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Cedric Thrash

Katy

Summary

Nearly 9 years of service in the United States Air Force, combined with 3 years as a Department Training Manager, focused on productivity and efficiency. Expertise in instructional design, employee development, and learning management systems. Proven ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, and solve problems to create impactful training programs aligned with organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Training Manager

United States Air Force
Tyndall AFB
05.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed each department's training needs and developed new training programs based upon data collected.
  • Instructed training courses using a variety of methods such as lectures, demonstrations, role-playing exercises, and hands-on activities.
  • Organized manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials to aid training.
  • Managed budgeting process for training programs within the organization.
  • Conduct quarterly training sessions for department aimed at maintaining training compliance.
  • Led the organization’s Sexual Assault and Suicide Prevention program to a 98% completion rating.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
Offutt AFB
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
  • Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
  • Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
  • Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
  • Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps.

Aircraft Maintenance Trainee

United States Air Force
Sheppard AFB
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to ensure compliance with established quality control procedures at all times.
  • Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
03-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08-2025

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Employee training
  • Public speaking
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Training management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Resource allocation

Accomplishments

  • 2 United States Air Force Achievement Medals
  • Awarded Academic Achievement at Leadership School
  • University Dean's List 2x

Timeline

Department Training Manager

United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
08.2017 - 05.2022

Aircraft Maintenance Trainee

United States Air Force
08.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Maryland Global Campus

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force

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