Resumé
Adam Karnes
Salem, OR
adam@smartcutcareers.com
503-881-5603
Adult Education
With over 10 years of experience in education and technical communication, I blend my knowledge of adult learning and love of technology to create innovative learning experiences. I’ve taught 1000+ students in academia and the corporate world. I enjoy helping businesses with their training needs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Technical Communication, Instructional Design, and Instructor-led Training
Freelance • 06/2017 - Present
Presented live workshops and classes over 2 weeks on business writing and communication to a state department with 30-40
attendees and with an average 92% approval rating.
Worked with an academic press over 4 years to develop curriculum currently published and being used by multiple
higher-education institutions.
Created content for an eLearning company in the real estate industry over 2 years. I researched and wrote technical summaries of statutes and bylaws regarding mortgage lending for multiple states in the U.S. (NDA prevents me sharing samples of this work.)
Adjunct Writing Instructor
Linn-Benton Community College • 09/2017 - Present
Completed LMS course development for 43 courses over 6 years, increasing efficiency by 30%, typically using a
combination of ADDIE and backwards design principles. LMS experience includes Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle.
Integrated the iFixit Technical Writing Project and managed student teams to collaborate in the creation of 68
technical guides published on iFixit.com.
Received Innovative Teaching Grants to fund learning and development projects on gamification and a
community-engaged learning program.
Adjunct Writing Instructor
Chemeketa Community College • 06/2013 - Present
Taught 27 courses over 10 years to classes of 15-25 students with an emphasis on first-year academic essay writing.
Mentored hundreds of students in the college writing center during all stages of their writing and communication
projects with an approval rating of 90%.
Earned certification in online teaching and LMS course creation by providing institutional training data to
appropriate programs.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Education
Portland State University
Master's Degree in English Literature and Language
Portland State University
Bachelor's Degree in English
Corban University
Associate's Degree in Applied Science
Chemeketa Community College
CERTIFICATIONS
Build Your Skills as an Instructional Designer
Articulate Storyline Essential Training
SKILLS
Articulate Storyline, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Communication, Instructional Design, Teaching, Adobe
XD, Project Management, Research, E-Learning Development, Curriculum Design, Learning Management Systems,
Adult Education, Staff Development