Work Experience:
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Training Evaluator: 11/2010 - Present
Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives and develops measurement instruments for training courses. Conducts comprehensive statistical studies of assessment results to identify trends and potential problem areas. Recommends appropriate corrective actions in the form of policy or procedural changes. Advises leadership on policy, planning, review, and research related to instructional measurement programs. Determines and implements evaluation methods. Applies knowledge of learning theories and principles to provide advice and effectively monitor and oversee the development, review, and implementation of evaluation methodology. Provide guidance and direction to other trainers and educators in area of training evaluation. Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs. Reviews training evaluation data. Develop and administer surveys to obtain feedback from graduates and their supervisors. Conduct analysis of statistical results to determine quality of educational and training programs.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Resource Advisor: 05/2009 - 11/2010
Planned and managed budget requirements. Determined accurate support requirements and their relative priority in view of time and resources available, projected schedules, and relationship to the objectives of the total training program. Continually reviewed developments in the fields of education and training to determine the implications for current and future instructional programs and ensures these developments are applied to improve the efficiency of training support. Reviewed and defined user requests for instructional systems or maintenance services. Performed complete analysis and made suitable recommendations regarding the method of acquisition. Prepared accurate and complete solicitation packages to include Statement of Work, technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules and other procurement documents for instructional systems hardware, software, or services contracts. Initiated, received, analyzed, coordinated, and incorporated recommended modifications to the solicitation package to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility. Developed and implemented projects designed to establish improved procedures and baselines for the technical training process with minimal guidance, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
17 Training Group Manpower Manager: 10/2008 - 05/2009
Provided Group manpower and personnel program oversight and management. Independently coordinated resolutions with subordinate training squadrons, Civilian Personnel and Wing Manpower based upon a knowledge of policies, training methodologies, management and technical goals, and personnel regulations and procedures. Managed authorization and utilization of supervisory and instructor personnel, organizational structure and AFSC and grade imbalances. Routinely briefed Group Commander, staff and subordinate squadron commanders on manpower and personnel trends and changes impacting the training mission. Initiated and reviewed all Personnel Action Requests for civilian positions within the training group.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Instructor Supervisor: 10/2006 - 10/2008
Evaluated effectiveness and accuracy of instruction. Scheduled resident training for officer, enlisted, and civilian instructors. Developed and coordinated class schedules with HHQ. Developed, revised, coordinated and published course control documents, course materials, measurement devices, student materials and training aids for assigned courses. Researched directives and other documents to evaluate technical accuracy, adequacy of coverage and currency of course content. Served as technical expert and advisor for development and implementation of instructional systems.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Training Instructor: 07/2005 - 04/2006
Provided instructional support to the Faculty Development Flight. Qualified to teach Basic Instructor Course, Training Supervisor, Faculty Folder Seminar and On-the-Job Training Seminar. Developed instruction-related course materials. Developed and updated lesson plans covering fundamentals and techniques of instruction. Prepared daily lesson plans. Conducted classroom instruction. Monitored and evaluated student progress. Reviewed tests for accuracy and appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of material.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Group Training Manager: 08/2004 - 07/2005
Conducted evaluations to assess management effectiveness and regulatory compliance for a specialty area that included several courses. Responded to various organization replies to reports in order to assess proposed corrective actions. Prepared reports and briefings on trends, findings, analyses, and recommendations. Work to identify and satisfy customer needs. Developed training course to satisfy AF requirements and address training deficiency within the TRG.
United States Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Management Evaluator: 06/2002 - 06/2004
Performed Stan/Eval evaluations to assess management effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Conducted detailed assessments of mission accomplishment of seven training squadrons. Evaluated management effectiveness and mission accomplishments of 28 military and technical training programs. Briefed Group commander and senior staff and wrote formal reports on evaluation findings to include recommended corrective actions. Developed standardization and evaluation guidance and provided recommendations on program management. Determined to what degree established standards are being maintained and the quality of primary mission accomplishment. Developed trend analysis database incorporating identified discrepancies over the last seven years to improved mission accomplishment. Analyzed trend analysis data to develop comprehensive inspection criteria. Developed inspection matrix for four programs, reduced inspection time by 40 percent. Measured the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs to ensure compliance with MAJCOM and AF policies.
Education:
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO United States
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies – Adult Education and Training Specialization 07/2014
Credits Earned: 30 Semester hours
Excelsior College Albany, NY United States
Bachelor's Degree 06/2006
Credits Earned: 120 Semester hours Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Community College Of The Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Associate's Degree 09/1993
Major: Applied Science
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Associate's Degree 06/1992
Major: Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 09/1992
Credits Earned: 120
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Occupational Instructor
Job Related Training:
Combined Financial Management Tools, Maxwell AFB, 7 Aug 09
Budget Formulation, USDA Graduate School, 19 Jun 09
Training Management Course, Lackland AFB, 18 Jun 08
Team Building and Team Leadership, OPM, 29 Jun 07
Instructional System Designer, Sheppard AFB, 23 Feb 07
Technical Writer-Resident Training Material, Goodfellow AFB, 2 Jun 93
Technical Writer Principles, Goodfellow AFB, 13 May 93
Objectives and Tests, Goodfellow AFB, 9 Apr 93
Training Supervisor, Goodfellow AFB, 19 Jun 92
Instructional System Development, Goodfellow AFB, 15 Mar 91
Technical Training Instructor, Goodfellow AFB, 18 Dec 89
Additional Information:
Vice-President/Trustee, Christoval ISD Board of Trustees, 2006-2012
Vice-President and Secretary Christoval Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, 2001-2006
AETC Master Instructor, 15 October 1992
17 TRW Civilian of the Quarter, GS-07 to GS-09, 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2005
17 TRSS Support Civilian of the Quarter, 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2007
17 TRG Civilian of the Quarter (Supervisory Category II), 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2008
17 TRSS Civilian of the Quarter (Non-Supervisor Category II), 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2009
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Training Evaluator: 11/2010 - Present
Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives and develops measurement instruments for training courses. Conducts comprehensive statistical studies of assessment results to identify trends and potential problem areas. Recommends appropriate corrective actions in the form of policy or procedural changes. Advises leadership on policy, planning, review, and research related to instructional measurement programs. Determines and implements evaluation methods. Applies knowledge of learning theories and principles to provide advice and effectively monitor and oversee the development, review, and implementation of evaluation methodology. Provide guidance and direction to other trainers and educators in area of training evaluation. Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs. Reviews training evaluation data. Develop and administer surveys to obtain feedback from graduates and their supervisors. Conduct analysis of statistical results to determine quality of educational and training programs.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Resource Advisor: 05/2009 - 11/2010
Planned and managed budget requirements. Determined accurate support requirements and their relative priority in view of time and resources available, projected schedules, and relationship to the objectives of the total training program. Continually reviewed developments in the fields of education and training to determine the implications for current and future instructional programs and ensures these developments are applied to improve the efficiency of training support. Reviewed and defined user requests for instructional systems or maintenance services. Performed complete analysis and made suitable recommendations regarding the method of acquisition. Prepared accurate and complete solicitation packages to include Statement of Work, technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules and other procurement documents for instructional systems hardware, software, or services contracts. Initiated, received, analyzed, coordinated, and incorporated recommended modifications to the solicitation package to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility. Developed and implemented projects designed to establish improved procedures and baselines for the technical training process with minimal guidance, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
17 Training Group Manpower Manager: 10/2008 - 05/2009
Provided Group manpower and personnel program oversight and management. Independently coordinated resolutions with subordinate training squadrons, Civilian Personnel and Wing Manpower based upon a knowledge of policies, training methodologies, management and technical goals, and personnel regulations and procedures. Managed authorization and utilization of supervisory and instructor personnel, organizational structure and AFSC and grade imbalances. Routinely briefed Group Commander, staff and subordinate squadron commanders on manpower and personnel trends and changes impacting the training mission. Initiated and reviewed all Personnel Action Requests for civilian positions within the training group.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Instructor Supervisor: 10/2006 - 10/2008
Evaluated effectiveness and accuracy of instruction. Scheduled resident training for officer, enlisted, and civilian instructors. Developed and coordinated class schedules with HHQ. Developed, revised, coordinated and published course control documents, course materials, measurement devices, student materials and training aids for assigned courses. Researched directives and other documents to evaluate technical accuracy, adequacy of coverage and currency of course content. Served as technical expert and advisor for development and implementation of instructional systems.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Training Instructor: 07/2005 - 04/2006
Provided instructional support to the Faculty Development Flight. Qualified to teach Basic Instructor Course, Training Supervisor, Faculty Folder Seminar and On-the-Job Training Seminar. Developed instruction-related course materials. Developed and updated lesson plans covering fundamentals and techniques of instruction. Prepared daily lesson plans. Conducted classroom instruction. Monitored and evaluated student progress. Reviewed tests for accuracy and appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of material.
Department of the Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Group Training Manager: 08/2004 - 07/2005
Conducted evaluations to assess management effectiveness and regulatory compliance for a specialty area that included several courses. Responded to various organization replies to reports in order to assess proposed corrective actions. Prepared reports and briefings on trends, findings, analyses, and recommendations. Work to identify and satisfy customer needs. Developed training course to satisfy AF requirements and address training deficiency within the TRG.
United States Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX United States
Management Evaluator: 06/2002 - 06/2004
Performed Stan/Eval evaluations to assess management effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Conducted detailed assessments of mission accomplishment of seven training squadrons. Evaluated management effectiveness and mission accomplishments of 28 military and technical training programs. Briefed Group commander and senior staff and wrote formal reports on evaluation findings to include recommended corrective actions. Developed standardization and evaluation guidance and provided recommendations on program management. Determined to what degree established standards are being maintained and the quality of primary mission accomplishment. Developed trend analysis database incorporating identified discrepancies over the last seven years to improved mission accomplishment. Analyzed trend analysis data to develop comprehensive inspection criteria. Developed inspection matrix for four programs, reduced inspection time by 40 percent. Measured the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs to ensure compliance with MAJCOM and AF policies.
Education:
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO United States
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies – Adult Education and Training Specialization 07/2014
Credits Earned: 30 Semester hours
Excelsior College Albany, NY United States
Bachelor's Degree 06/2006
Credits Earned: 120 Semester hours Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Community College Of The Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Associate's Degree 09/1993
Major: Applied Science
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Associate's Degree 06/1992
Major: Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 09/1992
Credits Earned: 120
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Occupational Instructor
Job Related Training:
Combined Financial Management Tools, Maxwell AFB, 7 Aug 09
Budget Formulation, USDA Graduate School, 19 Jun 09
Training Management Course, Lackland AFB, 18 Jun 08
Team Building and Team Leadership, OPM, 29 Jun 07
Instructional System Designer, Sheppard AFB, 23 Feb 07
Technical Writer-Resident Training Material, Goodfellow AFB, 2 Jun 93
Technical Writer Principles, Goodfellow AFB, 13 May 93
Objectives and Tests, Goodfellow AFB, 9 Apr 93
Training Supervisor, Goodfellow AFB, 19 Jun 92
Instructional System Development, Goodfellow AFB, 15 Mar 91
Technical Training Instructor, Goodfellow AFB, 18 Dec 89
Additional Information:
Vice-President/Trustee, Christoval ISD Board of Trustees, 2006-2012
Vice-President and Secretary Christoval Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, 2001-2006
AETC Master Instructor, 15 October 1992
17 TRW Civilian of the Quarter, GS-07 to GS-09, 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2005
17 TRSS Support Civilian of the Quarter, 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2007
17 TRG Civilian of the Quarter (Supervisory Category II), 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2008
17 TRSS Civilian of the Quarter (Non-Supervisor Category II), 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2009