about us
mission
Our team collaborates with you to conceptualize, design, develop, and deliver inclusive experiences that inspire Zest for learning.
As co-founders, we represent a consortium of highly qualified e-learning and media designers and developers dedicated to helping you and your organization deliver impactful instruction. We will make your goals a reality by preparing materials that guide learners to engage, apply, and succeed!
meet the team
Carol Abolafia
Project Management (agile and traditional)
Market Research
Social Media Marketing (Organic and Paid)
Project Pinch hitter
Colleen Boff
Design online learning environments
Conduct information research
Develop subject specific information guides on a wide range of topics
Create measurable student learning outcomes
Conduct usability studies
Build repositories to organize content
Proofreading and editing
Florence Boisse-Kilgo
Writing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Content Development
Project Mgmt
Market Development
Robert Brown
Research & long-range planning
Strategic analysis
Production mentorship
Business mentorship
Team management
Pre-Production development
3d Modeling & Rendering
Game Design & Development
Industrial Product Modeling
Course Development
Course Material Design
Virtual Instruction
In-person Instruction
Student Mentoring
Project Management
Art Direction
Beth Buchanan
Project Management
Instructional Design and Learning Design
Curriculum Design and Development
Course Building
Designing Online Learning
Writing and Editing
Training and Implementation
Higher Education Curriculum Maintenance, Mapping
Kelly Collins
designing engaging and rigorous online learning
collaborating with higher education faculty and SMEs
organizing and customizing content developing curriculum aligned to measurable learning outcomes
training users on new technologies in online learning
leading teams in LMS transitions and online course conversions
developing interactives to enhance the learning experience
Chris Cosgrove
Instructional Designer, Course Builder, and Subject Matter Expert
Strives to
leverage expertise in H5P, Articulate RISE and Storyline, and AI technologies
use her instructional design and online teaching experience to it's best advantage in every project
bring her creative skills into developing online courses
assist subject matter experts in optimizing the organization of their content
engage instructional design and teaching expertise geared to your specific audience
boost content value within preferred LMS platforms, including both the academic and training arenas
enhance a positive work environment while expediting all efforts.
Constantly learn and implement new skills
Greg Flowers
Writing, editing, and proofreading
Quality Assurance review
Voiceover content creation
Subject Matter Expert in English
Content alignment to standards
Instructional Designer
NY State Certified English teacher
Experienced higher ed instructor (9 years)
Teacher trainer on incorporation of technology and advanced instructional methodology
Experience converting corporate trainings to the online environment
MA in English
Anna Floyd
Experience designing innovative learning solutions
Online and in-person education and training course development
Storyboard development and script writing
Remote film directing
Enjoys collaborating with educators and trainers
Public speaker and facilitator
Pam Fuller
Developing student-centered educational resources
Secondary and higher education markets
Creating outcome-based, interactive experiences for students and instructors
Content development & market testing
Project management
Writing
Gail Gilbert
Enjoys
creating innovative and strategic communication through video
working with a wide variety of clients and industries
writing, directing and producing videos that make a difference
leading video projects from conception to completion
forming teams that work cohesively and collectively
building relationships with clients that last a lifetime
collaborating with the like-minded professionals at easZservice
Joan Gill
Product and Project Management
Content and Ancillary Development
Content to LO organization
Competitive mapping and analysis
Market analysis and research
Product testing
Post secondary and secondary markets
Health Professions
Other career education areas including paralegal, automotive, building trades
Soft Skills
Edie Hall
Cody Harrington
Blackboard and Canvas
Virtual-Instruction (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, various LMS)
In-Person Instruction
Course Development
Curriculum Design and Development
Writing, Editing, Proofreading
Elementary Instruction
Higher Education Instruction/Professor
Teacher Professional Development
Mathematics Education Research
PhD in Mathematics Education
Erin Hart
Technical writing and editing
Copywriting & copyediting
Developmental editing
Accounting and bookkeeping
Project management
Administrative assistance
Michael Hartzog
Enjoys
Bring stories to life and give them impact through the power of audio and video
Help wrangle your boxes of sticky note ideas into a concise thought for video presentation
From old school to new school, bending visual technology to tell your story
Provide quick and accurate video, graphics, and audio editing
Mentor in production process from PowerPoint to Adobe Premiere
Build effective concepts based on customer needs and wants
Ben Hoang
Higher Education Professional
Sales leadership and sales strategy
Talent Acquistion and Recruitment
CRM data analysis
Project management
Kevin Johnson
I provide business development services for scaling education and training on the internet.
I work with individuals, organizations, companies that are influencers to help them build online academies that create large scale transfer of their knowledge to eager consumers.
I focus on influencers making a significant difference in solving urgent problems facing humanity and all inhabitants of planet earth. I work with influencers in emerging fields like regenerative agriculture, climate change mitigation, carbon cycle balancing, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainable food systems etc.
I focus on building successful online academy businesses which I've done for over 25 years.
Sande Johnson
Co-Founder
Thrives on
providing quality instructional materials to every eager learner.
developing and customizing the optimal elearning experience.
collaborating with clients focused on quality improvements in education and training programs.
delivering all components of a project on time and on budget.
leading teams to perform above our clients’ expectations.
supporting learner success initiatives that positively impact retention, completion and inspire career attainment.
recruiting subject matter expertise and other talent to a project.
Doug Milton
Inclusive Storyteller
Videographer with positive approach
Energetic graphic designer
Barbara Nelsoncullen
Market Research and Data analysis
Product ideation and product development
Budget creation and project management
Acquisition and Team management
Peer review process
Product evaluation and revision
Katheryn Pepoy
Experienced higher ed professor, instructional designer, Trainer, Faculty Support liaison
Online course developer
MEd in instructional design
MFA in Creative Writing
Subject matter expert in first-year writing courses
In-person and virtual training lead and writing specialist
Baker extraordinaire and pet enthusiast
Barbara Price
Higher education content development editor
Substantive editing and revisions
Coaching and mentoring authors
Major disciplines: Nursing, health sciences, community and public health. Early childhood education
Tech savvy, SEO, Google analytics, UX/UI
Competitive analyses, market driven content
Compassionate leadership, emergent strategies
25 years of remote freelance editing
Producer of independent radio programming
Louis Rampersad
Systems Administrator
Mattias Rampersad Madsen
Media Designer, Animator, and Videographer
Works towards
delivering refined, well designed media for every project
balancing aesthetics and functionality for the best learner experience
developing satisfying and effective interactions with media elements
establishing effective and informative communication with team members and clients
shortening turn around times for a faster, natural feeling interative process
Cheryl Ryan
Simulations and activities (Articulate Storyline and Rise)
Course development support (Canvas, Blackboard)
Graphic design and illustration (Adobe Creative Suite)
Video editing (TechSmith, Camtasia)
Website design and maintenance
Katherine Selby
Proofreading
Localization
Copy- and Line-editing
Writing
Grading
Manuscript coaching
Loves word games and riding
Elizabeth Sugg
Co-Founder
Enjoys
designing innovative, online strategies and learning paths
working across the range of higher education, post-graduate development, and professional training.
collaborating with easZservice.
guiding proven, effective performance strategies.
developing and customizing content.
leading teams that develop methodologies for managing curriculum.
researching instruction across a range of disciplines, media, and delivery systems.
Anna Switzer
Curriculum Design and Development
Active Pedagogy and Androgogy
Teacher Professional Development
Strategic Planning/ Change Management
Social and Emotional Learning
Experiential Education
Student Engaged Assessment
Deborah Turner
Writing, editing and proofreading
Item development for assessments (classroom level through statewide)
Project management
Crafting specifications and guidelines for item development
Aligning items to standards
Elementary through secondary education markets
Debbie Yarnell
Product & Project Management
Marketing Strategy
Digital Media Strategy
WCAG compliance
Sales Enablement & Training
Content Marketing Focus Groups/ Market Research
Event Planning
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