Betsy Bruce ([email protected]) specializes in creating training applications using Macromedia products, especially Dreamweaver and Authorware. Formerly a senior developer for MediaPro, Inc. in the Seattle, WA area, she is now an independent consultant and trainer holding certifications as a developer and trainer for Dreamweaver, CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver, Authorware, and Flash. She is also a frequent presenter at both technology and training conferences. She's presented at Macromedia UCON and DevCon, ASTD TechKnowledge, Online Learning, and many other conferences.
Betsy provides clients both large and small with carefully tailored solutions implementing best-practice recommendations for creating eLearning applications. Recent clients include Canon USA, Portland General Electric, and Apex Online Learning. She enjoys working individually with clients to craft templates and custom CourseBuilder objects that enhance the group's eLearning development along with training and ongoing mentorship to make each project a success.
An accomplished author, Betsy has written the Sams Teach Yourself Dreamweaver in 24 Hours series, the most recent of which is Sams Teach Yourself Dreamweaver MX in 24 Hours. She also contributed to Macromedia Web Publishing Unleashed (Que) and co-authored Getting Started with eLearning (Macromedia). Betsy acted as one of the Subject Matter Experts for the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Certification Exam.
Born and raised in Iowa, Betsy now lives on the West Coast. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, home remodeling projects, movies, and digital music. Be sure to visit Betsy's web site at http://www.betsybruce.com/.