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Susan Zelenka

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I am an Instructional Designer with 15+ years of experience designing and developing engaging e-learning content for enterprise clients.

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I am an Instructional Designer with 15+ years of experience designing and developing engaging e-learning content for enterprise clients. I specialize in using Articulate (Storyline, Rise) and Vyond for course development, and I apply adult learning principles and digital pedagogy to create clear, concise, and visually appealing learning materials.

I excel at remote collaboration, QA, and delivering high-quality outputs on flexible schedules to meet project deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

Project Director, Strategic Operations · Duke Corporate EducationMar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Collaborated with stakeholders to define learning objectives and course structure tailored to target audiences. Designed and storyboarded engaging e-learning content using instructional design principles and adult learning theory. Developed interactive modules using authoring tools, ensuring accessibility and usability for diverse learners. Integrated multimedia elements including animations and voiceovers to enhance learner engagement. Conducted quality assurance reviews and implemented feedback to refine course materials. Delivered final e-learning modules within agreed-upon timelines and specifications achieving 95%+ satisfaction.

Client Delivery & Solutions Associate · McKinsey & CompanyJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Collaborated with stakeholders to define learning objectives and course structure for 5,000+ professionals globally. Designed and storyboarded engaging e-learning content tailored to diverse target audiences using instructional design best practices. Developed interactive modules using Articulate (Storyline, Rise) and other authoring tools, ensuring accessibility and usability. Integrated multimedia elements including animations (Vyond), voiceovers, and interactive components to enhance learner engagement. Conducted quality assurance reviews and implemented stakeholder feedback to refine course materials continuously. Delivered final e-learning modules within agreed-upon timelines and specifications consistently. Provided documentation and support for future updates and revisions, achieving 92-96% satisfaction scores.

Program Delivery Specialist · McKinsey & CompanyJan 2017 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Designed and storyboarded engaging e-learning content for 5,000+ professionals globally. Collaborated with stakeholders to define learning objectives and course structure; developed interactive modules using Articulate (Storyline, Rise) and Vyond; ensured accessibility and usability; integrated multimedia; conducted QA; delivered on schedule; provided documentation and ongoing revisions.

Learning Planner · McKinsey & CompanyJan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

MA, Theatre (Business Concentration) · Villanova University2030 – 2025
BA, Speech Communications · Meredith College2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Generative AI Mastermind Certification2030 – 2025
Generative AI Mastermind Certification2030 – 2025

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