Russell Rygh
E-Learning Consultant/Content Developer
Tel: 020 7737 4515
E-mail: russell@jazzcatz.co.uk
Profile
I am a contractor currently working on the NHS RITI project.
I have over 4 years experience of developing and engineering e-learning content from project instigation though to delivery and final rollout. I have designed and developed learning resources using a extensive range of development tools, each with differing levels of interactivity and for a varied range of markets. I am a good communicator who remains calm under pressure. I’ve utilised my previous web and management experience as an organiser and problem solver and have the ability to get results and to effectively motivate others and myself. I also grasp new skills quickly and concisely.
IT Skills/Knowledge
Development tools
Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Captivate (Robodemo), Packager, Authorware, Premier, Director
Video/sound editing, production
All MSOffice applications Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage
Instructional Design and Content development
Good Front-end design skills
SCORM. AICC standards
Browser standards/differences
Design Tools
Photoshop, Fireworks, Visio.
All MSOffice applications Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Experience
R-ITI Project - www.riti.org.uk - Technical Engineer (Jan 2006 - )
Radiology - Integrated Training Initiative, a national programme to provide an increased number of high-quality radiologists. A collaboration between the Royal College of Radiologists, the Department of Health and the NHS.
Developing over 1000 e-learning sessions for radiologists using Giunti Labs’ Learn eXact Toolset Packager tool in conjunction with Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
Winner of “The e-learning age team of the year” at the E-Learning awards 2006
Premier IT Group – www.premierit.com – E-Learning Consultant (Feb 2003 – Jan 2006)
Projects
Ofcom (Office of Communications)
Taking their financial training materials and developing an e-Learning facility based on WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. Developed with Dreamweaver and Flash. Linked to LMS with Kallidus and SCORM compliantOpenText
Developed e-Learning content with RoboDemo (Macromedia Captivate) RAD tool for the OpenText LiveLink knowledge management systemBoehringer Ingleheim
Developed eLearning content for Siebel sales force application using RoboDemo and deployed via CDPromotional Flash movies for the PremierIT CMS (Content Management System) and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) software packages.
Training
Developed and delivered classroom training to advance level:
MSOffice suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML etc.
Information Architecture
Developed 3 day “web site in a box” course
Humanist Association - Web Developer/Designer (Jan 2002 – Jan 2003)
www.unique-ceremonies.com
Developed and designed “Unique Ceremonies”. A site for the promotion and arranging of ceremonies with a humanist, non-religious perspective. Full graphical design & functionality. Utilising ASP, Dreamweaver, Photoshop & Flash.
FSDev.net - Web Developer (July 2000 – December 2001)
Projects
Future Property Services
An Estate Agency web site offering properties for sale or rent in the Greater London area. I worked in a small 2-person team planning and developing the site using solely HTML technologies.Solution2K
A site for the purchasing of computers and peripherals.
Connected properties for databound controls to Recordset Objects.
Developed an on-line ordering system for a computer retailer.First4Mortgages
A site for all aspects of mortgages, from general mortgage advice & information, "quick quotes & budget planners" through to the actual purchasing of mortgages. I led the team as Project Leader. I designed the graphical look for the site using Fireworks. The rest of this ASP site was developed using a combination of Microsoft Visual InterDev and Macromedia UltraDev.
Freelance - Web Designer/Developer (1998 - )
Clubfabulous Ltd - www.clubfabulous.co.uk
Design & build of ClubFabulous music listings Web Site. Full graphical design & functionality. Utilising Dreamweaver, Photoshop & FlashPsycheConsult - www.psycheconsult.co.uk
The design & build of PsycheConsult web site. A Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy site for the treatment of psychological disorders. Full graphical design & functionality. Utilising Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Flash technologies.
The Wire - Centre Manager (1999 – 2000)
Managing the telephone centre of a large, London based Market Research Company. Responsibilities included:
The allocation of work to the Project managers
Budgeting
Resources & analysis
Research Support & Marketing - Web Designer/Developer/IT Support Manager (1996 – 1998)
www.rsm1.com
Design & development of the corporate web site. The implementation of a multi user E-mail service for the use of 15 people, operating over a Novell network. This involved the evaluation of numerous types of E-mail software packages (MS Outlook, Lotus etc.,) and the installation & configuration of the chosen package.
Supporting 15 users operating over a Novell network. Installation & configuration of various Hardware & Software applications.Research Support & Marketing - Project Manager (1988 – 1996)
Including: Co-ordinating an international project on behalf of British Telecom gathering data on telecommunications issues around the Globe. Encompassing Western & Eastern Europe, Asia/Pacific & Australia. This entailed the setting up of a multi-lingual team, (15 to 30 individuals,) co-ordinating with the partners & full client liaison from the initial contact, through the checking and analysis of the data up to completion of the project. Previous to this I've managed numerous projects covering consumer as well as business research for many blue chip clients but mainly telecommunications/new technology issues & developments.
Education
Microsoft Certified Professional
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications.
Courses
Active Server pages Level 1
Principles of Business Application Development
Building data-centric business applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6
Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6 development
Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Fundamentals
Introduction to programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 6
Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama
1981 – 1984
Degree in Theatre Arts.
Northampton College of Further Education
1979 – 1981
Foundation Course in Drama.
5 "O" Levels
1 "A" Level
Interests
I have travelled extensively (and worked in some) of the following countries: China, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Norway and widely in North America. My interests include: Film & Filmmaking, music & ancient history.
References
References available on request.