Instructional Designer | Technical & Operational Learning
San Diego, CA | derekscutsinger@gmail.com
Instructional designer with experience in regulated utility, engineering, education, construction, and technical training environments. I specialize in translating complex technical systems into structured, performance-driven learning solutions that improve clarity, compliance, and operational consistency.
Instructional Designer — San Diego Gas & Electric (Contracted) | 2024–2026
• Led structured needs analyses across procurement, engineering, finance, and safety teams
• Designed performance-based digital learning for enterprise systems and operational workflows
• Partnered with SMEs to translate complex processes into scalable training solutions
• Managed projects from analysis through implementation and evaluation
Curriculum Manager / Instructional Designer — Virtual Design & Construction Institute | 2022–2024
• Modernized content development processes to improve scalability and instructional consistency
• Collaborated with architects and engineers to create project-based technical courses
• Developed structured online BIM and construction workflow modules
• Integrated assessments and job aids to reinforce real-world application
Fire Protection Designer — Western Fire Protection | 2016–2021
• Designed NFPA 13-compliant fire protection systems and performed hydraulic calculations
• Developed standard operating procedures and technical documentation
• Created internal training materials to reduce design errors and improve efficiency
Instructor / Course Developer — Connect English & EPIK | 2009–2020
• Conducted needs analyses and designed structured curriculum
• Developed instructional materials for diverse learner populations
• Delivered both in-person and eLearning instruction
Articulate 360 | Camtasia | Adobe Creative Suite | SCORM / xAP | I LMS Platforms | AI-Assisted Content Development
M.A. Applied Linguistics — San Diego State University
B.A. Music Education — San Diego State University