Aloha! I am Alex Shortsleeve.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Travel Industry Management with a Concentration in Hospitality from the University of Hawaii, and an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University. I have also completed several post-graduate courses in Higher Education Leadership.

I have been a sales and marketing representative for several different food service companies. I have owned and operated separate businesses such as: a food brokerage firm and an event and meeting planning company. I have also assisted in the launch of a college entrance exam prep company.

I've taught classes at the undergraduate level for more than ten years covering a variety of topics which have included: Business Management, Sales & Marketing, Quality Service & Training, and Entrepreneurship.

I previously served as the Director of Education & Training for the Non-profit organization group IMCEA (International Military Community Executives' Association), and as the School Director for Kaplan International School of English.

I recently worked as a Consultant with the University of California San Diego and the University of California Irvine as an LMS Analyst/Administrator with their SumTotal LMS, and with Cymer Light Sources to develop their Cornerstone on Demand LMS. I have also recently assisted the University of Delaware in administering their Canvas LMS as well currently developing eLearning materials for Essex Property Trust.

Feel free to look around. You can review my most recent design projects.

You will find video samples in Camtasia and Articulate and Powerpoint slideshow samples from my workshops, presentations and webinars.

You can read my papers and publications on various subjects.

You can review my personal educational path.

And of course, use the Contact Form to contact me by email or visit through LinkedIn to discuss your next project.

Now, the Latest News!
Having recently returned to the islands, my entrepreneurial spirit took over and I have created
the Aloha Institute.
This is a training organization that includes all of my experience and expertise, while sharing this same knowledge with local residents who are looking to develop their own careers in the training and development industry. This is where I can bring the latest in Instructional Design concepts to life by creating engaging and impactful training and infusing it with the Spirit of Aloha.

To visit the Aloha Institute, click here or on the dolphins below.

Mahalo! — Alex