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Anthony Bryant

Southaven,USA

Summary

Accomplished and experienced training manager and curriculum development leader with over 20 years of success delivering technical training, building highly skilled instructional development teams, developing and delivering skills-based curriculum, and designing enablement programs for internal and external partners.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock Area Manager

AMAZON
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for outbound shipping of Amazon sort center freight. Works directly with Amazon Shipping Clerks and DDU drivers to ensure all Amazon packages are delivered on time to post office locations. The Container Responsible for meeting CPT load requirements and meeting site DEA metrics. They are also responsible for engaging, leading and developing tier 3 associates, while teaching and following safety protocols and collaborating with other teams, peers and upper management.

Field Services Manager

DISH NETWORKS
01.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for onboarding, training, and management of Dish Network field technicians in support of Memphis market. Role taken as an introductory role to Dish Network in the local market with anticipation of additional opportunities closer to core skillset in other markets in the future. Role has provided a platform and opportunity to join the Dish Network team, learn the Dish culture and better understand Dish policies and company direction. Responsibilities include people management, performance management, inventory control and management, performance reporting, technical training, development, corporate communications, presentation delivery, and recruitment.

Pastor, Speaker, Trainer and Staff Developer

DEAN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2002 - Current
  • Consultant position responsible for training leadership team, developing curriculum and programs in support of church initiatives and for delivering ongoing training to support staff. Developed bible-based curriculum, technical curriculum, and delivered training to organizations and churches across the Memphis area.

Area Manager Operations

AMAZON
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for reviewing work forecasts and determining productivity requirements to meet overall Sort Center objectives and to ensure Amazon customers received packages on time. Partnered with other Area Managers, Operations Managers, Safety and Learning to balance labor and to meet productivity and cost goals. Supported all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. Led continuous process improvement initiatives for building. Supervised associate teams in association with productivity and performance standards

Director of Instructor-Led Training / Sr. Learning Manager / Corporate Trainer

CISCO NETWORKS
05.2010 - 01.2017
  • Provided executive leadership to global training employees and contractors. Provided global leadership for management teams in Operations, Finance, Instructional Design and Development, Delivery, Project Management, Product Management, Business Development and Supply-Chain Management. Integrated acquired training departments for several multi-million-dollar organizations. Implemented a Global Virtualized Training methodology. Developed technical training practices to quickly build and scale new global programs. Spearheaded minority recruitment initiatives. Collaborated with world-wide Certifications Teams to develop product trainings. Designed pricing methodologies and oversaw content development and learning lab infrastructure. Delivered training classes utilizing video, Webex, and in-class room methodologies.
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Drove top-line revenue growth across global markets achieved at least a 25% increase annually for 5 consecutive years.
  • Accomplished record margins for Instructor-Lead Training for Learning@Cisco.
  • Served as the Executive Representative at Partner Conferences and education focused events.
  • Delivered technical certification and enablement training for over 500 Cisco employees.

Director of Global Partner Readiness and Training

TANDBERG
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for global technical training and labs, including P&L accountability. Oversaw the performance of over 100 employees and contractors. Participated in executive-level collaboration with Marketing and Engineering management. Assisted technical design teams in product introduction and technical training development.
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Certified and trained vendors.
  • Built and oversaw the training center.
  • Developed eLearning, Virtual Delivery and Instructor-led Offers
  • Delivered training to engineers and sales teams

Director of Distributor Relationships

BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed a $300M distribution channel, reporting directly to the corporate President. Managed distributor contract negotiations and onboarding processes. Analyzed market data and trends. Provided technical support for Engineering and Sales teams.
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Fostered strong contractual and support relationships with largest distributor, Nortel Networks.
  • Additional experience includes role with WilTel/Williams Communications culminating in the position of Senior Manager of Corporate Sales Engineering (1995 - 2004).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • IoT Practice Development
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Technical Management
  • Educational & Training Programs
  • LMS Management
  • Team Building
  • Xyleme Development
  • Partner Enablement
  • Global Training Delivery
  • Virtual Delivery
  • ELearning Development
  • Captivate/Camtasia
  • Moodle & Skillsoft
  • Business Development
  • Cyber Security Development
  • Tableau Reporting
  • Conflict Management
  • Client Support
  • Salesforce Experience
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • The Executive Leadership Council
  • Cisco Catalyst Program for Top 100 Global Directors
  • Dish Networks LEAD Management
  • Inclusion and Diversity Council
  • Minority Business Leaders of America
  • Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

Timeline

Dock Area Manager

AMAZON
07.2023 - Current

Area Manager Operations

AMAZON
10.2020 - 07.2023

Field Services Manager

DISH NETWORKS
01.2018 - Current

Director of Instructor-Led Training / Sr. Learning Manager / Corporate Trainer

CISCO NETWORKS
05.2010 - 01.2017

Director of Global Partner Readiness and Training

TANDBERG
01.2008 - 01.2010

Director of Distributor Relationships

BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2007

Pastor, Speaker, Trainer and Staff Developer

DEAN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering

University of Mississippi

Training

  • Cisco Executive Leadership Catalyst Intensive
  • Cisco Executive Decision Making
  • Managing Conflict and Bias
  • Agile Leadership
  • Advanced Solutions Architect Training
  • Video System Design and Integration

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