Barry Kowald Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

United States

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Represented the Army to civilian education leadership within each state at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Interacts with state-level administrators and high-level secondary and post-secondary school officials to create a positive relationship between the US Army and the communities it serves. Developed a trusted network of educator advocates and consultants in state education, including Region 20 and TEA CCMP, professional associations, and other entities and coalitions with mutual interests in the career development of youth. Participated actively in selected national and state professional organizations and conventions to remain current on needs and trends in the education community and positions the Army as proactive in education outreach partnerships. Interacts, participates and assists in the establishment of local Grassroots Programs. Established multiple state level partnerships, exhibits, and presentations at educator conferences. Partnerships include Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Texas Association of Student Councils, and Texas School Counselor Association, SkillsUSA Texas, and Career and Technical Association of Texas. Performed as a strategic and creative thinker, using professional knowledge of educational theories andprinciples by incorporating best practices of secondary, adult, college, vocational and continuing education and theories of career development. Advises commander on education issues, make recommendations and put plans into action to solve education-related recruiting problems. Offers strategic, operational and tactical advice based on current educational trends and issues, including knowledge of College, Career, and Military Readiness in Texas.Conducted tours for educators on military installations, coordinated participation in local, state, and national conventions as an exhibitor and presenter. Presented at the National PTA Conference in 2017 and other conferences as a concurrent session speaker.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Promoted expansion of the Student Testing Program throughout 77,000 square miles in 60 counties throughout central and south Texas through relational marketing, joint service cooperation, and providing world-class student-centered post-test interpretation services to the schools that participated.Exceeded annual Total Students Tested Goals (TSTG) for 4 consecutive years by 5-10%.Texas regional Civilian of the Year for 2012.Expanded market penetration rate from 60 to 66% in 2011 & 2013 without a state law mandating testing.Developed and conducted training for the ASVAB CEP Post-Test Interpretation (PTI) for Recruiters and educators.Interpreted results of ASVAB technical studies to members of the education community for better understanding and applicability of the ASVAB CEP in their respective contexts whether in a presentation or convention exhibit setting.Analyzed current Texas Education Agency educational policies to develop data driven methods for effectively marketing the ASVAB CEP and perpetuating its use in the schools as the premier career exploration program for college, career, and military post-secondary readiness.Negotiated with nonparticipating schools and coordinated with participating schools to improve and/or sustain participation in the student testing program within high schools, vocational schools, and community colleges.Utilized advanced comprehensive and professional knowledge of adult education, training, and guidance counseling methods, techniques, concepts, and principles.Remained abreast of innovations in education practices and policies, especially TEKS-aligned practices, counseling, and program management.Counseled students on adult education programs and training courses available with the context of the post-test interpretation sessions. Related program content to the educational and vocational needs and goals of the communities served, whether urban, rural, affluent, or economically disadvantaged.

Reston, Virginia, United States

Assisted a former employer by sourcing candidates for referral to internal recruiters and hiring managers for cleared IT and Intelligence contracting positions for prime and subprime contractor clients in the DC Metro area. Confirmed interviews and assisted with the onboarding process. Skillfully, aligned candidate to client requisitions by sourcing talent from Cleared Jobs and indeed, submitting over 100 candidates after thorough screening and accurate alignment to the knowledge, skills, abilities, clearance, and polygraph requirements for the open requisition.

Served as an Air Education and Training Command Technical Training Instructor and Instructor Supervisor. Utilized education theories, principles, and practices of adult and continuing education and accrediting processes. Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated education, training and testing programs for the Air Force Reserve Recruiter Course. Planned, organized, and directed Air Force adult education and training activities. Able to communicate both orally and in writing. Planned and organized work independently. Knowledgeable of the structure, function and goals of the national, state and local, and regional educational community. Trained students on the knowledge of military recruiting policies, standards, procedures, and marketing theories and techniques. Conducted testing sessions involving controlled materials. Developed curriculum and instruction using instructional systems design, assessments and measures, and student center instruction practices that incorporate auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles. Provided counseling to military personnel regarding educational and vocational opportunities. Quality checked enlistment records to ensure documentary evidence such as high school and college transcripts, test reports, and Air Force personnel records met standards for processing. Stayed abreast of veteran's education benefits and publicized information for potential beneficiaries. Managed recruiting operations. Identified, recruited, and supported NCOs in completing resident and non-resident Professional Military Education. Supervised 11 recruiters.Aerospace Medicine Journeyman in the Air Force Reserve for two years prior to entering active duty as a Recruiter.

Master Of Theological Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Education

Associate Of Applied Science, Human Resources Management And Services