Hi, I’m
Joseph Ortiz
Senior Manager Training, Instructor
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
.... Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grand Prairie ISD
Permanent Substitute Teacher - Astronomy/Chemistry
2023.03 - 2024.06 (1 year & 3 months)
Job overview
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
United States Air Force
Manager Ed. & Training- Linguist and Signals Ops
1998.08 - 2018.09 (20 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Managed Cryptologic Language training program for nine languages and other immediate language needs, 3,800 Airmen trained.
- Ensured timely training for 500 Signals Intelligence personnel, creating scenario emulator improving quality of instruction and enhancing skills to members to take to job sites
- Program Director for short notice task force; facilitated training for 126 personnel, to fill emergency one-year job requirements
- Managed operational manpower authorizations & personnel assignments in support intelligence requirement, trained 26 personnel, to fill emergency one-year job requirements.
- Partnered with senior government leaders over seven global locations to rewrite and modernization of signals training for all Air Force Signals Intelligence.
- Inspector for Intelligence Cryptologic programs, identifying shortfalls and get-well plans.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Filled in as Director of Training during three month gap; overseeing 11 career fields, 47 courses, and timely production of intelligence operators to the field sites.
United States Air Force
Senior Training Manager
Job overview
- Managed eight course instructors, responsible for skill maintenance/training of 330 personnel through scheduling 1600 classes on a yearly basis, $2 mil budget.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, accelerating their integration into the company culture and work expectations.
- Collaborated with department leaders to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training initiatives.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
United States Air Force
Mission Supervisor EC-130 Compass Call
Job overview
- Subject Matter Expert, Middle-East Operations -Language and Signal Operations for the EC-130 Combat Employment.
- Mission Crew Supervisor, responsible for tactical employment of weapon system during combat missions and ensuring safety and support to US and Allied nation forces.
- Lead Mission Crew Supervisor, oversaw scheduling, training, and tactic development of eight mission crew supervisors.
- Managed crew operations during airborne Electronic Warfare missions; search, acquire, identify, target signals of interest, crew of 12 operators for each mission.
- Managed eleven-member Weapons, Tactics, and Development office for 130-member squadron; responsible for identifying mission needs, delivering tactics and training for members to ensure mission success in global combat missions.
United States Air Force
Instructor- Persian Farsi
Job overview
- Instructed all DoD Afghanistan and Iranian Language Intelligence Operators for initial training; 600 students, 1200 hours of instruction/ year
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Oversaw fitness maintenance and improvement programs, noted as one of the best in the Air Force
- Initial Mentor for Airmen, Soldiers, Sailor, and Marines during their first duty training after Basic Training.
- Implemented safety, quality of life inspections, in dormitories, common areas and support facilities.
United States Air Force
Other - Deployment Site Chief
Job overview
- Eight years of deployment time; traveling around to globe, leading joint military members to mission accomplishment.
- Responsible for all members travel, safety, and mission success.
- Ensuring intelligence gathering and executions for combat zones
Education
Tarrant County College , Fort Worth, TX
Associate of Applied Science from Radiological Science
2001.05
University Overview
- 3.9 GPA
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
- Honoree of Lamda Nu
- Dean's List
- Relevant Coursework: Education & Biology.
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Technical Instruction Tech. & Military Science
2001.05 - 2011.05 (10 years)
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science from Information Communications & Technology
2001.05 - 2005.05 (4 years)
Defense Language Institute – Foreign Language Center
from Indo-European Persian Linguistics
2001.05 - 2002.05 (1 year)
Grand Prairie High School , Grand Prairie, TX
High School Diploma
Skills
Team Leadership
Affiliations
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Skillsandtraining
Certified in National Security Agency, Wireless Communications Modes 1.2.3.5, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Spanish
Volunteer Experience
- Coach Fastpitch Softball, 2012, Present
- Director of Little League Softball, 2010, 2012
- Booster Club President, 2012, 2016
References
- Fernando A. Martinez, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, University of Texas at San Antonio, Fernando.Martinez@utsa.edu, (210) 365-6900
- Jessica Knapp, Ph.D., Associate Campus Minister, University of Arizona at Tucson, 2581 W. Drachman, Tucson, AZ, 85745, Jess.knapp.phd@gmail.com, (520) 990-6459
- Jason Henderson, Ph.D., Sr. ISR Program Management Support Specialist, Leidos, 13327 Sunset Rainbow, San Antonio, TX, 78245, Jhendu76@yahoo.com
Languages
Persian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher - Astronomy/Chemistry
Grand Prairie ISD
2023.03 - 2024.06 (1 year & 3 months)
Tarrant County College
Associate of Applied Science from Radiological Science
2001.05
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Technical Instruction Tech. & Military Science
2001.05 - 2011.05 (10 years)
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science from Information Communications & Technology
2001.05 - 2005.05 (4 years)
Defense Language Institute – Foreign Language Center
from Indo-European Persian Linguistics
2001.05 - 2002.05 (1 year)
Manager Ed. & Training- Linguist and Signals Ops
United States Air Force
1998.08 - 2018.09 (20 years & 1 month)
Senior Training Manager
United States Air Force
Mission Supervisor EC-130 Compass Call
United States Air Force
Instructor- Persian Farsi
United States Air Force
Other - Deployment Site Chief
United States Air Force
Grand Prairie High School
High School Diploma
1998.05
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