Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
PhD in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems (in progress)
Phi Kappa Phi, honor society
University of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
MBA in Personal Finance (2007)
Sigma Iota Epsilon, honorary and professional management fraternity
Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
BBA in Accounting (1985)
BME in Music Education (1980)
PhD in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems (in progress)
Phi Kappa Phi, honor society
University of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
MBA in Personal Finance (2007)
Sigma Iota Epsilon, honorary and professional management fraternity
Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
BBA in Accounting (1985)
BME in Music Education (1980)
Higher Education Teaching Experience
LTEC 1100 Fall 2010
Professional Experience
H.D. Vest Financial Services (Wells Fargo), Irving, Texas (2003 – present)
Learning and Development Consultant
Develop training courses using adult learning principles: course subjects include financial planning, proprietary software applications, practice management and compliance. Consult with business leaders ranging from senior management to end users to determine training needs and most cost-effective delivery method. Deliver software training classes to financial advisors in both classroom and web-conference settings. Create e-courses using Captivate, Presenter and Flash.
CitiCapital, Irving, Texas (1999 – 2002)
Instructional Designer
Developed classroom and online materials for training on software applications. Developed and delivered classes on the fundamentals of writing procedures. Webmaster for training department web site.
Consulting Partners, Dallas, Texas (1997 – 1999)
Technical Writer/Course Developer
Developed training materials to support conversion to new accounts receivable system. Materials included an instructor-led overview class, a series of self-paced lessons and a quick reference guide. Converted ILT into CBTs to train remote sites.
Electronic Data Systems, Plano, Texas (1987 – 1997)
Technical Analyst: Liaison between engineers and client. Gathered and documented requirements for enhancements to systems. Created test scripts. Performed QA testing. Documented software migration procedures. Trained end-users. (1995 – 1997)
Systems Engineer Development Program: Gathered and documented requirements for system enhancements. Coded programs. Wrote test scripts and performed QA testing. Documented system engineer on-call procedures. (1993 – 1995)
Financial Analyst: Managed mainframe software inventory. Prepared budget, financials and forecasts. Documented and automated department procedures. Ad hoc reporting using SQL. (1990 – 1993)
Internal Auditor: Reviewed financial areas within division for compliance with policies and procedures. Wrote and delivered classes to train financial groups in policies and procedures. (1990)
Provider Auditor: Performed Medicaid compliance audits on Texas hospitals. Trained desk and field auditors. (1987 – 1990)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Dallas, Texas (1986 – 1987)
Auditor: Conducted sales tax audits. Trained auditors in use of PC-based audit tools.
Iraan-Sheffield ISD, Iraan, Texas (1981 – 1984)
Elementary School Music Teacher: General music K-5.
Learning and Development Consultant
Develop training courses using adult learning principles: course subjects include financial planning, proprietary software applications, practice management and compliance. Consult with business leaders ranging from senior management to end users to determine training needs and most cost-effective delivery method. Deliver software training classes to financial advisors in both classroom and web-conference settings. Create e-courses using Captivate, Presenter and Flash.
CitiCapital, Irving, Texas (1999 – 2002)
Instructional Designer
Developed classroom and online materials for training on software applications. Developed and delivered classes on the fundamentals of writing procedures. Webmaster for training department web site.
Consulting Partners, Dallas, Texas (1997 – 1999)
Technical Writer/Course Developer
Developed training materials to support conversion to new accounts receivable system. Materials included an instructor-led overview class, a series of self-paced lessons and a quick reference guide. Converted ILT into CBTs to train remote sites.
Electronic Data Systems, Plano, Texas (1987 – 1997)
Technical Analyst: Liaison between engineers and client. Gathered and documented requirements for enhancements to systems. Created test scripts. Performed QA testing. Documented software migration procedures. Trained end-users. (1995 – 1997)
Systems Engineer Development Program: Gathered and documented requirements for system enhancements. Coded programs. Wrote test scripts and performed QA testing. Documented system engineer on-call procedures. (1993 – 1995)
Financial Analyst: Managed mainframe software inventory. Prepared budget, financials and forecasts. Documented and automated department procedures. Ad hoc reporting using SQL. (1990 – 1993)
Internal Auditor: Reviewed financial areas within division for compliance with policies and procedures. Wrote and delivered classes to train financial groups in policies and procedures. (1990)
Provider Auditor: Performed Medicaid compliance audits on Texas hospitals. Trained desk and field auditors. (1987 – 1990)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Dallas, Texas (1986 – 1987)
Auditor: Conducted sales tax audits. Trained auditors in use of PC-based audit tools.
Iraan-Sheffield ISD, Iraan, Texas (1981 – 1984)
Elementary School Music Teacher: General music K-5.
Presentations and Proceedings (Peer Reviewed)
Bohannon, R. (2009). From Just-in-Case to Just Enough: Redesigning Software Training Materials According to the Principles of Minimalism. Paper presented: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (AACE), 2009, Vancouver, Canada.
Bohannon, R. (2010). Location, Location, Location: An Exploration of Location-Aware Learning Games for Mobile Devices. Poster session: SITE, 2010, San Diego, CA.
Bohannon, R. (2010). Wherever You Are: There You Can Learn; Mobile Devices for Informal and Lifelong Learning. Paper presented (virtually): Global Learn Asia Pacific (AACE), 2010, Penang, Malaysia.
Warren, S., Bohannon, R., & Alajmi, M. (2010). Learning and Teaching as Communicative Actions: An Experimental Course Design. Paper presented by Dr. Warren: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, 2010, Denver, CO
Bohannon, R. (2010). Location, Location, Location: An Exploration of Location-Aware Learning Games for Mobile Devices. Poster session: SITE, 2010, San Diego, CA.
Bohannon, R. (2010). Wherever You Are: There You Can Learn; Mobile Devices for Informal and Lifelong Learning. Paper presented (virtually): Global Learn Asia Pacific (AACE), 2010, Penang, Malaysia.
Warren, S., Bohannon, R., & Alajmi, M. (2010). Learning and Teaching as Communicative Actions: An Experimental Course Design. Paper presented by Dr. Warren: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, 2010, Denver, CO
Book Chapter (in review)
Bohannon, R. & Najmi, A. (in review). Mobile Learning: Adopting a New Paradigm Towards Teaching and Learning. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. Elen, & M. J. Bishop (Eds.), The Handbook of Research on Educational and Communications Technology (4th ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
Memberships in Professional Organizations
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Service
Computer Science and Information Systems Advisory Board, Collin College, Frisco, Texas
