David Hudson
Manhattan
Summary
Training Manager and United States Army Veteran leveraging active Secret Security Clearance and15+ years of experience in Project Management and People Operations. Adept at leading diverse workforces of150+ in dynamic, fast-paced environments while providing hands-on instruction, quality assurance, and safety management for multinational defense operations valued at $20M. Possess extensive knowledge in Performance Management, Budget & Cost Control, and Policy Implementation. Recipient of multiple professional awards for outstanding performance and professionalism.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
United States Army
06.2004 - Current
- Directed the daily operations, logistics, training, and sustainment processes for a staff of 150 incoming and outgoing deployable personnel
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, Defense Travel System, Army Training Requirements and Resources Systems to manage training arrangements for 500 employees during COVID restrictions
- Served as point of contact for family support services and performed all HR administrative functions
- Organized a division Duty Roster that covered the assignments of 5 facilities, balancing staff schedules and assignments to achieve short-term and long-term deliverables while maintaining operational readiness requirements
- Maintained a $5M government inventory containing equipment, field supplies, and tactical gear for local missions, deployments, and training events; collaborated with various teams to coordinate and prioritize equipment maintenance
- Conducted comprehensive personnel and HR management, controlling the receiving, training, and deployment of 1000+ staff members; facilitated medical and retirement processes, transfers, personnel evaluations, and separations
- Command Family Readiness Representative, spearheading the development of a Soldier Family Readiness Group that consistently held the highest attendance and engagement of all division groups and events
Operations Manager
United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Guided comprehensive training management for Headquarters Troop Operations, fulfilling administrative functions in various automated systems, balancing training schedules, tracking staff qualification requirements, and coordinating logistics
- Managed and allocated training assets worth $80K with 0 losses, implementing improved inventory logistics and proactive maintenance actions to provide timely support and equipment for training events and joint projects
- Served as liaison between training staff, leadership, and various teams to streamline administrative processes; monitored and updated personal information records and training records in Digital Training Management System (DTMS)
- Set the division standard for quality assurance and database management in DTMS, accomplishing 100% accuracy across 103 personnel data records for multiple large-scale training events, school enrollments, and training courses
- Established impactful relationships with stakeholders and Partners in Education, engaging with leaders of Rothschild School; strengthened community relations with local educational institutions and external resource partners
- Volunteered personal time to help restore relics at the Army’s Armor and Cavalry Collection
- Spent over 80 hours restoring Tiger712
Training Manager
United States Army
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported the U.S
- Army Armor School, coordinating staff training needs and monitoring operational readiness metrics
- Served as liaison between students and schoolhouse leaders, supporting course management for Programs of Instruction (POI)
- Guided a 9 member team in providing comprehensive training support and instruction in POI’s to prepare personnel and students for combat operations, focusing on weapons proficiency, vehicle operation, and communication devices
- Directed resource allocation and logistics for the Armor Basic Officer Leadership Course, facilitating the requisition, preparation, and operation of 31 tactical vehicles, weapons, and equipment worth a combined value of $20M
- Served as subject matter expert for operating government automated systems and performing HR documentation, processing over 80% of staff administrative packets, to include personnel actions, promotions, and authorizations
- Dual hatted as Range Safety Officer, conducting live fire exercises and situational training to enhance skill proficiency; enforced strict safety management protocols and helped 66 personnel meet range qualifications with 0 incidents
Section Supervisor
United States Army
03.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed the day-to-day operations and training administration for a team of Calvary Scouts
- Organized assignments, planned training schedules, provided hands-on instruction, and coordinated logistics for field exercises
- Controlled and monitored a government inventory worth $1.5M, managing the requisition, operation, and maintenance of 4 tactical vehicles and related defense equipment, weapons, tactical gear, and training supplies
- Processed and fulfilled 115 personnel actions to include performance evaluations, record requests, transfers, and duty assignments, resulting in measurable improvements in overall operational and staff readiness metrics
- Conducted HR functions to fulfill organizational training requirements and promotion processes; enrolled staff in courses and service schools, coordinated transportation logistics and financial requests, and tracked student attendance
- Provided on-the-job training for staff members, focusing on weapons use, field tactics, equipment operation, communication devices, and site safety; provided individualized mentorship and technical guidance for junior staff
Education
R Nelson Sninder H.S.
07.2024
Skills
- Government Systems: Defense Travel System, Digital Training Management System
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Risk management
- Document management
- Conflict management
- Inventory control
- Project management
Certification
- Advanced Leader Course
- Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course
- Signal Support Systems Specialist Training
Timeline
Operations Manager
United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2020
Training Manager
United States Army
07.2017 - 07.2019
Section Supervisor
United States Army
03.2013 - 07.2017
Project Manager
United States Army
06.2004 - Current
R Nelson Sninder H.S.
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