Director of Training and Chief Learning Officer
Mission oriented and results driven leader with 20+ years of sustained superior performance in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and systematic human capital development. Excels in training program design, development, and implementation. Skilled in analyzing training needs and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Expertise
Academic Strategy and Leadership Instructor/Facilitator Development
Academic Innovation Continuous Improvement
Training Needs Analysis Program Evaluation/Assessment
Training Program Design and Development Stakeholder Engagement
Budget and Financial Management Team Building
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Development Program Manager
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT
04.2021 - Current
Leads curriculum strategy development - Directs team of professional staff in the development of training strategy based on agency short-term and long-term goals - Establishes Key Performance Indicators - Leads learning innovation to include drone technology and AI integration - Responsible for all nationwide academic operations – Training program spans 5 state and federal regions - Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements to include Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Federal Communications Act - Collaborates with stakeholder Program Offices’ and senior leadership to create and integrate outcomes-based learning system
Director, Training and Qualifications
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT
11.2015 - 04.2021
Directed state and federal technical education for nationwide pipeline safety training program
Trained and qualified over 300 pipeline safety inspectors annually reducing inspection backlog by 40% - Directed scalable academic delivery models for instructor-led, online, and hybrid courses
Efforts increased training readiness and reduced training backlog by 80% - Directed all academic operations to include training program development, faculty development, facilities management and improvement, contract support, IT support services and accreditation - Implemented a systematic approach to training utilizing Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (ADDIE) model - Utilized Kirkpatrick Model to evaluate program and organizational success by maintaining a standardized process of continuous improvement - Developed and implemented instructor/facilitator certification program - Managed 3.5 million dollar annual facility and contract support budget - Earned and maintained IACET, COE, and ACE accreditation
Division Chief, Hazardous Materials Training
Defense Ammunition Center
07.2004 - 11.2015
Led diverse training division of 70 mobile trainers responsible for international course of instruction in the safe shipment of hazardous materials by multiple modes of transportation - Trained and qualified over 2800 students annually resulting in 60% increase in global shipments - Designed and implemented critical materials preservation and packaging training program, preventing millions of dollars in damages to critical repair parts and material
Education
Doctor of Education - Major: Organizational Leadership/Minor: Adult Ed.
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
Master of Science - Public Administration
Education Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
06.1988
Skills
Academic Strategy and Leadership
Instructor/Facilitator Development
Academic Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Training Needs Analysis
Program Evaluation/Assessment
Training Program Design and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Budget and Financial Management
Team Building
Certification
Master Training Specialist - 1996
Accomplishments
U.S. Navy Instructor of the Year - 1998
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full Time
Work Location
On-SiteHybridRemote
Important To Me
Company Culture
Interests
Classic British Sports Cars
Timeline
Training and Development Program Manager
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT
04.2021 - Current
Director, Training and Qualifications
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT
11.2015 - 04.2021
Division Chief, Hazardous Materials Training
Defense Ammunition Center
07.2004 - 11.2015
Doctor of Education - Major: Organizational Leadership/Minor: Adult Ed.
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