Ruhi Vasanwala
ruhi@stanfordalumni.org
707 Continental Circle #412,
Mountain View, CA 94040
(714) 883-7844
   
Education
  Stanford University, School of Education, 2003
Learning, Design, and Technology, M.A., GPA 4.1
Internships:
NASA Ames Research Center
Center for Innovation, Foothill College- trained K-12 teachers on software applications and redesigned online classes
Masters’ Project: Youric- An introductory computer game to teach the vocabulary of Hamlet 
  California State University, Fullerton, 1995
B.A., Business Administration, Management Information Systems, GPA 3.7
David Stollar Management Science Scholarship
Curriculum Development & Training
  UCLA Communications Technology Services 2000 – 2002
Systems Trainer
Conduct training classes on various Nortel and Meridian based Telecom products
Designed, implemented, and trained staff on high profile internal product and training program
Development and design of new Training Programs
Coordinate the distribution of product enhancement material across all campus departments
Support CTS help desk calls for all campus departments and services
Ad-hoc analytical projects that augment Customer Service and Quality Assurance procedures
  Business Information Solutions, Inc. 2000
Corporate Trainer
Provide MS Excel and related product training to corporate groups and individuals
Develop detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, and supporting reference material
Research current technical product information and trends
Assist in general planning and educational program enhancements
  Child Development Center 1995-1997
Educator
Taught Pre-school through Second Grade
Specialized in motivating children in literacy and phonics
Designed strategic planning of unit studies and class curriculum
Created various methods of teaching for a culturally diverse classroom
Effectively trained seven teachers in the Montessori Pedagogy
Project Management and Analysis
  PacifiCare Health Systems 1999-2000
Financial Analyst II
Led cross functional teams to facilitate the production of Financial Operating Results through the Management Reporting Database
Responsible for the production of standard Financial Reports (Membership, Retiree, etc.)
Led the improvement of data processing efficiency via the development and implementation of Visual Basic Programs
Assist in the annual Gross Margin Level Budget planning and analysis process
Complete other various ad-hoc projects as assigned, utilizing several database extractions, query, and analysis tools
  Center for Healthcare Information, Inc. 1997-1999
Analyst
Designed and wrote several analytical programs in Crystal Reports and Arpeggio
Performed quarterly financial reports and analysis for the company
Designed various data entry screens to optimize workflow
  UCLA School of Management Program 1995-1996
Conference Manager
Facilitated computer courses in Claris Works and the Internet for more than 300 teachers
Planned, developed, and managed programs for the attendees
Recruited guest speakers
Consulting and Graduate Projects
  The Buck Institute of Education: reviewed, tested and created website redesign recommendations
AlphaSmart Inc.: designed and conducted user tests, industry research, and product redesign
Presentation Time: wrote, filmed, and edited an educational video on presentation skills for children ages 5-10
Stanford Educational Program for Gifted Youth: reviewed, tested and suggested software redesign recommendations
College Track: curriculum development for their Academic Summer Advancement Program
Macromedia Inc.: assisted in the evaluation of a set of learning projects using Macromedia software
Skills
  Computer – Well versed in a variety of data management, decision support, and internet technologies,
Software – Crystal Reports, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Fireworks MX, Flash MX and Dreamweaver MX
Programming Languages –basic knowledge of HTML and Visual Basic
Foreign Language – Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, and have a working knowledge of Spanish and Arabic
Interpersonal – Has a strong customer service background coupled with formal teaching and training skills
Credentials and Certifications
  Montessori Teaching Credentials in Philosophy and Pedagogy
University of California, Irvine 1997

Langevin Learning Services Inc. 2001
Certified in Instructional Design
Certified in Computer-Based Design
Advanced Instructional Techniques