Jason Owen
Dupo,IL
Summary
I am a highly motivated, versatile, and experienced combat veteran seeking a position that utilizes my skills and knowledge allowing me to have multiple responsibilities and career growth potential. I am organized and a dependable worker that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Training Manager
U.S. Air Force
05.2023 - Current
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for 32 employees.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for 32 employees over 4 different work sifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prepares lesson plans and teaches formal or in formal training courses for personnel in various Security Forces functional activities in accordance with AFI 36-2225.
- Streamlined the unit''s training program, identifying gaps in knowledge and developing targeted training plans.
- Organized large-scale training events efficiently, managing logistics such as scheduling venues, coordinating travel arrangements, and obtaining required materials or equipment.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring all necessary materials were available for successful training sessions.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous learning by encouraging personnel to seek additional training opportunities and share new knowledge with their peers.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Monitors progress of students, documents results, and takes remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Implemented new technologies into the training curriculum to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.
- Improved retention rates by creating engaging courses tailored to individual learning styles and needs.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Incorporated real-world scenarios into exercises to provide practical experience for trainees in high-pressure situations.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Created in-depth training manuals for all employees.
- Reduced attrition by providing targeted support and interventions for at-risk personnel during periods of transition or challenge.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 15 employees.
- Developed, delivered, and evaluated education and training programs.
- Serves as the focal point for the security forces training program, coordinating, and implementing all training activities for the unit.
- Ensures that all training program measures and actions taken comply with federal, DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, and local rules, directives, instructions,requirements, and procedures.
- Provides assistance, information, and status briefs to supervisors, branch chiefs, and other individuals and resolves work issues or problems as needed/directed.
- Developed and monitored the accomplishment of security forces training plans and obtains and develops training aids and materials.
- Ensures higher headquarters directives are incorporated in to the training plan, and that funding is acquired for the identified training requirements.
- Develops and implements testing procedures for required certifications.
- Attends, arranges, and conducts meetings, briefings, and workshops and performs other duties related to security forces training.
- Trains and certifies Air Force personnel on proper SA/LW handling procedures, marksmanship fundamentals,weapon employment, and weapon safety procedures.
- Researches and applies SA/LW and safety guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, schedules, accomplishes, and/or monitors various unit training activities to include military and civilian security forces training.
- Manages formal school requests, collective and sustainment training, ancillary, and recurring training.
- Provides assistance and guidance, both verbal and written, to concerned and involved personnel.
- Established partnerships with relevant organizations to bring in guest speakers or experts for specialized training opportunities.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 10 employees.
Police Lieutenant
U.S. Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Directed and monitored work of 6 law enforcement professionals with clear focus on maximizing results and maintaining transparent police operations.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Plans work schedules and sequence of operations to ensure an even flow and distribution of work for assigned shifts.
- Streamlined communication within the department by establishing clear protocols and procedures.
- Managed personnel scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times and effective response to emergency situations.
- Research and determine or recommend appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency.
- Establish, develop, and maintains effective working relationships with personnel, manpower, other staff officials, and municipal and other law enforcement departments.
- Plan, organize, and direct flight operational activities, ensuring security and law enforcement functions comply with legal/regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
- Review and structure organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
- Balance workload and provides overall direction and vision on a wide range of crime protection, prevention, and administrative issues.
- Perform and enforces the full range of police officer duties within the military installation.
- Pursue, apprehend, directs apprehension of person(s) fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest; carry a firearm as required.
- Mirandized suspects, preserves evidence, and testifies in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations on a military installation.
- Meet with security forces branch/section chiefs and supervisors to explain resources and training organizational policy and procedures, resolve problems that arise, and gather program feedback.
- Ensure reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional growth and encouraging career advancement within the force.
Small Business Owner
OWEN PROTECTIVE SERVICE LLC
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Secured funding for business expansion projects through persuasive presentations to investors or lenders.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through regular audits and updates of policies or procedures as needed.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Improved cash flow with diligent accounts receivable management, reducing delinquencies and bad debt writeoffs.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Reduced overhead costs by renegotiating contracts with vendors or suppliers while maintaining product quality standards.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Sergeant
US Army
02.2007 - 05.2014
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Supervise the gathering of information on terrain features, enemy strength, disposition, and equipment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Responsible for mentoring, training, discipline, health, welfare, and professional development of soldiers. responsible for maintenance, accountability, and combat readiness of $11 million worth of organic / tpe vehicles and equipment.
- Trained multiple afghanistan army NCO's on dismounted operations and battle drills resulting in proficient partnership.
- Select, organize, and supervise the operation of observation and listening posts.
- Prepare, distribute, and file operation and intelligence information.
- Coordinate actions of vehicles, aircraft, supporting elements, and dismounted patrols.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
St Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale01.2007
Skills
- Secret security clearance
- Records Maintenance
- Curriculum Development
- Course Planning
- Leadership training
- Management Team Development
- Instructor Training
- Program Management
- Process evaluations
- Quality Control
- Organizational Development
- Program Optimization
Certification
Basic Police Officer’s Course (476 Hours)
Basic Instructors Course (BIC) (160 Hours)
Emergency Vehicle Operators Training (EVOT)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST’s)
Basic Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
Defensive Tactics & Combatives
CPR / First Aid / AED
Combat life saver (CLS)
Field sanitation
Warrior leader (WLC)
Junior leaders (JLC)
Hazardous materials awareness
Confined space non-entry
20 hours security contractor
Basic Security officer trainingAdditional Information
Afghanistan campaign
Iraq campaign
Army accommodation (5)
Overseas service (4)
Army good conduct (2)
Certificate of achievement (2)
Meritorious unit citation
Combat Acton Badge
Expert marksman
National defense
NATO service
Global war on terrorism
Army service ribbon
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Unit Training Manager
U.S. Air Force
05.2023 - Current
Police Lieutenant
U.S. Air Force
10.2021 - Current
Small Business Owner
OWEN PROTECTIVE SERVICE LLC
07.2017 - 10.2021
Sergeant
US Army
02.2007 - 05.2014
No Degree - Business Management
St Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Community High School