Linda Cotton
About Linda Cotton
Linda Cotton is a Senior Instructional Multimedia Producer at The George Washington University, where she specializes in video communication and educational technology. She has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in International Economics, French, Spanish, and a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking.
Work at The George Washington University
Linda Cotton has been serving as the Senior Instructional Multimedia Producer at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she acts as the subject matter expert in various areas including video communication, photography, educational graphics, illustration, and animation. Cotton advises faculty and staff on effective methods to achieve their educational goals through visual communication and educational technology. She oversees all video projects, establishing quality standards and procedures for the design and style of video and eLearning products. Additionally, she leads collaborative analyses of project goals to ensure alignment with educational and scholarly standards.
Education and Expertise
Linda Cotton holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied French and Spanish from 1990 to 1993. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in International Economics and African Studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS, completing her studies from 1994 to 1996. In 2017, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from The George Washington University - School of Media and Public Affairs. Her educational background supports her expertise in multimedia production and instructional design.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Linda Cotton worked at The George Washington University as an Instructional Multimedia Specialist from 2012 to 2017. In this position, she contributed to various multimedia projects and supported the instructional needs of faculty and students. Additionally, she served as the Web Manager for Imperial China Tours from 2009 to 2010, where she managed the company's online presence and digital content.
Coaching and Leadership
In her current role, Linda Cotton coaches and guides junior staff on video and eLearning projects. She delegates tasks to junior staff and work-study students when appropriate, fostering a collaborative work environment. Her leadership ensures that project goals are met while also providing mentorship to emerging professionals in the field of instructional multimedia production.