I'M
DALE PRENTISS.
RESEARCH, ACCESSIBILITY, &
USER EXPERIENCE
selected skills
APPROXIMATE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
HTML
75%
ACCESSIBILITY
90%
AI
95%
WAVE
85%
ARIA
70%
axe DEVTOOLS
85%
MS 365
90%
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Hello! I have over 15 years of experience in user-centered R&D, accessibility, and content development. My work focuses on improving the user experience. I have a strong background in instructional design, having developed and delivered accessible classroom and online learning materials for higher education, led research for an educational software company, and created training programs for corporate and government clients. My expertise includes accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA), learning management systems, and digital tools that enhance learning and decision-making. I’m passionate about leveraging technology to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences.
Experience
2022-PRESENT
CGI
Senior Consultant
My focus is on research, accessibility, and the user experience for a dynamic IT consulting firm. In my current assignment I am auditing multiple websites for a state-sponsored organization, to get them in compliance with ADA requirements (WCAG 2.1 AA).
2015-2022
CENGAGE GROUP
Senior UX Professional
I engaged with users of digital education products, conducting 1-on-1 interviews, heuristic analyses, secondary research, usability sessions, and interactive designs.
2013-2015
GALE, A CENGAGE COMPANY
Academic Library CSM
I served as the company's sole academic library CSM, ensuring that faculty, students, and librarians benefited from Gale's digital learning resources, integrating technical support, research, training, and analysis.
2009-2012
XEROX
Instructional Design Consultant
I developed online, classroom, and interactive training program for offshore call centers, to include creating new or revised desktop procedures, job aids, online training. For some projects I managed the training overseas.
2005-2018
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
US History Special Lecturer
I developed, designed, delivered and graded classroom and online instruction for an average of 100 students per semester, two semesters per year for 13 consecutive years.
2002-2009
CKICK
Research Consultant
I provided research and communication services to clients including government agencies, nonprofit foundations, small businesses, and law firms.
