Justin Ward Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

I manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. As a change agent, I support teams through transitions and foster adaptability. Additionally, I provide leadership, mentorship, and partnership to drive high performance. Key Contributions:• Fostered continuous learning through training and knowledge sharing.• Ensured compliance and optimized return on investment (ROI) through data-driven analysis.• Improved operations and efficiency through process enhancements.• Collaborated with HR to align training with talent development strategies.

I orchestrated a tailored training plan for Workday integration, ensuring alignment with project objectives. By fostering effective communication, I synchronized the vendor's learning strategy with organizational goals. Guiding diverse stakeholders, I aligned training strategies across business units and technology teams for cohesive Workday adoption. Key Contributions:• Directed a Training Design Team to deploy blended learning solutions.• Collaborated with external consultants to ensure training aligned with industry standards.• Assessed training impact and adjusted strategies to boost Workday adoption.

Orlando, Florida

I led the Direct Relationship Project Management Office (PMO) team, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration. I directed Disability in the Workplace training, promoting diversity and inclusion, and cultivating an inclusive organizational culture.Key Contributions:• Proactively managed business risks, boosting organizational resilience.• Enforced Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and fostered inclusivity.• Enhanced efficiency and alignment through streamlined performance management.

I was thrilled to join Walt Disney World's Parks and Resorts, International, Imagineering, and ESPN as the lead training manager. In this role, I led and mentored my team, cultivating a culture of continuous growth and excellence. Additionally, I took charge of developing and managing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for design projects across various sectors. Key Contributions:• Presented proposals to clients, facilitating decision-making.• Awarded contracts to vendors and negotiated terms.• Coordinated bidding process with vendors, aligning with objectives and budget.

I led a State Department-led coalition training in Trinidad, enhancing maritime industry defense against terrorism with the Trinidad Defense Forces. Collaborating with stakeholders, I identified and addressed emerging threats.Key Contributions:• Developed customized maritime training for Galapagos Island Rangers.• Created specialized modules to combat illegal poaching in marine sanctuaries.• Provided hands-on guidance to enhance marine environment protection efforts. Additional ExperienceSenior Officer, United States Coast Guard , Various Assignments across the US

Assigned as the sole Coast Guard officer to NAWCTSD which is the principal Navy center for research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition and product support of training systems and other human performance support.* Oversees projects focusing on performance analysis, structured on the job training, cutting edge training technology and acquisition of Modeling and Simulation. Recommended various interventions; new projects being generated now.* Monitors production to ensure that all terminal and enabling objectives are performance-oriented and targeted to the specific knowledge and skills required for the finished product.* Manages over $1 million programmatic budget.

I'm currently assigned to the Performance Technology Center in Yorktown, VA as Chief of the Design and Development Branch.I've served nearly 20 years of active duty with an emphasis in response operations and performance technology.

Led and managed 270 Active Duty, Reserve, Auxiliary, and civilian personnel. Supervised the use of 22 small boats assigned to the Group, three Surf Stations and an Aids to Navigation Team that maintained 309 aids and six lighthouses.* Prosecuted 442 search and rescue cases that saved 97 lives and over $4.4 million in property in one of the Coast Guard's harshest operational areas.* Supervised 168 Homeland Security missions including high-interest vessel security boardings, naval vessel and cruise ship escorts and enforcement of security zones which protected the Columbia River's $14B commerce and tourism industry.

Responsible for the design, development and implementation of e-learning and performance support tools used Coast Guard-wide.* Produced and serviced Web Based Training, Interactive Courseware, videos, Electronic Performance Support Systems, website and portal design.* Researched, purchased and implemented the Coast Guard's first enterprise Learning Management System.* Supervised staff of 12.* Managed $57k annual budget as well as $1.5 million e-learning contract.

Completed 36 credit hours during 11 month Instructional Systems graduate program.* Completed all resident course requirements.* Completed required

Provided administrative infrastructure for a large, high operations tempo unit overseas consisting of 600 Active Duty and Reserve personnel at an Air Station, Marine Safety Office, six patrol boats, an Aids to Navigation Team, Small Boat Station and the Section/Base office.* Improved the quality of life, efficiency and operational readiness of Section units by invigorating the programs for training, sponsorship of newly assigned personnel, urinalysis, property management, screening for substance dependence and other administrative processes.* Oversaw the Personnel Reporting Unit, Supply Department and Master at Arms staff.* Managed $2.3 million annual budget.

Responsible for Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Icebreaking and Aids to Navigation for one of the Coast Guard's busiest operational areas.* Supervised 10 Multi-mission stations utilizing 24 small boats, two 140 ft icebreaking tugs, and 2 Aids to Navigation Teams.* Responsible for more than 250 Active Duty and Reserve personnel.* Conducted 4,400 Search and Rescue cases, 2,800 law enforcement boardings and 100 Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations.

Acted as the District Admiral's representative for proper execution of all Coast Guard operations throughout the Great Lakes Region.* Coordinated the movement, during various evolutions, of 10 cutters, 8 helicopters, 5 Group offices and 46 Small Boat Stations.* Worked 450 Search and Rescue cases which saved or assisted 1,000 lives.* Coordinated marine safety personnel and an icebreaking tug to respond to a tug and barge that was disabled and adrift in severe weather; an environmental disaster was averted and the lives of the members of the vessel were saved.

Responsible for Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Aids to Navigation to Eastern Lake Michigan.1993Officer Candidate, OCS; Selected for and graduated from the 17 week Officer Candidate School course.* Commissioned as an Ensign

Master Of Science, Instructional Design

Ms, Instructional Systems

Ba, Liberal Studies