Gregory Edelstein
Jacksonville,AR
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Air Force Training Manager and Curriculum Development Specialist, well-versed in providing training administration, training program development, instruction, testing and evaluation, student and instructor mentoring and budget management. Cited for Instructor Training dedication that fosters an environment of collaboration and enhances overall classroom training being provided. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Prepared to offer 20+ years of progressive training experience and take on challenging new role as a Configuration Specialist. Recently held a Top-Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
N46 Roofing And Restoration
Sherwood, AR
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels by 15%.
- Managed daily operations of Roofing and Restoration organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
Superintendent, Base Education and Training
U.S. Air Force
Little Rock AFB, AR
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Served as liaison between Corporate Headquarters and 27 specialized training programs providing policy, guidance and professional development for three major organizations and 10,000 personnel.
- Managed base testing site ensuring accuracy for 5,000 tests and 98 professional leadership and language courses, aligned programs with higher headquarters directives.
- Executed Base Weighted Airman Promotion System formal training programs for 3,000 promotion eligible personnel taking 1,800 mission critical courses and utilizing $275,000 in temporary duty for training funds.
- Submitted and executed $90,000 + annual financial plan to Corporate Headquarters and budgeted for civilian Air Wing staff training, National Processing Service Center and equipment and classroom supplies.
- Managed Base Career Development Course program validating 184 course enrollments and 200 end of courses exams with one course extension, key to Wing’s 96% pass rate.
- Led technology refresh project with network operations, updating Career Development Course E-testing center server and eight computers with zero testing delays.
Theater Security Section Chief
U.S. Embassy; Department Of State
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Planned, coordinated and supported all bi-lateral military conferences, exercises, and operations between U.S. and Malaysian Armed forces.
- Recognized by Malaysian Ministry of Defense while serving as English Comprehension Level Test Control Officer, testing 143 Government of Malaysia personnel with zero failures upon arrival at U.S. Military schools.
- Cited as leader in Pacific Command’s Regional Exercise program coordinating 60+ events and training over 3,500 personnel.
- Orchestrated inaugural Joint Combined Exchange Training of 237 Malaysian Armed Forces members and strengthened Malaysian Armed forces joint operations capability.
Superintendent, Base Education and Training
U.S. Air Force
Little Rock AFB, AR
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Served as primary Manager of base upgrade training program for 900 personnel, analyzed data and advised leadership- quarterly on trends.
- Managed installation Career Development Course program for 600 personnel enrolled with 597 tested and only one extension, thereby maintaining base wide 99% pass rate.
- Served as major Wing Air Force Training Course instructor, certifying 195 trainers and increasing awareness while boosting training capabilities 10% across 20 units.
- Served as District Education Board Member, managing $6 million budget and approved strategic plan critical to base school, ranked #32/289 in Arkansas.
Training Management Section Chief
U.S. Air Force
Little Rock AFB, AR
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised seven junior supervisors responsible for training management and scheduling for over 1,800 Maintenance Group personnel.
- Managed maintenance training schedule development, coordinating 1,400 classes with 20,000 course allocations, guaranteeing 100% training effectiveness.
- Mastered personality assessment class and identified work center's human diversity factors, boosting personnel management skillset.
- Initiated innovative Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS) report process, utilizing and automated access database and trimming report preparation time by 80%.
- Served as Curriculum Development Manager and developed, reviewed, revised, maintained and monitored Maintenance Quality Training Programs utilized by 36 aircraft organizations across the world.
- Steered Equipment Maintenance Squadron training program and oversaw 500 personnel and validated 40 skill level upgrade packages while clinching 23% Upgrade Training rate/beating command standard by 7%.
- Completed 913 class package reviews, correcting training shortfalls while aiding in securing 2010 Air Mobility Command Maintenance Training Unit of the Year Award.
International Training Advisor
Royal Saudi Air Force
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Advised Royal Saudi Air Force on training processes for 500 courses and $65 million Foreign Military Sales Program.
- Revamped integrated Invitational Training Order and Visa management system, saving hundreds of thousands of man-hours and reducing cancellations by 55%.
- Processed Invitational Travel Orders and Mobile Training Team requests and managed English Language Test program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVAssociates of Applied Science - Education Administration
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2014
Skills
- Instructional Systems Design (ADDIE)
- Instructor Management
- Curriculum Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Training Needs Analysis
- Testing Procedures
- Administration
- Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), CRM: JobNimbus
- HRIS: LMS, ADLS, TBA, AFTR, Oracle, CITRIX, IMDS, ACES, SIFMIS, GO81, ANTES
Additional Information
- AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS , Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and three Air Force Commendation Medals for meritorious service and outstanding performance of duties in the Instructor Training/Management and International Security Assistance fields.
Certification
Air Force Mid-Senior Level Leadership & Training (August 2013)
Instructional Systems Designer (January 2009)
Timeline
Operations Manager
N46 Roofing And Restoration
01.2021 - 09.2021
Superintendent, Base Education and Training
U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - 10.2020
Theater Security Section Chief
U.S. Embassy; Department Of State
01.2014 - 01.2018
Superintendent, Base Education and Training
U.S. Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
Training Management Section Chief
U.S. Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2012
International Training Advisor
Royal Saudi Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
American Military University
Associates of Applied Science - Education Administration
Community College of The Air Force
Associates of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Air Force Mid-Senior Level Leadership & Training (August 2013)
Instructional Systems Designer (January 2009)
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