Patrick Conroy
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in workforce development, human capital management, and strategic planning within complex organizations. Expertise in HRIS application, talent development, organizational change, and performance improvement. Demonstrated success in optimizing training and development programs, implementing strategic human capital initiatives, and leading high-performing teams to drive organizational success. Holds a PhD in Education with a specialization in Training and Performance Improvement. Skilled at delivering sustainable, evidence-based solutions to workforce challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
U.S. Navy
06.2014 - Current
- Directed the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) workforce and organizational development program, aligning instructional initiatives with strategic organizational goals for SES and Flag Officer candidates; collaborated with Old Dominion University to establish the Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Leadership and Fleet Forces Master of Public Administration programs, benefiting 300+ professionals through flexible, mission-focused structures.
- Spearheaded enterprise deployment of the Waypoints LMS, managing system implementation, user onboarding, and integration with DoD/DoN HRIS platforms; contributed to the USFFC HQ HRIS selection process by evaluating systems against long-term organizational requirements.
- Designed and executed workforce development strategies, conducting training needs analyses and evaluating program effectiveness to provide actionable recommendations enhancing employee performance and aligning with USFFC objectives.
- Implemented DAWIA Back-to-Basics (BtB) reform for the Fleet's 1,200 acquisition workforce personnel, driving strategic alignment between certification processes and mission-critical roles; enhanced operational readiness by reducing certification timelines by 20%.
- Developed and implemented command-wide training and professional development programs to meet USFFC’s current and future mission objectives, fostering technical proficiency and leadership capability across the workforce.
- Created a KPI-driven performance evaluation framework using ISO training efficiency standards, enabling leadership to make data-informed decisions to improve workforce productivity, optimize training investments, and enhance employee development outcomes.
- Strengthened internal controls and improved strategic risk management as Integrated Risk Management Assessable Unit Manager by leading comprehensive risk assessments, implementing corrective action plans, and achieving audit-ready compliance for critical programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2016
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2006
Skills
- Human Capital Strategy
- Leadership Development
- Workforce Development
- Risk Mitigation and Internal Controls
- Training Program Evaluation
- HRIS Requirements Development
- Adaptive learning
- Workforce analytics
Certification
- Contracting Officer's Representative
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Curriculum and Instruction Standards Specialist (Navy)
- Master Training Specialist (Navy)
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award (08/2017) for spearheading the implementation of the USFF Competency-Based Talent Development Strategy and leveraging Navy COOL to launch credentialing and licensure programs that advanced Navy-wide civil service workforce development.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, reducing new employee 'ready-to-work' time by 86% through the development of focused training resources, efficient processes, and sponsor-driven training.
- Defined HRIS requirements to address evolving workforce development needs, expanded Fleet Forces PIMS, and integrated it with the Training Jacket Application, streamlining tracking and reporting processes and enhancing organizational capabilities.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
U.S. Navy
06.2014 - Current
- Contracting Officer's Representative
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Curriculum and Instruction Standards Specialist (Navy)
- Master Training Specialist (Navy)
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Liberty University
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