Patrick Mercaldo
SUMMARY
I am a creative Digital Learning Analyst with 8+ years of video/audio production experience and elearning development. I have successfully managed and improved the quality of 100+ video productions. I have consistently improved online learning experiences by creating highly engaging online training featuring nation leading Subject Matter Experts for audiences around the world.
DEVELOPER REEL
Experience
Womble Bond Dickinson US, Winston-Salem —Instructional Content Developer
March 2021- Present
Responsibilities include creating and implementing instructional eLearning videos to support current and upcoming technology. Daily tasks include screen recording, voice over recording, video and audio editing, graphic design, quality assurance, and LMS management
Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad —Multimedia Designer
December 2019- Present
Responsibilities include 4k video capture and editing of all live events, facilitate inhouse studio productions including new and updated products and interviews, editing/updating older videos and animations to meet current requirements while maintaining the brand of GIA.
PsychArmor Institute, San Diego —Assistant Online Training Manager
March 2016 – December 2019
Developed online training materials by writing scripts from instructional material derived from subject matter experts – including learning objectives, examples, and a distilled summary, designed courses – including color pallet, text, and music, animated sections of courses in Vyond, collected assets and edited courses in Adobe Premiere, and uploaded courses using Articulate Storyline 360.
Provide learners support for a Learning Management System by solving/ troubleshooting common issues, resetting user passwords, and navigating LMS layout.
Enhance training video quality and SME relationships by managing film production operations that included the creation of schedules, shot sheets, and call sheets, audio recording, camera operation, and coordinating the logistics for both studio and local location shoots for over 100 productions. This results in giving the SME a more relaxed experience which in return creates a more engaging training experience for learners.
Education
John Paul the Great Catholic University, Escondido CA — Communications Media
September 2013 – September 2016
- Full-time student
- Resident Assistant, September 2014 – March 2016
- Graduated with honors
3501 Baxter Road
Winston-Salem NC 27107
(760) 580-1003
Patrick.mercaldo@gmail.com
SKILLS
Articulate Storyline 360
Technical Writer
LMS Support
Captivate
Camtasia
Vyond
Adobe Premiere Adobe
Adobe Audition
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Asana
Trello
JIRA
Film Set Management
Audio Recording
Camera Operation
Screen Capture
Voice-Over Production
Microsoft Office
INDEPENDENT FILM PROJECTS
Sandra’s Kid, 2015
Director
Uncharted Residence, 2011
Writer/Director
Beyond the Field, 2010
Writer/Director
Projects
Created custom training courses for the University of Phoenix
Built and organized a Custom film studio for PsychArmor institute
Built an audio recording booth for capturing HQ voice-overs
Awards
2017 – PsychArmor Institute Outstanding Community Service Award given by Senator Joel Anderson
Critics Choice Award, Sandra’s Kid, Columbia Film Festival 2015
Best Music in a Short Film, Uncharted Residence, Endless Mountains Film Festival 2011
Best Dramatic Short Film, Beyond the Field, Endless Mountains Film Festival 2010