanical Drafting Technology
Maryland Drafting Institute, Langley Park, MD
Specialized E-Commerce Programming & Development
Lincoln Technical Institute, Columbia, MD
Certificate: Advanced Articulate Storyline 360
Certificate: Adobe Captivate Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning
Advertising Art Design
Montgomery Community College, Rockville, MD
Certificate: Interactivity on the Web
Bloomsburg University, Institute for Interactive Technologies
Introduction to AutoCAD
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
Two & Three-Dimensional Design
Montgomery Community College, Rockville, MD
Watercolor Fine Arts
Maryland Institute College of Art
Professional Experience
Web Developer - Senior Visual Multimedia Designer - Articulate 360 Developer - 508 Compliance Specialist
2003 - 2025
PowerTrain, Inc., Landover, MD
Human Capital and Training Division
Program and develop responsive and reactive courseware and instructional videos utilizing HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Articulate 360, Rise, Moodle, and SCORM Cloud (testing and packaging). Course review, client feedback, and project tracking utilizing Articulate Review and Zephyr (Redmine) Project Tracking site. All course development met strict Section 508 compliance requirements. Development of audio with WellSaid, closed captioning developed with Adobe Audition, voice over, and sound production. Lead Section 508 compliant specialist and DHS Trusted Tester certified professional. Development of Section 508 compliant PDFs, branded job aids, handouts, instructor-led training documents, companywide marketing materials, and template creation in MS Word and PowerPoint. Program, design and develop visual materials including 2D and 3D computer-generated technical illustrations and animations, digital video and photography, icons, logos, and four-color print for highly interactive training programs and products in a variety of formats for government and commercial clients. Interface daily with management, clients, writers, subject matter experts, programmers, and instructional designers. Work created on a PC platform.
Multimedia Product Developer - Programmer
2003 - 2008
Verizon, Baltimore, MD
Workforce Development Department
Programmed, designed, and developed custom products and designed and developed graphic elements, vector illustrations, 2D and 3D objects, animations, text, and implementation of audio for interactive web-based training courseware. Work was created on a PC platform.
Graphic Illustrator - Cad Designer
2001 - 2003
Fossil Consulting Services, Inc., Columbia, MD
Graphics Department
Designed 2D and 3D computer-generated technical illustrations for leader-led training courseware in support of engineering, operation, and maintenance programs for utility fossil fueled power plants, independent power producers, process plants, steam producing plants, and government clients. Designed detailed AutoCAD Piping illustrations utilizing AutoCAD 2000 Map for several buildings on the University of Maryland Collage Park campus. Work was created on a PC platform.
Visual Designer
1998 - 2001
Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic), Baltimore, MD
Training, Education & Development Department
Designed 2D and 3D computer-generated graphics for interactive training courseware on CD-ROM as well as developed graphic elements for computer-based training on the Intranet for a Multimedia Training, Education and Development Group. Designed graphics and prepared text illustrations for print and photo manipulation for leader-led documentation. Work was created on a PC platform.
Senior Computer Graphic Artist - Team Lead Art Director
1981 - 1998
Williams Learning Network (formerly NUS Training Corporation), Gaithersburg, MD
Graphics Department
Designed 2D and 3D computer-generated graphics and animated artwork for CD-ROM and video-based interactive training programs for a Multimedia Production Group. Prepared online text illustrations and designed graphics for print and photo manipulation. Work was performed utilizing several Power Macintosh systems.
Technical Illustrator
1981 - 1989
Produced graphics and animated artwork for video-based industrial training programs and various training publications.
Draftsperson
4/1981 - 8/1981
U.S. Department of Interior-Bureau of Mines, Riverdale, MD
Drafting Department
Designed and produced chemical flow charts and graphs.
Portfolio
- All Projects
- Design
- Program
- UI/UX
- Video
- Website
- 508
Awards
Designed and developed the award-winning Interface that received the "Horizon Interactive Bronze Medal Award in the category of Health/Human Services Websites" for the
"U.S. Air Force: Firefighter Fitness and Wellness Training Program"
(web-based training program)
Horizon Interactive Awards
Designed and developed the award-winning Interface that received the "Horizon Interactive Bronze Medal Award in the category of
Training/e-Learning Websites" for the
"U.S. Air Force: Firefighter Fitness and Wellness Training Program"
(web-based training program)
Horizon Interactive Awards
Member of production team that received the "International Television Association"
Second Place Award for the design and development of "Integrated Circuit Production: Digital Technology"
(video-based training program)
International Television Association
Member of production team that received the
"Brandon Hall of Fame" Bronze Medal Award
for the design and development of
"Maintenance Plans"
(web-based training program)
Brandon Hall of Fame
Member of production team that received the
"Exceptional" rating from CPARS
for the U.S. Air Force "AFCEC EM" project
(web-based training program)
