James Stone
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished Division Director and Naval Leadership Facilitator/Instructor offering 46 years of experience with various positions within the U.S. Navy. Personable and decisive with excellent communication skills and commitment to building partnerships.
As the OPNAV 17 Lead for Family Care Plans and Command Sponsorship and Indoctrination, A subject matter expert and was responsible for writing current policy and briefing policy to senior, peers and constituents throughout the navy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Division Director
US Navy, Navy Personnel Command, PERS-83
03.2019 - Current
- Assist the Division Director in managing the Personnel Performance & Transition Branch. Exercise divisional oversight ensuring personnel performance and transition matters are successfully executed for a customer base consisting of all Navy members (Active & Reserve),
- Advise, counsel and instruct individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Review work products for technical accuracy, proper application of law/policy, and accept/amend finished products. Set and evaluate performance standards, recommend awards, identify developmental and training needs of employees.
- Ensure departmental adherence to regulation from higher authority. Prepare/present flag level briefings, point papers, reports, analysis, and recommendations to formulate decisions regarding long-and short-range program planning and execution in support of mandated Federal, DoD, and DoN personnel requirements.
- Propose new organizational structures, realignment of functions and staffing levels to improve efficiency.
- Develop position descriptions. Recruits and interview personnel for appointment or reassignment to the various branches within PERS-8 of Navy Personnel Command.
Retired Activities Officer
US Navy, Chief Of Naval Operations
11.2012 - 03.2019
- Provided site-training, assist visits, guest lectures and benefits lectures to Retired Activities Offices (RAOs) throughout the United States and Europe.
- Analyze and updated all social and support programs for the Navy, such as the Family Advocacy Programs, spousal employment, Personal Financial Management Programs, Family Care Plans, relocation assistance, Transitional Compensation, Transition GPS and Fleet and Family Support Programs for the Chief of Naval Operations.
- The training advisor and resident expert on education services policies and procedures related to training for the Total Sailor Fitness continuum to ensure that service members receive training and education for all programs related to the 21st Century Sailor Office to include but not limited to family advocacy, domestic violence, financial management, pre- and post- deployment training, operational stress control, physical readiness, equal opportunity, bystander intervention, and life skills education.
Instructional Systems Specialist
US Navy, Navy Recruiting Command
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, effectively increasing U.S. Navy service members retention of key concepts.
- Responsible for developing adult learning courses including classroom instruction, blended learning, computer based training and web based training.
- Assist in determining performance needs and training needs analysis to determine solutions for leader, supervisor, and recruiter development.
- Developed course and training review methodology. Additionally, esponsible for the development of information concerning training and educational opportunities for use by navy career counselors to assist recruiters in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Education Services Facilitator
Zeiders Enterprises
07.2009 - 03.2012
- Primary educational services coordinator and lead facilitator for life skills education. This included providing training lectures for various local commands concerning Fleet and Family Support Center programs, such as financial management, relocation, exceptional family member, and transition assistance.
- Responsible for the creation of web-based documentation, measuring and the evaluation of training and training support. Assist all other staff members in any educational, facilitation, or training requirements in the performance of their duties.
- Skilled in adult learning theory and education, Subject matter expert in the design, development, and modification/tailoring of any of the FFSC Life Skills training programs, courses or workshops based upon the target audience's military or civilian status (active, reserve, dependent, retiree) seniority or position, level of education, location of course (in house or through mobile training), funding, and time limitations or other restrictions.
- Developed training courses and materials for new FFSC programs such as gender based communication and military spouse's retirement information workshop.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2015
Master of Science - Training And Curriculum Development
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Duel Major, Management And German With Germanic St
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2006
Skills
Training and Curriculum Development including mentoring
Microsoft Applications (Powerpoint, Word and Excel)
Public Speaking and Classroom Facilitation
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Assistant Division Director
US Navy, Navy Personnel Command, PERS-83
03.2019 - Current
Retired Activities Officer
US Navy, Chief Of Naval Operations
11.2012 - 03.2019
Instructional Systems Specialist
US Navy, Navy Recruiting Command
03.2012 - 10.2012
Education Services Facilitator
Zeiders Enterprises
07.2009 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Webster University
Master of Science - Training And Curriculum Development
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - Duel Major, Management And German With Germanic St
Excelsior College
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