I’m Erica Cooper, a Senior Digital Learning Analyst with a passion for designing learning that’s smart, engaging, and built to last. I specialize in instructional design, digital learning strategy, and team collaboration, and my portfolio reflects my readiness for both senior design roles and leadership opportunities in learning and development.
It is my hope that the work I do will help others learn, grow, and change. I am especially interested in roles that help employees improve their careers, that focus on mental health and wellness, or that work to build open and inclusive environments.
About My Approach
My Software & Tools
My Design Style
I believe learning should be useful, intuitive, and–when appropriate–fun. I design with empathy and intention, using storytelling, humor, and interactivity to make content and learning stick. Whether I’m building a compliance course that doesn’t bore people to tears or crafting a microlearning that makes hiking safety unforgettable, I focus on learner engagement and real-world application.
My Strengths
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Scenario-based learning with branching logic
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Microlearning that’s fast, focused, and memorable
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Visual storytelling and interactions
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Accessibility-first design
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Performance support tools and job aids
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Needs analysis and systems thinking approaches
My Leadership Lens
As a leader, I’m focused on building learning cultures that scale. I’ve mentored junior designers and LMS admins, collaborated cross-functionally with SMEs and stakeholders, and led initiatives that align learning with business strategy. I’m passionate about creating scalable programs that not only teach, they transform, and I believe deeply in the connection between relevant development and employee retention.
My Strengths
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Coaching and mentoring to support the growth and upskilling of my team
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Designing team capability matrices and development plans
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Launching scalable learning programs
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Aligning learning with organizational goals and strategies
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Using data to measure and improve the performance of training
Education & Certifications
Certificate
eCornell, 2025
Project Management
Masters
Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies
Florida State University, 2022
Certificate
Human Performance Technology
Florida State University, 2021
Bachelor's
Psychology & Creative Writing
Florida State University, 2007
