Gary Elsbernd

Gary Elsbernd has been developing leading edge information and instructional technology for more than eleven years. Starting with creating intuitive designs and a hyperlinked online reference for a DOS-based retail system, Gary has continued to push the technology envelope to improve individual and organizational performance. Named one of "Training's New Guard" by Training & Development Magazine in May 1999, he has advocated a focus on organizational and individual performance and just-in-time knowledge. He led the design of an award-winning electronic performance support system in 2000. Gary's willingness to challenge assumptions results in innovative designs and new paradigms that improve performance.

Gary holds a degree from Washburn University of Topeka and is currently completing a Masters of Instructional and Performance Technology degree at Boise State University.

Gary's experience includes the following:

• Conceptualized and prototyped performance-centered front-ends for a commercial browser-based centralized network administration tool.
• Created a web-site front end for a non-profit organization and transferred knowledge and tools for ongoing development.
• Analyzed expectations and processes related to hiring and orienting executives for a corporate client.
• Designed an integrated orientation support system with a phased plan for implementation.
• Created electronic orientation support tools under challenging technical constraints.
• Designed, prototyped and managed the development of a performance-centered inventory locator application that resulted in 4% store-for-store sales.
• Architected an integrated work environment with moment-of-need performance support structures.
• Designed a web-site front end for a nationally known commercial photographer.

In the past, he has worked on systems for the following clients:

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Contacting Gary

gelsbernd@arielpcs.com