Maria Paula Borras Patino

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EDUCATION

University of Georgia Master of Education – Learning, Design, and Technology Athens, GA December 2024

Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga Bachelor Science – Financial Engineering Colombia September 1999

CERTIFICATES

Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design University of Georgia, December 2024

OTI 503: Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers Georgia Institute of Technology, November 2009

OTI 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry Georgia Institute of Technology, December 2010

OTI 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Georgia Institute of Technology, April 2010

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The Coca-Cola Company Training Consultant Atlanta, GA May 2016 – Present

• Oversee and drive training and development efforts for 300 employees, partnering with stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop programs, and ensure impactful implementation.

• Collaborate with partners, senior leaders, and other stakeholders to prioritize learning needs and take responsibility for delivering repeatable development programs and practices that support performance.

• Conduct organizational needs assessments.

• Currently designing blended learning experiences incorporating digital tools, and on-the-job applications to drive impactful development outcomes.

• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders, advising on the most effective training strategies and learning interventions to meet business needs.

Newell Recycling LLC Safety Manager Atlanta, GA September 2009 - 2016

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive safety program to ensure the well-being of 590 total employees across 17 sites.

• Ensured regulation compliance and the promotion of a safe working environment.

• Collaborated with various stakeholders, including senior management, employees, and external agencies, to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and promote a safety culture across the organization

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Team-Based Design of Interactive Learning, UGA EITS, Introduction to Team Dynamix , January 2024 – May 2024

• Served as Creator and Evaluator to co-create a learning module that blends Articulate Storyline and Speach, using a human-centered approach.

• With four other team members, analyzed previous instructional content, developed learning objectives and a learner profile, created multiple prototypes to receive client feedback, and completed a formative evaluation.

• Used cognitive Construction, Gagne’s Nine Events of Learning, Mayer’s 12 Principles, And Jacob’s 10 usability Heuristics to guide decision-making

SKILLS

ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS

NSU Award for Outstanding Instructional Design by a Graduate Student (as part of a team), July 2024

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE