Eric Mendez
Emmett,Idaho
Summary
Dynamic Training Specialist with a proven track record at the Idaho Military Division, adept at enhancing team efficiency through mentorship and effective training evaluation. Skilled in learning management systems and clear communication, I successfully rewrote SOPs and coordinated training initiatives, driving continuous improvement in evaluator certification processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Specialist
Idaho Military Division
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Ensured all quality assurance evaluators in the regiment enrolled in and completed the Quality Assurance Evaluators Course (QAEC) in accordance with TR 11-21.
- Rewrote the regimental standard operating procedure (SOP) to be in accordance with recommendations from TRADOC evaluation recommendations.
- Coordinated fund availability for evaluators to travel with the proponent and TRADOC to progress levels of evaluator certification.
- Mentored new evaluators, enhancing their skills and increasing team efficiency.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, recommended adjusting strategies as needed to improve results.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed.
Armor Subject Matter Expert
National Guard Bureau
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Works with DA, TRADOC, Individual Training Branch, the proponent and National Guard armor training battalions to identify and resolve training and scheduling constraints.
- Established best practices for knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Evaluated requests for waiver of resident course prerequisites, instructor student ratio and equipment student ratio requirements.
- Tracked the execution of authorized training seats by quota source manager.
- Deconflicted resourced seats to actual needed seats for platform variation specifically M1 tank versions.
Range Specialist
Idaho Army National Guard
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
ITT Technical Institute
Boise09-1999
Skills
- Learning management systems
- E-learning platforms
- Training evaluation
- Training delivery
- Performance assessment
- Adult learning principles
- Training material updates
- Schedule coordination
- Clear communication
- Quality assurance
- Class scheduling
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified Quality Assurance Evaluator , Training and Doctrine Command Quality Assurance/ - 2024
Military experience
2001 to 2025 member Idaho Army National Guard as a 19D Cavalry Scout in all key leadership positions from squad leader to 1SG of both a line unit A Troop 2/116 and then HHT 2/116 through the transition in to a Combined Arms Battalion and reflag to HHC and then selected to ops sgm in 2/116 and being granted the 11Z MOS through experience as a scout due to the shortage of senior NCOs in that MOS.
Timeline
Training Specialist
Idaho Military Division
08.2023 - 05.2025
Armor Subject Matter Expert
National Guard Bureau
08.2018 - 08.2023
Range Specialist
Idaho Army National Guard
05.2016 - 08.2018
ITT Technical Institute
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