Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
1 Army Civilian Commendation Medal, 2 Army Civilian Achievement Medals, Civilian of the Quarter
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Jon Harris

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Dynamic Training Specialist with the Department of Defense, adept in training program development and e-learning platforms. Successfully led a $3.4 million simulation project and managed training for 17,000 students annually. Expert in instructional design and coaching, ensuring courses meet accreditation standards while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Specialist

Department Of Defence
10.2016 - Current
  • Identifies training needs by applying the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) process which is an essential part of keeping courses relevant as well as addressing any gaps that may affect performance in the field for two academic courses within the Signal Corps.
  • Responsible for the coordination between the Signal Support Specialist Course Subject Matter Experts and the Training Development Department to design and restructure training based on results from the Critical Task Site Selection Board, Centers of Lessons Learned, Coaching, on site interviews and needs of the Army.
  • Identifies required resources to include manning, equipment, and facilities for the development process which is essential in providing the necessary data needed for the development of the Course Administrative Data (CAD), which is a requirement in developing the required budget approved by Congress.
  • Responsible for managing cost by reviewing annual student loads which will identify resources and submitting data for the annual Structured Manning Decision Review (SMDR) process to the stakeholders for final decision for approval of the next three-year fiscal budget which will facilitate an average annual student input of 17,000 students.
  • Serves as a member of the evaluation team that ensures all courses meets accreditation standards according to TRADOC and the American Education Council (ACE) by conducting classroom observation, evaluating course documents to include Programs of Instructions (POI), CADs, Lesson Plans, student records, as well as testing procedures. Providing feedback on results through briefings to course leads, supervisors, and managers.
  • Primary Subject Matter Expert in coordination of data collection and providing expert knowledge for the Research Triangle to design and develop a 3.4-million-dollar simulation project.
  • Responsible for reviewing editing several e-learning / interactive media products by ensuring that all products were SCURM compliant.
  • ·Assigned as the Lead Digital Training Management System Manager, that is responsible for training all assigned training managers within the division, conducting weekly reviews of all assigned students and training records to ensure that all grades and all mandatory training requirements are inputted and maintained according to Army regulations.
  • Master Trainer that trains and certify assign instructors in computer electronic communication systems. As well as providing Train the Trainer as part of integrating new systems into the course.
  • Maintains relevant by enrolling and completing multiple training courses to include, Army Basic Instructor Course, Training Developers Course, Training and Education Developer Middle Managers Course, Systems Approach to Training (SATS) Course, Cognitive Task Analysis Course, Digital Training Management System (DTMS) Course, DTMS Master Course, Coaching Course, and Common Faculty Development Instructor Course.
  • Provided formal instructions utilizing different modes of instructions to include face to face, particle exercise, hands, and testing as well as different methods of instruction for example Experiential Learning Model, Army Learning Model, and Collaborative Interaction Instruction / Facilitation.

Training Supervisor

19th ESC
Camp Henry South Korea
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • · Served as 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Training Specialist /Administrator as a part of the G-3/5/7 responsible for managing all training requirements within the 19th ESC command IAW to Commanding General’s training Guidance, 8A and 19th ESC Operation Orders, ADRP 7-0, AR 350-1, and AK Reg 350-1.
  • · Conducted research by reviewing Army Regulations, TRADOC Regulations, Unit Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)s, and documents to ensure that course meets the standards required to Command Inspection Program requirements.
  • · Provided guidance as lead Division Training Administrator responsible for the planning, coordination, and monitoring all training to include development of civilian human resources within the 19th ESC in accordance with Command Guidance and Civilian Personal Office (CPO) requirements.
  • · Monitored and managed training trends as Master Digital Training System Trainer; recommends changes in order to establish a standardized Digital Training Management System (DTMS) throughout the 19th ESC by implementing an initial DTMS training forum with Major Subordinate Command DTMS operators.
  • · Conducted analysis, developed, designed, implemented and evaluated Area II, III, and IV’s Master Driver Training Course Program of Instruction (POI) for 80 academic hours.
  • · Served as training subject matter expert by providing advice in training trends, standards, and processes related to organizational mission essential tasks list, collective tasks, leadership development, individual, KATUSA Training and warrior tasks according to regulations: ADRP 7-0, AR 350-1, AK Reg 350-7, FM 25-100, and FM 7-0.
  • · Provided coordination in the development of Software Training Recourses that will assist in the design and implementation of individual critical tasks that will support the KATUSA Training Academy. These products will be responsible for providing phase two training that will certify Korean Soldiers with their assigned Occupational Skill.
  • · Coordinated input and recommend advice in preparation for Annual Leader Development Back Brief (TLDB) and quarterly training briefings.
  • · Supervised the Division Command Inspection Program by scheduling Staff Assistance Visits, conducting briefings to subordinate unit Commanders, and providing direction to inspection team.

Training Specialist

Common User Communications Division (CUCD) Department of Defense (DOD)
10.2005 - 09.2015
  • · Served as a Training Specialist /Training Officer whose duties included managing and overseeing four courses in the Analysis, Development, Design, Implementation and Evaluation of training material by processing TRASS documents that included Course Administrative Data (CAD), Program of Instructions (POI), Lesson Plans, Individual Training Support Packages, and Distant Learning Products through the utilization to the ADDIE Process.
  • · Assisted in the implementation of course scope, prerequisites, and special information into the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) and Digital Training Management System (DTMS) when validating revised CADs or POIs.
  • · Responsible for the administration of Training Division residential training program which includes Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard military students and military and civilian instructors, with an annual student input of approximately 2700 students, 75 military instructors and 20 civilians.
  • · Assigned as lead Project Manager responsible for managing fifteen-member team responsible for data collecting, identifying multimedia software, coordinating videotaping and editing, coordinating voice recording sessions and final editing in the design and development of 73 software training applications for The Voice Over Power Point Black Board Distant Learning Project.
  • · Assisted corporate program and project managers which included organizations such as Raytheon, Harris Corp, and General Dynamics by reviewing, editing, developing, and validating Communications Electronic Critical Individual Tasks training software support packages to support distant learning as well as the implementation of new systems that were introduced as part of residential training.
  • · Performed course analysis through planning, coordinating, monitoring, obtaining, and passing administrative reports, conducting in progress reviews and consolidating after action review reporting; by conducting classroom observation, onsite interviews, and reviewing and consolidation end of the course critiques.

Education

BBA - Project Management And Human Resources

Strayer University
Augusta Ga.

General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05-1994

Skills

  • Learning management systems

  • E-learning platforms

  • Training program development

  • Training program design

  • Instructor / Facilitator

  • Coaching

Certification

  • Training Developer, TRADOC - 1999

Timeline

Training Specialist

Department Of Defence
10.2016 - Current

Training Supervisor

19th ESC
09.2015 - 10.2016

Training Specialist

Common User Communications Division (CUCD) Department of Defense (DOD)
10.2005 - 09.2015

BBA - Project Management And Human Resources

Strayer University

General Studies

Central Texas College

1 Army Civilian Commendation Medal, 2 Army Civilian Achievement Medals, Civilian of the Quarter

Awarded Army Civilian Commendation Medal for accomplishments performed as The 19th ESC Training Administrator Supervisor

Awarded The Army Civilian Achievement Medal for acting as the lead in the implementation of the Digital Training Management System for the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).

Awarded the Army Civilian Achievement Medal for developing training program and providing formal instruction to certify approximately 250 faculty members across the CCoE. 

Identified as the 2024 2nd QTR Civilian of the year awarded a cash award. 

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