By blending MBA-level business acumen with advanced AI workflow integration and bilingual instructional design, I transform complex organizational goals into high-impact, cost-optimized learning solutions that drive measurable performance.
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Suzanne Albanese, MBA
Instructional Designer & L&D Specialist
I am an L&D Specialist and Instructional Designer with over a decade of experience building scalable, learner-centered educational experiences and operational frameworks. Grounded in adult learning principles and the ADDIE framework, I specialize in translating complex business processes and technical concepts into engaging digital curriculum. Backed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA), I approach learning and development through a business-first lens, aligning instructional strategies directly with performance outcomes, process efficiency, and cost optimization.
As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, I bring a global perspective to learning experience design, facilitating cross-functional communication and building accessible content for diverse audience segments. My technical approach integrates modern eLearning authoring platforms like Articulate Rise and Adobe Captivate with cutting-edge Generative AI workflows. By leveraging advanced AI prompt engineering, I streamline course prototyping, storyboarding, and assessment creation to deliver high-quality learning assets rapidly.
Throughout my career in department leadership and program management, I have managed operations, overseen compliance, and facilitated training initiatives that drive measurable engagement. Whether optimizing program budgets to save $25,000, scaling program enrollment by 40%, or mentoring teams through tech integration, I focus on empowering organizations through high-impact, data-driven learning solutions.
Work experience
Work experience
PIEDMONT CLASSICAL, Browns Summit, NC
Lead Instructional Designer & L&D Specialist | 2016 – Present
End-to-End Course Design: Architect, build, and deploy multi-modal instructional content for 100+ adult learners annually utilizing ADDIE methodology, digital authoring platforms (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Rise), and Canvas LMS.
Cost & Process Optimization: Engineered a strategic sourcing and resource reallocation initiative, successfully reducing operational costs by $25,000 while epanding instructional quality.
Program Growth & ROI: Redesigned core training curricula and engagement models, accelerating total program participation and enrollment by 40%.
AI & Tech Integration: Integrate advanced AI prompt engineering into daily L&D workflows to accelerate storyboard development, assessment generation, and course asset creation.
Facilitation & Onboarding: Design and facilitate interactive professional development workshops, cross-functional onboarding sessions, and peer-mentorship initiatives to drive organizational adoption of best practices.
Performance Analytics & Gap Analysis: Evaluate learner outcomes using formative and summative data models to identify performance gaps, refine learning paths, and measure training effectiveness.
Regulatory Compliance & Operations: Oversee specialized regional compliance tracking, data entry, and multi-language assessment distribution across complex stakeholder groups.
STUDY.COM — Remote
Instructional Content & Course Editor | 2025 – Present
Review, edit, and audit asynchronous learning modules and instructional content to ensure instructional rigor, clarity, and alignment with target learning objectives.
Education
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Averett University, Danville, VA
Specialized Coursework: Organizational Behavior, Management Theory & Analysis, Business Policy & Strategy
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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