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Training Developer III for TRADOC Proponent Office for Operational Contract Support

Training Developer within the TRADOC Proponent Office for Operational Contract Support.

Directed the Regional Training Institute (RTI) Operations and Training Department; supervised 130 employees and supported 1.5K+ students annually. Authored and implemented RTI policies, procedures, and processes; developed standard operating procedures and directed the activities of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during domestic and national emergencies. • Evaluated course strengths and weaknesses; established goals to solidify student success in accomplishing training objectives by… Show more Directed the Regional Training Institute (RTI) Operations and Training Department; supervised 130 employees and supported 1.5K+ students annually. Authored and implemented RTI policies, procedures, and processes; developed standard operating procedures and directed the activities of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during domestic and national emergencies. • Evaluated course strengths and weaknesses; established goals to solidify student success in accomplishing training objectives by implementing distributive | adult learning methodologies• Collaborated with executives and optimized HR processes; established and reviewed curriculum, plans of instruction, analysis, course evaluations, and recommended course improvements • Implemented employee relationship management practices; established work procedures and processes that support company and departmental standards, procedures, and HR strategic directives• Managed, prepared, and reviewed the organization’s annual budget requirement valued at $1.6M; processed pay orders and submitted requests for training, travel, and school attendance• Oversaw a 480K square foot campus consisting of dining facilities, classrooms, billeting, administrative buildings, and an auditoriumServes as Protection Programs Manager encompassing Emergency Management, Physical Security, Anti Terrorism, and Security Manager. Show less

Key Skills• Course Manager/Senior Instructor Staff and Faculty Development Courses• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for multi-function courses• Budget Manager for Military Police Transition Course, Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Candidate School, State Marksmanship Training Unit• Training Technician/Training Sergeant for Battalion Readiness SectionProfessional SummaryManagement and Supervision• Coordinates administrative activities… Show more Key Skills• Course Manager/Senior Instructor Staff and Faculty Development Courses• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for multi-function courses• Budget Manager for Military Police Transition Course, Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Candidate School, State Marksmanship Training Unit• Training Technician/Training Sergeant for Battalion Readiness SectionProfessional SummaryManagement and Supervision• Coordinates administrative activities between sections assigned to 3/183d RTI. Military Police Training Company; Virginia Officer Candidate School; Warrant Officer Candidate School; Staff Development (NCOES); and the State Marksmanship Training Unit• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control on courses taught by the 3rd Battalion, 183d Regiment (Virginia Regional Training Institute). Ensures that training conducted is executed in accordance with United States Army published regulations and policy and individual course proponent schools.Administrative Support• Prepares training schedules for key events• Maintains and updates as needed training management databases• Maintains unit personnel records; updates records as necessary; performs annual record reviews with personnel assigned for accuracy.• Coordinates resourcing needs for course support with outside agencies and internal support functions to ensure course timely course execution.Professional ExperienceInstructor/Small Group Leader (2006-Present)3rd Battalion, 183d Regiment (Regional Training InstituteFort Pickett, Virginia (Virginia Army National Guard)• Military Occupational Specialty 31B (Military Policeman)• Course Manager of Staff and Faculty Development Courses• Senior Instructor of Staff and Faculty Development Courses• Training Sergeant for assigned battalion Show less

Collateral duty assignment working with Virginia National Guard (Air and Army) Equal Opportunity Office as a Special Emphasis Program Manager focusing on Federal Women's Programs.The Special Emphasis Program is implemented and observed primarily to ensure that minorities, women, people with various disabilities, and people with various sexual orientations are provided an equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and opportunity within the Virginia National Guard. These programs… Show more Collateral duty assignment working with Virginia National Guard (Air and Army) Equal Opportunity Office as a Special Emphasis Program Manager focusing on Federal Women's Programs.The Special Emphasis Program is implemented and observed primarily to ensure that minorities, women, people with various disabilities, and people with various sexual orientations are provided an equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and opportunity within the Virginia National Guard. These programs improve the workplace environment by promoting and fostering diversity in the workplace through awareness and educating employees and others to appreciate, value, understand, and celebrate social and cultural similarities and differences.The primary objectives of the Special Emphasis Program is to enhance the Equal Employment Opportunity Program as it relates to federal personnel policies, practices, and equal employment opportunity. The primary objectives of the Special Emphasis Program are: -Analyzing agency workforce data and identifying barriers in the areas of recruitment, hiring, promotions, career development, reasonable accommodation and retention affecting the full representation of targeted groups (i.e. minorities, women and individuals with disabilities).•Compiling, developing, and disseminating information and documents for managers, supervisors, and employees to provide knowledge and sensitivity in all facts or issues of accessibility and reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities.•Developing and conducting programs such as training courses, workshops, job fairs, conferences, and commemorative observances to provide awareness, sensitivity and understanding of the special issues affecting employment of the protected groups. Show less

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Training Technician/Training Sergeant (2009 – 2013)Virginia Officer Candidate School, 183d Regiment (Regional Training Institute)Fort Pickett, Virginia (United States Army)• Responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control the Virginia Officer Candidate School• Performs duties of Section Training Sergeant ensuring personnel and administrative functions are completed and coordinated through higher headquarters as needed• Updates training schedules and training databases of… Show more Training Technician/Training Sergeant (2009 – 2013)Virginia Officer Candidate School, 183d Regiment (Regional Training Institute)Fort Pickett, Virginia (United States Army)• Responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control the Virginia Officer Candidate School• Performs duties of Section Training Sergeant ensuring personnel and administrative functions are completed and coordinated through higher headquarters as needed• Updates training schedules and training databases of record as necessary• Coordinates resourcing of training needs with higher headquarters as necessary Show less

Oversaw day to day operations and logistics support activity of Level One Trauma Emergency Department. Supervised support staff with responsibility of managing time and attendance; purchasing of minor and major medical equipment; and working with hospital emergency response/disaster preparedness team.