Don Biddle Email & Phone Number

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States

Communicates with other training development/instructional systems specialists/program managers in other Federal agencies/private sector/professional organizations to stay abreast of best practices in the field and discuss new approaches to agency challenges. Determines the intent/purpose of guidelines and, at times, deviate from established methods to adapt or modify guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate problems or issues/treat specific matters/research trends/evaluate and… Show more Communicates with other training development/instructional systems specialists/program managers in other Federal agencies/private sector/professional organizations to stay abreast of best practices in the field and discuss new approaches to agency challenges. Determines the intent/purpose of guidelines and, at times, deviate from established methods to adapt or modify guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate problems or issues/treat specific matters/research trends/evaluate and assess to devise/propose new policies/practices/methods.Guides/assists Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the application of instructional design perspective/processes/tools to the development/lifecycle maintenance of training programs/products/services for a workforce that performs federal background investigation, case analysis, and suitability adjudication. Contacts DCSA leadership, Director of NTC, regional/center directors/headquarters management officials/ISS counterparts in other Defense/Federal government agencies/training vendors/other service providers/NTC training instructors/SMEs/staff members/managers/employees/contractors performing DCSA’s background investigations functions. Plans/conducts front-end analyses/training program evaluations, to communicate results/advise and assist in the development/lifecycle maintenance of training programs/products/services for employees and contractors who perform background investigations, consistent with instructional systems design principles/practices/associated accreditation and academic credit recognition requirements and to advise NTC employees/management officials on courses of action for training initiatives from an instructional design perspective. Ensures that NTC training programs/products/services also meet academy/program accreditation requires established by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Association (FLETA) Board and American Council on Education (ACE) undergraduate academic semester credits Show less

Ocean Springs, Ms

Consulted with managers, supervisors, and instructional staff on design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, methods, learner support systems, teaching and assessment techniques, and on the construction of evaluation programs and studies to promote effective training through formative and summative evaluation procedures: data sources, and instruments.Used front-end analyses including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic… Show more Consulted with managers, supervisors, and instructional staff on design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, methods, learner support systems, teaching and assessment techniques, and on the construction of evaluation programs and studies to promote effective training through formative and summative evaluation procedures: data sources, and instruments.Used front-end analyses including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic assessment, environmental review, and instructional analysis and applied and modified various instructional design models and instructional systems components to develop thorough instructional and learning systems and environments.Designed measurement instruments, conducted applied research and evaluation, analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data; and recommended procedures and solutions for effective learning and instruction.Developed and provided faculty development activities, in-service training and innovations, selection and construction of materials, and instructional uses of new technologies.Researched and evaluated new technologies, materials, and techniques and developed applications of new technologies for learning and instruction.Coordinated and/or consulted on special learning, instructional, and assessment programs and projects. Show less

Pensacola, Florida Area

Anniston, Alabama Area

Served as Supervisory Instructional System Specialist for the evaluation unit. Assessed the strengths and weaknesses of alternative methods for experiential-based teaching and learning methods and media, including lecture, simulation, and classroom instruction. Planned/provided project oversight for all or parts of the major phases of the instructional system design process, including, but not limited to, subject matter analysis, task analysis, course or program design/development, selection… Show more Served as Supervisory Instructional System Specialist for the evaluation unit. Assessed the strengths and weaknesses of alternative methods for experiential-based teaching and learning methods and media, including lecture, simulation, and classroom instruction. Planned/provided project oversight for all or parts of the major phases of the instructional system design process, including, but not limited to, subject matter analysis, task analysis, course or program design/development, selection of instructional media/methods, development/editing of instructional material, learner engagement, and formative/summative evaluations. Developed, maintained, and sustained, and analyzed content/instructional methodologies, designing activities/exercises to support objectives for both formative/summative evaluations. Incorporates critical thinking skills into experiential learning opportunities. Leverages existing resources to design, develop, implement, and evaluate print or web-based instruction for technology-based learning solutions. Created templates, wrote macros, and manipulated graphics that are used in training programs. Resolved conflicts in design and development of training methodologies between team members, other organizational elements/partner organizations. Coordinated resolution of training issues created due to new regulations or changes in doctrine, tactics, techniques, or procedures. Participated in formulating training policies and procedures, and developed curriculum and courseware according to regulations, policies, and standards. Evaluated and ensured sustainment of accrediting and certifying agency standards in the development of instruction. Maintained close working relationships with appropriate Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) program offices, FEMA Headquarters elements, training providers, training partners, and the target audience to ensure training needs are effectively identified and meets the needs of customer/stakeholders. Show less

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Plans, designs, and develops web-delivered courseware, knowledge management, and other human performance support systems. Develops eLearning and ILT offerings (such as job aids, ILT, CBT, WBT, video, and DVD). Utilizes principles of adult learning theory, appropriate learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design. Analyzes technical documentation to identify and edit content for use in training and performance support. Applies instructional systems design (ISD)… Show more Plans, designs, and develops web-delivered courseware, knowledge management, and other human performance support systems. Develops eLearning and ILT offerings (such as job aids, ILT, CBT, WBT, video, and DVD). Utilizes principles of adult learning theory, appropriate learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design. Analyzes technical documentation to identify and edit content for use in training and performance support. Applies instructional systems design (ISD) theories and adult learning principles to training decisions. Conducts training courses, on-site, for professional development and non-technical skills trainingWorks with applicable business unit/area to establish specifications of course, prerequisite skills and knowledge for trainees. Prepares lesson plans including developing and preparing training materials such as manuals, handouts, instructor guides and audio-visuals. Assists in conducting needs assessments to ensure training needs are met. Gathers and summarizes course evaluations to provide data for review to determine effectiveness of training sessions. Assists in the review of external training programs to determine feasibility of purchase. Determines training objectives, writes training programs, including outlines, text, handouts, tests, etc. Has excellent communication, presentation, marketing, and interpersonal skills and experience with Microsoft Office and learning Microsoft Project. Prepares training / technical documentation or developing CBT/WBT/Interactive Multimedia Instruction materials using authoring systems such as Lectora and Captivate. Utilizes learning management system (LMS), Saba System, to create personnel accounts, different types of courses, class schedules and loaded personnel to classes. Uses LMS to provide class rosters to instructors and update attendance for personnel providing evidence of attendance of mandatory classes. Show less

Keesler Afb, Mississippi

Supervises two education specialist and two education counselors. Oversaw administration of counseling, development/participation of active duty military, DoD civilian employees, retirees, contractors, and their adult family members in the voluntary education program. Performed necessary actions to ensure local education services program was responsive to local/commander needs. Supervised counseling/advisement duties in support of the voluntary off-duty education program. Monitored the… Show more Supervises two education specialist and two education counselors. Oversaw administration of counseling, development/participation of active duty military, DoD civilian employees, retirees, contractors, and their adult family members in the voluntary education program. Performed necessary actions to ensure local education services program was responsive to local/commander needs. Supervised counseling/advisement duties in support of the voluntary off-duty education program. Monitored the evaluation of transcripts, providing class, school or academic program information, recommendations of DANTES tests/interpretations of test results, and approval of Air Force tuition assistance requests. Ensured compliance with security/administration/control of test materials. Direct liaison with counselors/assistant education advisors (AEAs)/other helping services professionals on the implementation of new programs/policies. Researched/identified/forwarded changes impacting college admission/financial aid/graduation requirements/veterans programs to AEAs/other service professionals. Supervised base training manager who is responsible for administering/tailoring/delivering/evaluating/managing training programs/activities/personnel. Provided recommendations to employees on the instructional systems development process and career field education and training plans. Recommended improvements to OJT programs and responds to requests for OJT support. Analyzed OJT data for trends in skills training and mandatory Career Development Course (CDC) enrollments. Conducted quarterly base training meetings with assigned units.Supervised one librarian/six library technicians who were responsible for the base library operations. Assisted in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services. Show less

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Plans, designs, and develops web-delivered courseware, knowledge management, and other human performance support systems. Utilizes principles of adult learning theory, appropriate learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design. Analyzes technical documentation to identify and edit content for use in training and performance support. Applies instructional systems design (ISD) theories and adult learning principles to training decisions. Conducts training… Show more Plans, designs, and develops web-delivered courseware, knowledge management, and other human performance support systems. Utilizes principles of adult learning theory, appropriate learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design. Analyzes technical documentation to identify and edit content for use in training and performance support. Applies instructional systems design (ISD) theories and adult learning principles to training decisions. Conducts training courses, on-site, for professional development and non-technical skills trainingWorks with applicable business unit/area to establish specifications of course, prerequisite skills and knowledge for trainees. Prepares lesson plans including developing and preparing training materials such as manuals, handouts, instructor guides and audio-visuals. Assists in conducting needs assessments to ensure training needs are met. Gathers and summarizes course evaluations to provide data for review to determine effectiveness of training sessions. Assists in the review of external training programs to determine feasibility of purchase. Determines training objectives, writes training programs, including outlines, text, handouts, tests, etc. Has excellent communication, presentation, marketing, and interpersonal skills and experience with Microsoft Office and learning Microsoft Project. Utilizes learning management system (LMS), Plateau System, to create personnel accounts, different types of courses, class schedules and loaded personnel to classes. Uses LMS to provide class rosters to instructors and update attendance for personnel providing evidence of attendance of mandatory classes. Show less

Keesler Afb, Ms

Assisted the Flight Commander in overall operation of the Mission Support Training Flight. Oversaw the management of flight training resources, policies, principles, and programs for 60 staff members and associated programs for all Personnel, Education and Training and Manpower courses. Lead 42 instructors responsible for the training administration of 14 Air Education and Training courses and a $150K budget. Provides leadership, guidance and career counseling to staff personnel and assigned… Show more Assisted the Flight Commander in overall operation of the Mission Support Training Flight. Oversaw the management of flight training resources, policies, principles, and programs for 60 staff members and associated programs for all Personnel, Education and Training and Manpower courses. Lead 42 instructors responsible for the training administration of 14 Air Education and Training courses and a $150K budget. Provides leadership, guidance and career counseling to staff personnel and assigned students. Responsible for general discipline, welfare and morale of staff and over 5,000 students. Provided senior management an enlisted perspective on training administration, programs, policies, procedures and enlisted issues. Managed the flight's evaluation, recognition and self-assessment programs. Authored effective training policies and procedures and effectively communicated guidelines to all assigned personnel. Ensured flight personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Instructs the Education and Training Management resident course. Show less

Keesler Afb, Ms

Instructed the Community College of the Air Force’s (AF) accredited Education and Training Management course. Instructed over 60 active duty, National Guard, Reserve and international students through six blocks of instruction at basic level for 1120 academic hours that included training development, training presentation, instructional systems development, training management, career development course management and on the job training documentation, management and education services… Show more Instructed the Community College of the Air Force’s (AF) accredited Education and Training Management course. Instructed over 60 active duty, National Guard, Reserve and international students through six blocks of instruction at basic level for 1120 academic hours that included training development, training presentation, instructional systems development, training management, career development course management and on the job training documentation, management and education services. Developed and/or revised lesson plans and training materials. Monitored and evaluated student progress and performance. Input necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TTMS). Maintained professional and technical expertise with higher headquarters career field experts. Instructed a distance learning course via interactive television that qualifies all Air Force Education and Training Managers on instructing the AF Training Course (AFTC) utilizing principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. The AFTC provides trainers and certifiers the skills and responsibilities they require to complete their jobs based on training administration, policies and procedures in the AF Training Program. Show less

Keesler Afb, Ms

Supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of ten training instructors for the Community College of the Air Force’s (AF) accredited Education and Training Management course. Conducted classroom, laboratory or field instruction and associate duties for over 600 active duty, National Guard, Reserve and international students through six blocks of instruction at basic level for 168,000 academic hours that includes training development, training presentation, instructional systems development… Show more Supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of ten training instructors for the Community College of the Air Force’s (AF) accredited Education and Training Management course. Conducted classroom, laboratory or field instruction and associate duties for over 600 active duty, National Guard, Reserve and international students through six blocks of instruction at basic level for 168,000 academic hours that includes training development, training presentation, instructional systems development, training management, career development course management and on the job training documentation, management and education services. Provided resource and database management ensuring overall quality of training programs. Conducted classroom instruction and course validation using cross-utilization of subject matter experts. Managed critique/feedback databases used in development of trend analysis reports to track overall quality of training programs. Analyzed problems and developed timely and economical solutions. Designed and validated instructional and testing materials based on educational theories and principles as directed by instruction system development procedures. Mentored, motivated and provided regularly scheduled appraisals/performance reviews for both staff and students. Authored effective training policies and procedures and effectively communicated guidelines to all assigned personnel. Ensured personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Provided solicitation documents, resources, and requirements for operational planning. Accomplished special projects/additional duties. Show less

Misawa Ab, Japan

Supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of three unit education and training managers. Ensured personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Directed education and training programs in both a staff and line capacity for upward of 1800 personnel. Analyzing, planned, and adjusted training operations of five organizations within the maintenance group to meet training… Show more Supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of three unit education and training managers. Ensured personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Directed education and training programs in both a staff and line capacity for upward of 1800 personnel. Analyzing, planned, and adjusted training operations of five organizations within the maintenance group to meet training program requirements and objectives within required resources. Advised key officials, members of boards and committees, and program managers on all aspects of policy, planning, review, and research as related to an instructional or training development mission at the level of the assigned activity. Analyzed problems and developed timely and economical solutions Planned, organized and directed supervisors and their subordinates in the performance of training programs in accordance with Air Force and Command instructions. Developed innovative and effective methods for education and training program improvements or recommend appropriate policy revisions and applied professional skill and knowledge to solving educational and training program problems. Applied instructional systems design (ISD) theories and adult learning principles to training decisions. Authored effective training policies and procedures and effectively communicated guidelines to all assigned personnel. Provided solicitation documents, resources, and requirements for operational planning. Instructed the Air Force Training Course (train the training) and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Training Level I. Responsible for maintenance group’s training resources, policies, principles, and programs. Show less

Al Udeid Ab, Qatar

Administrated education counseling, development/participation of active duty military/DoD civilian employees/contractors in the voluntary education program. Programs managed included: Airmen Education and Commissioning Program /Officer Training School/Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC. Assisted in the program management of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy/Squadron Officer School/Air Command and Staff College/Airman Leadership School PME opportunities. Identified/recruited… Show more Administrated education counseling, development/participation of active duty military/DoD civilian employees/contractors in the voluntary education program. Programs managed included: Airmen Education and Commissioning Program /Officer Training School/Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC. Assisted in the program management of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy/Squadron Officer School/Air Command and Staff College/Airman Leadership School PME opportunities. Identified/recruited, enrolled/supported customers completing the non-resident PME. Performed counseling/advisement duties in support of the voluntary off-duty education program. Evaluated transcripts/provided class/school or academic program information/recommended DANTES tests/interpreted test results/approved tuition assistance requests. Served as DANTES test control officer. Ensured compliance with security/administration/control of test materials. Disseminated/implemented OJT policy/program changes/ensured they were understood by installation commanders/supported units. Worked to resolve policy misunderstandings/conflicts/disputes between supported units/installation commanders/MAJCOM training managers elevated unresolved issues when needed. Forwarded updates for the personnel data system (PDS) to the customer’s home station when customer inquiries reveal updates were needed. Produce base specific and higher headquarters directed statistical data reports and analyzed data for trends. Advised commanders and higher headquarters of trends upon their request. Ordered CDCs/course examinations/process extensions/changes of address for incoming personnel. Administered the AF Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning testing program. Provided solicitation documents, resources, and requirements for operational planning. Responsible for education service’s training resources, policies, principles, and programs. Show less

Little Rock Afb, Ar

Served as an Instructional Systems Specialist developing programs of instruction for aircraft maintenance career fields. Established program objectives/assessed progress toward their achievement. Used instructional systems development approach to develop effective learning maps/to perform sound learning analysis from the initial training levels through the operating levels of tasks or jobs. Analyzed problems/developed timely/economical solutions. Developed, reviewed/revised instructional… Show more Served as an Instructional Systems Specialist developing programs of instruction for aircraft maintenance career fields. Established program objectives/assessed progress toward their achievement. Used instructional systems development approach to develop effective learning maps/to perform sound learning analysis from the initial training levels through the operating levels of tasks or jobs. Analyzed problems/developed timely/economical solutions. Developed, reviewed/revised instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives. Planed, developed or revised the content, organization, style, format, emphasis/treatment of the instructional materials to meet educational standards. Developed the plan/measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives. Reviewed/validated measurement devices. Accomplished special training/ projects related to specialty area. Developed/implemented projects designed to establish improved procedures/baselines for the training process. Directed education and training programs in both a staff/line capacity. Advised key officials, members of boards/committees/program managers on all aspects of policy, planning, review, and research as related to an instructional or training development mission at the level of the assigned activity. Planned, organized/directed supervisors/their subordinates in the performance of training programs in accordance with Air Force and Command instructions. Developed innovative and effective methods for education and training program improvements or recommend appropriate policy revisions/applied professional skill and knowledge to solving education and training program problems. Authored effective training policies/procedures/effectively communicated guidelines to all assigned personnel. Provided solicitation documents, resources, and requirements for operational planning. Responsible for training resources, policies, principles, and programs for computer based training lab. Show less

Little Rock Afb, Ar

Directly supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of five unit education and training managers. Ensured personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Directed education and training programs in both a staff and line capacity for upward of 1250 personnel. Analyzing, planned, and adjusted training operations of five organizations within the maintenance group to meet… Show more Directly supervised and managed a subordinate workforce of five unit education and training managers. Ensured personnel implemented the Air Force total quality management concepts and followed safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures into their day to day work. Directed education and training programs in both a staff and line capacity for upward of 1250 personnel. Analyzing, planned, and adjusted training operations of five organizations within the maintenance group to meet training program requirements and objectives within required resources. Analyzed problems and developed timely and economical solutions. Responsible for training resources, policies, principles, and programs. Advised key officials, members of boards and committees, and program managers on all aspects of policy, planning, review, and research as related to an instructional or training development mission at the level of the assigned activity. Planned, organized and directed supervisors and their subordinates in the performance of training programs in accordance with Air Force and Command instructions. Developed innovative and effective methods for education and training program improvements or recommend appropriate policy revisions and applied professional skills and knowledge to solving educational and training program problems. Applied instructional systems design (ISD) theories and adult learning principles to training decisions. Authored effective training policies and procedures and effectively communicated guidelines to all assigned personnel. Provided solicitation documents, resources, and requirements for operational planning. Instructed the Air Force Training Course (train the training). Show less

George Afb, Ca, Hanscom Afb, Ma, Elmendorf Afb, Ak

Masters, Education, Instructional Systems Design, 4.0

Bachelors, Occupational Education

Associates Degree, Technical & Occupational Education

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