Jean-Paul S. Kellogg
Senior Instructional Design Professional And Leader
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly experienced Training Analyst and Senior Enlisted Advisor with extensive expertise in instructional design, quality assurance, and leadership development. Seeking admission to Arizona State University's Master’s degree program in Instructional Systems Design and Technology to further advance my contributions to innovative e-learning and training solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Training Analyst
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, Arizona
4 2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO)
- Spearheading migration planning for a new Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring requirements, compliance, and mission-critical data are addressed
- Lead a team of seven specialized training developers, including a subject matter expert with extensive medical examiner experience, to design and implement training programs using the ADDIE model
- Guide the team through all stages of project management, from analysis to evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs
- Provide mentorship in advanced instructional design technologies, including Adobe Captivate, Premiere, Audition, and Connect, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical proficiency
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Section 508 compliance program, certifying team members as Trusted Testers and ensuring accessibility standards across all training programs
- Created high-impact training programs, including the Lethal Means Safety Awareness Course, a US White House driven initiative, which received a 4.5/5-star rating from over 10,000 targeted medical examiners
- Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO)
Quality Review Team Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Salt Lake City Fiduciary Hub
- Developed and delivered a comprehensive 80-hour training program for Field Examiners, addressing knowledge gaps and improving job-specific competencies
- Conducted needs assessments and tailored training solutions based on data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration
- Authored detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations
- Designed automated quality assurance tools to improve performance tracking and reporting efficiency
- Delivered keynote presentations at national conferences and collaborated with leadership to resolve process ambiguities and enhance compliance
- Salt Lake City Fiduciary Hub
Senior Enlisted Command Advisor
Arizona Army National Guard
Kabul And Khamis, Afghanistan And Saudi Arabia
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Active-Duty Assignment (Called to Active Service)
- Managed multimillion-dollar contracts as a federally certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Oversaw base operations, including facilities management, engineering projects, and tenant relations, supporting a multi-national population of over 2,000 personnel
- Directed the execution of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, ensuring minimal disruption to operations through effective planning and stakeholder communication
- Established and enforced post policies, such as Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies, ensuring compliance across the organization
- Active-Duty Assignment (Called to Active Service)
Field Examiner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Conducted in-depth investigations into beneficiary financial and social conditions, ensuring compliance with fiduciary regulations
- Collaborated with stakeholders, including state agencies and law enforcement, to safeguard veteran estates and ensure proper fiduciary management
- Supervised veterans in transitioning to financial independence under the Supervised Direct Pay (SDP) program
Education
Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Certificate -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ 10.2022 - Current
MBA -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Connect
QMS tools
Compliance tracking
Performance analytics
GANTT charts
Milestone tracking
Multi-project coordination
Accomplishments
- Spearheading the LMS migration contracting and planning process to enhance organizational training capabilities.
- Lead a high-performing team of seven training developers, integrating expertise in project management, ADDIE methodologies, and instructional technologies.
- Established and operationalized Saudi Arabia’s first Sergeants Major Academy, aligned with the nation’s defense strategy, graduating thousands of leaders to date.
- Spearheaded a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project in Afghanistan, maintaining operational continuity and tenant satisfaction.
- Developed automated tools and standardized processes that improved quality assurance and training efficiency within the QRT.
Volunteer Experience
Treasurer, Arizona Sergeants Major Council (501(c)(3) Non-Profit), 2017-2020
References
Available upon request.
Leadershipandtrainingdevelopment
- Leadership Development Program (LDP), 2017, 9-month VA program focused on organizational leadership.
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, 2017-2019, 2-year program encompassing 1,484 hours of instruction in strategic organizational leadership.
Timeline
Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Certificate -
Arizona State University
10.2022 - Current
Quality Review Team Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Enlisted Command Advisor
Arizona Army National Guard
05.2018 - 01.2021
MBA -
Grand Canyon University
06.2014 - 04.2016
Field Examiner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01.2003 - 01.2007
Senior Training Analyst
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
4 2022 - Current
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