Steven R. Bogdaniec

Chicago, IL

steve.bogdaniec@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/steven-bogdaniec/

Learning Experience Designer  -  Marketing Support Specialist  -  Content Creation  -  Learning Solutions  -  UX Design  -  Process Management

Accomplished creative designer who utilizes expertise in writing and content creation to create compelling stories that make an emotional and intellectual connection with customers and key stakeholders. Translates complex ideas into clear, inclusive, user-centered content. Elevates the value of the writing discipline within organizations by building strong relationships with cross-functional team members.

Content Design - Adept at drafting compelling text, images, and videos across multi-media platforms. Conducts research to understand audience and design effective content, modifying as needed to keep it useful and current.

Adjusts content and teaching style based on performance evaluations to ensure customer satisfaction scores and students’ success are aligned with expected learning outcomes of the college (Instructor - Wright College).

Project Management - Skillfully plans, implements, and manages multiple short and long term projects to ensure on time completion that meets the needs and expectations of a diverse group of key stakeholders.

Develops strategy to design and deliver 4 courses per semester, utilizing technology and modern teaching methodologies to engage and challenge students (Instructor - Wright College).

Edit and Proofread - Writes, edits, and proofs advertising content to create brand awareness and build market share.  Educates young writers to develop consistent habits in creating error-free content which is clearly communicated and grammatically correct.

Edited nonfiction manuscript for a respected author, focusing on grammar, syntax, word choice, flow, organization, fact-checking, and navigating potential copyright infringement (Writing Consultant).

Learning Technology - Well-versed in the use of modern technology platforms to create compelling learning experiences, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) to upload syllabi, schedules, course readings, assignments, lectures, and writing assignments.

Wrote and edited advertising content for Embodied Education Institute of Chicago website using WordPress and Event Brite to facilitate client enrollment, adjust webpage structures, create ticketed events, and establish weblinks (Writing Consultant).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor

Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago - Chicago, IL

August 2011 – December 2023

Designed and delivered First-Year Composition and Reading and Literature courses utilizing modern teaching methodologies to engage, stimulate, and challenge learners. Researched and developed syllabi, readings, rubrics, schedules, and assignments. Served on committees to improve curricula, heighten students' critical thinking, and increase retention.

Organized and coordinated annual student conferences designed to share creative and academic writing with their peers.

Revitalized traditional teaching methods by leveraging the principles of User Experience (UX) and Universal Design (UD) to create compelling remote learning experiences for diverse audiences.

Received numerous awards for embedding digital literacy into existing courses and developing students into self-directed, critical thinkers.

Served as Cohort Chair, providing faculty with a forum to exchange ideas, identify teaching best practices, and foster a collaborative, caring community.

Transformed traditional face-to-face classroom instruction into 100% online learning in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. Created an innovative learning system to accommodate remote, online, or in-person educational opportunities.

Broadened teaching expertise beyond Composition courses by taking ownership of design and delivery of a Literature course. Leveraged planning, organizing, researching, and writing skills to create a highly-rated student learning experience.

Writing Center Consultant

Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago  -  Chicago, IL

Jan 2012 – December 2023

Recruited by Co-Director to tutor 800+ students of all levels per year, covering a variety of topics and writing techniques including thesis development, finding/citing sources, brainstorming, and proofreading for syntax, grammar, clarity, and tone.

Created exceptional customer service experiences to attract students and garner referrals from university professors, parents, and local community. Developed rapport with repeat clients to encourage long-term learning relationships.  

Collaborated with colleagues to identify learning best practices. Researched analogous writing center websites and policies to incorporate into college website and training manual. Facilitated group presentations on essential writing skills.

Assisted students in understanding concepts previously taught to them by their professors. Created a learning environment that encouraged students to do the work, learn from their mistakes, and gain confidence in their abilities.

Researched and wrote grant proposals while working on a special grant writing committee created to seek funds in support of Wright College Writing Center’s growing client base.

Freelance Writer and Editor

Chicago, IL

June 2015 – Current

Reputation as a skilled writer generated many opportunities to help a wide variety of organizations with their marketing, branding, and public relations outreach.  Sample of engagements:

Education - Maintained and updated website for Embodied Education Institute of Chicago. Utilized WordPress and Event Brite to create a seamless client experience, making it easy for them to find what they need when they need it.

Real Estate - Utilized numerous social media platforms to post announcements, newsletters, and marketing collateral, increasing outreach with new and existing clients for Your Home Team Brokers. Established web presence on Facebook, Zillow, Baird & Warner, Yelp, and LinkedIn.

Publishing - Assisted authors by editing nonfiction books for Scott H. Gloodt (I'll Take the 18: The Story of Beech 18 Freight Flying) and Christopher Baker (Fake Professor). Focused on grammar, syntax, word choice, flow, and organization. Co-wrote and formatted glossary of specific flying terms. Fact checked and investigated potential copyright infringement.

Marketing - Utilized several technology platforms to spearhead a first-of-its-kind project for Calque Marketing, researching, collecting, and cataloging online published material.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

Instructor, First-Year Composition - Northeastern Illinois University

EDUCATION

DePaul University - Chicago, IL - Master of Arts (MA) - Writing and Publishing

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Chicago, IL - Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Creative Writing