Ahart Powers III
Elearning Developer | Content Curator
Kyoto,Japan
Summary
Enthusiastic eLearning developer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and organizational skills. Clear understanding of visual look and interaction for clear eLearning experiences. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Learning & Development field.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructor
Berlitz Japan
Kyoto, Japan
08.2018 - Current
- Taught English language to Japanese students in a face-to-face setting.
Business English Teacher
Avanti
Tokyo, Japan
08.2011 - 12.2018
- Helped students develop important English skills and good study habits useful for their job.
Digital Artist
Self-employed
Kawagoe, Japan
08.2008 - 12.2015
- Conceptualized and developed graphics products for film, and video projects using Adobe after effects.
Assistant Language Teacher
RCS Corporation
Higashimatsuyama, Japan
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with the schools curriculum.
- Facilitated learning of English language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
Instructor
Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
facilitator (Instructor)
Art Institute Online
Charlotte, NC
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Digital Artist
The Film Foundry
Charlotte, NC
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Used Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop to develop photo realistic imagery and composites.
Art Coordinator & Digital Artist
The Ultimate Gift' Movie
Charlotte, NC
07.2005 - 08.2006
- Assisted senior creative staff in executing conceptual ideas and generating production-ready print and digital pieces through collaborative innovation.
- Delivered final optimized production graphics, layouts, presentations and videos on schedule and according to customer specifications.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Videographer /Multimedia Designer
Miller Davis Studios
Salisbury, NC
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Used Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
Photoshop Operator
St. Johns Photography
Charlotte, NC
03.2004 - 10.2004
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Retouched skin blemishes and tattoos and removed unwanted objects from images.
Education
M.F.A - Computer Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA 01.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Graphic DesignVideo Editing
Articulate Storyline
Adobe Creative SuiteCommunicationFast Learner
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Websites
Timeline
Instructor
Berlitz Japan
08.2018 - Current
Business English Teacher
Avanti
08.2011 - 12.2018
Assistant Language Teacher
RCS Corporation
09.2008 - 04.2011
Digital Artist
Self-employed
08.2008 - 12.2015
Instructor
Art Institute of Charlotte
07.2006 - 07.2008
facilitator (Instructor)
Art Institute Online
07.2006 - 01.2008
Digital Artist
The Film Foundry
04.2006 - 05.2007
Art Coordinator & Digital Artist
The Ultimate Gift' Movie
07.2005 - 08.2006
Videographer /Multimedia Designer
Miller Davis Studios
10.2004 - 06.2005
Photoshop Operator
St. Johns Photography
03.2004 - 10.2004
M.F.A - Computer Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
01.1999 - 05.2003