Courtney Dayton
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Versatile Instructor and multi-capable Airman recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help Airmen achieve success while providing pristine leadership and mentorship. In-depth knowledge of relevant technology and human resource abilities to support direction and production initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enlisted PME Instructor Supervisor
National Guard Bureau
Knoxville, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Provides Instructor training and mentorship on Train-For-Success principles and strategies, to develop instructor core competencies; and ensures adherence to CCAF PPG and BCI/LP directives.
- Develops and conducts professional military education (PME) programs for Airmen, noncommissioned officers (NCO), and senior NCOs; provides management consultant services.
- Responsible for all aspects of school operations. Implements Air Force, Barnes Center, and MAJCOM EPME policies, programs and procedures.
- Provides leadership, guidance and direction to the faculty, support staff. Directs facility and uniform appearance inspections.
- Responsible for the training of faculty and support personnel. Interfaces with Air Force and civic organizations to enhance support of PME.
- Manages all resource programs: manpower, money, equipment, and facilities.
- Uses computer software programs, video, DVD, CD and projection equipment, television, and other audiovisual equipment in support of educational goals.
- Conducts needs analysis. Monitors entire education program. Plans and organizes phases of education, student flow, and class schedules consistent with production goals and available resources.
Production Recruiter
174th Attack Wing
Syracuse, NY
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners within the community.
- Organized and spearheaded key projects, directly contributing to the achievement of military recruitment production goals.
Retention Assistant
174th Attack Wing
Syracuse, NY
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Analyzed customer feedback and developed new techniques to ensure customer retention.
- Reviewed human resource policies and changes to improve employee retention.
- Received information regarding identified problems and devised responses to satisfy concerns.
- Organized Airmen's college tuition assistance packages for submission to state representatives for timely review and approval.
- Improved employee retention through morale-boosting events and fair compensation packages, including scheduled exit and performance reviews.
- Compiled all calls and interactions into computer data system.
- Implemented creative solutions to deal with special circumstances.
- Obtained and examined relevant information to validate customer complaints and determine possible causes.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
174th Attack Wing
Syracuse, NY
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Load, unload and position munitions on aircraft with precision and urgency.
- Operationally check and electrically test aircraft weapons release and sun systems.
- Remove, disassemble and inspect parts that might be damaged.
- Perform armament systems maintenance functions.
- Participate in the test and evaluation of new and prototype weapons and weapons systems.
Education
Airmanship 500 - NCO Foundations Course
McGhee Tyson, ANGB12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2023
JPME I
CCAF06-2022
Airman Leadership School
McGhee Tyson, ANGB07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVAssociate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Mentoring abilities
- Employee Motivation
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment and Training
- Human Resource Management
- Staffing
- Market Research
- Program implementation
- Training delivery
- Education assessments
- Academic instruction
Affiliations
- Vice President of Awards and Recognition, Air Force Association, Chapter 367.
- Affiliated School Liaison, CMSgt Paul H. Lankford EPME Center.
- Vice President of TEC Morale Committee.
Accomplishments
- Received the "Diamond Sharp" award for outstanding commitments as an Affiliated School Liaison, 2024.
- Recognized twice as Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for outstanding performance and team contributions between 2022-2023.
- Exceeded production enlistment goals by average of 250% in 2021.
- Awarded Medal of Merit for outstanding Award Program efforts in the Air Force Association, 2023.
- Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding recruiting efforts, 2021.
Certification
- Certified Production Recruiter, 174th Attack Wing - 2021.
- Certified Affiliated School Liaison, TEC - 2023.
- CCAF Instructor, Level 1, 1,000 hours of Teaching - 2023.
Timeline
Enlisted PME Instructor Supervisor
National Guard Bureau
09.2021 - Current
Production Recruiter
174th Attack Wing
05.2019 - 09.2021
Retention Assistant
174th Attack Wing
03.2018 - 05.2019
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
174th Attack Wing
02.2014 - 05.2019
Airmanship 500 - NCO Foundations Course
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
JPME I
Airman Leadership School
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
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