Lloyd Small
Saint Augustine
Summary
Innovative Team Lead with experience in managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects. Strengths lie in strategic planning, project management, and strong leadership skills. Have successfully led teams to create unique products that meet client needs and business objectives. Demonstrated ability to inspire team members and foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Team Lead
Client Solutions Architects
Hohenfels
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a 7-member design team in planning, preparing, and executing training support products, enhancing unit readiness.
- Directed comprehensive analysis of unit training needs and designed simulation-supported exercises to meet mission requirements.
- Prepared detailed exercise scenarios and operations orders, facilitating successful execution and review of training events.
Training and Curriculum Capacity Advisor
Sincerus Global Solutions
Singo
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Mentored Chief Instructor and staff to enhance training content, exercises, and lesson integration, driving improved training effectiveness.
- Guided senior UPDF leaders in strengthening institutional planning capabilities at training centers, fostering long-term organizational growth.
- Developed curriculum synchronization processes and training support packages, incorporating simulations to establish sustainable and impactful mission training programs.
Senior Staff Trainer
Sincerus Global Solutions
Dar Es Salaam
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Mentored and advised command cadre and staff in designing, implementing, assessing, and sustaining pre-deployment training programs.
- Conducted organizational training for 4 TPDF infantry battalions preparing for UN peacekeeping missions in East Africa.
- Led instruction on theories of learning and methods of instruction as the senior trainer.
In-Theater Task Order Manager
PULAU Corporation
Kabul
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw project management, stakeholder coordination, and training support for a complex international program in a challenging environment.
- Managed contract scope development, performance, and goals to ensure program success.
- Conducted assessments with diverse stakeholders to identify and address critical program needs.
Program Manager
SAIC
Kabul
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Led strategic development for future organizational expansion, aligning mission goals with enduring objectives.
- Designed and implemented training plans to meet customer and government standards, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
- Supervised multi-disciplinary technical teams to achieve contract tasks and goals, maintaining consistent customer engagement and deliverable quality.
Senior Operations Analyst
General Dynamics IT
Bagram
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Developed strategic and operational assessments with actionable recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with advisory groups to gather insights, compile data, and deliver comprehensive monthly reports.
- Conducted ongoing operational analyses to identify improvement opportunities and provide expert planning advice to meet readiness requirements.
Senior Mentor/Advisor
DynCorp International
Kabul
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Advised the Vice Chief of the General Staff at the Afghan Ministry of Defense on strategic and operational readiness issues, enhancing military preparedness.
- Mentored the Afghan Army in developing a readiness reporting system at brigade and corps levels, improving operational efficiency.
- Played a key role in establishing an effective international military and education training process, advancing the Afghan Army's capabilities.
Exercise Plans Specialist (GS-12)
U.S. Department of Defense, Army
Wiesbaden
01.2002 - 06.2007
- Developed and executed complex military exercises aligned with U.S. National Military Strategy and regional contingency plans.
- Coordinated with Army, Joint, and bilateral planners to ensure seamless exercise lifecycle management.
- Resolved intricate exercise and training issues through collaborative application of military doctrine and best practices.
Commissioned Officer
United States Army
06.1976 - 06.2007
- Led combat missions in Iraq and peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo during 30 years of commissioned service.
- Managed staff effectively while demonstrating professional-level writing, briefing, and instructional skills.
- Mentored foreign military personnel in Southwest Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa for over 10 years, enhancing cross-cultural military collaboration.
Education
Master of Arts - Military History
Norwich University
Northfield, VT06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL06-1976
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Johns River State College
Palatka06-1974
Skills
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Training execution
- Needs assessment
- Scenario planning
- Team leadership
Timeline
Design Team Lead
Client Solutions Architects
03.2024 - 08.2024
Training and Curriculum Capacity Advisor
Sincerus Global Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Staff Trainer
Sincerus Global Solutions
11.2021 - 11.2022
In-Theater Task Order Manager
PULAU Corporation
08.2019 - 01.2021
Program Manager
SAIC
03.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Operations Analyst
General Dynamics IT
05.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Mentor/Advisor
DynCorp International
01.2013 - 06.2016
Exercise Plans Specialist (GS-12)
U.S. Department of Defense, Army
01.2002 - 06.2007
Commissioned Officer
United States Army
06.1976 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Military History
Norwich University
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of North Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Johns River State College
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