Dianne Starke

Instructional Designer | Learning Experience Designer | Project Manager | Online Learning Enthusiast

United States

About

Experience

  • Content Producer/Instructional Designer at LinkedIn
    Feb 2017 - Dec 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos

    At LinkedIn Learning, I transformed complex subject matter into world-class digital education. Acting as the bridge between global subject matter experts and expertly crafted online courses, I oversaw the entire production lifecycle—from initial script development through final QA—making sure every course met the highest standards of learner engagement and professional excellence. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, I balanced creativity with disciplined project management. My focus was never just on "finishing" a project, but on delivering meaningful learning experiences that empower millions of learners around the world. • DIVERSE PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: Produced over 400 high-quality courses in business topics like Project Management, Leadership, Software Development, Accounting and AI • COLLABORATION & CONTENT DESIGN: Partnered with subject matter experts to develop course content including screen capture, booth cam, live-action videos, scripts, slides, handouts, graphics, exercise files, scenarios, and assessments. Created storyboards and collaborated with post-production teams to develop graphical elements and supporting course materials • HIGH-VOLUME PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed 15+ concurrent eLearning projects, consistently meeting 100% of production milestones and release deadlines • REMOTE PRODUCTION LOGISTICS: Orchestrated the end-to-end scheduling and technical logistics for remote media recordings • QUALITY ASSURANCE & INTEGRITY: Reviewed and resolved technical and instructional issues logged by QA • LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP: Trained and mentored incoming team members on production workflows and instructional design best practices • AI WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION: Integrated Generative AI (Copilot, ChatGPT) into daily workflows to accelerate productivity

  • Instructional Designer at USC Marshall School of Business
    Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    At USC Marshall, I provided educational planning and production support for the Online MBA program. I specialized in translating rigorous concepts into engaging digital formats, ensuring that complex quantitative curricula remained accessible for executive learners in an academic environment. • CURRICULUM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: Collaborated with faculty and SMEs to design and implement high-quality graduate-level courses in quantitative fields including Accounting, Finance, Statistics, and Data Analytics • ADULT LEARNING STRATEGY: Applied instructional design principles to support a premier online MBA program, focusing on high-retention learning solutions for professional adult learners • LMS INTEGRATION & MANAGEMENT: Integrated course content and interactive assets into the Learning Management System (LMS), optimizing the user interface for student navigation and engagement

  • Remote Instructional Designer at Central Piedmont Community College
    Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    In this role, I designed eLearning modules on utilizing classroom technologies for faculty and staff. • PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: Designed online training modules that transformed complex technical processes into clear, accessible learning experiences for faculty and staff. • CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: Edited storyboards, slides, and interactive learning modules to ensure high accuracy, logical flow, and maximum learner comprehension. • DATA-DRIVEN EVALUATION: Conducted multi-stage evaluations to assess instructional effectiveness and implement strategic content improvements.

  • English as a Second Language Instructor at Santa Monica College
    Sep 2010 - Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    As an ESL Instructor at Santa Monica College, I facilitated structured ESL coursework for a global student population, specializing in the translation of complex grammatical and technical concepts into accessible, learner-centric classroom materials. • Developed and delivered structured lesson plans for non-native English speakers, focusing on linguistic accuracy and conceptual clarity. • Evaluated instructional materials to ensure alignment with proficiency standards and real-world learner needs. • Managed diverse classroom environments, fostering inclusive and effective communication across global backgrounds.