I am a highly experienced Learning Professional with nearly 30 years of designing and implementing effective eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and instructor-led training (ILT) programs. I specialize in blending multimedia, reducing in-person training through innovative web modules, and designing instructor-led courses to align complex curricula with strategic organizational goals. I have led impactful curriculum redesigns—reducing in-class time by 45% for technicians, engineers, and statisticians—and created a unified curriculum map by collaborating with SMEs. I am proficient with ADDIE, Agile methodologies, and Adult Learning Principles, and I excel with the Articulate Suite (Storyline, Rise), Adobe Captivate, Premiere, and Audition. I also have experience integrating AI technologies to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.

David Weerts

I am a highly experienced Learning Professional with nearly 30 years of designing and implementing effective eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and instructor-led training (ILT) programs. I specialize in blending multimedia, reducing in-person training through innovative web modules, and designing instructor-led courses to align complex curricula with strategic organizational goals. I have led impactful curriculum redesigns—reducing in-class time by 45% for technicians, engineers, and statisticians—and created a unified curriculum map by collaborating with SMEs. I am proficient with ADDIE, Agile methodologies, and Adult Learning Principles, and I excel with the Articulate Suite (Storyline, Rise), Adobe Captivate, Premiere, and Audition. I also have experience integrating AI technologies to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.

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I am a highly experienced Learning Professional with nearly 30 years of designing and implementing effective eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and instructor-led training (ILT) programs. I specialize in blending multimedia, reducing in-person training through innovative web modules, and designing instructor-led courses to align complex curricula with strategic organizational goals.

I have led impactful curriculum redesigns—reducing in-class time by 45% for technicians, engineers, and statisticians—and created a unified curriculum map by collaborating with SMEs. I am proficient with ADDIE, Agile methodologies, and Adult Learning Principles, and I excel with the Articulate Suite (Storyline, Rise), Adobe Captivate, Premiere, and Audition. I also have experience integrating AI technologies to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Learning & Development Consultant at Intel Corporation
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Designed and developed learning programs for factory engineers, technicians, and statisticians to monitor chip quality results. Redesigned the Statistics Basics and Design of Experiments 1 curriculum by integrating web-based training modules and virtual instructor-led classes, achieving a 45% reduction in instructor-led classroom time. Developed a unified curriculum map consolidating five separate Statistics Curricula into a single cohesive program. Designed courses on Process Control Systems and Manager Safety Training; collaborated to create and manage the AI Continuing Education Program with SMEs to develop content, manage bi-weekly classes, and produce learning session videos for the LMS.
Corporate Training Curator at AutoAlert, LLC
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
General instructional design and development duties for internal and external training efforts. Led Digital Adoption & Microlearning initiatives, producing video-based courses and WalkMe content; Applied Agile project management to streamline content creation and deployment, achieving rapid course turnaround times of two to seven days.
eLearning/Maintenance Developer at Edward Jones and Company – The Training Professionals
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017
Managed annual maintenance of web-based training courses and support materials to comply with industry standards. Identified SMEs and compliance partners for over 30 courses requiring updates. Developed three cybersecurity courses to meet SEC requirements for new broker-dealers.
eLearning Developer at H&R Block - Clarity Consultants
May 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Designed and developed training programs to support BlockWorks Tax Training rollout. Created eLearning courses, case studies, and exams for BlockWorks Tax Training; developed eLearning courses for required Ethics training in both English and Spanish.
Instructional Designer/Simulation Designer at State of Kansas, Division of Children and Families - Rose International
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Designed and developed training programs to assist KEES Projects. Designed instructor-led and web-based training; Developed programs to meet ADA requirements as defined by the State of Kansas Technology Groups.
Instructional Designer/Simulation Designer at Capital One Financial Corp. - Strategic Staffing Solutions
May 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Designed upskill programs to help Capital One move toward becoming a top 5 financial institution. Created cybersecurity course for back-office personnel to meet new check-handling requirements. Used Adobe Fireworks to modify graphics for simulations and instructor-led materials. Developed Adobe Captivate simulations to emulate back-office balancing systems.
Instructional Designer at Bank of America, NA
February 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011
Designed and developed multiple training programs ranging from new hire programs to governmental regulations initiatives. Managed development budget of $175K+, provided Train-the-Trainer support for international operations, updated and integrated Priority Card curriculum to align with systems and soft skills, and created a soft skills program for customer service agents. Implemented programs for international audiences.

Education

Master of Organization Administration at MidAmerica Nazarene University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Master of Business Administration at MidAmerica Nazarene University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Science, Management and Human Resources at MidAmerica Nazarene University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment