LaQuanda T. Onyemeh MLIS, M.

Ed
Lonyemeh@gmail.com | 281-229-2305 |www.linkedin.com/in/LOnyemeh

EDUCATION
Texas A&M University │College Station, TX
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Technology /Instructional Design

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro│Greensboro NC

Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS)

Charlotte School of Law│ Charlotte NC

Candidate for Juris Doctor (JD)
*Completed 60 credits

State University of New York Brockport│Brockport NY

Dual Degree: Psychology & Sociology

SUMMARY
● An established Learning Consultant with over 5 years’ L&D experience 
● Full understanding of Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, Project Management
methodologies.
● Experience with planning, deploying, and implementing either business or education initiatives
for the end-user
● Experience with defining goals and success measures for the programs they manage and reports
out on progress
● Experience with Presales, services, and, enablement experience
● Successfully developed and delivered learning solutions to educate stakeholders and the
workforce to drive organizational performance. Works collaboratively with multiple subject
matter experts (SMEs) to effectively translate highly technical concepts into user-friendly,
professional learning programs.

● Develops and revises course development standards, instructor guides, student guides, and
other online college course materials in collaboration with subject matter experts, faculty, and
administration.
● Analyzes, develops, designs, implements, and evaluates e-learning materials for courses and
other learning collateral for multiple departments.
● Provides learning strategy and implementation support for the internal Global Customer
Experience team.
● Leads the design and development process for large-scale training solutions for both internal and
external clients.

● Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the
organization.
● Experience in defining process guidelines based upon stakeholder requirements and process
goals.
● Experience in applying problem-solving skills to drive solutions that satisfy customer needs.

SKILLS

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Learning Management Systems Blackboard Learn, Canvas, D2l, Library

Management Systems

Office Productivity Software PowerBi Dashboard, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams,

OneAdmin Microsoft Office Suite(Word,
PowerPoint, Excel) Microsoft Access -Advanced
Skills. Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
Cloud Computing-Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, MS
OneDrive

Learning Theories & Instructional Design Universal Design, ADDIE Model, SAM Model,
Methodologies Adult Learning Theory, Bloom's Taxonomy,
Behaviorism, Constructivism, Connectivism

Project Methodologies Agile, Waterfall, Scrum

Project Management Trello, Slack, Notion

eLearning & Web tools Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Powtoon, Canva,

Camtasia, Thinglink, Squarespace, Wix Partner,
WordPress

Skills Learning and Development

Microlearning
Virtual Learning
Curriculum Development
Adult Learning Theories
Product Adoption
Customer Retention
Consulting Skills
Coaching
Project Management
Marketing & Outreach
B2B Marketing
Instructional Design
Virtual Training/ Webinars
Public Speaking
Business Acumen
Organizational Agility
Creative & Innovativeness

Soft Skills Time Management

Attention to details
Strong work ethic
Verbal and written Communication

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interpersonal skills
Cross-functional Teamwork & Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Problem-solving
Flexibility
Dealing with ambiguity
Quick Learner in fast-paced- environments

Licenses & Certification Google Educator Certified 1, 2, PMI -Scrum Basics

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

ProQuest │November 2019- Present
Training & Consulting Partner

● Led projects to analyze the onboarding process and identify gaps and opportunities to
standardize the process across lines of business including crafting content for the L&D and
customer-facing materials, aligning monthly hot topics with related on-demand training courses,
daily tips, and reading recommendations.

● Authoring learning solutions to educate employees and improve organization-wide performance,

including training rollouts for colleges, medical institutions, and corporations in Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Major topics included:
EdTech products, Library management systems, research databases & ebooks, cloud-based
products for higher education, research management, and content solutions.

● Designed, developed, delivered, and evaluated high-quality, learner-focused, interactive training

programs to drive performance and achieve business goals; achieving a 99% Customer
Satisfaction Rate, including solving complex challenges with 1-to-1, 1-to-many, and fully scaled
solutions.

● Increasing manager engagement in employee development with education and tools to support
the manager role; increasing meaningful engagement by 65%.

● Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Business Product Marketing (BPM), Product

Management (PM), and Global Marketing Solutions (GMS) to establish training priorities for
North America.
Texas A&M University Libraries │June 2018- November 2019
Resident Librarian
Served as an inaugural resident librarian with Texas A&M libraries, rotating through multiple library units
during programs the first year and completing immersive project-centered and skill-based experiences
throughout different departments.

Learning and Outreach Rotation│Fall 2019

Online Learning Projects Resident Librarian

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● Authored and led Information Literacy sessions for both on-campus and online students.
● Selected to lead content creation for instructional materials, videos, tutorials, and research
guides (LibGuides) in multiple formats for all students (in-person and distance learning
students).
● Headed professional development training workshops relating to technology to increase faculty,
staff, and student adoption.
● Created and delivered custom courses for individuals and small groups, including business
English, Advanced Writing, and American Culture.
● Incorporated cultural activities, songs, and materials to enhance student learning and support
self-esteem.
● Integrate oral and written exercises into daily classroom instruction while using the
communicative approach.
● Developed and implemented curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, special projects and
instruction to facilitate learning.

Scholarly Communications Rotation│Spring 2019

Open Education Resources & Copyright Fair use Resident Librarian

● Served as a consultant to the Math Department faculty members committed to developing OERs
for two Math courses, including creating digital reference handouts for faculty and their OERs
selections.

● Assisted faculty in finding OERs through various open-access textbook platforms that match their
subject area by consulting with faculty frequently.

● Served as a reference resource for questions on OERs, copyright, and fair use, including
determining proper and improper uses of OER materials through Creative Commons License
permissions.

UNC-Charlotte| J.Atkins Library

Electronic Resources Management Specialist│Jan. 2018- May 2018

● Maintained the Primo Central Index and addressed any access issues related to the Primo
Discovery Service.
● Served as the first point of contact for UNCC users seeking assistance with electronic resources
and/or troubleshooting resource access issues. I analyzed and resolved electronic resource
access issues when they arose.
● Managed the Electronic Resources -Management system within the ALMA ILS, including adding
vendor, licensing, access rights, and other information related to the library’s electronic
resources.
● Collected and analyzed usage statistics for the library’s ebooks, databases, streaming media, and
other non-serial-related resources for ASERL reports, collection assessment, and acquisitions.

UNC-Greensboro│Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2018

Instructional Designer

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● Partner with faculty with creating student-centered learning activities and assessments that align
with the university, program, and departmental learning objectives for the Healthy Relationship
Initiatives project.
● Produced e-learning modules by using Adobe Captivate and Camtasia (graphics placement,
animations, audio importing & editing).
● Collaborated with faculty, subject matter experts, and course sponsors to collect feedback and
integrate it into e-learning modules.

UNC-Greensboro, Teacher Resources Center│ Jan. 2017- Jan. 2018

Graduate Assistant
● Produced written, visual and multimedia content to promote Teacher Resources Center outreach
programs including creating online forms and managing data collections.
● Oversaw communication for faculty and students to answer questions and share information
about upcoming information sessions, orientations, and webinars.
● Expanded training to students and teachers in using current technology equipment and the
Teaching Resource Center policies.
● Served as an ambassador for the Library & Information Studies department at career fairs and
conferences both locally and nationally, assisting prospective students to understand the
benefits of attending the Library Information Studies Graduate program.

Guilford County Schools │ Jan. 2017- Jan. 2018

Substitute Teacher
● Implemented lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent
learning experience for students.
● Maximized teaching methods to fit the needs of each student
● Facilitated various teaching techniques (including interactive methods and game-based
activities) to encourage participation and facilitate learning
● Redesigned educational materials, such as notes, exercises, and additional resources

SELECTED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

WOC+Lib| Showcasing Various Voices|Spring 2019- Spring 2022

Co-Founder& Director Marketing & Outreach

● Accomplished brand strategy and marketing campaign, utilizing social media, guest blogging, and
affiliates to grow awareness and build brand loyalty; currently have over 2500 followers across
all social media platforms.

● Developed a Twitter campaign spanning six months, with readers participating in Q/As ,
cultivated a strong brand identity with WOC+Lib’s Twitter account, interacting with readers and
responding to trending stories while maintaining a consistent voice.

● Established social media calendar, ensuring up-to-date information and seamless posting across
three platforms, including implementing strategic communications plan to advance brand
identity, broaden awareness of the program and increase visibility for WOC+Lib.
● Crafted full redesign of the WOC+Lib website with findings from customer segmentation and
competitive research; monitored web traffic to analyze website performance and practiced

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search engine optimization to maximize efforts in creating brand awareness.

American Library Association | New Members Round Table| Springs 2020

Chair, NMRT Online Programs

● Planned and supervised virtual events, shaped the idea of the programs, and selected guest
speakers.
● Managed four team members, and delegated responsibilities to team members while clearly
communicating what was expected of them to maintain synergy throughout the project

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American Library Association | New Members Round Table|Spring 2018
Chair, NMRT Annual Social Committee
● Organized Annual Reception at the Annual Conference.
● Coordinated services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants,
facilities, catering, signage displays, special needs requirements \ and all forms of entertainment
for the event, like music and guest speakers for ALA New Members Roundtable
● Negotiated vendor contracts for events, reduced expenses by 10%
● Utilized social media and drove up attendance by 80%
● Created and prepared marketing and promotional material to generate more interest.

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