Paul Whisman
Rochester,WA
Summary
Seasoned Training Officer adept at creating new programs to meet changing demands from a national level. Forward-thinking and resourceful with 5 years of related operations and management experience. Pursuing new professional challenges with room for advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Officer
Washington Army National Guard
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Created Excel training tracker to identify training shortfalls, manage personnel certifications, and calculate total qualification of 574 Soldiers and Airmen across 8 subordinate elements.
- Identified training needs and planned/coordinated classes with national and external state agencies accordingly.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with National Guard Bureau and other State Guards.
Operations Officer
Washington Army National Guard
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
Operations NCO
Washington Army National Guard
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted Operations Officer in daily tasks and management of 4 individuals responsible for updating digital and analog products for the Commander.
- Established communication among units, staff, and organization leadership, to ensure effective flow and reporting of most accurate and up-to-date information.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Education
Business Management, BS -
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2024
Associates of Arts and Science -
Green River College
Auburn08.2020
Skills
- Program Management
- Excellent Communication
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Feedback collection
- Materials Preparation
- Assignment Delegation
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Training Officer
Washington Army National Guard
11.2022 - Current
Operations Officer
Washington Army National Guard
05.2021 - 10.2022
Operations NCO
Washington Army National Guard
06.2019 - 04.2021
Business Management, BS -
Purdue University Global
Associates of Arts and Science -
Green River College
Similar Profiles
AUSTIN REISCHAUSTIN REISCH
11B Infantryman at Washington Army National Guard11B Infantryman at Washington Army National Guard
Karsten OlsonKarsten Olson
Enlisted Soldier at Washington Army National GuardEnlisted Soldier at Washington Army National Guard
Suimai NelsonSuimai Nelson
Culinary Specialist at Washington Army National GuardCulinary Specialist at Washington Army National Guard