William Blackwell Email & Phone Number

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

ESE Elementary Teacher

Florida

• Training Specialist for manufacturing company with approximately 500 employees. • Curriculum Development, for online and in-person training. • Analyze needs, establish learning objectives, design, develop, market and deliver training programs and specialized workshops relative to the manufacturing facility.• Act as a consultant to the business regarding learning and development needs. • Research alternative learning delivery methods such as computer-based and satellite training programs. Recommend and implement programs which will meet facility learning and development needs. Work with appropriate business areas to implement and test technology.• Market programs and review utilization records and participant evaluations. Review vendor training programs and materials; make recommendations for purchasing new programs and conduct these programs as appropriate.• Responsible for development of class curriculums and schedules.• Create/maintain a database and reports to track class attendance and program certifications.• Participate in other strategic initiatives and assume project management role as requested.• Compile research data to be distributed to specific areas of the organization. Perform data entry, create and generate reports from HRIS system. • Perform analysis, problem solve and make recommendations regarding specific issues. • Coordinate and schedule meetings, travel, luncheons, and other events. • Specialized duties consist of recruiting and interviewing candidates for non-exempt positions, administering employee benefits, conducting employee meetings, counseling employees when needed, conducting training, contacting customers and ensuring safety standards are met plant-wide.• Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Fort Benning, Georgia

• Coached the Martin Army Community Hospital senior executives on federal laws, policies and procedures regarding employee equal opportunities. • Resolved 18 equal opportunity complaints.• Executed 12 Equal Opportunity Leader Courses that trained over 200 employees annually. Course consisted of 26 classes over a six-day period that focused on equal opportunity and diversity management. • Oversaw 10 local ethnic and cultural observances annually. Celebrated various cultures and introduced diversity and inclusion within the community.• Developed and delivered 14 training programs that strengthened the organizations employees and transformed them into change agents. • Controlled the company complaint process and reporting system that provided a fair and impartial resolution mechanism to mitigate workplace discrimination. • Performed operations management functions for the Fort Benning Equal Opportunity Office that supported over 15,000 personnel.• Calculated annual budget and used lean practices that decreased spending by 30%.• Drafted policies that aligned with federal laws and regulations.

Fort Lewis, Washington

• Assistant Operations Manager for an 800-person organization.• Planned, resourced, and executed over 20 operations in support of employees and family members.• Increased capabilities by recovering and conserving over $6 million worth of equipment. • Designed and oversaw two leadership courses that trained over 50 mid-level supervisors. • Acted as coordinator between upper and lower level organization leadership. • Recognized for outstanding meritorious achievement for the planning and coordination of simultaneous training events across three different states (Washington, Oregon, and California).

World-Wide Locations

• Principle employee relations advisor to senior management. Directly responsible for 40 employees. • Executed talent selection, training, coaching, motivation and recognition. Made recommendations on matters including discipline, reassignment, promotion and incentives. • Directed employee activities that achieved and maintained a highly productive workforce.• Developed special training programs that met unique needs and resolved problems. • Evaluated work in progress and tracked timeliness. Resolved conflicts in the organization. • Developed and implemented training programs; evaluated instruction and performance outcomes.• Represented unit director and staff meeting at local and corporate levels.• Consistently responsible for over $10 million worth of product and equipment.• Recognized for heroic and valorous performance that contributed to the organizations success.

Fort Lewis, Wa; Afghanistan

Deputy director for a team that advised and assisted the governor of Zharay district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Assisted in team preparation of training and logistics. Coordinated with US agencies for assistance to the government to include US State Department, US Agency for International Development and military Civil Affairs. Monitored facility improvement with the Minister of Education for the Zharay district.

Camp Blanding, Florida

Prepared and developed training requirements for several 1000-person organizations. Evaluated performance and the effectiveness of training programs and provided recommendations for improvement. Analyzed training needs to develop new training programs and improve existing programs. Provided training using effective methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops. Validated leadership during the training process and recommended improvements that increased capabilities by 90%.

Fort Lewis, Wa

Provided professional development for 180 entry-level and 130 mid-level leaders annually using classroom and virtual environments. Implemented simulated training to increase capabilities.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Management With Major In Organizational Leadership, 4.0

Gained expert knowledge in Leadership, Project Management, Change Management,Human Resource Management, Communication and Ethics.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Combined management practices and business processes to Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Certificate, Equal Opportunity

Developed a base of knowledge and skills that allowed me to assess human relations climates in an organizations and provide advice.

Certificate, Mediation

Provided with information concerning mediation issues found in the Department of Defense. Such issues as alternative dispute resolution.