GWENELL PRICE
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Instructional Development and Strategic Leader with 20+ years of advancing responsibility within U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and corporate environments. Specialist in learning strategy, curriculum design, and performance consulting. Adept at establishing stakeholder engagement for enduring sustainability, mentoring leaders, and synchronizing multi-million-dollar budgets with mission-focused priorities. Proven track record in managing vendor partnerships, performing organizational assessments, and propelling enterprise learning initiatives that empower communities and elevate organizational potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education & Training Resource Manager
U.S. Air Force
07.2023 - Current
- Led enterprise learning and development strategy for 3,000 employees, ensuring alignment with governance framework, and organizational priorities
- Chaired process improvement team; identified training gaps; cleared 2,000 exam backlog
- Oversaw learning objectives and instructional design aligned with business outcomes, performance metrics; maintained 100% of compliance regulations
- Authored needs assessment surveys; captured statistical data; delivered executive briefings; created long term workforce initiatives and continually assess learner feedback
- Led 1-1 executive coaching sessions, supports leadership transitions and succession planning
- Implemented peer review and quality assurance processes, improved content consistency and instructional effectiveness by 25%
Program Manager
U.S. Army
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed high-visibility Congressional actions impacting 73 U.S. Army bases worldwide
- Led Congressional program; managed intake, ensured compliance and resolution for stakeholders
- Directed 657 Congressional actions, delivered timely responses and advised Army leaders, personnel, and families: solidified trust and transparency
- Created new staffing coordination initiative; slashed turnaround time by 35% organization-wide
Employee Relations Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Resolved 750 employee relations cases: coached managers on governance, compliance, and performance concerns; increased completion by 10% annually
- Partnered with business partners; analyzed solutions, provided coaching; cut response time 15%
- Investigated and recommended action on performance, timekeeping, and internal standards
- Designed learning solutions for 10-person HR team; facilitated scenarios and knowledge checks
- Guided managers with corrective actions, performance plans, conduct and terminations as required
Superintendent, Director of Personnel
U.S. Air Force
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Created organization’s first virtual training tool; saved 8,000 hours weekly in staff travel time
- Oversaw e-Learning program for 1,500 advanced courses saving Air Force $100,000 annually
- Increased employee retention by 15%; authored organization’s first Human Capital Strategic Plan, ensured transparency for employee career goals and future opportunities
- Led the Morale & Cultural Sensitivity Committee; reviewed and aligned content with strategies
- Increased training course attendance by 30%; established 3-year plan to maximize attendance
Flight Chief, Force Development Flight
U.S. Air Force
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Led 12-member cross-functional team; oversaw development and learning strategy for 5,000 global personnel
- Analyzed training statistics and trends, delivered executive level briefings for strategic initiatives
- Certified test control officer, supervised 10 testing officials; proctored 500 exams annually
- Governed delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s largest Tuition Assistance programs; delivered $1,000,000 in funds for 1,300 educational courses/certifications
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Development and Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
San Antonio, TX01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
Charles Town, WV01.2017
Associates of Applied Science - Education and Training Management
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Montgomery, AL01.2010
Skills
Vendor Relationships
Certification
- Better Up Coaching Certification, 2023-10-01
- Resiliency-Building Leadership Professional Trainer, 2024-05-01
Summary Of Qualifications
Expert in learning strategy, curriculum development and performance consulting. Skilled in building stakeholder engagement for long-term sustainability, coaching leaders, and aligning multi-million-dollar budgets with mission-driven priorities. Proven success in facilitating vendor relationships, conducting organizational assessments, and driving enterprise learning initiatives that strengthen communities and expand organizational capabilities., Organizational Skills, Executed $1,050,000 annual budget; directed 94 training and professional development requirements; planned courses for 290 personnel, Vendor Relationships, Oversees vendor partnerships for training solutions, securing $200K for leadership's #1 priority, Team Collaboration, Processed 3,000 ER cases; resolved conflicts; researched Wells Fargo policy; provided clarification & internal standards to Line of Business Sr. leaders, managers, and employees
Timeline
Education & Training Resource Manager
U.S. Air Force
07.2023 - Current
Program Manager
U.S. Army
03.2022 - 07.2023
Employee Relations Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank
10.2019 - 03.2022
Superintendent, Director of Personnel
U.S. Air Force
11.2017 - 04.2019
Flight Chief, Force Development Flight
U.S. Air Force
02.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Organizational Development and Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
Associates of Applied Science - Education and Training Management
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE