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I’m Chanda K. Zimmerman, an expert writer, editor, creative strategist, and learning designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning and communication materials. I write and edit across formats—including print, web, presentation decks, video/digital scripts, proposals, and live event content—while also bringing a strong analytical lens to strategy, messaging, and audience needs. I’ve spent my career designing and delivering interactive training and custom curricula for enterprise clients, colleges, and specialized training organizations. From instructional design and facilitation to creative direction and project leadership, I partner with SMEs, designers, trainers, and production professionals to produce high-quality work on time and within scope.…I’m Chanda K. Zimmerman, an expert writer, editor, creative strategist, and learning designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning and communication materials. I write and edit across formats—including print, web, presentation decks, video/digital scripts, proposals, and live event content—while also bringing a strong analytical lens to strategy, messaging, and audience needs. I’ve spent my career designing and delivering interactive training and custom curricula for enterprise clients, colleges, and specialized training organizations. From instructional design and facilitation to creative direction and project leadership, I partner with SMEs, designers, trainers, and production professionals to produce high-quality work on time and within scope.

CHANDA K. ZIMMERMAN

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I’m Chanda K. Zimmerman, an expert writer, editor, creative strategist, and learning designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning and communication materials. I write and edit across formats—including print, web, presentation decks, video/digital scripts, proposals, and live event content—while also bringing a strong analytical lens to strategy, messaging, and audience needs. I’ve spent my career designing and delivering interactive training and custom curricula for enterprise clients, colleges, and specialized training organizations. From instructional design and facilitation to creative direction and project leadership, I partner with SMEs, designers, trainers, and production professionals to produce high-quality work on time and within scope.…I’m Chanda K. Zimmerman, an expert writer, editor, creative strategist, and learning designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning and communication materials. I write and edit across formats—including print, web, presentation decks, video/digital scripts, proposals, and live event content—while also bringing a strong analytical lens to strategy, messaging, and audience needs. I’ve spent my career designing and delivering interactive training and custom curricula for enterprise clients, colleges, and specialized training organizations. From instructional design and facilitation to creative direction and project leadership, I partner with SMEs, designers, trainers, and production professionals to produce high-quality work on time and within scope.

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I’m Chanda K. Zimmerman, an expert writer, editor, creative strategist, and learning designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning and communication materials. I write and edit across formats—including print, web, presentation decks, video/digital scripts, proposals, and live event content—while also bringing a strong analytical lens to strategy, messaging, and audience needs.

I’ve spent my career designing and delivering interactive training and custom curricula for enterprise clients, colleges, and specialized training organizations. From instructional design and facilitation to creative direction and project leadership, I partner with SMEs, designers, trainers, and production professionals to produce high-quality work on time and within scope.

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Owner, Creative Strategist and Learning Designer at Questing Moon™ Creative

January 1, 2019 - Present

Write and edit training content, design presentation materials, and develop self-guided business courses with subject matter experts. Direct graphic artists, create large slide decks, consult with indie publishers for development and editing, and design/deliver communication-focused learning experiences as an adjunct and corporate trainer. Provide end-to-end learning and content strategy from needs through production and delivery.

Adjunct Instructor / Instructor (Communication Courses) at State Fair Community College

January 1, 2019 - Present

Develop and deliver communication courses on-site and remotely using Canvas LMS and Zoom. Teach communication-focused curriculum aligned to learner needs and course outcomes.

Owner, Creative Writer/Editor & Learning Designer (Questing Moon™ Creative) at Questing Moon™ Creative

January 1, 2019 - Present

Write, edit, and design business training and presentation materials, including self-guided training courses developed with SMEs. Direct graphic artists and create large slide decks; consult with indie publishers on development and editing. Also develop and deliver communication courses for college and training organizations using interactive, remote-friendly approaches (Canvas LMS and Zoom).

Adjunct Instructor at State Fair Community College

January 1, 2019 - Present

Develop and deliver communication courses on-site and remote using Canvas LMS and Zoom, including teaching and course development for SFCC.

Owner at Questing Moon™ Creative

January 1, 2019 - Present

Write, edit, and design presentations and business training. Develop self-guided training courses with subject matter experts; direct graphic artists and create large slide decks. Provide consulting to indie publishers, including development and editing. Support academic instruction by developing and delivering communication courses (on-site and remote) using Canvas LMS and Zoom, and deliver business courses for SFCC’s Learning Force.

Owner, Creative Writer/Editor & Learning Designer at Questing Moon™ Creative

January 1, 2019 - Present

Writes and edits training and communication materials, develops self-guided business courses with subject matter experts, directs graphic artists, and builds large presentation decks. Provides consulting and development/editing for publishers, and teaches communication and business training in both in-person and remote formats using Canvas LMS and Zoom.

Instructional Designer at SkillPath Corporate Seminars

March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2019

Developed, wrote, edited, and project-managed 300+ custom enterprise-wide and specialty curriculums for Fortune 500 and federal clients across communication, leadership, strategic planning, customer service, and diversity/inclusion. Conducted needs assessment, advised on interactive learning and delivery shifts, coached trainers, and managed presentation design and production through client approvals. Also designed and delivered in-house sales training and took over troubled projects to resolve issues and exceed expectations.

Instructional Designer / Training Developer at SkillPath Corporate Seminars

March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2019

Developed, wrote, edited, and project-managed 300+ enterprise-wide and specialty curricula for Fortune 500 and federal clients. Created outlines, workbooks, facilitator guides, webinars, and self-guided training; designed and approved presentation/learning materials for client release; consulted on needs assessment and interactive learning approaches; coached trainers and took over at-risk projects to exceed client expectations and retain major contracts.

Creative Director / Sr. Writer at QM Communications

April 1, 1996 - March 1, 2014

Provide writing, editing, and creative/strategic consulting for corporate, government, academic, and small business clients. Produce marketing presentations, training workbooks, eLearning courses (interactive/game-based/self-guided), video and documentary scripts, publications, reports, proposals, web and print articles, press releases, and more. Review data, interview SMEs, collaborate with project teams, guide creative designers, interface with vendors/stakeholders, and coach facilitators and presenters.

Creative Director / Senior Writer at QM Communications

April 1, 1996 - March 1, 2014

Provided writing, editing, and creative/strategic consulting for corporate, government, academic, and small business clients. Produced training workbooks and eLearning (interactive/game-based/self-guided), video and documentary scripts, publications, reports, proposals, and web/print articles; reviewed data, interviewed SMEs, collaborated with creative teams, and guided designers and presenters.

GM/VP of Marketing at Stock Imagery, Inc.

June 1, 1991 - March 1, 1994

Turned around a regional stock photo agency into an internationally recognized leader, growing annual revenues from $450K to $4.5M+. Managed global subagents, directed legal/accounting/IT, negotiated contracts, led B2B marketing campaigns, and oversaw large international catalog production. Mentored staff and directed a spin-off proprietary software business for image library management.

GM / VP of Marketing at Stock Imagery, Inc.

June 1, 1991 - March 1, 1994

Led a turnaround of a regional stock photo agency into an internationally recognized industry leader. Managed day-to-day operations and a global subagent network; directed legal, accounting, and IT; negotiated contracts; built and oversaw production of large international catalogs; mentored staff; also directed a spin-off software business producing an image library management tool.

Speechwriter (Governor’s Communications) at Office of the Governor of New Mexico

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991

Advised the governor and cabinet secretaries on strategic, sensitive communication challenges. Crafted speeches, talking points, byline articles, and publications; developed an advanced briefing system for the governor’s staff, security, and scheduling. Used proactive messaging to address adversarial press and highlight accomplishments directly to the public.

Speechwriter at Office of the Governor of New Mexico

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991

Partnered with the governor and cabinet secretaries on strategic and sensitive communications. Crafted speeches, talking points, articles, and byline publications, and built a briefing system used by the governor’s staff, security, and scheduling; created approaches to address adversarial press while promoting accomplishments directly to the public.

Sr. Staff Writer / Media Producer at Michigan Senate Press Office

January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988

Wrote speeches, talking points, and presentations for majority caucus leaders. Produced and wrote multimedia and broadcast-focused materials including ground-breaking videos, campaign materials, newsletters, press releases, and other media used to maintain a slim majority across multiple campaign cycles.

Senior Staff Writer / Media Producer at Michigan Senate Press Office

January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988

Wrote speeches, talking points, and presentations for majority caucus leaders and produced multimedia content including ground-breaking videos and broadcast TV. Programmed multimedia, wrote articles/newsletters/press releases, and developed campaign materials as needed to maintain a slim majority through multiple election cycles.

Freelance Scriptwriter at W. Bloomfield

January 1, 1982 - Present

Researched and wrote historical documentaries and other edutainment multimedia projects, including video exhibits and marketing presentations. Directed graphic artists, coordinated musicians, and worked with professional narrators to support production of educational and promotional content.

Freelance Scriptwriter / Documentary researcher

January 1, 1982 - Present

Researched and wrote historical documentaries, multimedia/video exhibits, and marketing presentations; directed graphic artists and professional narrators.

Copywriter / Broadcast script writer (voice demos) at Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985

Wrote TV and radio spots for Chrysler and regional dealer associations, collaborated with art directors on storyboards, produced radio spots, and performed voice talent on advertising demos.

Freelance Scriptwriter / Documentary & Multimedia Writer

January 1, 1982 - Present

Researched and wrote historical documentaries, edutainment multimedia/video exhibits, and marketing presentations. Directed graphic artists and coordinated with musicians and professional narrators to produce multimedia content.

Copywriter / Advertising Writer & Producer at Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985

Wrote TV and radio spots for Chrysler and regional dealer associations, partnering with art directors to develop storyboards and demos. Produced radio spots and served as voice talent for demos, supporting campaign development for varied clients.

Freelance Scriptwriter

January 1, 1982 - Present

Researched and wrote historical documentaries and other multimedia video/exhibit content and marketing presentations. Directed graphic artists, musicians, and professional narrators to support multimedia production.

Freelance Scriptwriter / Documentary Writer

January 1, 1982 - Present

Researched and wrote historical documentaries and other educational entertainment/multimedia video exhibits, supporting marketing presentations and directing graphic artists, musicians, and professional narrators.

Copywriter at Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985

Wrote TV and radio spots for Chrysler and regional dealer associations, supporting art directors on storyboards and producing radio spots; served as voice talent on demo materials for pro-bono and client projects.

Adjunct Instructor (Communication courses; on-site) at UCM, Park University, State Fair Community College

January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000

Teach communication courses on-site including Business Communications, Magazine Writing and Production, PR Strategies, Public Speaking, and Mass Communication, supporting students through writing instruction, practical communication exercises, and feedback-driven learning.

Develop and Deliver Business Training (on-site and remote) at The Learning Force (SFCC business training department)

January 1, 0000 - Present

Create and deliver business courses for organizational clients both on-site and via ZOOM, adapting training formats to audience needs and delivery constraints while maintaining strong facilitation and learning outcomes.

Adjunct Instructor (Communication courses; on-site and remote) at State Fair Community College

January 1, 0000 - Present

Develop and deliver communication courses on-site and remote using Canvas LMS and ZOOM. Teach business-focused communication content and support student learning through structured instruction, interactive activities, and clear writing-based outcomes.