Rory Sacks E: rorysacks@gmail.com | M: 516.680.6660 | W: rorysacks.com

New York, NY 10128

Professional Experience Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | 2014-Present Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City is a leader in the medical and scientific training and education, biomedical research and patient care Instructional Designer • Leveraged interactive, online and blended learning (AICC/SCORM/Experience API) standards as well as

adult learning principles to design and deliver engaging learning opportunities. • Ensured that learning materials are intuitive, informative, and consistent with current instructional design

and learning principles. • Created engaging instructional content for inclusion in online learning opportunities through Coursera

and other MOOC platforms. • Responsible for reviewing course content for potential intellectual property issues. • Coordinated library resources in support of online and on-campus teaching and learning. • Experience working with web-authoring tools and web-based CMS/LMS (e.g., Articulate, Canvas,

Blackboard, Drupal, etc.)

The New School/Parsons | New York, NY | 2013-2014 In New York City, Paris, and online, The New School enrolls 10,000 degree-seeking students in more than 130 undergraduate and graduate programs focused on collaborative, project-based, interdisciplinary learning. Academic Technologist • Managed state of the art Academic Technology facilities. • Collaborated with faculty and staff to provide leadership in innovative uses of information technology for

education and research. • Educated faculty and students about the effective use of technologies through workshops, teaching

circles, user groups and in class training. • Maintained records and documentation; completed special projects which included maintaining websites

and databases, hiring, training, scheduling and supervising staff, lead staff evaluations and review, update, implement and perform quality control of procedures and policies.

Shindig | New York, NY | 2013 Shindig is a NYC start-up committed to unleashing the unrealized potential of video chat. Shindig's proprietary technology enables you to give an online reading, talk, or interview in front of an online group of 50 to 1000. Business Development and Training Consultant, Education • Provided mentorship and support to selected educators who represent Shindig in their education

communities • Pursued collaborative opportunities to work with teachers and faculty members (conferences, speaking

engagements, webinars, workshops, etc.) • Identified and developed Shindig use cases for specific education verticals • Worked to design and implement a program geared towards educators

Nutmeg Education | New York, NY | 2013 Nutmeg is a NYC start-up that supports K-12 educators with an assessment tool that save teachers time and make them more effective in the process. Nutmeg provides a fast, effective solution that can increase student achievement, but most importantly, is embraced by the teachers themselves. Sales, Marketing and Training Development Consultant • Contract partnerships with educational institutions such as charter schools, public schools and other

companies within the educational technology industry. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing

professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. • Develop sales initiatives and direction through business-to-business and business-to-consumer plans by

implementing marketing strategies.

Small Appliance | Oceanside, NY | 2009-2012 SmallAppliane.com was developed to bring to you hard to find replacement parts and accessories for brand name shavers, kitchen small appliances and personal care products. SmallAppliance.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turnpike Appliance Service, a 50-year-old company that specializes in service support for branded small appliance and personal care manufacturers. Vice President of Business Development, Sales and Marketing • Represented over 350 individual business clients, which resulted in over a million dollars in annual

revenue. • Established direction for development and administration of the organization’s quality improvement

efforts. • Consulted with peers on attitudes and practices of quality throughout the organization.

Commack High School | Commack, NY | 2008-2009 Commack High School serves approximately 7,800 students. The High School services students in grades 9-12. Student Teacher, History • Planned and implemented technology in to the classroom to encourage student interaction in an

interactive, digital environment

• Created unit plans centered on both Global and American NYS standard requirements • Designed, organized, planned and administered challenging tests and quizzes

Education Masters of Educational Technology | Boise State University – Boise, ID (remote) | Expected 2015

M.A., Secondary Education - Social Studies | Adelphi University – Garden City, NY | 2009 B.A., History | Quinnipiac University | 2007

Technical Skills

Learning Management Systems | Team Training| Adobe Captivate | Coursera | Course Development | Social Media Marketing | SEO | Word | PowerPoint | Excel | iWork | Basic HTML | SAAS | CRM |

Adobe Creative Suite