I have over two decades’ experience working with various digital media, primarily focusing on e-learning development and instructional design. Most recently contracts have been for some of the UK’s top universities along with international non-profit and corporate clients. Beginning as a digital audio specialist, I diversified into web & graphic design, video production, e-learning content development, instructional design, VLE & content management and technology training. I hold a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Art History & Italian and divide my time between the UK and Italy. I’m a British citizen with the right to work in both countries.

Matthew Lever

I have over two decades’ experience working with various digital media, primarily focusing on e-learning development and instructional design. Most recently contracts have been for some of the UK’s top universities along with international non-profit and corporate clients. Beginning as a digital audio specialist, I diversified into web & graphic design, video production, e-learning content development, instructional design, VLE & content management and technology training. I hold a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Art History & Italian and divide my time between the UK and Italy. I’m a British citizen with the right to work in both countries.

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I have over two decades’ experience working with various digital media, primarily focusing on e-learning development and instructional design. Most recently contracts have been for some of the UK’s top universities along with international non-profit and corporate clients.

Beginning as a digital audio specialist, I diversified into web & graphic design, video production, e-learning content development, instructional design, VLE & content management and technology training. I hold a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Art History & Italian and divide my time between the UK and Italy. I’m a British citizen with the right to work in both countries.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Learning Content Developer & Faculty Learning Technologist at UCL
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Evolve content development for Foundations of AI Google Deep Mind courses. Staff & student support across UCL e-learning platforms (Moodle, Panopto, LTI, Rise, Mahara). Authoring of training materials for PAC peer-marking system.
Multimedia Developer at Manticore Multimedia (BMO/BTS/Constructive)
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Podcast production; Website design and updates.
Rise Developer at Ensfero/TUV
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Articulate Rise authoring for German multinational TUV.
Content Developer and Learning Designer at University of Leeds
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Articulate Rise authoring & multimedia production; Instructional design for PACE CPD courses; Video scripting, SME consultation.
Instructional Designer/Multimedia Producer at Beyond the Sky
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Design and delivery of internal training for corporate programs; Articulate Storyline & Rise authoring (SCORM); Podcast production, video & animation scripting.
Instructional Designer/Multimedia Producer at Beyond the Sky
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Design and delivery of internal training for corporate programs; Articulate Storyline & Rise authoring (SCORM); Podcast production, video & animation scripting.
Learning Designer and Content Developer at University of Leeds
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Multimedia authoring (Adapt, Rise, Storyline; Adobe CC); Technical development and support (Blackboard, Echo360, Turnitin); SME collaboration.
e-learning Support at Queen Mary University London
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
E-learning help guide authoring, VLE support (Moodle, Adobe CC, Panopto, Echo360).
Learning Designer and Multimedia Technologist at UCL
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Multimedia authoring (Adobe CC, Storyline); Moodle development and support; SME collaboration; technical training.
Learning Technologist at Royal Veterinary College
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
VLE administration (Moodle); multimedia authoring (Adobe CC & XML).
Learning Technologist at Royal Veterinary College
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
VLE administration (Moodle); multimedia authoring (Adobe CC & XML).
Instructional Designer at Pearson (Manchester Metropolitan University)
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Storyboarded VLE and interactive (Evolve) content for MMU Business modules; SME collaboration for revisions and QA.
Educational Technologist at University of Surrey, School of Health Sciences
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Instructional design for blended and online CPD modules; MOOC development; multimedia production; staff VLE training.
Digital Producer (freelance) at Freelance
April 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Web & graphic design; multimedia production; CMS installation/management & client training.
Digital Producer (freelance) at Freelance
February 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Web & graphic design; multimedia production; CMS installation/management & client training.
Digital Producer (freelance) at Freelance
February 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006
Web & graphic design; multimedia production; CMS installation/management & client training.
Digital Producer (freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Web & graphic design; multimedia production; CMS installation/management & client training.
Faculty Learning Technologist at UCL Engineering
November 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Close collaboration with academics; e-learning support and training; management of Moodle pages and CMS; multimedia materials.
Web Designer & Content Manager at UCL Biochemical Engineering
April 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Site redesign; CSS deployment; development of technical departmental content; SEO/analytics.
Web & Technology Development Officer at UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science (IOMS)
November 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013
Multimedia production; AV platforms; staff & student training; CMS management; social & SEO analytics.
Web Content Assistant/Producer at Cass Business School/KnowHow NonProfit (KHNP)
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2011
Multimedia production; social media; staff and external microsite training (Photoshop, content management, video editing).
Media Analyst at Durrants Media Monitoring
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Media monitoring and reporting; administrative tasks.
Various Administrative Posts at Temporary Agency Roles
April 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
Various administrative roles across multiple assignments.
Administration Assistant at HSBC International, St. Helier, Jersey
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006
Administrative duties within international banking environment.
Web Content Manager/Producer at Koept.net
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2003
Site editorial; content development & management; multimedia production; web design.
Web Content Manager/Producer at Koept.net
November 1, 2004 - December 1, 2005
Site editorial; content development & management; multimedia production; web design.

Education

BA (Hons) Philosophy, Art History & Italian at Open University
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Philosophy, Art History & Italian
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
A Levels
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet