Elizabeth H.

Interdisciplinary Educator & e-Learning Course Developer | Technical Communication Specialist | Federal Program Support

Greater Philadelphia

About

I am a Technical Communication Professional, e-Learning Course Developer, and Educator with extensive experience supporting mission-critical federal programs, higher education initiatives, and complex technology projects. My background spans the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) federal contracting, and academic institutions—giving me a rare blend of technical expertise, e-Learning development capability, and policy-informed decision-making. In my role with the Social Security Administration, I interpret federal regulations, conduct policy research, and utilize a suite of over 70 complex computer systems spanning both legacy core and modern platforms to adjudicate retirement, disability, survivor, and health insurance benefits. I completed SSA’s comprehensive Claims Specialist training program with performance scores above national benchmarks and handle high-volume casework requiring precision, strong analytical skills, and consistent application of complex statutes. Previously, as a Technical Writer and Project Coordinator supporting CMS metadata and DevOps initiatives, I partnered with cross-functional teams to lead documentation, coordinate federal deliverables, and improve technical workflows. I authored and edited large-scale technical reports, managed documentation lifecycles, built team writing processes, and supported metadata management transitions that improved stakeholder clarity and system usability. As an e-Learning Course Developer and Teacher, I have developed and delivered over 1,000 hours of eLearning, webinars, and classroom training to nearly 4,000 learners. I created new college courses at the cross-section of the arts, science, writing, and disability, and improved learning outcomes for veterans and adult learners through tailored educational strategies and multimodal assessment design. I excel in roles that require translating complexity into structured, user-centered solutions—whether coordinating federal program documentation, developing learning experiences, collaborating with SMEs, or guiding teams through system and process changes. My work blends communication, technology, learning strategy, and problem-solving to support organizational goals. Banner credit: Jason Leung

Experience

  • Claims Specialist (Title II ) at Social Security Administration
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    My role requires expertise in federal regulations, actuarial calculations, and policy compliance to determine eligibility under Title II guidelines.

  • Part-time Lecturer / Blackboard Course Developer at CT State Three Rivers
    Jan 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

    I design, develop, and teach online Art History courses that improve student engagement and retention, especially for veterans, allied health majors, and adult learners, leveraging e-Learning best practices and multimodal instruction.

  • Project Coordinator, Trainer, and Technical Writer at RELI Group, Inc.
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    In my role at RELI Group, Inc., I served as a Project Coordinator, Trainer, and Technical Writer, where I successfully coordinated initiatives to enhance documentation quality and streamline communication across teams. My focus on precision and clarity contributed significantly to project outcomes and organizational efficiency.

  • Instructional System Designer at Cognizeo
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    Supported the transition to online instruction for the Schools of Engineering and Business Administration at Abu Dhabi University. I collaborated with the Instructional Design Team at Cognizeo LLC to successfully overhaul 12 graduate-level courses across the Schools of Engineering and Business Administration, integrating best practices for effective online instruction and hybrid delivery. I managed the content editing process for all course materials—including syllabi, assignments, and assessments—to ensure strict adherence to institutional style guidelines and pedagogy.

  • Experience Designer at Chatham Financial
    Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 · 6 mos

    Context: Global Financial Risk Management firm providing hedging solutions through the ChathamDirect Software-as-a-Service Platform. I collaborated with an internationally distributed and cross-functional team of engineers, analysts, rate checkers, and product owners to develop dashboard prototypes. This work supported the migration of the Rate Compliance feature from a legacy tool to the ChathamDirect Software-as-a-Service Platform