Jeremy Knackert
About Jeremy Knackert
Jeremy Knackert is an experienced Instructional Designer currently working at Desert Financial Credit Union in Phoenix, Arizona, where he has been employed since 2019. He has a diverse background in instructional design and development, having worked for various companies including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Albertsons Companies.
Work at Desert Financial Credit Union
Jeremy Knackert has served as an Instructional Designer at Desert Financial Credit Union since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in assisting with the training and administration of the new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Learning Management System (LMS). He emphasizes strong collaboration and communication with team members to ensure alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Additionally, he focuses on reducing employee turnover through effective onboarding and development strategies.
Previous Experience in Instructional Design
Prior to his current position, Jeremy Knackert worked as an Instructional Designer at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2012 to 2014. He also held the role of Instructional Developer at Albertsons Companies from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked at Charles Schwab as an Instructional Developer from 2006 to 2012, and briefly as a Senior Business Analyst / UX Testing in 2018. His extensive experience in instructional design spans over a decade across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Knackert earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he studied from 1994 to 2001. He also attended ITT Technical Institute-Greenfield for 11 months in 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in instructional design and media.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his role at Desert Financial Credit Union, Jeremy Knackert has been the Owner and Principal Designer at Knackert Media since 1999. This venture has allowed him to apply his design skills and expertise in various projects over a span of 25 years. His experience as a graphic designer at FITCH from 2005 to 2006 further complements his design capabilities.