Serena Scalzi
Instructional Designer, Creative Educator, and Lifelong Learner
I am an Instructional Designer in the Office of Online Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I hold an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a BS in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and International Business from Indiana University. I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Training from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a Certificate in Full Stack Engineering from PunchCode, and a Certificate in Computer Graphics Design from Otis College of Art and Design. In addition to being an ISTE Certified Educator, an Adobe Creative Educator, and an ambassador for H5P and Wakelet, I am a proud member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Featured Projects
Identity Design
This design is for current and future members of the Girls Who Code College Loop at UNLV. It incorporates the logo, colors, and typography from the Girls Who Code Design Style Guide, along with official photography, creating an identity consistent with the larger organization.
Users of this design are able to become a member, contact the club, and learn more about the organization from the slideshow. They are also able to view news and events, follow the club on social media, and email questions or errors from the page links.
This landing page provides an overview of Girls Who Code at UNLV. The page serves as an information hub, linking to additional sites on which the club has a presence, including the UNLV Involvement Center, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Information Design
This design presents information regarding Vincent van Gogh’s life and work. It also includes links to additional information from The Met and the Van Gogh Museum.
The painting thumbnails in this gallery, which become active when a user hovers over them, are displayed in a matrix. When a user clicks on a thumbnail, the full painting is displayed on the screen. When the full painting is displayed, it acts as an overlay. The painting becomes active, while the previously active gallery becomes inactive.
The overlay includes its own navigational elements, which appear when a user hovers over the left or right side of the overlay. Users can navigate between the paintings in a linear fashion. They can also close the overlay using a button that remains visible at all times.
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Interactivity Design
This design includes the Universal Principles of Design that correspond to learning. The content is divided among four pages and includes page numbers from the textbook for additional information.
Users of this design are able to navigate between pages using the page buttons at the bottom of the screen. The current page remains highlighted to indicate users’ location within the design.
When a user clicks on a principle, its definition and corresponding textbook pages are displayed on the screen. Users who do not have a copy of the textbook can order one using the sidebar link.
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Instructional Designer, Office of Online Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 2020 – Present
- Collaborate with a team of instructional designers, artists, and technologists to build online courses.
- Create and curate resources to promote faculty and student success in online teaching and learning.
- Earned credentials from the International Society for Technology in Education and Quality Matters.
Senior Web Content Specialist
Credit One Bank
March 2013 – February 2020
- Oversaw digital and print marketing campaigns and vendors to maintain timelines and budgets.
- Developed web content, email creatives, and direct mail kits to increase customer engagement.
- Promoted four times within the Marketing department and awarded Employee of the Month.
Senior Graphics Technician
Global Experience Specialists
August 2011 – March 2013
- Led a team of graphics technicians, wrote procedures, and trained new hires to ensure consistent service.
- Produced spec sheets, templates, and signage for live events to enhance client branding.
- Promoted within the Graphics department and completed a project management internship.
WordPress Specialist
Nevada Corporate Planners, Inc.
August 2010 – August 2011
- Managed digital content, campaigns, and analytics to increase customer base and revenue.
- Designed and maintained company websites and marketing materials to build brand awareness.
- Created multimedia tutorials to educate clients in web design and content management.
Digital Designer
Contract
May 2007 – August 2011
- Built online modules for the Office of Distance Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- Developed websites and collateral for local small businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
- Awarded Outstanding Chapter Website Award by the Construction Specifications Institute.
Education
MEd, Educational Technology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 2020 – May 2022
Certificate, Online Teaching and Training
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 2020 – December 2021
Certificate, Full Stack Engineering
PunchCode
June 2018 – September 2018
Certificate, Computer Graphics Design
Otis College of Art and Design
January 2006 – May 2007
BS, Marketing and International Business
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
August 1999 – May 2003