Boyd Bryant, Cmsgt, Usaf (Ret), M.Ed., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

As the first point of contact, I display a positive, enthusiastic attitude when speaking with prospective students. I interview prospective students and inform them about Independence University's on-line degree programs. I demonstrate knowledge and expertise on four major degree categories; Business, Computer Science, Graphic Arts, and Healthcare, and on 27 specific degree programs. I take pride in changing lives by advising and assisting individuals with pursuing their educational goals. I enroll students in the right degree programs thus setting them on a new and rewarding career path.

Mcconnell Afb, Ks

Senior advisor to over 320 personnel overseeing more than 30 personnel and career impacting programs. Provided leadership and guidance over education and training, manpower, human resource, and services activities. Strategic advisor on all customer service activities including over 1.7 million dollars in new projects affecting more than 9,000 Airmen and their family members.

Luke Afb, Az

Led education and training support team for over 2,800 aircraft maintenance and support personnel. Supervised 21 training managers, instructors, and course developers. Directed courseware and documentation for 15 training courses. Implemented training policies and enforced training standards resulting in an overall excellent rating during the higher headquarters annual compliance inspection. Project Manager, Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet attended by over 1,000 satisfied visitors.

Luke Afb, Az

Managed the overall installation training program for over 4,800 personnel. Provided leadership and supervision to 40 education and training managers. Directed, implemented, and managed training programs, policies, and procedures. Meticulously managed and controlled the installation test control facility by overseeing test administration of over 1,800 exams annually with zero test compromises.

Sheppard Afb, Tx

Led an organization responsible for basic and continuation training of over 4,000 active duty, guard, reserve, department of defense civilian, and international students. First-line supervisor to 37 instructors, course developers, and support staff. Cost Center Manager of a 1.5 million dollar equipment account. Oversaw curriculum for 13 training courses supporting 1,265 students annually. Enforced policies and procedures resulting in an overall "excellent" rating during higher headquarters inspection. Validated student training requirements and awarded over 200,000 Associates of Applied Science credit hours.

Sheppard Afb, Tx

Managed daily operations for 37 faculty and staff members. Reviewed daily correspondence including enlisted performance reports, awards, decorations, leave requests, and the unit self-inspection program. Oversaw the professional development of 22 enlisted members guiding them through degree completion and other career broadening opportunities. Coordinated on all manning and staffing issues with the Base and Career Field Functional Managers to ensure 100 percent position were filled. Project manager for seven retirement ceremonies ensuring members were retired from active duty with dignity and honor.

Sheppard Afb, Tx

Provided leadership and supervision over 14 instructors while managing faculty folders, lesson plans, and student records. Counseled instructors and conducted training and evaluations. Oversaw a mobile training team annual budget of over 355,000 dollars and designed training schedules to accommodate 113 mobile and resident training classes at 35 installations in both stateside and overseas locations. Taught Instructional Systems Design, Principles of Instruction, and the Training Supervisor courses along with an Instructor Evaluation Seminar to more than 1,200 military, civilian, and international students.

Travis Afb, Ca

Managed the installation training program for over 6,500 base and tenant unit personnel. Provided leadership and management to 44 unit training managers by directing, implementing, and managing training programs, policies, and procedures. Managed the installation test facility overseeing more than 4,800 course examinations annually with zero test compromises. Successfully led organization through organizational change by ensuring a smooth transfer of military positions over to civilian workforce.

Travis Afb

Established training policies and procedures for over 550 assigned group personnel. Provided leadership and guidance to four unit training managers responsible for training in 22 diverse career fields. Conducted work center visits and assisted in the development of training plans and master task lists. Managed trained personnel requirements, identified problem areas, initiated corrective actions, and briefed training status in detailed monthly Training Review Panel.

Travis Afb, Ca

Scheduled, tracked, and documented all training requirements for over 130 unit personnel. Analyzed job performance requirements to developed training plans for multi aircraft mission. Managed automated maintenance training database. Validated and secured field training detachment and maintenance qualification training program slots to ensure personnel maintained aircraft maintenance qualifications. Produced detailed reports to inform senior leadership on the unit's status of training.

Travis Afb, Ca

Responsible for operational control over all on-duty security and law enforcement personnel. Conducted guard mount, post inspections, and intrusion exercises to evaluate and eliminate potential security vulnerabilities. Secured multiple aircraft weapons systems and provided protection of high value assets. Led security teams during contingency operations at both stateside and overseas locations.

Osan Ab, Korea

Responsible for security, accountability, and control of all assigned weapons, ammunition, and support equipment used in defense of the Korean peninsula. Conducted weapons and ammunition inspections to ensure 100 percent accountability and serviceability. Supervised team of six security policemen.

Charleston Afb, Sc

Central focal point for day-to-day security operations and communications. Monitored and control radio communications. Dispatched patrols and directed armed response teams during real-world incidents and contingency exercises. Initiated emergency action checklist and up-channel reports to higher headquarters. Prepared police blotters, incident reports, and associated correspondence ensuring operations, communications, and physical security.

Charleston Afb, Sc

Maintained surveillance of multi-billion dollar aircraft weapon systems. Patrolled restricted areas and led response teams when necessary. Detected and neutralized potential intrusions and threats to operational resources. Protected distinguished visitors and other high value assets.

Charleston Afb, Sc

Evaluated the overall security education and motivation of all flight line personnel. Conducted briefings, published newspaper articles, and drafted reports outlining security vulnerabilities. Recommended corrective actions to eliminated potential threats and increased awareness.

Charleston Afb, Sc

Conducted established entry control procedures to ensure security aircraft, facilities, and support personnel. Validated credentials to ensured only authorized individuals enter the area. Provided constant monitoring of alarm systems and performed daily equipment tests, inventories, and inspections.

Master’S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching Certification, 4.0

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master'S Degree, Education In Educational Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Workforce Education And Development, Cum Laude

Associates Of Applied Science, Instructor Of Technology In Military Science

Associates Of Applied Science, Education & Training Management

Associates Of Applied Science, Criminal Justice

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