Matthew Stauss
Pflugerville
Summary
Emergency management and instructional design professional with over 15 years of experience leading curriculum development, workforce training, and organizational learning initiatives within state government and the U.S. Army. Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver instructor-led and technical training programs by translating complex federal regulations, operational doctrine, and technical information into engaging, measurable learning solutions for adult learners. Experienced leading cross-functional projects, collaborating with subject matter experts, evaluating training effectiveness, and implementing continuous improvement strategies that enhance workforce readiness and organizational performance. Recognized as a trusted advisor and instructor with extensive experience briefing executive leadership, government partners, and diverse audiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mitigation Technical Advisor
Texas Division Of Emergency Management
Austin
06.2025 - Current
- Designed, developed, and delivered comprehensive instructor-led curriculum and instructional materials supporting FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, ensuring alignment with federal regulations, organizational objectives, and adult learning principles.
- Led the curriculum development and presentation for the Texas School Safety Conference, designed and delivered a statewide educational program that promoted educator and administrator engagement in Local Hazard Mitigation Planning (LHMP).
- Redesigned and implemented a new Hazard Mitigation curriculum module for Texas Emergency Management Academy, modernizing content and enhancing instructional effectiveness for statewide emergency management personnel.
- Developed high-impact presentations, visual learning aids, instructor guides, and technical reference materials utilized for onboarding, professional development, and statewide conference instruction, strengthening workforce capability and program consistency.
- Managed training schedules, monitored employee requirements and completion rates, identified capability gaps, prioritized initiatives to enhance workforce readiness and ensure organizational compliance.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer (EOD)
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Hood
05.2020 - 05.2025
- Led curriculum planning, project coordination, and execution of enterprise training initiatives for a 41-member Explosive Ordnance Disposal organization, managing priorities, resources, schedules, and compliance with Army training standards.
- Designed and developed curriculum and technical training programs that translated complex operational doctrine and emerging threat information into engaging learning solutions for adult learners; enhancing operational readiness.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through assessments and feedback, identifying capability gaps and implementing improvements that directly enhanced training outcomes.
- Designed instructional materials, scenario-based learning exercises, and performance evaluations supporting emergency response, technical intelligence, and explosive ordnance operations.
- Collaborated with the FBI, ATF, United States Secret Service, and other federal agencies to coordinate joint training events and share expertise, strengthening interagency operational readiness.
Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2009 - 04.2020
- Delivered instructor-led training on resiliency, leadership, operational planning, safety, and military procedures to audiences of small teams and over 300 personnel, translating complex technical information into engaging learning experiences that enhanced participant understanding.
- Planned, developed, and delivered professional military education, technical instruction, and leadership development programs for Soldiers across multiple organizations, applying adult learning principles to improve workforce capability and organizational performance.
- Facilitated professional development sessions and conducted after-action reviews to identify capability gaps, implementing continuous improvement strategies that enhanced unit effectiveness.
- Developed standard operating procedures, instructional resources, and training guidance that standardized processes and improved curriculum consistency, resulting in more effective training programs.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership, curriculum delivery, and workforce development by serving in positions above grade, graduating in the top tier of multiple Army leadership schools, and being formally recognized as the organization's top-rated Platoon Sergeant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Emergency management
- Project coordination
- Performance assessment
- Adult learning principles
Timeline
Mitigation Technical Advisor
Texas Division Of Emergency Management
06.2025 - Current
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer (EOD)
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2020 - 05.2025
Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2009 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
Austin Peay State University