Resume

Dia’ D. Sanders, M.Ed.

dia.sanders85@gmail.com |LinkedIn 

Skills & Abilities 

• Training Facilitation (In-Person & Virtual)

• Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

• Employee Onboarding & Upskilling Programs

• Interactive Learning Activities & Role-Play Exercises

• Learning Assessment & Program Evaluation

• Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Collaboration with SMEs, Technical Writers, and Leadership

• Documentation: SOPs, Job Aids, User Guides

• Workshop, Webinar, and Knowledge Transfer Session Planning

Experience

Instructional Designer and Facilitator | LPL Financial| February 2024-Present

• Plan, implement, and facilitate professional development, onboarding, and upskilling programs for employees.

• Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions using interactive activities, group discussions, case studies, and role-playing to maximize engagement.

• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and behavioral observation; recommend improvements based on evaluation data.

• Collaborate with SMEs and leadership to design and maintain instructional materials, SOPs, and job aids.

Inflight Training Developer and Facilitator | Piedmont Airlines| July 2022-February 2024

• Designed and delivered interactive learning programs for operational teams, enhancing compliance, engagement, and performance.

• Coordinated logistics and materials for live and virtual training sessions across multiple locations.

• Evaluated training effectiveness through post-training assessments and feedback; updated content and methods accordingly.

• Partnered with leadership to develop onboarding, wellness, and professional development initiatives.

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

• Managed dual-enrolled student caseloads, advising on academic pathways and performance strategies.

• Designed and facilitated wellness, readiness, and skill-building sessions for students and faculty.

• Maintained training calendars, resources, and documentation to support compliance and reporting.

• Built and maintained partnerships with local schools and institutions to support apprenticeship and dual-enrollment programs.

Instructional Designer | Florida Tech | June 2019-March 2021 

• Developed student engagement programs and workshops to support retention, wellness, and academic success.

• Facilitated training sessions and provided coaching support for at-risk students and staff.

• Maintained accurate records and data tracking to ensure program compliance and reporting accuracy.

• Analyzed outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

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

• Designed and implemented career and academic development programs, including workshops focused on wellness and skill-building.

• Coordinated logistics, materials, and schedules for students, faculty, and staff.

• Managed internship and apprenticeship partnerships with local organizations.

• Collected and analyzed data to evaluate program success and inform continuous improvement.

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

• Conducted recruitment, campus tours, presentations, and outreach campaigns to engage prospective students.

• Managed application tracking, enrollment metrics, and student data for compliance reporting.

• Built relationships with students, families, schools, and community organizations to support outreach initiatives.

Education

Learning Designer Certification | IDOL Academy| Completion August 2023

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

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

Skills

Instructional Design Software: Articulate Storyline, RISE, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Canva, SnagIt, ClipChamp

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

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