Sarah Mercier

About Sarah Mercier

I have the privilege of working with the incredibly talented team at Build Capable. Most of my focus goes to supporting our customers with their instructional strategy and learning technology. I have worked for global organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and small companies. I’ve started, acquired, and grown businesses. I led my team to invent a patent-pending and award-winning tool, Build Capable XCL, that enables you to launch and track learning experiences without an LMS. No matter what I’m doing, I’m happiest working on a competent team with shared values, a lot of trust and respect, and a sense of snarky humor.When I speak at conferences and business events, I like to share things I learn in my work, often on topics such as learning ecosystems and data strategy. I care very deeply about inclusion and accessibility, so I do my best to share the stories that frame how I think about people and learning.I write when there’s something I *really* want to share. In February 2025, I launched a book that very much needed to exist – Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. I’m honored to be the editor and one of 26 contributors.Ultimately, I work so that I can explore the real world. Most of my free time goes to looking for marine life (sea otters are my favorite animal) and searching for cool rocks I can put in my tumbler. I love to paint and draw, listen to music (especially live music), camp and hike, practice yoga, read, scrapbook, and whatever other hobby happens to catch my interest.

Experience

1. Facilitator and Subject Matter Expert

   Association for Talent Development (ATD)

   May 2015 — Present · US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management

  2005

• Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management

  1998 — 2002

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration, Management

  2007

Skills

• E-Learning
• Adult Education
• Premiere
• Strategy
• Webinars
• Social Learning
• Mobile Communications
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Employee Training
• Performance Improvement
• Podcasting
• Documentation
• Organizational Learning
• Hands-on Training
• Learning Management Systems
• Mobile Technology
• Flash
• Executive Management
• Educational Consulting
• Content Management
• Learning Management
• Strategic Communications
• Dreamweaver
• Mlearning
• Captivate
• Blended Learning
• E-Learning Development
• Coaching
• Needs Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Technical Training
• Staff Development
• Storyboarding
• Social Media
• Instructional Technology
• Camtasia
• Powerpoint
• Training Delivery
• Photoshop