Cody Smith
Greene,NY
Summary
Motivated Senior Technical Trainer continually looking for opportunities to progress utilizing skills and experience to make a positive impact. Expertise in the management of overseeing apprenticeship programs, developing continuing education, developing company apprenticeship curriculum, conducting field assessments and instructing. Provide classroom and field atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student success. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through good communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student and company needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Trainer
Avangrid
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee Avangrid, NY Line Apprenticeship Program.
- Continuously working to improve Avangrid NY's apprenticeship program by rewriting curriculum and bringing in the best training equipment in the industry.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Organize and take part in Line Governance Committee to make decisions and set standards statewide for apprentices.
Technical Training Instructor
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Taught classroom and field training to progress Apprentices through their apprenticeship using Northwest Lineman College curriculum.
- Trained and mentored apprentices who competed in Texas Lineman's Rodeo as well as International Lineman's Rodeo.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results.
Journeyman Lineworker
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Assist in power restoration during storms and natural disasters.
- Performed switching, maintenance, service and new construction in various weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Ran single man service truck
- Led line crew of over 5 people and conducted jobs safely and in a timely manner.
Trooper Recruit
Texas Department of Public Safety
03.2017 - 03.2017
- Trained to be a State Trooper.
- Took various courses at the State Trooper academy.
Apprentice Lineman
Pedernales Electrical Cooperative
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Help build and maintain overhead and underground lines
- Assist in power restoration during storms
- Take call out
- Work out of a bucket and climb poles
- Completed years 1 - 4 of PEC Apprenticeship program
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
Gunner/Team Leader
US Army
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Supervised crew members on a Stryker and made sure it was fully mission capable 24 hours a day 7 days a week on deployment.
- Led teams of 5-8 soldiers to conduct dismount patrols and security operations while on deployment to Afghanistan.
- Maintained positive accountability for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of military equipment.
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Conducted monthly evaluations for lower enlisted soldiers.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering and Technology
Grantham University
Lenexa, KSHigh School Diploma -
Benton High School
St. Joseph, MO2007
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Self-Motivated
- Safety Program Development
- Time Management
- Effective Leadership
- Team-Building
- Supervision and Mentoring
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Safety Training Development
Honors and Awards
Purple Heart, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2), Expert Drivers Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal
Additional Information
Pedernales Electrical Cooperative courses include; Apprentice 1 through TEEX, and Apprentice 2 -4 through Northwest Lineman College. Northwest Lineman College PTE 101. DOL certified Journeyman Lineman. Northwest Lineman College certified instructor
Timeline
Senior Technical Trainer
Avangrid
01.2023 - Current
Technical Training Instructor
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
01.2021 - 01.2023
Journeyman Lineworker
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2021
Trooper Recruit
Texas Department of Public Safety
03.2017 - 03.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Pedernales Electrical Cooperative
11.2013 - 11.2018
Gunner/Team Leader
US Army
05.2010 - 09.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering and Technology
Grantham University
High School Diploma -
Benton High School
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