Matt Morris-Cook

Instructional Designer Technical Writer Graphic Designer

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About

A little bit about me.

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With over a decade of experience as an instructional designer, educator, trainer, technical writer, and graphic designer, I've supported learners of all ages in a variety of contexts: academic, technical, and corporate. In that time I've developed a wide array of skills and technical expertise: e-Learning, graphic, and 3D design, videography, animation, copy-editing, and front-end programming. I'm looking for a full-time position for company that values and requires a motivated, dedicated, and flexible Instructional Designer.

Background

I hold dual bachelor’s degrees in Art and English and a Master’s in English Writing. While in grad school, I developed and taught 27 unique courses across three universities as an adjunct instructor. In addition, I facilitated, recorded, and coordinated on-site and online tutoring sessions at UW-Milwaukee as Online Tutoring Coordinator. I'm currently employed as an Instructional Designer for Sales Enablement at Twilio.

  • Full Name: Matthew Morris-Cook
  • Birth Date: March 16, 1983
  • Job: Instructional Designer
  • Website: www.matthewmorriscook.com/resume1.html
  • Email: mattmorriscook@gmail.com

Skills

As a writer and educator, I bring a love for sharp, crisp copy into all my projects, not limited to lectures, educational games, content marketing, technical documents, graphics, and video. On the writing side of my skills spectrum, I’m proficient with: InDesign, FrameMaker, Word, PowerPoint, Scrivener, and Prezi. On the graphics and video production side, I know: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Captivate, Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Solidworks, Blender, and Maxwell Render. Lastly, I’m familiar with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Visual Studio Code.

  • 90%
    Adobe Creative Cloud
  • 95%
    Articulate 360
  • 70%
    Front End Coding
  • 95%
    Adobe Premiere Pro
  • 90%
    Adobe After Effects
  • 85%
    Adobe Audition
  • 90%
    Animation
Resume

More about my credentials.

Work Experience

Instructional Designer

2021 to Present

Twilio

Designed the product certification course structure for Sales Enablement. Facilitated the testing and release of an AI simulation tools for sales reps. Designed custom templates for Storyline and Rise. Conducted intake and needs assessments for online training. Created original templates, videos, animations, and graphics for both internal and customer-facing learners.

e-Learning Designer

2020 to Present

Twilio (contract from Target CW)

Conducted intake and needs assessments to design course materials for in-person and online training. Designed courses and training materials for Sales Enablement at Twilio. Created original templates, videos, animations, and graphics for both internal and customer-facing learners.

Learning Experience Designer

2019 to 2020

Exact Sciences

Conducted intake and needs assessments to design course materials for in-person and online training. Designed courses and training materials for a variety of departments, not limited to customer service, human resources, laboratory, and service. Edited instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.

Technical Writer

2013 to 2018

Gilson, Inc.

Created, edited, and revised instructional videos and technical documents for laboratory equipment, including: diode array (DAD) and mass spectrometer (MS) detectors, high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) pumps, automated liquid handling (ALH) systems, manual and automated pipettes, and various custom OEM products.

Designed illustrations, technical diagrams, and new document templates for PowerPoint, InDesign, FrameMaker, and Premiere Pro.

Planned and coordinated documentation projects in conjunction with quality assurance specialists, marketing specialists, mechanical engineers, and technical writers. Collaborated with software and firmware engineers to design and update software UIs.

Recorded instruments and systems in operation and created 3D animations for educational and promotional material.

Created photo-realistic renderings of laboratory equipment and systems.

Photographed instruments and systems for diagrams and promotional materials.

Program Assistant & Online Tutoring Coordinator

2009 to 2013

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Managed and facilitated on-site and remote tutoring and internal training sessions.

Adjunct Instructor

2007 to 2010

Various Universities

Developed original course curricula, assignments, and grading rubrics for twenty seven unique courses across three universities with special emphasis in adult learning.

Education

Master's Degree

2009

English, Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor's Degree

2006

English, Creative Writing Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor's Degree

2006

Art, Graphic Design Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Portfolio

Check Out My Work.

Examples of videos, graphics, and documents created throughout my career.

Contact

I'd Love To Hear From You.

Find Me

4030 N Williams Ave
Apartment 402
Portland, OR
97227
United States

Email Me

mattmorriscook@gmail.com

Call Me

Phone: 608-509-8152