Information Experts

On Our Minds

On Our Minds

• Course Conversion Reinvention
• By: Dave Derr

• Investor and Donor Relations Presentations
• By: Herb Rubenstein & Adam Levin

• Challenges Organizations Face Regarding Training
• By: Dave Derr

Course Conversion Reinvention By: Dave Derr

When converting classroom-based training to successful and affordable online instruction, it becomes necessary to examine all the reasons why a particular live course is so successful. Usually, these reasons include peer-to-peer collaboration, facilitator support, a well-designed participant guide and an effective balance of discussion and activity. This is the case with an existing learning program designed by one of our clients.
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Investor and Donor Relations Presentations By: Herb Rubenstein & Adam Levin

Obtaining investors or donors is never easy. But lately it’s gotten even harder. The obligatory general overview PowerPoint presentation used to be adequate in the late 90s.

Then, in 2000, storytelling — "weaving a tale" — became all the rage in presentations. In this fast era of vision, astronomical growth, and competition for attention, leaders took courses in literary skills: how to develop a theme, stimulate excitement, and build anticipation..." - read more -

Challenges Organizations Face Regarding Training By: Dave Derr

Training programs come in many shapes and sizes… e-learning, classroom training, synchronous (live) Internet delivery, asynchronous workbooks (self study) and so on. Regardless of the medium, training programs are put in place to solve specific problems such as poor performance, lack of knowledge about a new system, process or product, high turnover, low customer satisfaction and more... - read more -

Portfolio

Portfolio

Our online portfolio allows you to search select work we have done by the following search criteria: Communications Objectives, Media format type, Industry sector.

Better yet, just use the arrows and look at things one by one to get a cross-sectional view.

If you don’t see work in the style you’re looking for, that doesn’t mean we haven’t done it or can’t do it. Talk to us!

Recent Additions:

• World Bank: Dynamic Mineral Resources Management CD/Brochure
• EPA: Radiation Protection Awareness Brochure
• Nextel: Business Training
• FCC/Bearing Point: 800TA Branding
• National Association of Manufacturers

Contract Vehicles

Contract Vehicles

• GSA AIMS
• GSA AIMS SCHEDULE GS-23F-0210S AND GS-23F-0211S

• GSA MOBIS
• GSA MOBIS SCHEDULE GS-10F-0339N

• GSA STARS
• GSA 8(a) STARS SCHEDULE GS-06F-0091Z

• OPM GoLearn
• OPM GoLearn OPM01-05-D-0038

• OPM TMA
• OPM TMA OPM020700015 AND OPM020700042

GSA AIMS GSA AIMS SCHEDULE GS-23F-0210S AND GS-23F-0211S

Advertising & Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS) is a Federal Supply Schedule offered to Federal agencies by GSA to provide them with a streamlined procurement device to access government-approved, top tier advertising and integrated marketing services. For more information about the AIMS schedule, visit www.gsa.gov/aim.

To be placed on this Schedule, Information Experts has established itself as a reliable performer and thought leader in these fields, in both the public and private sectors. - more info -

GSA MOBIS GSA MOBIS SCHEDULE GS-10F-0339N

Management, Organizational and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) is a Federal Supply Schedule offered to Federal agencies by GSA to provide them with a streamlined procurement device to access management services for the implementation of quality management and other related system change processes.

To be placed on this Schedule, Information Experts has demonstrated a thorough knowledge of quality management theory and a capability of providing expert assistance to federal activities. - more info -

GSA STARS GSA 8(a) STARS SCHEDULE GS-06F-0091Z

The new 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a small business set-aside contract for technology solutions. This new contract vehicle is the replacement contract for the 8(a) FAST small business contract which expired October 31, 2004.

Information Experts offers solutions in two distinct Functional Areas (FAs), corresponding to the following North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Codes...- more info -

OPM GoLearn OPM GoLearn OPM01-05-D-0038

GoLearn is a “catalyst for transforming the way government manages human capital by effectively and efficiently implementing solutions that align workforce development with organizational goals, resulting in improved mission attainment.”

For more information about GoLearn, please visit www.golearn.gov.

OPM TMA OPM TMA OPM020700015 AND OPM020700042

The TMA mission is to “develop training and human resource solutions for government agencies through an expedited contracting process.”

Services performed under this federal contract vehicle include e-Learning Applications, Knowledge Management Systems, Performance Support Systems, Traditional Training, Workforce Planning Solutions, Performance Management and Compensation, and Work/Life Programs.

Learn more about IE's OPM TMA contract.

What's New

What's New

• IE Teams with FDIC to Help Millions of Americans be Money Smart

• Information Experts CEO Named a Washingtonian Tech Titan

• Diversity Business Names Information Experts a Top Business for 2009

• Information Experts Honored for its Culture of Care

IE Teams with FDIC to Help Millions of Americans be Money Smart

Information Experts works with the FDIC to make downloadable podcasts of financial literacy program, available free of charge through www.fdic.gov/moneysmart.

RESTON, VIRGINIA, June 18, 2009—In today’s tough economy, Americans are looking for sound, unbiased information on how to make money go farther and work better for the future. That’s where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) award-winning Money Smart financial literacy and training program comes in. - read more -

Information Experts CEO Named a Washingtonian Tech Titan

RESTON, VIRGINIA, May 9, 2009—Information Experts would like to congratulate its CEO, Marissa Levin, for being named one of Washington’s Top 100 Tech Leaders by the Washingtonian for 2009. Levin was chosen for her proven track record in the tech world and her influence as a leader with vision. To read more about Levin and her fellow Tech Titans, click here. - read more -

Diversity Business Names Information Experts a Top Business for 2009

RESTON, VIRGINIA, April 20, 2009—DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, has named Information Experts as one of the top businesses in the United States.

In its 9th year, the purpose of the DiversityBusiness.com Top Business List is to recognize the economic power of privately held businesses. Companies listed represent the nation’s top multicultural earners, challenging the long-held notion that privately held businesses are small or insignificant. - read more -

Information Experts Honored for its Culture of Care

Recognizing Information Experts’ dedication to and support of its employees, Helios HR names Information Experts as a finalist for the 2009 Apollo Awards.

RESTON, VIRGINIA, April 13, 2009—When Marissa Levin first founded Information Experts, she committed herself to building a company that valued its employees as much as its clients. That commitment is still espoused in Information Experts’ values: Competence, Innovation, Value-Creation, Teamwork, Clarity & Precision, Accountability and Quality—Quality of Life Inside the Company, Quality of Life Outside the Company, and Quality of Products and Services. - read more -