Rafiah Amirah Jenkins

Instructional Technology Specialist/

Valdosta State University

September 2019-Present

I work with the faculty, staff and students in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) to ensure their office, classroom and personal technology operates properly (i.e. PC's, Macs, iPads, laptops, Mac Books, tablets and phones). I aid in course design within Desire 2 Learn, the university's Learning Management System. I provide support and training for various software and external learning tools used for instruction and learning (i.e. Collaborate Ultra, MS Teams, Zoom, Kaltura, Office 365, ExamSoft, etc.). I research and identify vendors for new technology and software to continually enhance instruction, learning, and testing. I also maintain the CONHS' website, blog and consult for social media. Lastly, I develop media content, from posters to video production, to highlight CONHS events, the facilities and the various other aspects regarding student recruitment, retention, and spotlighting alumni.

 

Temporary Learning Technologist

Dynamic Learning Environments - Thomas University

February 2019 - May 2019

Provided faculty and staff support for Canvas and other learning management systems. Facilitated web conferences via Zoom, Blackboard Collaborate, Go2Meetings, and Skype. Delivered aid with course design and management. Assisted faculty with the use of third-party tools and resources such as Microsoft Office, Office 365, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

 

Freelance Videographer

2008 - present

Responsible for the coordination of pre-production, production, and post-production. Conceptualization and development of ideas, scriptwriting, casting, production schedules, directing, camera operation and editing.

 

Full-Time Limited Term Assistant Professor

Department of Communication - Columbus State University

August 2015 - May 2018

Taught a 5/5 course load that included public speaking, video production I and II, interactive media, and media law and ethics courses. Courses were taught in face to face, online, and hybrid settings. I provided hands-on training in all phases of pre, on set, and post-production. I conceptualized and executed various video projects throughout the campus.

 

Video Associate and Producer

eLearning Department - Valdosta State University  

July 2014 - December 2014

Troubleshot technical issues with cameras, audio, projectors, and computer hardware. Monitored distance classroom and departmental meetings. Assisted with script development, locations, and casting. Prepped on-camera talent with pre-interview and on camera rehearsals.

 

Video Production Intern - The Group Inc.

Sept. 2009 – Jan. 2011

Was responsible for the coordination of all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production of projects. Adhered to project deadlines. Script-writing and development, camera operation, still photography, and editing. Researched formats, codecs, and various technologies tied to diverse forms of media software and hardware.

 

Media Specialist – Outdoor Channel Outfitters LLC

April 2008 - Nov. 2009

Filmed outdoor hunting and fishing for televised series on the Outdoor Channel. Edited footage to adhere to television guidelines for audio, color, and content. Wrote scripts for commercials, voiceovers, show introductions, and closers. Produced a 26 show rehash series, conducting interviews, editing, and set design.