Integrate video and audio capability for various projects at NSWC, Crane. Maintain and operate video equipment, select and edit footage and create final video products utilizing specialized software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Also provide, Photography, Graphic Design and Illustration capabilities for projects assigned to the Corporate Communications Office.

Review, collect, and report on a variety of data sets and information sources. Develop specialized database solutions that improve efficiency and performance. Compile metrics across organizational boundaries to develop reports. Analyze learning needs and systematically develop course materials. Determine the current state and needs of the learner and define the end goal of instruction. Conduct research and utilize knowledge and training to determine format, approach, content, level, and medium which will be most effective and meet objectives of instruction. Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to determine course content. Utilize technical writing skills to develop course content in the form of materials such as course outlines, training plans, instruction / student manuals. Use graphic design experience to create visual elements to enhance the aesthetics of course materials.

Serve as a project manager for VA-Center for Applied Systems Engineering (VA-CASE) integrating operational systems, engineering principles and tools into everyday business practices throughout the Veteran Health Administration that result in increased efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, accuracy and standardization of workflow and decision making. Coordinate activities related to system redesign and process flow improvement within the Clinical Partnerships in Healthcare Transformation (CPHT) department. Direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Manage staff and contractors to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Direct and coordinate program activities, and manage personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of programs. Coordinate data collection and analysis. Using systems redesign methodologies, standard industrial engineering and improvement methodologies, review, analyze and evaluate accomplishment of overall program by review of reports, available data, studies and projects. Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and identify existing or potential problem areas and recommend necessary corrective action. Recommend and guide implementation of new or proposed improved practices. Utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques to plan, organize and carry out complex duties. Plan and conduct error reduction studies, optimization studies, and management analytical function studies. Provide instruction on systems engineering principles and tools through formal classroom instruction or small group mentoring. Utilize Lean methodologies to create project management documents such as project plans and A3s. Participate in Rapid Improvement Process Workshops and Events.

Manage the daily operation of the Southern Region of Indiana. Ensure that each veteran receives an individualized comprehensive assessment to determine workforce preparation needs. Provide logistics support including planning, coordinating and evaluating logistical actions. Ensure that customized career, training and education opportunities for each Veteran and eligible dependents are made available. Determine, develop, maintain and produce program process and eligibility criteria and documentation. Design and develop program operations manual, application forms and materials, and program informational literature. Act as the liaison between the veteran, the employer and the Department of Veterans Affairs by certifying enrollment of the veteran in the GI Bill OJT program. Track progress of the each veteran enrolled in the GI Bill OJT program at NSWC Crane. Maintain extensive knowledge of VA rules and regulations associated with the GI Bill benefit. Develop training plans for veterans enrolled in the program.Implement and maintain client and job matching service databases. Develop and issue accurate comparative program data reporting on a routine schedule or as requested by OJRV leadership team. Provide staff education, training and support for system utilization. Provide routine successful job match information to OJRV Employment Coordinators and Program Services Director daily and provide a weekly report of activities. Assume duties as required and assigned in promotion of the mission of OJRV to include Job Fairs, Workshops, Economic Development and Chambers of Commerce meetings. Provide employer assistance and training as requested regarding the utilization and reporting of GI Bill applications. Utilize Instructional Design techniques and methodologies such as the ADDIE model to create learning objectives for instructor-led, computer based and blended training. Build E-learning modules using specialized software such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.

Advised officers and airmen on military personnel issues and programs. Conducted interviews to determine individual interests, qualifications, and personnel data. Briefed provisions of personnel programs such as assignments, promotions, separations, retirements, benefit programs, retention, bonus, classification, training and retraining, personnel reliability program, and career progression. Scheduled individuals for processing personnel actions such as reenlistment, promotion, separation, retirement, or reassignment. Completed and coordinated enlistment / reenlistment paperwork. Prepared and maintained personnel records, and personnel action requests. Created military personnel identification cards. Entered new personnel information and updated existing information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Maintained suspense system for personnel actions and correspondence. Maintained and monitored duty status changes. Requisitioned and maintained current study reference material for the airman promotion system. Prepared and processed Articles 15, letters of reprimand, investigation reports, unfavorable information files, and separation actions.

Involved in maintenance function of aircraft armament suspension equipment. Inspected, repaired, and maintained aircraft release, launch, suspension, and monitoring systems. Analyzed malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems, and associated handling and loading equipment. Removed/installed, disassembled, and inspected parts and subassemblies for damage, corrosion, wire chafing and acceptable clearances and tolerances. Used and maintained associated hand tools such as: hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, various power tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, soldering equipment, test equipment and measuring devices such as levels, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers. Troubleshot total ordnance system for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic defects using test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, bore sight tools, multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes. Replaced or repaired components such as indicators, timers, intervolometers, valves, cylinders, solenoids, resistors, diodes, fuses, wiring, wiring harnesses and other electrical components. Utilized technical data such as manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics. Operated diesel and electric fork lift and specialized bomb lift truck and associated adapters and equipment.

Reviewed and approved/disapproved all applications for new or revised programs of education/training for the use of GI Bill benefits for veterans. Evaluated program quality and control by conducting annual on-site supervisory visits of active approved educational / training establishments. Conducted research on higher education and training issues and interpretation of federal and state laws. Reviewed student/trainee records to ensure compliance with all applicable federal/state regulations, laws, and SAA approval criteria. Coordinated outreach activities, program reviews, technical assistance, inspections of facilities, visits at the request of the VA. Acted in a liaison capacity for the State Approving Agency to employers/schools and trained certifying official on the duties and responsibilities of their position in accordance with VA regulation. Trained the current Director and Assistant Director of the State Approving Agency. Served in the interim role between Directors by preparing monthly and quarterly reports as well as reimbursement packages required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Provided technical assistance to interested parties and engaged in outreach activities to encourage eligible individuals to use the benefits provided by the Montgomery GI Bill. Served as a member of the National Association of State Approving Agencies. Developed program cover art for national conferences as well as a t-shirt design for the members.

Subject matter expert in charge of researching and interpreting Air Force regulations to develop trainee workbook and curriculum for instructor lesson plan with training in Instructional Systems Design (ISD). Training Development Manager responsible for providing upper-level supervision with detailed reports of student performance. Designed instructional materials for instructor led and computer based training. Conducted monthly testing analysis and compiled data for quarterly report. Analyzed high missed test questions and coordinated efforts to revise questions to maximize trainee understanding. Assisted in acquisition and development of a training plan for 20 new voltage and resistance trainers. Accomplished revision to update entire set of instructional materials with emphasis in areas including but not limited to: electronics, tool and part recognition and usage, corrosion control, and technical data identification and usage. Certifications Received:Basic Instructor Course- Dec 02Principles of Instructional Systems- Design Mar 03Technical Training Teaching Practicum- Oct 03Objectives and Tests- Apr 04Technical Writer Principles- Jan 05

Instructed, tutored and supervised students with 18 day turnover in the fundamental areas of career knowledge, compliance with military regulation, form completion, electronic applications, tool identification and usage, and maintenance practices for the armament equipment of fighter aircraft such as: how to determine which tools and test equipment to use, and the knowledge required to select the best methods and procedures to utilize in troubleshooting, making operational and functional checks, installing or modifying equipment, and adjusting the system to the required specifications. Other areas instructed included nuclear surety, quality control procedures, inspection procedures, fire safety involving ordinance, emergency procedures involving accidents, self-aid and care of others in cases of accidental injury, cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Also instructed on reading schematics, blueprints, and technical-manuals. Scheduled classes for outside academic assistance. Provided specialized knowledge such as soldering techniques, safety wiring techniques, corrosion control measures, and wire chafing identification and control measures. Counseled students on issues involving academic failures and coping skills. Served as the mentor for female students as a person they could confide in to assist them in dealing with personal issues. Maintained student training records to be sent to follow-on permanent duty stations.

Monitor Managed and maintained training records for a duty section of over 60 military members.Tracked and scheduled annual and initial training for all members assigned to the duty section. Scheduled upgrade training for all newly assigned personnel. Responsible for tracking inventory of over 300 pieces of armament maintenance equipment. Preformed weapons loading/unloading procedures for F- 15 fighter jets as a member of a weapons load crew. Responsible for all aspects of maintenance of armament aircraft release, launch, suspension, monitoring systems and support equipment.