Jonathan Matthews
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable MWD Instructor making complex training evaluations on all MWDs involved in the MWD training process easier to understand, while challenging students to think critically. Delivers expertise in all phases of MWD training and evaluation process, with the ability to deliver results to the Squadron, Group and Wing levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Working Dog Instructor
USAF
10.2018 - Current
- Analyzes training methodology by observing trainers in training and develops MWD training plans based on analysis.
- Advises management and supervisors on canine behavioral assessments, deficiencies in MWD training programs, and data trends.
- Evaluates patrol/detector dogs for procurement and utilization within the DoD and TSA dog program. Train canines to perform explosives detection and/or drug detection to include building searches, area searches, aircraft, vehicles and luggage.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special projects and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations , practices, and procedures in evaluating a training program.
- Provides qualification, disposition and attrition rates for DoD Military Working Dog Course Unit Commander.
Kennel Master
USAF
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Managed and maintained the largest Air Education and Training Command Military Working Dog (MWD) kennel (12 EDD/4 DDD).
- Thorough knowledge of the ISD process and instructional technology, with development of relevant assigned course material.
- Coordinated with HQ Security Forces Center, United States Secret Service and other federal agencies on explosive and drug detector dog support requirements worldwide.
- Responsible for instructional design and materials development for assigned canine training courses.
- Led development of instructor guides, evaluating methodologies and audio/visual training aids
Military Working Dog Trainer (Supervisor)
USAF
03.2004 - 04.2006
- Responsible for the management and training of 16 military working dog teams. Ensured the principles of conditioning were used to train to standards
- Evaluated/Worked with explosives in the training and support of canine detection teams.
- Developed and implemented effective patrol, Explosive/Drug Detector Dog Training Programs.
- Evaluated the training methods employed with working dogs, and modifying methods to maximize performance scores of individual dogs.
Education
General Studies
Sterling College
Sterling, KansasSkills
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Team Building and Leadership
- Training Program Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Additional Information
- Orchestrated the strategic goal Chair of the Joint Service MWD Committee established 275 total trained dog requirement for the fiscal year. Surpassed the milestone with 278 qualified MWDs, backfilling 220 worldwide DoD bases with $11.6M assets.
- Developed Excel spreadsheet that calculated in real time vital information reflects number of MWDs and what phase of training
- Co-Manages MWD Course by leading operations for 70 joint DoD trainers and directs 120 day training cycles for 360 K9s annually.
Timeline
Military Working Dog Instructor
USAF
10.2018 - Current
Kennel Master
USAF
04.2006 - 06.2009
Military Working Dog Trainer (Supervisor)
USAF
03.2004 - 04.2006
General Studies
Sterling College