Kelly Stewart

Speaking at Training Industry Events

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:35:12 +0000

Paper presented at Society for Applied Learning Technology and subsequently published in The Journal for Instructional Delivery Systems: “Beyond Entertainment: Using Interactive Games in Web-Based Instruction” (Vol. 11, No. 2)

Abstract: Interactive games on the Web are not just for fun. With the wide acceptance of the Internet and the arrival of multimedia browser plug-ins, many training publishers are now using Web-based games as a powerful way to engage, simulate, educate, and assess. more…

Role: Speaking, researching, writing, interviewing for information

Classroom Software Training

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:42:50 +0000

Stewart has developed and delivered leader-led classroom training programs on a variety of software packages. The hundreds of students he has trained have spanned clients such as the National Basketball Association, Deloitte, Madison Square Garden, Vanderbilt University, and Harrah’s Entertainment.

Roles: Writing student and instructor guides, instructional design, delivering training courses, assessing student competency

Sales Engineer with Kana Software

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:37:55 +0000

Specialty in marketing and CRM products with Kana Software. Demonstrated Kana’s suite of software products to prospects and customers. Developed internal sales training programs and presented to sales staff. Instrumental in landing contracts with Sprint PCS, Citigroup, Cingular, LEGO, and BellSouth. Trained in Solution Selling.

Roles: Sales engineering, proposal writing, custom software demos, contract negotiation

Sales Engineer with SmartDM (acquired by Acxiom)

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:32:07 +0000

Sales engineer for key prospects with SmartDM. Created custom demonstrations of DirectTR@K, SmartDM’s CRM software. Wrote detailed responses to RFPs. Instrumental in landing clients such as Madison Square Garden and the NBA.

Roles: Product management, technical sales, proposal writing, pricing, contract negotiations

The Columbia Virtual Body

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:24:43 +0000

The Columbia/HCA Virtual Body

Columbia/HCA (now simply HCA), the nation’s largest healthcare provider, used Web-delivered education and information to attract customers to local hospitals. This Shockwave site featured educational animations that allow visitors to take a guided tour of selected body parts including the heart, brain, skeleton, and digestive system. Featured on CNN and in USA Today. American Advertising Federation ADDY award winner.

Learn more here.

Roles: Instructional design, project management, voice over

Director of Sales with HealthStream

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:14:51 +0000

Launched pharmaceutical industry vertical for HealthStream. Landed several high profile contracts including MCI, Searle, AstraZeneca, TCS (now Aspect), Harcourt, and Glaxo Wellcome.

Roles: Sales, prospecting, marketing, proposal writing, pricing, contract negotiations

Online Software Tutorials using Adobe Captivate

Kelly Stewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:52:40 +0000

Online tutorial screen shot built in Adobe Captivate

HealthStream needed a way to reduce new customer training costs by providing self-study materials online. Using Adobe Captivate, Kelly Stewart created a library of online Flash tutorials that customers can view at any time on a variety of Learning Center features.

Roles: Complete production including scripting, instructional design, animation, and voice over

See the full menu of tutorials here.

Speaker and moderator at industry events

Kelly Stewart — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:58:09 +0000

Speaker and moderator at industry events including Macromedia User Conference, MACWORLD, American Society for Training and Development
Roles: speaking, researching, writing

Remember: Electronic marketing is extension of your brand

Kelly Stewart — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:43:08 +0000

Published article in Nashville Business Journal: “Remember: Electronic marketing is extension of your brand”

“I just received an e-mail announcement from the corporate office of a restaurant chain. Yes, I signed up for it, so it’s not spam. But what’s the problem? Plenty” more…

Published article in Brandon Hall’s Multimedia & Internet Training Newsletter

Kelly Stewart — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:32:31 +0000

“Web-Based Training Decision Support Tool” article

Developed questionnaire and scoring system to help prospects and clients decide if its material, trainees, and infrastructure were appropriate for a Web-based delivery solution. Subsequently published in Hall’s newsletter. Click here for PDF version.

Role: Analyzing, writing