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Quionda Perkins

@quiondaperkins

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I lead global learning and development, building partnerships and AI-driven training programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior L&D leadership role to build strategic partnerships, design AI-enabled global training, and scale learning systems in mission-driven, cross-cultural organizations.

I am a strategic learning and development leader with 20+ years of global experience designing and scaling training programs across MedTech, government, higher education, and software sectors. I specialize in partnership-building, program management, and instructional design that drives measurable adoption.

At BSI I designed AI management system training that improved team competency by 40% and led a 14-person AI audit team delivering programs across 47 locations while ensuring 100% CPD compliance. At USAID I directed global deployments that increased user adoption by 25% and satisfaction by 30% through culturally adaptive materials and hands-on learning simulations.

I have managed relationships for 83 enterprise healthcare accounts and led large-scale implementations and train-the-trainer initiatives that supported multimillion-dollar contracts and high client retention. I secured $510K in program funding for a 27-country infectious disease training program and consistently achieve strong satisfaction ratings for executive-level facilitation.

I bring pragmatic leadership, a focus on AI-driven learning systems and LMS implementation, and a talent for aligning training strategy with regulatory and business needs. I am committed to building cross-cultural teams and partnerships that deliver scalable, compliant, and learner-centered solutions.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Training

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British Standards Institution

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed and delivered AI management system training that improved team competency by 40% while ensuring alignment with evolving EU/UK regulatory frameworks. Led a 14-person global AI audit team coordinating certification across 47 locations and maintained 100% CPD compliance.

AI Governance Instructional Design Compliance Curriculum Development CPD Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Design

Senior IT Training Manager

USAID

Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Directed global deployments of USAID’s portfolio management system, increasing user adoption by 25% and user satisfaction by 30% through hands-on simulations and culturally adaptive materials. Delivered change management workshops and aligned training with software development feedback loops.

Global Training Change Management Curriculum Design Stakeholder Management Instructional Design User Adoption

Global Account Manager

Avature

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Owned strategic client relationships and drove implementations of HR software and related training, reducing deployment times by 15% and contributing to a 90% renewal rate among key accounts. Developed data-driven instructional strategies that improved user adoption and retention.

Client Success Implementation Training Delivery Instructional Design Process Improvement

Senior Training Manager

Kinnser Software

Nov 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 1 month)

Led design and scaling of training programs for healthcare software, managing relationships across 83 enterprise accounts and creating train-the-trainer programs to standardize delivery and improve user confidence. Developed scalable curricula and facilitator guides for multimillion-dollar contracts.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Client Engagement LMS Scalability

IT Implementation Training Manager

Kindred Healthcare

Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 8 months)

Managed L&D strategy for EHR and biometric system rollouts, delivering executive-level training with a 95% satisfaction rating and reducing post-go-live support tickets through proactive engagement. Designed interactive sessions to improve adoption and retention.

Change Management Stakeholder Engagement Instructional Design Training Evaluation User Adoption

Program Manager, Education

East Carolina University

Feb 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 10 months)

Directed an infectious disease training program across 27 countries and led partnership development to secure $510,000 in program funding while representing ECU at L&D research conferences. Managed program planning and execution to expand global reach.