Kevin Cooley
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Trainer bringing 16 years of experience. Talented at identifying interventional methods and creating learning opportunities. Dedicated and dynamic with passion for driving student progress and learning innovation. Establishes and communicates clear objectives and evaluates progress. Instructs and monitors employees in use of learning materials and equipment. Veteran Safety Coordinator with 3 years of experience in the military industry. Dedicated to promoting safety as integral part of company culture. Known for impeccable eye for detail and great leadership skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition and Training Coordinator
Team Housing Solutions
New Braunfels, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Developed talent pipeline according to core company values and role requirements.
- Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
- Coordinated and maintained network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management.
- Applied market knowledge and sourcing skills to engage with active and non-active applicants.
- Executed strategies to achieve scalability and efficiency while meeting retail talent acquisition needs.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Used social media as recruitment tool by posting content and responding to inquiries or comments.
- Developed targeted courses to achieve company training objectives and enhance skills of new employees in leadership roles.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
- Identified areas for improvement in training programs and collaborated with training team to implement changes.
- Established and provided appropriate instructional materials and training outlines for management-level implementation.
- Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
Policy Advisor
Naval Technical Training Center, Lackland AFB
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
- Organized training, client meetings, team meetings and events.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and provided excellent customer service to all company clients
- Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
Employee Relations Manager
Department of Defense (U.S. Navy)
Bremerton, WA
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided instructional methodologies to include: 23 lecture/interactive platform lectures, small group discussions, supervised 49 student activities, 20 guest lectures, 2 symposia, off-site visits, 289 onboard briefings, 8 written research assignments, 4 annual research/surveys, student facilitation/guided discussions, videotapes, role playing, and case studies.
- Interviewed personnel involved in discrimination and equal rights complaints to collect information, outline grievances and mediate conflicts.
- Provided 80 hours a week helping 100% of organizational workplaces determine guidelines for establishing and maintaining discrimination-free environments supportive of employees and compliant with applicable laws.
- Kept detailed records of interviews and data to meet compliance standards and support future reviews. Investigated 237 civil and equal rights claims in workplace to identify just cases and pursue legally and personally satisfactory results.
- Introduced procedures to help workplaces follow equal opportunity guidelines and strengthen employee conformance.
- Trained 2,345 employees to include 23 Equal Opportunity Specialist on equal opportunity laws and provided avenues for reporting violations.
- Leveraged Managed Equal Opportunity software to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Delivered True Colors Team Building Training to customer locations.
- Coached and empowered employees by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.
- Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes. Wrote reports outlining results to facilitate management decision making.
- Represented company interests through monitoring employee concerns and providing thoughtful, remedial recommendations to senior leadership team.
- Facilitated 65 new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
- Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts.
- Collaborated with human resources team members to devise and deploy employee relations strategies.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
Human Resources Specialist
SEAL Team Seven, U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Gained understanding of the military justice court system and types of court martial
- Developed skills in basic first aid, land navigation, military communications, and firearm safety
- Demonstrated proficiency in high-risk security operations and handling counter-improvised explosive devices
- Received training in combat mindset and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear preparedness
- Drafted congressional inquiry replies; manages official mail control programs and recurring reports.
- Prepared investigative reports and letters of reprimand or admonishment.
- Emergency Actions Plans (EAP); verifies classified correspondence receipt records, electronic personnel security questionnaires and security termination statements; certifies Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP); coordinates ceremonies;
- Maintains Activity Manpower Documents (AMD)
- Received complaints and conducted in-depth investigations into activities.
- Delivered equal opportunity training to over 237 personnel.
- Conducted weapon safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Attained proficiency in basic and combat first aid
- Acquired skills in donning and wearing individual combat equipment and CBR gear
- Demonstrated competence in functioning safely in a field and CBRNE environment
- Completed live-fire exercises and ammunition handling with adherence to safety protocols
Administrative Officer and Workcenter Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Manama, Bahrain
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed relationships with 49 staff members, and assisted 246 existing staff members in their career development.
- Worked with departments across the company, including project management, in developing new ideas, initiatives, products, and services.
- Continually updated a leadership resume and honed skills by participating in various management trainings.
- Attended and chaired 52 board meetings and 106 executive committee meetings, leading to the adoption of an action plan by the board.
- Trained 14 new employees in office procedures, job descriptions and job expectations.
- Developed and implemented a new cooperative workplace strategy, resulting in 25% higher employee productivity and morale.
- Maintained a track record of excellent customer service, resolved customer issues to satisfaction, and reduced the complaint rate by 15%.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
HR Specialist/Environmental Health and Safety Spec
Naval Health Clinic New England (U.S. Navy)
Newport, RI
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Conducted 78 Navy Pride and Professionalism (NP&P) work shops and other Equal Opportunity training as required by the Commanding Officer to enlisted members and officers.
- Coordinated development of training materials, including manuals, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks.
- Assessed training needs, using employee surveys and interviews to gather data.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Trained over 300 employees on equal opportunity laws and provided avenues for reporting violations.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Responded immediately to emergency calls to confirm best possible treatment.
Maintenance Crew Member
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.1999 - 01.2010
- Leveraged office tools and equipment to copy and distribute forms, reports and correspondence.
- Monitored logs and work records to track and manage reports, inventory and supplies.
- Performed office automation duties using email, desktop publishing and spreadsheets.
- Managed electronic calendars using Microsoft Windows and scheduled meetings, appointments and conference calls.
- Guided administrative and professional staff through computer and software problems.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Provided hands-on training to all command divisions.
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits.
- Confirmed Sailors received training in emergency response protocols.
- Led frequent safety drills to maintain sharp hazard awareness and emergency response of team members.
- Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans to address specific fire and life safety systems.
- Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
- Recommended options such as improved materials and equipment upgrades to help organizations protect people and property from hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA04.2022
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CASkills
- Employee engagement
- Personnel information systems
- Work Complaint Handling
- Talent and Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Analytical
- Trend Analysis
- Relationship building
- Planning & organizing
- Cultural Index Profiling
- Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Manager
- Knowledge of first aid, personal health and safety
- Skilled in fire fighting and damage control procedures
- Process improvement and Succession Planning
- Grievance Management
- Office Administration
- Performance Management
- Problem resolution
- Investigation tactics
- Workshop coordination
- Data management
- Survey coordination
- Business performance analysis
- Microsoft 365
- Training & Development
- Fire and Safety Guidance
- Audit Support
Websites
Certification
- Certificate in First Aid and Safety
- Certificate in Personal/Community Health
- Navy Primary Prevention (PP) and Human Factors Process (HFP) Advanced Professional Development Train the Trainer Certification
- Equal Opportunity Advisor Certification
- Health & Safety at Work, UDEMY, 2023
- Adult Learning and Instructional Design Models for Trainers, UDEMY, 2023
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Competence, UDEMY, 2023
Timeline
Talent Acquisition and Training Coordinator
Team Housing Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Policy Advisor
Naval Technical Training Center, Lackland AFB
10.2021 - 02.2023
Employee Relations Manager
Department of Defense (U.S. Navy)
05.2018 - 07.2021
Human Resources Specialist
SEAL Team Seven, U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2015 - 01.2018
Administrative Officer and Workcenter Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2014 - 06.2015
HR Specialist/Environmental Health and Safety Spec
Naval Health Clinic New England (U.S. Navy)
10.2010 - 11.2013
Maintenance Crew Member
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.1999 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
- Certificate in First Aid and Safety
- Certificate in Personal/Community Health
- Navy Primary Prevention (PP) and Human Factors Process (HFP) Advanced Professional Development Train the Trainer Certification
- Equal Opportunity Advisor Certification
- Health & Safety at Work, UDEMY, 2023
- Adult Learning and Instructional Design Models for Trainers, UDEMY, 2023
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Competence, UDEMY, 2023
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