Resume

Dia’ D. Sanders

| dia.sanders85@gmail.com |LinkedIn 

Objective 

Versatile Instructional Designer skilled in e-learning module and course creation, storyboarding, scripting, SME collaboration, and comprehensive curriculum development.  Results-driven ID that excels in crafting learning outcomes and objectives, developing client-centered and company-aligned content, and creating engaging content for instructor-led training and interactive learning activities. Seeking an opportunity to join a creative team within a forward-thinking company that fosters growth and values and employee development. 

Skills & Abilities 

E-Learning Development

• Proficient in designing and developing interactive and engaging e-learning modules, courses, and multimedia content using industry-standard authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Camtasia) to enhance the learner experience.

Curriculum Design

• Skilled in creating comprehensive training curricula, including designing learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessment methods, and performance evaluation criteria to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill acquisition.

Instructional Design Models

• Familiarity with instructional design models such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) and ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) to guide the development process and ensure instructional effectiveness. 

Collaboration and Communication

• Effective in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather information, validate content, and ensure instructional accuracy, while maintaining excellent communication and project management skills.

Learning Management Systems

• Experience in utilizing Learning Management Systems to manage and deliver e-learning content, track learner progress, and generate reports to measure training effectiveness.

Experience

Inflight Training Courseware Developer | Piedmont Airlines| July 2022-Present

• Utilize instructional design principles to analyze training needs, define learning objectives, design effective instructional strategies, and develop engaging content that maximizes knowledge retention and application.

• Develop and design flight attendant safety and regulatory training curricula to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other government regulations.

• Author instructional resources for CARE: an initiative designed to foster a collaborative learning environment and enhance the flight attendant training program.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to gather accurate content, conduct reviews, and incorporate feedback into courseware development.

Early College Instructional Coordinator | South Piedmont Community College | March 2021-July 2022

• Developed instructional materials to structure the content for diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, employing strategies to accommodate individual learner needs and promote inclusive education.

• Utilized a wide range of instructional strategies, including project-based learning, blended learning, flipped classroom, and inquiry-based approaches, to engage learners and promote critical thinking and knowledge retention.

• Integrated multimedia elements, such as videos, simulations, animations, and interactive assessments, into courseware to enhance learner engagement and comprehension.

Retention Specialist | Florida Tech | June 2019-March 2021 

• Developed and designed onboarding plans for targeted student groups utilizing customer relationships management systems such as Banner, Workday, and Slate.  

• Interpreted assessment data from program evaluations, gathering feedback, and utilizing assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of retention initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

• Implemented solutions for identifying at-risk students and defined targeted interventions, such as early alert systems, academic workshops, and individualized action plans, to address barriers and enhance student persistence. 

Career Pathways Program Coordinator | Claflin University | April 2017-June 2019 

• Created Claflin University Career Pathway curriculum to assess performance, trends, and develop benchmarks for the Career Services program.  Integrated and created course design to parallel Career Pathway competencies and outcomes.

• Coordinated with Career Services to determine training and professional development needs of graduating students and new alumni.

• Managed multiple instructional design projects for the CPP simultaneously, adhering to deadlines, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely and successful completion.

Recruiter | S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities| August 2012-April 2017 

• Established and maintained relationships with prospective populations through recruitment materials, events, social media, and digital marketing.  Utilized knowledge of the program to access talent and potential for success and student success.

• Designed a recruitment communication component that increased correspondence with prospective clients. 

• Developed relationships with local organizations and businesses to provide presentations to target populations. 

Education

Master of Science: Higher Education| October 2015| Walden University, Minneapolis MN

• Student Success and Leadership

Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies| December 2008| USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

IDOL Academy | Completion August 2023

• Learning Designer Certification

Skills

Instructional Design Software: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Canva

Learning Management Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, Banner, Jenzabar, Slate

Customer Relationship Management System: Workday

Microsoft Office: Teams, Word, Planner, OneDrive, Sharepoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Lists, Outlook, Forms, OneNote

Google Suite: Meet, Chat, Drive, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Jamboard, Google Sites