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Alexandra Mahanna

Training Program Manager
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Accomplished Training Program Manager well-versed in selecting trainers, curriculum and course plans to achieve demanding training objectives. Effective at leading courses on diverse topics. Prepared to offer over 6 years of progressive training experience and take on challenging new role at any company. A knowledge-driven professional with the ability to effectively design, plan, and implement training programs, policies, procedures, and strategies that would fulfill the previously identified needs. I have a passion for education and gaining knowledge, which I plan to use to spark a passion for education in others.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Training Program Manager • Training Program Developer

United States Navy, National Security Agency
, Texas
04.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed and modified existing multi-phase training program and related policies applicable to over 800 employees to improve overall effectiveness of the program
  • Ensured training materials and programs were current, accurate, and effective in ensuring all employees are properly trained and working at or above organizational standards
  • Maintained working knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization
  • Communicated consistently with upper management, trainers, and team members, ensuring all needs were being met and/or exceeded
  • Altered training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Coordinated technical training and professional development classes for staff members.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.

Personnel Manager • Training Manager

United States Navy
, Texas
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Personally responsible for effective tracking of 400+ joint military and civilian personnel
  • Created and implanted a new personnel tracking set of Standard Operating Procedures used to enhance overall personnel accountability
  • Drafted and ensured the proper handling and receiving of over 150 joint military award decorations
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Created and implanted a new Standard Operating Procedure detailing how senior leadership members were to handle the creation and submission for all joint military award decorations
  • Served as the Records Management Officer; ensured the proper handling of over 500,000 controlled digital files
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.

Cryptologic Analyst • Team Lead

United States Navy, National Security Agency
, Texas
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Delivered monthly presentations on necessary work-processes ensuring that employees were fully informed on continual changes within the organization
  • Managed bi-weekly presentations on necessary work-processes ensuring that employees were fully informed on continual changes within the organization
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to maintain status updates across multiple operating levels of the organization
  • Served as an instructor, effectively presenting course content to students while ensuring students had a solid understanding of all information
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Reported on updates to project specifications and progress.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on job processes and requirements; developed training manual to use for reference.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Development & Leadership

University of the Incarnate Word

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Homeland Security

Excelsior College

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Defense Language Institute

Skills

Project ManagementPersonnel ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite proficient

Organization and Time Management

Detail-OrientedVerbal and Written Communication SkillsUnderstanding Effective Training Processes

Leadership training

New hire on-boarding

Active Listening

Certification

Change Management Practitioner

Timeline

Project Management Profesional Certificate

10-2022

Change Management Practitioner

05-2022

Training Program Manager • Training Program Developer

United States Navy, National Security Agency
04.2022 - Current

Personnel Manager • Training Manager

United States Navy
12.2019 - 04.2022

Cryptologic Analyst • Team Lead

United States Navy, National Security Agency
08.2015 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Organizational Development & Leadership

University of the Incarnate Word

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Homeland Security

Excelsior College

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Defense Language Institute
Alexandra MahannaTraining Program Manager