Shannon Sanders
Eureka,KS
Summary
Versatile education and training professional with a Master’s in Instructional Design & Technology and extensive experience in developing learning programs for healthcare, government, and education. Dedicated to serving others by creating inclusive, engaging, and outcomes-driven training initiatives that support workforce growth, compliance, and community well-being. Strong communicator with proven expertise in curriculum design, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver impactful education and deliverables across diverse audiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director- Education, Marketing, Foundation
Greenwood County Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing, branding, and public relations strategies to strengthen hospital visibility, community trust, and patient engagement.
- Designed, coordinated, and evaluated staff education, compliance training, and community health education initiatives to support clinical excellence and regulatory standards.
- Directed hospital foundation initiatives including donor relations, grant writing, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach to secure philanthropic support for hospital programs and services.
- Partnered with hospital leadership, clinical staff, board members, and community stakeholders to align marketing, education, and fundraising strategies with organizational goals and rural health priorities.
- Coordinated Auxiliary volunteer efforts and provided educational programming for the organization.
Education Developer
Association of Washington Cities
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Designed, managed, and improved the educational and training programs offered to Washington state's municipal officials and ensured that city and town leaders had the knowledge and tools needed to govern effectively.
- Assessed training needs of municipal officials and staff by engaging with member cities and towns, collecting data and feedback to ensure programs were relevant, timely, and impactful.
- Updated courses for Elected Officials Essentials (EOE) and the Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML), while also creating new courses, eLearnings, and workshops on critical topics.
- Coordinated training logistics for training sessions, such as scheduling, finding venues, and preparing materials for various learning formats, such as online courses, in-person workshops, and multi-day conferences.
- Partnered with higher education institutions and advisory committees to expand certificate programs, enhance conference content, and address gaps in professional development for municipal leaders.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback and performance data; refined educational resources and ensured clear communication of materials to members and stakeholders.
Management Analyst: Training Specialist
City of Tacoma: Public Utilities-Water Division
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed and facilitated classroom and online training programs and communications to support workforce development, skill enhancement, and compliance for employees within the Water Department.
- Analyzed workforce needs and training data to identify skill gaps, design targeted learning solutions, and align programs with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with department leaders, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders to create instructional materials and ensure consistent delivery of Workforce Connect initiatives.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, refining content and delivery methods to improve employee engagement and outcomes.
Human Resources Training Consultant 4
Office of the Attorney General of Washington
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Designed, developed, and taught courses on leadership, management, recruitment, diversity, equity, inclusion, language access, and compliance to support professional growth and align with agency strategic goals.
- Developed technical training for agency's electronic Professional Development Planning (ePDP) tool and for Case Manager software using Articulate.
- Created and facilitated specialized training programs, including Legal Assistant University and Paralegal University, providing professional development opportunities for legal staff across the agency.
- Delivered education on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), harassment prevention, anti-discrimination policies, and other HR compliance topics to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through performance data and participant feedback, refining course content and instructional strategies to improve outcomes and agency-wide impact.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education, English
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2005
Skills
- Adult Learning Theory
- Needs Analysis
- ADDIE
- Articulate Storyline / Articulate 360
- Vyond
- Camtasia
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Graphic Design
- eLearning Development
- Teaching/Training - Remote and In-person
- Training & Curriculum Development
- Zoom
- MS Office & Teams
- Management & Supervision Training Development
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (renewable)
- Middle & Secondary English Teacher Certification (inactive; renewable)
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
- Appreciation at Work Instructor
- Carson Kit Instructor
Timeline
Director- Education, Marketing, Foundation
Greenwood County Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2025
Education Developer
Association of Washington Cities
12.2019 - 12.2021
Management Analyst: Training Specialist
City of Tacoma: Public Utilities-Water Division
08.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resources Training Consultant 4
Office of the Attorney General of Washington
02.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education, English
Emporia State University
Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology
Emporia State University