Anthony Watkins

Anthony (Tony) Watkins Instructional Designer 1286 Muirforest Way  Atlanta, GA  30088 --Portfolio: https://agw8039.my.canva.site LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-watkins-b877a8283 Innovative and results-driven Instructional Designer with 18+ years of experience developing high-impact learning programs that enhance employee performance. Adept at needs assessment, curriculum development, and instructional strategy, with a proven ability to create engaging self-paced, virtual, and leader-led training solutions. Strong collaborator skilled at partnering with stakeholders to align learning initiatives with business goals. Experienced presenter, proficient in Train-the-Trainer (T3) facilitation, delivering content with clarity and engagement. EXPERIENCE Lead Instructional Designer AT&T/Cricket Wireless January 2016 – April 2025 • • • • • • Atlanta, GA Designed, developed, and maintained 80+ hours of training content, impacting 5,000+ leaders and front-line employees, with an average 4.7/5 NPS rating. Created 200+ e-learning courses and 20+ interactive in-person (ILT) and virtual-led (VLT) programs, leading to measurable efficiency gains and multi-million-dollar savings. Partnered with SMEs and stakeholders to design engaging, outcome-driven learning experiences aligned with key business objectives. Applied performance-based objectives, adult learning principles, and gamification to improve retention, engagement, and practical application. Conducted T3 presentations to ensure seamless implementation and adoption of training programs. Implemented the Kirkpatrick Training Evaluation Model to assess training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Associate Director Media Productions AT&T, Inc. Training University September 2014 – September 2016 • • • Atlanta, GA Led and mentored a team of 8 Media Production Specialists, delivering graphic design and video learning solutions supporting 300+ instructional designers and 20+ organizations. Spearheaded the conversion of 100+ hours of leader-led training into bite-sized video-based learning, generating $8M in savings. Developed project workflows and tracking processes, improving service levels and stakeholder satisfaction. Instructional Designer AT&T, Inc. January 2006 – January 2014 • • • • Atlanta, GA Designed training courses and curricula that increased employee satisfaction with learning programs by 15%. Developed learning content across five business entities, covering soft skills, technical, financial, and leadership development. Provided consultation and guidance to business leaders on learning solutions that enhanced employee performance and engagement. Championed emerging technologies to optimize learning efficiency and engagement. EDUCATION Valencia Community College Inter-disciplinary Studies/Humanities Orlando, FL ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE • • Presentation Specialist - The Walt Disney Company Graphic Design Specialist / Marketing Coordinator - U.S. Office Products STRENGTHS • • • • • Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Adaptability & Flexibility Strong Communication & Collaboration SKILLS • • • • • • • Training Needs Analysis & Instructional Design Models Content Development & Curriculum Planning LMS Management & Learning Analytics Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing Articulate 360 | Lectora Online | Adobe Creative Cloud | Adobe Captivate | CorelDraw Graphics Suite AI-powered content creation (Copilot, ChatGPT, Dall-E, etc.) Video & Multimedia Production (Vyond, Synthesia, Camtasia) NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS • • Conducted 150+ skills development sessions for 100+ instructional designers, fostering professional growth and efficiency. Received consistent awards for significant business impact contributions.