Donald Wimp
Wimberley,TX
Summary
Successful Program Director and dynamic Senior Marine Corps Instructor with a proven track record in curriculum development and leadership at Hays CISD. Expert in instructional design and team collaboration, successfully coaching a national champion air rifle team. Adept at enhancing educational outcomes through critical thinking and tailored training programs, fostering student engagement and performance.
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students and staff.
Top-notch professional with extensive experience in aviation industry. Highly skilled in navigating aircraft and adhering to FAA regulations while providing safe, comfortable experience for passengers. Skilled in emergency procedures with aptitude to make quick and decisive decisions under pressure.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Marine Corps Instructor
Hays CISD
06.2013 - 07.2025
- Supervised all aspects of the Hays High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Leadership Development program including curriculum, budget, training and daily supervision of 100+ cadets and staff.
- Coached the Jack C. Hays MCJROTC 4-time National Champion 3-Position Air Rifle team.
- Marine Corps JROTC National Marksmanship Lead hosting quarterly meetings of 9 regional leads to ensure national standards were met, disseminate best practices and act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the sport of 3 Position Air Rifle.
- Served as community liaison between Hays MCJROTC and Veterans Organizations to ensure positive engagement and support.
- Designed, supervised, and taught the Jack C. Hays MCJORTC Leadership Education curriculum including developing lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and supervised physical training programs which met United States Marine Corps secondary education requirements.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Aviation Analyst
Mobius Industries
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Developed and conducted aviation procedures training for Active Duty and Reserve military members.
- Supervised and conducted training of fixed wing and rotary wing pilots in Close Air Support, Emergency Casualty Evacuation, and Convoy Operations procedures.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database systems.
- Performed analysis of stakeholder training requirements and adapted training to meet customer needs.
Marine Corps Officer/KC-130 Fixed Wing Pilot
United States Marine Corps
05.1990 - 08.2010
- Flew the KC-130 Hercules multi-engine Aircraft for the United States Marine Corps.
- Conducted all duties as the Operations Officer of a KC-130 squadron including developing and conducting flight training, planning and leading the oversees deployment of detachments, and supervising the day to day operations of a KC-130 squadron of 12 aircraft
- Conducted performance reviews of all staff over over 30 commissioned and staff commissioned officers.
- Acted as Operations Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of all flight operations.
- Department Head of Operations at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton responsible for the supervision of multiple sections of active duty Marines including Air Traffic Control, Crash Fire and Rescue, Station Fuels and Flight Planning.
- Lead Instructor Pilot responsible for training pilots in all missions flown by the KC-130 aircraft.
- Lead Instructor Pilot responsible for training pilots in all missions flown by the C-12 aircraft.
Education
Master of Science - Adult And Continuing Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSBachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Professional communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum development and delivery
- Physical Training development and delivery
- Instructional design
- Education assessments
- Academic instruction
- Continuing education
- Process enhancement
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Documentation skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Senior Marine Corps Instructor
Hays CISD
06.2013 - 07.2025
Aviation Analyst
Mobius Industries
08.2010 - 06.2013
Marine Corps Officer/KC-130 Fixed Wing Pilot
United States Marine Corps
05.1990 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Adult And Continuing Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University Fresno
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