MERI AARON WALKER

303 Luna Vista, Ashland, OR 97520

541-944-9616
thevmcoach@gmail.com

ENERGETIC EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER AND TEACHER TRAINER

PROFILE Skilled in all aspects of multimedia production including writing, editing,
photography, video, slide shows, and audio recording using PC software
and online tools.
Writing, editing and storyboarding experience includes informational, educational,
and persuasive narratives.
Background in rapid instructional design, classroom teaching, corporate training,
and face-to-face and virtual meeting facilitation.
Familiar with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Sony Vegas, Wordpress, Audacity, Google
Docs, NING … and hundreds of other free, Web 2.0 production tools.

PRODUCTION MAWSTOOLBOX.COM and TheVirtualMeetingCoach.com, Ashland, OR 2007-present

EXPERIENCE
Blogger, podcaster, community developer, independent online
teacher

Research, rapid instructional design, community development in global

learning communities including a dozen NINGS, WeAreTeachers,
LearnHub, WiZiQ, Elluminate, DimDim, Moodle, and more.
Published e-courses and e-books. Teaching them online in various
formats: “Jumpstart Your Online Teaching Career,” “The Coach’s
Short List,” “7 Places Teachers, Trainers, Coaches and Consultants
Can Turn Your Expertise Into Cash Online.”

Between the Lines, Austin, TX and Ashland, OR 1991-present

Writer, editor, media producer, instructional designer, trainer,
executive coach and public speaker
Collaborated with client organizations to design, develop and deliver
custom training programs to employees to optimize performance.
Co-authored Teamwork is an Individual Skill, published 2001, Berrett Kohler.

Corporate Communications and Publications Management, Austin, TX 1986-1991

Editor and Art Director, Texas REALTOR Magazine
VP, Communication, Texas Association of Homes for the Aging
Copy Manager, Compu-Add Corporation
Community Relations Manager, HCA Shoal Creek Hospital

Dean’s Office, College of Communication, University of Texas, Austin, TX 1984-1986

Special Assistant, photographic projects

Freelance Photographer and Writer, Athens and Atlanta, GA 1973-1983

Corporate and editorial assignments and stock photography sales

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FACE-TO-FACE Mediation Works, Medford, OR 2008-present
TEACHING
“Choice Points” Trainer and Community Mediator
EXPERIENCE
Team teacher of anti-bullying workshops in middle and high schools

Southern Oregon University MiM Program, Ashland, OR 2006-present

Guest Lecturer
Maximizing individual and team performance using natural strengths

Vermont College, Union Institute and University, Austin, TX 2005

Student Teaching Supervisor and Mentor
Supervised distance learning Masters candidate’s student teaching

St. Edwards University, New College Program, Austin, TX 1994-1995

Instructor, Business Communication
Co-taught accelerated curriculum to technology managers from local businesses

Catholic Diocese of Austin, Austin, TX 1993-1995

Technology Director and Faculty Trainer
Developed technology plan and trained K-8 teachers at St. Louis Catholic School
to integrate PCs and Internet resources into classroom instruction

Leysin American School, Leysin, Switzerland Summers 1993-1994

Teacher/Artist in Residence, Photography
Taught international secondary students black-and-white photography and
exhibition design and construction skills

University of Texas, International Office, Austin, TX 1993-1996

Instructor, Academic Writing and Presentation Skills (ESL)
Taught Fulbright Scholars, international graduate students, and foreign teachers
to use appropriate English academic writing protocols and make effective presentations

University of Texas, College of Communication, Austin, TX 1983-1986

Teaching and Research Assistant, Photojournalism
Taught communication and social science students photographic communication
theory and practical production skills

Southeastern Center for the Photographic Arts, Atlanta, GA 1979-1981

Instructor, documentary photography

Words, Images, Visions, Atlanta, GA 1976-1983

Workshop trainer, black-and-white photography & documentary

Clarke and Oglethorpe County Schools, Athens, GA 1972-1975

Substitute teacher, secondary English and social studies

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FORMAL University of Georgia, Athens, GA 1967-1972
CREDENTIALS
B.A. English, T-4 Secondary Teacher Certification, English

University of Texas College of Communication, Austin, TX 1983-1986

MA, Communication

English International, San Francisco, CA 1993

Cambridge Certificate, TEFL

Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX 1998

Secondary certification (by exam) in English, Language Arts
Journalism, Speech Communication and Art

PLEASE NOTE: Additional files in support of my application are posted online.

I have submitted this text-only resume to conform to the limitations of the online application system.
Due to the nature of this position, I have also created and posted a multimedia resume and a brief
slide show outlining why I believe I am the best candidate for the position.

Please take a look at these two files online. You can find them here:

1. Life and Times of Meri Aaron Walker: Teaching / Learning / Publishing

I have had a rich career! This file is a multi media timeline of my experience relevant to this
position. It includes text, photos, links to online video and to a recording of a virtual class at
WiZiQ.

XTimeLine is a cross-platform-compatible tool available free online. xTimeLines enable authors to

sketch out a top-level plot, deliver one-paragraph summaries of each point on a timeline, and
also allow readers to dive deeper if they want more detail about individual points. I love the way
XTimeLine allows users to quickly sketch out a rich data stream while protecting readers from
information overload. I enjoyed using it to create this resume!
http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/Meri-s-Teaching-Learning-Life-and-Times

And here’s a link to a quick video I made to show you how to use xTimeLine, in case it’s not
immediately obvious: http://www.screencast.com/t/oy88Jd0WA

2. Why Pick Me?

This file is a slideshow that quickly presents why I believe I am the candidate you should hire for
the position of Distance Education Specialist at SOU.

I am a real fan of Cliff Atkinson’s “Beyond Bullet Points” approach to using PowerPoint to tell
memorable stories. This show utilizes Cliff’s well-researched 5-point approach to delivering the
story that holds the data together, thereby enabling viewers to quickly discern both the “big
picture” and the “crucial arguments,” without overwhelming short-term memory.

It would be my great pleasure to discuss any or all of the points in this show in a face-to-face
interview with you very soon! http://www.slideshare.net/thevmcoach/why-pick-me

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