Anna Ciriani-Dean

> Manage team of full-time staff and consultants to implement all professional learning initiatives for participants and alumni of State Department-funded exchange programs. > Build systems and workflows that accelerate course development timelines, improve cross-team coordination, and strengthen collaboration with U.S. Department of State stakeholders. > Lead design and delivery of online orientations and professional development courses with up to 400 registrants on specialized topics such as social-emotional learning (SEL) and AI for education. > Organize and facilitate instructor-led training and online professional development events, including ed-tech expos with 20+ exhibitors and 700 registrants and webinars/workshops on industry-specific topics. > Develop software enhancements with web development team and pioneer technical solutions to learning design and program implementation challenges. > Direct production of video lecture content, including developing course outline and scripts, supervising in-studio filming, designing video assets, and supervising post-production editing. > Apply UDL and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) across all professional learning initiatives to ensure equitable access, engagement, and learner comprehension for diverse international audiences. > Analyze user behavior and survey response data to optimize course effectiveness and user experience. > Write copy, create multimedia assets, and manage social media calendar, adhering to defined brand voice.

Leveraged LMS (LearnDash) functionality to ensure seamless course delivery. Designed multimedia learning assets using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Canva to enhance learner comprehension, engagement, and production quality across course materials.

> Coordinate recording schedules and produce 15+ podcast episodes per year for distribution on Spotify for Creators and YouTube. > Edit long-form episodes using AI-enhanced tools (e.g., transcription/description assistance) and classic editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity), integrating closed captions and video chapters for accessibility and SEO. > Create and manage all social media content (~3x/week) to drive audience engagement. > Revamped podcast brand identity (colors/graphics) while maintaining continuity, and migrated the show from audio-only to video episodes by designing intro trailers, cohesive visual cues, and integrating theme music and sponsor messaging. > Increased podcast subscribers by 300% within one year across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts via strategic ad placement and brand-consistent social media strategy. > Implemented targeted SEO strategy, increasing web traffic by 260% from 2024 to 2025.