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Frank D. Messina

Army Officer
Fort Leavenworth,Kansas
Frank D.  Messina

Summary

Versatile Senior Manager specializing in [Area] and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

US Army
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Senior Manager
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.

US Army
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Training and Development Manager
07.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
  • Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
  • Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.

US Army
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Military Analyst
08.2017 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Upheld [Branch] dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Memorized [Area of expertise] policies and led training for company personnel.
  • Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.

US Army
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Job Coach Trainer
07.2015 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for [Type] and [Type] training courses.
  • Created and oversaw [Type] training programs for operations.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management

US Army
Puckapunyal Military Base, Victoria, Australia

Instructor
05.2013 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.

Education

U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Leavenworth, KS

No Degree from Military Science
06.2017

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Organizational Staff Processes & Leader Decision Making Cycles
  • Professional Development: Organizational Leadership

Webster University
St Louis, MO

MBA from Business
05.2017

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Master of Arts from Sociology
05.2001

Skills

  • Sales Strategies
  • Environmental Policy
  • Engineering Principles
  • Manage Contracts
  • Material Accountability Systems
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Coordinate Events
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Train Employees
  • Project Management
  • Business Process
  • Managing on Boarding
  • Business Management and Development
  • Business Process Modeling
  • Documentation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Organizational Policies
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

Timeline

Senior Manager

US Army
07.2022 - Current

Training and Development Manager

US Army
07.2020 - 06.2022

Military Analyst

US Army
08.2017 - 07.2020

Job Coach Trainer

US Army
07.2015 - 07.2016

Instructor

US Army
05.2013 - 06.2015

U.S. Army Command And General Staff College

No Degree from Military Science

Webster University

MBA from Business

Montclair State University

Master of Arts from Sociology
Frank D. MessinaArmy Officer