SEKOU T. DIA
2286 Woodard Road  
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-8116
saikudia@aol.com


SUMMARY

Efficiency-minded, multilingual Professional with a solid track 
record of consistently achieving key business objectives. Able 
to work in a diverse environment and bridge communication gaps 
due to cultural and language issues. Recognized for creativity, 
adaptability, attention to detail and strong interpersonal 
skills.


QUALIFICATIONS

Background includes:

- Technical training
- SAP instructional design
- Course material development and presentation
- Team-building
- Web based training authoring
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Technical writing
- Translation: French, German, and English

Development experience in the following:

- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Outlook, Project
- Macromedia Authorware
- Dreamweaver, HTML Editor
- Adobe FrameMaker, PhotoShop, Acrobat
- PaintShop Pro
- RWD InfoPak
- SAP Tutor
- Internet applications
- Octave, Placeware


TRAINING

- Software QA and Manual Testing 
- Berlitz Language Instructor
- MySAP.com Workplace
- SAP Knowledge Warehouse
- Time Management
- Machining
- Diversity Training
- ISO 9001 Internal Audit
- Zenger Miller Frontline Leadership
- Hazardous Waste Management


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADAPTEC, INC., Milpitas, CA            1999 - 2002
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

- Developed and maintained technical instructional 
documentation for various SAP projects, ensuring 
business process knowledge and end-users support.  

- Created online tutorials for Adaptec US and worldwide 
project implementation, consistently reducing training 
costs.

- Translated web content from English to French and 
German, reducing translation expenses.

Western Digital/KOMAG, San Jose, CA     1997 - 1999
TECHNICAL TRAINER

- Conducted technical and interpersonal development 
classroom sessions in a high-volume, multi-products 
thin film media-manufacturing environment.

- Provided 2000+ hours of training to direct labor, 
exempt and non-exempt personnel to enhance staff 
cooperation and productivity.

- Worked in cross-functional quality improvement teams 
resulting in a continuous ISO 9001 certification.
		
MEMC/UNISIL, Santa Clara, CA            1990 - 1997
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

- Wrote certification-training materials from process 
procedures in a high-technology silicon wafer-
manufacturing environment, consistently achieving 
Department objectives.

- Provided technical assistance to process development.

- Successfully coordinated training scheduling with 
Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers, which improved 
workflow significantly.

- Collaborated and guided 70 associates in problem 
solving, which increased area productivity and yield. 

IBM, San Jose, CA                       1988 - 1990
PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

- Performed wafer fabrication responsibilities that 
involved high volumes, and required attention to 
detail and accuracy. 

- Delivered OJT to new employees for optimal team 
results. 


EDUCATION

Magister, MA equivalent, preparation
CAEM, Permanent Teaching Credentials
BA, German and French