Our People

Bianca Schimizzi – Director & Lead Instructional Designer

Bianca is the Director of DLD. Over 20 years of Senior Learning, Development and Instructional Designer roles have shaped her expertise in project management of people and learning solutions to support change initiatives. Bianca has worked in Senior Learning & Development roles at ANZ, GE Money, Esanda and Village Roadshow. She has particular strengths in working with stakeholders to determine and influence change impacts on learning needs and driving support for solutions developed. In addition to a variety of technical, transformation and process-driven projects, Bianca has built capability frameworks and managed the instructional design of programs in the broad areas of Sales, Service, Leadership and Coaching.

Key areas in which Bianca is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Consulting for training needs analysis, program delivery and implementation
Capability/competency framework and learning pathway development
Learning program design and materials development
Evaluation and measurement of learning effectiveness
Development of learning strategy and alignment with business objectives

Bianca’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Graduate Diploma Training and Development (University of Melbourne)
Evaluating and Measuring Learning Certificate (American Society Training & Development)
Bachelor Arts/Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne)
Member of American Society Training & Development; Australian Institute Training & Development.

Michael Peart – Managing Partner & Senior Learning Designer

Michael is the Managing Partner and a Senior Instructional Designer at DLD. He has 20 years of experience in a variety of senior Human Resource, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Sales/Marketing, Instructional Design and General Management roles. Michael has a wide range of expertise, which enables him to focus on building learning solutions that effectively support business change. Organisations in which Michael has worked in senior roles include VECCI (Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Village Roadshow and Kangan Institute. Michael has particular strengths in project management to lead and deliver on complex change and transformation projects – incorporating people, process and technology.

Key areas in which Michael is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Design, delivery, management and evaluation of learning programs
Raising operational standards to create consistency and change across multiple sites/businesses
Developing individual potential for collective performance in complex change environments
Managing learning projects that focus on tangible revenue results and improved service standards in a variety of consumer and B2B settings

Michael’s qualifications include:

Graduate Diploma in Employment and Labour Relations Law (Melbourne University)
Master of Business – Human Resources (Swinburne University)
Diploma in Training and Assessment Systems (Australian College)
Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment (Swinburne University)

Tarsh Gardiner – Senior Instructional Designer

Tarsh has been working with DLD since early 2018 as a Senior Instructional Designer. She has over 10 years experience in HR related roles, with focused skills in early talent development and executive leadership development. Tarsh comes from the corporate banking sector, where she developed learning solutions for engagement and change initiatives.

Key areas in which Tarsh is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Training needs analysis to uncover true learning needs
High level program design incorporating end-to-end learning solutions
Designing embedding solutions to ensure learning transfer
Design and development of program materials

Tarsh’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Diploma of Business: Public Relations (TAFE Perth)
Train the Trainer (Australian Institute of Management)
Principles of Small Business Management (NZ Institute of Management)
Member Perth Learning Professionals

Bec – Senior Instructional Designer

Bec has been creating beautiful learning design for over 20 years now. Combine this with her degree in Human Services and her fascination with human behaviour and psychology, what results is a mixed bag of unique and powerful skills that can change behaviour through learning.

Bec has worked with some of Australia’s premium blue-chip brands to create real change. She has also applied her skills in government departments, the private sector, community, and public services and more recently with the learning studio at Deloitte. This breath of experience and exposure means she brings learning design that is both thoughtful, impactful and proven to work in some of the toughest settings.

Key areas in which Bec is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Consulting
Facilitation
Learning Innovation
eLearning
Custom Programs
Digital Learning Design
Digital Adoption
Articulate 360
Learning Strategy

Bec’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) (Queensland University of Technology)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Sherrin College)
Certificate of Life Coaching (Life Coaching Institute)

Nicole – Senior Instructional Designer

Nicole is a HR, learning and vocational education professional with 25 years of experience, working in complex operational, project and bid environments across the national construction and railway industries.

As the founding CEO of one of Australia’s largest enterprise RTOs, Nicole directed the establishment of a multi-million dollar, award-winning training facility, delivering learning solutions to drive operational performance and enhance employee engagement.

Nicole has held a number of senior and head of department learning and development roles, working within sensitive IR, government and major infrastructure environments.

Key areas in which Nicole is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Developing workforce capability strategies to meet operational, contractual and statutory requirements
Identifying and problem-solving key capability risks within organisations
Working within highly regulated and political landscapes where stakeholder engagement is critical to success
Designing and implementing large-scale, complex skill development solutions to ensure a competent workforce

Nicole’s qualifications include:

Bachelor of Accounting (Victoria University)
Graduate Diploma of Professional Education and Training (Deakin University)
MTR Accelerated MBA Program (Hong Kong University)

Lara – Senior Instructional Designer

Lara joined DLD in 2021 and brings with her many years of experience within the medical sector. A qualified medical doctor, she has worked in clinical roles, public health and in medical communications within the government and commercial sectors in Australia and Europe. With experience in writing, editing and reviewing, Lara is well-placed to create and adapt medical and scientific materials for a range of audiences.

Key areas in which Lara is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Kick-off to completion of eLearning projects
Design and development of program materials
Creation of medical and scientific content
Editing of medical and scientific content to ensure accuracy and consistency
Creation of graphics to explain medical and scientific concepts
Stakeholder engagement

Lara’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (Honours), Monash University
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), Monash University
Master of Public Health, Monash University
Obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
RMIT short course in Digital Graphic Design

Aneeta – Senior Instructional Designer

Aneeta has worked as an Instructional Designer in our team since 2019. She’s a creativity powerhouse and excels at developing innovative learning experiences like podcasts, videos, and gamification. With years of experience, she’s adept at implementing strategies that champion social inclusion.

Key areas in which Aneeta is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

End-to-end human-centred instructional design and development
Immersive scenario and narrative design executed against learning outcomes
Blending traditional learning methodologies and modes with multimedia and emerging technologies
Optimising existing learning content for additional delivery modes

Aneeta’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Cultural Studies) Macquarie University
Master of Letters (Visual Culture) – Central Queensland Uni
Diploma of Communications (Sydney Institute of Business and Technology)
Co-op Board Member, Rosie’s Place In

Will – Senior Instructional Designer

Will has been working with DLD since early 2023 as a Senior Instructional Designer, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in Learning and Development. Will started out as Secondary School Educator, focussing on teaching VCE Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic subjects. He then began working in Professional Services with a focus on Insurance.

Will has skills in digital learning, professional development, and sales methodology. Will has managed multiple Learning and Development projects relating to fast-changing and heavily regulated industries, change management, client-focused approach to selling and many more.

Key areas in which Will is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Training needs analysis to discover learning needs
High-level program design incorporating end-to-end learning solutions
Change Management
Sales Training

Will’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Education, Federation University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics/Geology), Federation University
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Project Management, Australian Institute of Management

Olivia – Senior Instructional Designer

Olivia has worked as an Instructional Designer in our team since 2014. During this time, Olivia has created programs that span many and varied industries, audiences, topics, duration, and delivery methods. These programs include:

Accredited training (e.g. Diplomas, Graduate Diplomas, Certificates)
Technical training (e.g. rail signalling)
Software training
eLearning
Health and behavioural change
Leadership and management
Customer service
Instructional design training

Key areas in which Olivia is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Design of application-based, creative learning experiences
Program design and assessment for accredited training
Educational design for eLearning projects

Olivia’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Education

Claire – Senior Instructional Designer

Claire has been working with DLD since 2021 and has brought with her valuable insights and experience as an educator in both primary school and secondary school settings. She loves creating engaging learning experiences by implementing her knowledge of adult learning principles and visual design principles. Claire has worked on projects spanning many industries, including healthcare, education, rail, government and many more.

Key areas in which Claire is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

End-to-end project design, delivery and management of both digital and face-to-face learning projects
Creating learning programs that are interactive, fit-for-purpose and accessible for all learners
Working collaboratively with subject matter experts and key stakeholders
Developing learner-centred programs that employ user experience design principles

Claire’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Bachelor of Education (P-12) Specialising in English/Literary Studies and Visual Arts
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Daniel – Senior Instructional Designer

For over two decades, Daniel has dedicated himself to not just educating but inspiring and engaging individuals at a deep level, with the idea that it’s not about how much you can learn but about how much you care. His motivation lies in coaching individuals to develop resilience and strength across the emotional, intellectual, and physical spectrums of their lives.

Daniel has multiple years of experience at nearly every age level, touching the lives of those as young as five through to adults, transcending traditional classroom boundaries to embrace project-based learning, experiential learning, outdoor-adventure learning, and more. People often comment on his energy, enthusiasm, and ability to connect, particularly through the power of narrative storytelling.

Key areas in which Daniel is engaged are:

Building evidence-based psychological and people science into the learning design
End-to-end project design, delivery and management of both digital and face-to-face learning opportunities
Creating programs that are engaging, connected and thoughtful for all learners
Liaising with subject matter experts and key stakeholders

Daniel’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Currently studying Psychology at James Cook University. Heading towards Organisational and Business Psychology.
Australian Psychological Association (Student member)
Certificate in Teaching Software Design and Development (University of Wollongong)
Grad Dip Education (Design and Technology, University of Wollongong; 2006)
Certificate II & III: Information Technology (Software Applications)
Certificate IV: Vocational Training and Assessment
Bachelor of Education (Primary, University of Technology, Sydney; 2004) with a Major in Outdoor Education

Leah – Senior Instructional Designer

Leah has been working with DLD since 2016 as an Instructional Designer. She has over 20 years of experience in various Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, and Instructional Design roles. Most recently, she has been contracting in the Victorian Government sector as a Senior Change Consultant on digital transformation projects.

Leah has a proven track record in successfully developing learning solutions and executing organisational change projects. From working with a diverse range of large market-leading, multinational, and global organisations, she has gained valuable insights and expertise in developing learning solutions. This broad experience enables her to successfully work at both a strategic and operational level, consulting with a diverse range of senior stakeholders and SMEs to effectively translate organisational strategy & business goals into tangible learning solutions.

Key areas in which Leah is engaged to deliver value to clients are:

Design, delivery, management and validation of learning programs
Broad experience across corporate, government and VET sectors
Training needs analysis for large digital change programs
High-level program design incorporating end-to-end learning solutions
Designing embedding solutions to ensure learning transfer
Design and development of program materials

Leah’s education, professional qualifications and affiliations include:

Post Graduate Diploma in Organisation Behaviour (Swinburne University)
Bachelor of Arts (RMIT University)
Strategic Alignment (Centre for Corporate Strategy)
Cert IV Workplace Training, 2000
MBTI Accreditation (Australian Psychologist Press)

Naomi – Senior Instructional Designer

With over 15 years in education, Naomi’s focused expertise and friendly, positive approach is evident in the feedback we receive from clients. She specialises in eLearning and graphic design, and is an absolute whiz with a variety of software applications.

Anthony – UI/UX Designer

With a rich background in UI/UX, web and graphic design, Anthony harnesses his skills to produce innovative and user-centric solutions. He crafts immersive learning programs that blend aesthetics with effective pedagogy, elevating the educational experience.

Jacqueline – Senior Instructional Designer

With over 4 years as a Senior Instructional Designer on our team, Jacqueline draws from her artistic roots to craft visually engaging and practical eLearning programs tailored to diverse sectors.

Wendy – Senior Instructional Designer

Wendy’s a pro when it comes to AQTF-compliant training and assessment. Designing relevant, application-based assessment that meets unit criteria, as well as workplace requirements and business needs is her forte.

Our Consulting Pool

Complementing the core team of instructional designers is a consulting pool of over 45 dedicated:

Instructional Designers
eLearning Authors / Creators
Learning Designers
AQTF Compliance Specialists
HR Consultants
Learning & Developments Consultants

Flexible Engagement and Placement Models

DLD have instructional designers and consultants available in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. In addition to our signature service consultants are available on contract, fixed-term or other engagement and placement models that can be tailored to suit your needs.

Contact Us and Enquiry Form

DLD provides eLearning services to support workplace learning and change. With instructional designers and eLearning developers in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, DLD will enable your people to engage, learn and perform.