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DAN ALLEN 78 Tremont Street, Asheville, NC 28806 ▪ 215.588.4208 ▪ [email protected]
OVERVIEW Career-long higher education professional, experienced in course creation, online and face-to-face teaching, and specializing in best practices in establishing usable and accessible learning environments.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Experienced in supporting the mission of higher education, with over thirty years of experience working
with students, faculty, and administration. Enthusiastic educator, serving as both subject matter expert (SME) and instructor in the delivery of
university-level courses Effective and personable communicator with over thirty years of writing and public speaking experience. Experienced in online accessibility and usability, promoting and providing education on best practices in
the field for over fifteen years. Detail-oriented and thorough on projects, while bringing a creative approach to problem solving.
EDUCATION Master of Arts, English/Creative Writing, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA · 1997 Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA · 1985
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE Writing/Communications: Published writer of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Demonstrated strong public speaking and interpersonal communications skills throughout career. Strong writing background including instruction manuals, newsletters, student handbooks, presentations.
Teaching/Instruction: Created and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in online accessibility and advanced web design. Conducted numerous workshops for various audiences on usability and accessibility in web design and content management. Proven ability to explain new technologies and concepts to those with non-technical backgrounds.
Accessibility and Usability: Quality Matters certified instructional designer. Expert in web accessibility, usability and content management strategy, including accessibility and usability testing.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Sr. Instructional Designer/Accessibility Specialist: Goodwin College, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, January 2012 – Present.
Adjunct Faculty: Drexel University, Graduate Certificate in eLearning Leadership, Philadelphia, PA
Learning Technologies and Disabilities · 2012-13
Sr. Web Developer/Content Management Specialist: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008–2012.
Webmaster: The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Philadelphia, PA, 2003–2007.
Webmaster: The Fox School, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1998–2003.
Web Design Accessibility Consultant: Mid-Atlantic Accessible Education-Based Information Technology, Philadelphia, PA, 2002–2003.
Adjunct Faculty: Temple University, School of Communications and Theater, Philadelphia, PA. • Web Usability and Accessibility · 2002 • Publishing to the Internet · 1999–2001
Academic Advisor: School of Communications and Theater, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1990–1998.
Admissions Counselor: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1986–1990.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS “The Ploughman’s Lunch,” Table Matters (http://tablematters.com/2016/04/26/the-ploughmans-lunch/) “It’s In the Glass,” Table Matters (http://tablematters.com/2016/02/16/its-in-the-glass/) “Knock-Knock,” Every Day Fiction (http://everydayfiction.com/knock-knock-by-dan-allen/) “Three Acts,” Postcard Shorts, (http://www.postcardshorts.com/read-827.html)
COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE • Drexel University’s University Digital Access Committee 2016–Present• Drexel University Online Accessibility Committee 2010–Present • Temple University Accessibility Committee 2001–2003
CERTIFICATIONS Quality Maters Certified Certified Usability Analyst
RECENT PRESENTATIONS • Workshop: Making Your Online Content Accessible, Educasue, October 2014• Using the JAWS Screen Reader to Demonstrate How Blind Students Encounter and Use Online Content e-
Learning 3.0 Conference, Drexel University, April 2013• Using Personas in the Creation of Accessible Content Online e-Learning 3.0 Conference, Drexel University,
April 2013• Universal Design for Learning and Online Education Academic Impressions, November 2011 • Student Perspective Panel: Best Practices to Increase Online Success for Students with Disabilities Sloan-C
International Conference on Online Leaning, November 2011 • Beyond Compliance: Strategies to Increase Online Accessibility and Engagement for Students with
Disabilities Educause 2011, October 2011 • Online Accessibility for Students with Disabilities Academic Impressions, September 2011
