About Me
Hello! I’m Rosaria
Instructional designer and some more…
About me
I’ve started my career in an international organisation. The nature of my work has been very diverse. First, as part of CERN’s Communication group, I developed content for the Organization’s heterogeneous internal audience, and then in CERN’s Safety Training section of the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Unit, where I was responsible for the full safety training portfolio.
I’ve been working as an independent consultant since 2017. I’ve worked for Swiss and International Companies and Organisations, such as Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV), University Hospital Zurich (USZ), Institut de Radiophysique (IRA), and the European Spallation Source (ESS).
In 2023, I obtained my Masters’ degree of Science in Learning and Teaching Technologies (MALTT) at the Geneva University.
Let me tell you some more
SERVICES
NEED ANALYSIS
In this phase I’ll help you analyse training needs, learners’ profile, learning approach, technology, all according to your branding strategy.
E-LEARNING MODULES
Development of e-learning modules: interactive, simple and explanatory. Professional development activities, provided to train your employees on specific aspects of their job processes or responsibilities.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Development of learning objectives, design of training materials (online and for face-to-face learning); implementation in your LMS.
LEARNING SCENARIOS & STOARYBOARDS
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Development of instructional videos to demonstrate processes, transfer knowledge, explain concepts, or show your trainees how to do something. Examples of instructional videos are micro videos, tutorials and training videos, explainer videos, and screencast.
MOODLE
Installation and configuration of Moodle, the world’s most popular open source Learning Management System. Moodle can be used for flipped classrooms, blended learning, distance learning, in all sectors of learning, training and education.
PRESENTATIONS
Re-design your existing presentation or create a new one based on your notes, sketches, images or descriptions. I can add visual enhancements, background images and other graphics. Design a PowerPoint template with master slides exactly as you need, incorporating brand identity, logo and other elements.
WEB DESIGN/UX DESIGN
Whether your small business needs a simple website refresh or a new project, I can help. We can build together a user center platform that will provide meaningful and relevant experiences to your users. Included services: need analysis, development of personas and user journeys, user tests, site mock-ups, website architecture.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
When it comes to science, the struggle for attention gets harder by the day. I can help you explain what you do, and engage with your audience.
METHODOLOGY
Analysis
In this phase we’ll work together to perform the analysis of your needs, of your course’s target audience, and the possible constraints to the project
Learning design
We’ll be defining the learning objective(s), elaborate the pedagogical scenario, and create the course storyboard
Development
In this phase the training material is developed, tested, reviewed and after a series of iterations it is validated and implemented
Evaluation
At the end of the process, an evaluation of the training course is performed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructional design
Université de Genève
External consultant
For the course “CAS Conception et développement de projets e-learning” I am currently a Teaching Assistant Tutor
CHUV
External consultant
For the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) I transposed an existing course using Storyline 360.
HUG – CHUV – USZ
External consultant
For the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), Lausanne (CHUV) and Zurich (USZ), I developed a 7 Modules course for the personnel using radioscopy.
HUG
External consultant
For the Geneva University Hospital (HUG) I developed an instructional animated video.
ESS
External consultant
For the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund (Sweden) I developed a course on Radiation Protection Awareness.
IRA
External consultant
For the Institut de Radiophysique (IRA) of Lausanne I developed a course on Radiation Protection Awareness and a 3 modules course for Radiation Protection Experts.
CERN
External consultant- HSE Unit
I developed a series of online modules on safety in the workplace.
Fellow- HSE Unit
I was responsible for the full safety training portfolio. I designed courses, flyers, and all related training materials. I worked with Subject Matter Experts to identify key messages and turn them into learning objectives. I wrote articles in the CERN Bulletin to promote the activities of the safety training section. I was part of a working group to develop a communication strategy for the HSE Unit.
Science Communication
CERN
Fellow CERN Communication Group
I interviewed and wrote articles for the Bulletin and I worked on the web layout, working to tight deadlines with full understanding of how editorial staff in internal communication functions.
Linguistic review
& Translation
IL CONNUBIO – EDIZIONI R.E.I.
External consultant
I translated (Italian into English and English into Italian) some of the poems included in the book “Il Connubio”, by Riccardo Bertolucci and James Stordy.
ALASTAIR SAWDAY PUBLISHING CO. LTD
External consultant
I contributed to the publication of the fifth edition of the guide “Alastair Sawday’s Special Places to Stay, Italy”, with linguistic revision and translation (from English into Italian) of the modules and documentation needed from the businesses to be included in the guide.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- ARTICULATE STORYLINE 100%
- ISPRING 90%
- MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 100%
- MOODLE / TOTARA 80%
- HTML-CSS 70%
- POWERSCHOOL LEARNING 30%
- MAHARA 50%
- ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 80%
- ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 60%
- ADOBE INDESIGN 70%
- ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS 50%
- ADOBE PREMIERE PRO 50%
- WORDPRESS 95%
- VYOND 70%
LANGUAGES
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Italian
Native
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English
Fluent
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French
Fluent
EDUCATION
Academic
Master of Science in Learning and Teaching Technologies
A graduate of the Master of Science in Learning and Teaching Technology (MALTT) at the University of Geneva. Dedicated to educational technologies, the Master focuses on setting up and auditing e-learning systems, conceiving and designing learning environments, managing multimedia educational projects, developing serious games and UX/UI centred platforms.
Master of Science Communication
I obtained a Master in Science Communication (Department of Physics and Astronomy) of the Faculty of Science of the University of Padova (Italy), with a final thesis focusing on the use of videos for science communication.
BACHELOR DEGREE IN ASTRONOMY
I obtained a Bachelor in Astronomiy (Department of Physics and Astronomy) of the Faculty of Science of the University of Bologna (Italy). My bachelor thesis (in History of Astronomy) focused on the role of planet Venus in Mesoamerican Astronomy.
Certifications
Introduction to CSS3
I obtained the online non-credit course Introduction to CSS3 authorised by University of Michigan and offered through Coursera.
Introduction to HTML5
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
Assessment for learning
New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy
Concevoir des Formations
I followed the training course “Concevoir des Formations“, organised and held at CERN, by APAVE.
Animer des Formations
I followed the training course “Animer des Formations“, organised and held at CERN, by APAVE.
Supervision de Formation
I followed the training course “Supervision de Formation“, organised and held at CERN, by APAVE.
Illustrator - Niveau I
I obtained the classroom non-credit course certificate Illustrator – Niveau 1 , offered by !fage (Fondation pour la formation des adultes), in Geneva.