I'm seeking a remote role in instructional design, L&D, LMS administration, or learning operations where I can strengthen performance through effective learning solutions. I value collaboration, thoughtful leadership, continuous improvement, and meaningful results. I'm especially interested in education and healthcare, and open to individual contributor or leadership roles.

Sontonia Wallace
@sontoniawallace
PHR-certified L&D professional specializing in instructional design, LMS administration, global learning operations, and performance improvement.
What I'm looking for
I'm a PHR-certified Learning & Development professional with 15+ years of experience spanning instructional design, enterprise learning operations, LMS administration, organizational development, and performance consulting.
At Deere & Company, I supported global learning operations serving more than 30,000 employees across 51 business units and 15 John Deere University learning colleges. My work included LMS governance, course catalog management, learning technology, vendor coordination, process improvement, and leadership development. I've also supported global training operations at Meta and developed digital learning and assessment solutions in education and nonprofit environments.
Through HumanKind Solutions, I design practical learning and performance solutions, including leadership development, onboarding, eLearning, assessments, and decision-support resources. My portfolio demonstrates hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite 11, and multiple learning management systems.
I'm seeking opportunities in instructional design, learning experience design, LMS administration, learning operations, and related roles where I can strengthen learning effectiveness, improve processes, and contribute measurable organizational value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Learning Experience Consultant
HumanKind Solutions, LLC
Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Designs learning and performance solutions for small businesses and nonprofits, including leadership development, onboarding, and facilitator materials. Consults with leaders to assess needs and customize interventions.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1 & 3
Prince George's County Public Schools
Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Designed differentiated, data-informed instruction for over 100 students, using assessments to target learning gaps and improve math and science performance by 10%. Applied instructional technology and supported faculty use of various learning tools.
Global Business Education Coordinator
IntraEdge
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)
Contracted through IntraEdge to support Meta's Global Business Education team, coordinating learning operations, training requests, content updates, and learner-access support across APAC and LATAM. Used Intellum and Meta Blueprint for operational support, collaborating with regional and technical teams to resolve access and workflow issues.
Training Program Coordinator
Augustine Literacy Project–Triangle
Oct 2016 - Feb 2021 (4 years 4 months)
Developed LearnUpon eLearning, virtual tutor-training materials, SOPs, and instructor resources to support literacy tutor preparation. Trained over 100 tutors and facilitated 10+ virtual sessions, building digital pre/post literacy assessments in Google Forms.
Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)
Cultural Connections by Design
Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Developed client needs-assessment procedures and customized learning packages for university, corporate, and hospital clients. Converted instructor-led programs to virtual delivery, reducing training costs by approximately 20%.
HR Training Administrator
Asteelflash
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018 (4 months)
Coordinated 31 orientation and onboarding sessions for over 400 employees. Maintained accurate ADP/HRIS records and partnered with supervisors on workforce training and staffing needs.
Program Management Office Manager
Quotient Biodiagnostics
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year)
Improved regulated client-service and operational workflows. Developed order-processing SOPs that reduced errors and processing time by 30%.
Managed LMS governance and learning operations for a global workforce of 30,000+ employees across 51 business units. Supported 15 John Deere University learning colleges, administering course catalogs, scheduling, reporting, and content standards, reducing outdated content by 20%.
Consulted with leaders and teams on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, communication, and performance. Used interviews, surveys, focus groups, and behavioral assessments to diagnose needs and recommend development actions.
Mass Channel & Dealer Order Management Supervisor
May 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 5 months)
Supervised order management and customer-service operations. Created SOPs, trained an outsourced service team, and strengthened cross-functional order workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Orgnostic
People Analytics Masterclass, People Analytics
2022 - 2023
Completed the People Analytics Masterclass through Orgnostic, covering HR metrics, data-informed decision-making, workforce insights, and communicating analytical findings to business stakeholders.
Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator
Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator, Organizational Development / Team Facilitation
2022 - 2022
Completed Everything DiSC workplace facilitation training. Applied DiSC-based approaches to leadership development, manager and team assimilation, communication, and team effectiveness.
HRCI
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI.
North Carolina Central University
Psychology
Grade: 3.321
Activities and societies: Lifetime Member: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Completed 48 graduate credit hours toward a Master of Arts in Psychology at North Carolina Central University.
Graduate coursework completed; master's degree thesis not completed.
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Grade: 3.291
Activities and societies: -Graduated with honors with your B.A. in Psychology -Lifetime member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina Central University.
Management and Strategy Institute
Business Management Essentials Certified (BMEC), Business Management
2023 - 2023
Earned the Business Management Essentials Certified (BMEC) credential, demonstrating foundational knowledge of business management, leadership, project management, process improvement, and change management.
MindEdge Learning
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion in HR Management, Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion
2022 - 2022
Completed professional development in diversity and inclusion within human resources management, strengthening knowledge of inclusive workplace practices, organizational culture, and employee engagement.
Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC)
Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC), Project Management
2019 - 2019
Earned the Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC) credential, covering project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing, and project management fundamentals.
CPD
Instructional Design Principles for E-Learning, Instructional Design
Instructional Design Principles for E-Learning certification from CPD.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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humankindsolutionsllc.com/projectsSalary expectations
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