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Professional Summary

Real Estate Appraiser who transitioned to Instructional Designer and Learning Experience Designer (LXD) with experience in creating dynamic, learner-centered educational programs for corporate, academic, and entrepreneurial environments. Highly skilled in curriculum development, eLearning technologies, and training design, I have a proven ability to craft impactful learning experiences that drive engagement and knowledge retention. Adept at managing remote consulting projects, building instructional design portfolios, and optimizing learning through innovative technologies.

Education & Honors

· Liberty University

o B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology and Social Science (2016)

· Wallace State Community College

o A.S. in General Studies: Sports Medicine Concentration (2015)

· Honor Societies

o Tau Sigma and Phi Theta Kappa – Alpha Chi Tau Chapter

· Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board – Certified Residential Appraiser (CREA)

Professional Work Experience

· 4Fortitude Solutions since 2023 (Owner)

o Fitness and Self-Development eBook Author

· Jefferson County Board of Equalization – 07/08/2019 to Current

o Market Analyst and Commercial Property Appraiser

o Analyze financial statements and market trends to assess property values and market conditions.

o Ensure adherence to state and federal Department of Revenue standards, demonstrating rigorous data analysis skills.

o Collaborate with diverse industries and develop effective workflow solutions to meet deadlines.

· R. S. Clark Real Estate Services (Owner) – 12/01/2013 to Current

o Residential Real Estate Appraiser

o Conduct in-depth analysis of real estate data using sales comparison, cost, and income approaches.

o Ensure precision in legal documentation and enhance adaptability and communication skills.

o Certified in FHA, HUD, and USDA standards, showcasing strong adherence to regulatory frameworks.

· Law Enforcement – 02/2003 to 12/2013

o Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (Deputy) & Mountain Brook Police Officer

o - Demonstrated leadership as Acting Shift Command Officer, managing personnel and resources.

o - Conducted investigations, surveillance, and intelligence gathering to prevent and solve crimes.

o - Trained in crisis management, tactical operations, and emergency response.

Training, Certificates, and Certifications

· Instructional Design / LXD

o University of Colorado Boulder Online – Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

o University of Michigan Online – Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

o John Hinchcliffe – Instructional Design Portfolio Masterclass

o SimpliLearn – Design Thinking

· IT Support & Cybersecurity Skills

o Google Technical Support Fundamentals

o Board of Equalization Technical Support Assistance: In addition to appraising, I regularly fix network and VPN issues, troubleshoot software, resolve device issues, perform password resets, and Zoom problems for my entire department. Internal staff uses a direct email ticketing system to generate help request.

o Google Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials Course

o Simply Cyber GRC Academy: Masterclass Certification on Governance, Risk, and Compliance

o Conducted NIST SP 800-53 cybersecurity control audits through interviews, document review, and system testing.

o Familiar with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, covering Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

o Analyzed cybersecurity risks using NIST SP 800-30 to pinpoint top system vulnerabilities.

o Created an Information Security policy for access and authenticator management, aligning with business goals and compliance needs.

o Gained familiarity with the CIA Triad, and the CSF and RMF frameworks

o SimpliLearn: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Digital Security Fundamentals, AWS Technical Essentials, Intro to IoT, ChatGPT for Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking Basics, Azure Fundamentals

· Data Analyst & Appraisal

o Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

o Real Estate Market Analysis and Valuation – I have 11 years of experience in analyzing and valuing residential and commercial real estate. This includes using sales comparison, cost, and income approaches, aligned with Federal law and State Department of Revenue regulatory standards. I’m accustomed to analyzing financial statements, ensuring data integrity, researching market trends, gathering GIS mapping data, and completing extensive digital reports.

o Break Into Tech: Data Analyst Certificate Course – I used SQL (Standard SQL, PostgreSQL, T-SQL) to run queries based on business and medical databases. This involved data collection, extraction, cleaning, and joining tables.

o C4C – Business Coach Practitioner Certificate Course

o 365 Careers - Certificates in Business Analytics and Statistics for Data Science

· Project / Program Management

o Google Cloud: Cloud Leader Training Professional Certificate

o Practical TPM (Technical Program Management) – Darwiche Online Course

o Program Management Essentials: Michael James PME Course

Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Crisis Management, and Security Operations

· Executed Tactical Operations: Conducted high-risk operations involving critical incidents, terrorism, explosives, and WMD responses, ensuring effective threat neutralization and officer survival.

· Crisis Management: Executed crisis management protocols by utilizing my FEMA, Red Cross, and HAZMAT training to assist federal agencies during disasters. Riot suppression while on the emergency response team.

· Self-Defense: Provided offensive and defensive combat instruction and tactical firearms training, enhancing officer preparedness with PPCT, SSGT, Krav Maga, and various firearm proficiencies.

· Directed Security and Safety Operations: Certified Security Officer managing the safety of people, scenes, and property with expertise in patrol tactics, crime prevention, and non-destructive testing of heavy equipment.

· Exhibited Leadership and Integrity: Acted as Shift Command Officer, leading personnel and resources effectively while consistently upholding professional standards and law enforcement ethics in all interactions.

· Conducted Comprehensive Investigations: Managed surveillance, evidence collection, and forensics to support legal proceedings and secure convictions.

· Produced Detailed Incident Reports: Compiled thorough incident, offense, civil, and traffic accident reports to document investigations and support case resolutions.

Certifications & Professional Development

· Personal Trainer Certification (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

· Life Coach Certification (Achology Academy)

Community Service

· Non-Profit Leadership: Operated a non-profit rescue facility that focused on the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs for fifteen years.

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Professional Summary & Key Skills

· Demonstrated foundational knowledge of instructional design principles including ADDIE Model and Bloom's Taxonomy through completion of relevant coursework and personal projects

· Proficient in Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate, having created 2 sample eLearning modules showcasing interactive elements and basic assessments

· Successfully completed basic LMS administration tasks in Moodle, including course setup, content uploading, and basic user management

· Applied principles of inclusive design and accessibility in developing a prototype training module for diverse learning needs

· Familiar with SCORM standards and their importance in eLearning content development, demonstrated through successful export and testing of compliant modules

· Developed basic data collection and analysis skills through A/B testing of learning materials and simple user surveys

· Created and maintained documentation for learning projects, including storyboards, scripts, and basic project timelines

· Collaborated effectively with peer reviewers and subject matter experts during course development process

· Demonstrated commitment to professional development through active participation in ID/LXD online communities and completion of relevant certifications

· Applied user-centered design principles in creating accessible and engaging learning materials for diverse audience needs

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Our mission

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We want to live in a world where people can buy homes that match their needs rather than having to find a compromise and settle on the second-best option. That's why we take a lot of time and care in getting to know our clients from the moment they reach out to us and ask for our help.