Innovative, experienced instructional designer, learning experience designer, and e-learning professional with 15 years of experience. Additionally, I am skilled in various creative fields that overlap with instructional design, including graphic design, UX design, content creation, video editing and production, and copywriting.

Laura DePue

Innovative, experienced instructional designer, learning experience designer, and e-learning professional with 15 years of experience. Additionally, I am skilled in various creative fields that overlap with instructional design, including graphic design, UX design, content creation, video editing and production, and copywriting.

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Innovative, experienced instructional designer, learning experience designer, and e-learning professional with 15 years of experience. Additionally, I am skilled in various creative fields that overlap with instructional design, including graphic design, UX design, content creation, video editing and production, and copywriting.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Learning Technology Specialist at Strayer University
July 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Assist faculty with educational technology in high-enrollment online courses. Conduct research into innovation in instructional technology. Create and edit graphics and multimedia for online courses. Manage and analyze data to improve the learning experience. Assist faculty with technological and pedagogical concerns. Review and provide feedback on policies and procedures. Create training manuals. Serve as an expert on accessibility.
Learning Technology Specialist at Strayer University
July 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Assist faculty with educational technology in high-enrollment online courses; research innovation in instructional technology; create/edit graphics and multimedia for online courses; analyze data to improve learning experiences; assist with accessibility; develop training manuals.
Assistant Faculty with Educational Technology at Strayer University
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Assist faculty with educational technology in high-enrollment online courses; conduct research into innovation in instructional technology; create and edit graphics and multimedia for online courses; manage and analyze data to improve learning experience; assist faculty with accessibility concerns and policy review; develop training manuals.
Content Liaison Manager at Core Education, PBC
June 30, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Relationship management of an avg. of 15 academic content providers, an expanding portfolio of 20+ higher education clients, and B2B partners. Curated and managed content and educational products for workforce development and online education. Evaluated potential academic content and product offerings. Provided instructional design services for our academic affiliates. Managed operations and problem-solved issues related to content and technology. Provided graphic design, visual design, and copywriting for the creative services marketing team, and designed digital marketing collateral. Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with IT, marketing, enrollment, B2B, and other teams.
Freelance Designer & Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2024 - Present
Offer Learning Experience Design and User Experience Consulting services. Also provide graphic design and illustration services.
Freelance Designer & Consultant
June 1, 2024 - Present
Offer Learning Experience Design and User Experience Design consulting services. Offer graphic design and illustration services.
Content Liaison Manager at Core Education, PBC
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Relationship management of ~15 academic content providers; managed content and educational products for 20+ higher education clients; evaluated offerings; provided instructional design services; managed operations and problem-solving; provided graphic design, visual design, and copywriting for marketing; cross-functional collaboration.
Freelance Designer & Consultant at Self-Employed (Freelance)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Offer Learning Experience Design and User Experience Design Consulting services. Offer graphic design and illustration services.
Associate Director of Instructional Design at Emeritus
March 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Exceeded enrollment goals and exceeded expectations for student ratings, receiving ratings that averaged 4.6/5. Managed project-based work comprised of 10-12 people, including international colleagues based around the globe. Provided instructional design and curriculum development to Ivy League university partners, creating executive education and professional development certificate programs. Relationship management with faculty and university partners. Created course storyboards and functioned as a video producer during filming sessions. Managed copyright permissions processes.
Associate Director of Instructional Design at Emeritus
March 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Exceeded enrollment goals and student ratings (4.6/5). Managed 10-12 person projects; developed curricula for Ivy League partners; built course storyboards; served as video producer; managed copyright permissions.
Director of Instructional Design at Emeritus
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Exceed enrollment goals; manage teams; provide instructional design services; develop executive education and professional development certificates; oversee content and multimedia production; ensure accessibility and policy compliance.
Director of Teaching & Learning & Student Success Specialist at Albright College
February 28, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Implemented data collection and data assessment to allow the institution to make strategic decisions and evaluate projects. Assisted with grant reporting and institutional research and served on the Institutional Assessment Committee. Led project-based work of 8-10 people as the co-chair of the Canvas Implementation Committee. Increased pass rates in first-year seminar courses by 16% by redesigning courses. Coached and provided academic counseling to a caseload of 50 first-year students using Aviso retention and academic advising software. Advised students on academic skills, career and major exploration, life skills, and personal well-being. Strategically developed high-impact interventions for 15 courses across 9 departments for the Title III program to increase the success of first-generation, low-income, and diverse students. Offered college-wide faculty training on best practices in teaching and learning and HIPs. Designed and updated the WordPress website for the Office of Studen
Director of Teaching & Learning & Student Success Specialist at Albright College
February 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Led data collection and assessment; assisted with grant reporting; served on Institutional Assessment Committee; led Canvas Implementation Committee; improved pass rates; coached 50 first-year students; developed high-impact interventions for Title III; provided faculty training; redesigned WordPress site and marketing materials.
Instructional Designer for Active and Adaptive Learning at Arizona State University
July 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Assessed course and program data to strategically improve student success and retention in target courses. Increased student test scores by 10-20% in program courses, improving engagement and retention. Managed project-based work, including 6 complex course projects totaling approximately 65 sections and 23 faculty, coordinating multimedia production and third-party partnerships. Impacted over 10,000 students in 115 sections across 5 general education departments by using an active and adaptive learning approach to student success.
Instructional Designer for Active and Adaptive Learning at Arizona State University
July 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Assessed course data to improve student success; increased test scores by 10-20%; managed 6 complex course projects involving 65 sections and 23 faculty; coordinated multimedia production and partnerships; impacted 10,000+ students across 5 general education departments.
Instructional Designer at Miami University, Oxford, OH
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Presented over 25 training sessions on accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and diversity and inclusion in online courses. Served as the team expert on accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. Consulted with 20-25 faculty members per year in regular one-on-one sessions to design high-quality online courses according to QM standards. Led project-based work of 5+ people and managed student workers.
Instructional Designer for Active and Adaptive Learning at Arizona State University
December 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Assessed course and program data to improve student success; increased pass rates; managed project-based work across departments; designed and coordinated multimedia; collaborated with faculty and external partners.
Instructional Designer at Miami University
December 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Presented 25+ trainings on accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and diversity/inclusion; consulted with 20-25 faculty annually; led projects with 5+ team members; managed student workers; adhered to QM standards.
Instructional Designer at Miami University
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Presented training on accessibility and Universal Design for Learning; consulted with faculty on course design; led teams on course redesigns; contributed to student success initiatives; created and redesigned the Office of Student Success WordPress site; provided college-wide faculty training.
Instructional Technologist Level II at Ohio University
January 31, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Saved the College of Arts and Sciences about $50,000 in first month through resource management. Increased student success by designing approximately 20 high-quality courses. Managed on average 25 projects and presented ~15 trainings on college-wide, program-wide, and course levels. Impacted over 10,000 students in 115 sections across 5 departments.
Instructional Technologist Level II at Ohio University
January 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Saved the College of Arts and Sciences ~$50,000 in first month; designed ~20 courses; managed ~25 projects; delivered ~15 trainings across multiple levels.
Instructional Technologist Level II at Ohio University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Saved College of Arts and Sciences $50,000 in first month; designed high-quality courses; managed multiple projects and trainings; coordinated with faculty and external partners.
Full-Time Faculty at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
December 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Taught approximately 15 courses per year to an average of 400 students, including first-generation and international students. Courses included interfaith experiences and encouraged cultural competency. Participated in institutional assessment and accreditation activities.
Full-Time Faculty at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
December 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Taught ~15 courses/year to ~400 students; included interfaith experiences; participated in accreditation work.
Coordinator of Campus Ministry at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
May 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Coordinated service-learning and interfaith campus ministry activities. Provided interfaith pastoral care to students, including crisis management. Mentored students with academic and life difficulties.
Coordinator of Campus Ministry at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
May 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Coordinated 7-10 service-learning and interfaith activities; provided pastoral care to 20-30 students; mentored students.
Writing and Academic Success Instructor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
January 31, 2011 - October 13, 2025
One-on-one coaching and mentoring; tutored international students and ELLs; helped develop the college's student success center.
Coordinator of Campus Ministry at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
Coordinated service-learning and interfaith activities; provided pastoral care to students; mentored and coached students.
Full-Time Faculty at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Taught ~15 courses per year to ~400 students; integrated faith-based and intercultural elements; participated in institutional assessment for regional accreditation.
Writing and Academic Success Instructor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
January 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025
Provided one-on-one coaching and mentoring; tutored international students; helped develop the student-success center.
Writing and Academic Success Instructor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
One-on-one coaching for the entire student body; tutored international students and English language learners in writing skills; contributed to development of the student success center.

Education

Master of Library and Information Science at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Theological Studies at The Methodist Theological School in Ohio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in German at Wittenberg University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Master of Library and Information Science at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Theological Studies at The Methodist Theological School in Ohio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
BA, German at Wittenberg University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Master of Library and Information Science at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Theological Studies at The Methodist Theological School in Ohio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in German at Wittenberg University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

UX Design
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Design Thinking
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Digital Environment Design
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Concept Art
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
UX Design, Torrens University Short Course
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Design Thinking, Torrens University Short Course
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition, LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Digital Environment Design, LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Concept Art, LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
UX Design (Short Course)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Design Thinking (Short Course)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Digital Environment Design
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Concept Art
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
January 1, 2016 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services