CRISTAL NOEMI FERREYRA
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Professional with solid foundation in training and instructional methodologies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in curriculum development, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in fostering engaging learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
22d Training Support Squadron
Maxwell AFB, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Administered fitness assessments and led briefings for a diverse group of 2,800 trainees and 147 staff, ensuring optimal health and preparedness.
- Facilitated comprehensive courses on tactical combat care, integrating obstacle course strategies with essential field hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Monitored and analyzed the shelter assembly exercises of 70 trainees to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Administered daily operations of $1.5M fitness center, maintaining and servicing 210 pieces of fitness equipment.
- Facilitated fitness assessment screening process, ensuring accurate data collection and participant engagement.
- Organized and updated fitness records for 125 staff, ensuring compliance with health standards and promoting employee well-being.
- Developed and implemented coaching strategies for 171 trainees, leading to a 95% pass rate.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for diverse adult learning styles.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops to enhance participant engagement and knowledge retention.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback collection and performance assessments.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on best practices and instructional methodologies.
FOOD SERVICE JOURNEYMAN / SHIFT LEADER
20th Force Support Squadron
Shaw AFB, SC
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Directed a team of six personnel to efficiently produce 17,000 meals, facilitating support for 1,700 sorties.
- Enforced tri-service food code regulations to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.
- Directed contract management for $21 million MWR project to rectify $60,000 variance and enhance financial accuracy.
- Led three DFAC projects and facilitated fifteen work orders, resulting in significant cost efficiencies totaling $8.5K.
- Directed planning and implementation of 8 wing events, utilizing 532 volunteers to support operational objectives.
- Coordinated 91 morale events, fostering camaraderie and support for 2,000 deployed warfighters.
- Managed logistics and volunteer efforts for family dinners, providing essential support to 118 families.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on effective customer service techniques and operational procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fitness, Recreation & Services Management
01-2026
Skills
- Health assessment methodologies
- Inventory management
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Audio-visual technology
- Safety compliance management
- Group facilitation strategies
- Dynamic instructional methods
- Effective training delivery
- Cross-cultural communication
- Interactive learning
Certification
- Airman Leadership School (2025)
- OTS Academic Instructor Course (2024)
- Law of War – Basic (2023, 2021)
- Services Apprentice Course (2020)
- ASIST Certification
AWARDS
Air and Space Achievement Medal (2023)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Training & Instruction
- Program & Resource Management
- Fitness Operations
- Food Service & Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership & Development
- Readiness & Expeditionary Support
- Customer Service & Public Relations
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Facility Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - 22d Training Support Squadron
01.2024 - Current
FOOD SERVICE JOURNEYMAN / SHIFT LEADER - 20th Force Support Squadron
05.2020 - 01.2024
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Applied Science, Fitness, Recreation & Services Management