Rodney Gatton

Work History

United States Army

10.2020 - Current

Responsible for course management of Infantry Mortar Leader Course
Responsible for maintaining all student and instructor records and files, training classes to meet accreditation standards
Drafts course training schedule, submits course resource packet, request reproduction and publications for required course material, requests waivers as needed to conduct course at least 90 days before start of training
Ensures courseware is current with all changes and/or corrections, Creates and maintains student files for each class and manages instructors in support of instruction and scheduling
Evaluates all instructors, ensures all instructors meet instructor qualifications and certification requirements
Acts as backup instructor when required
Prepares disenrollment documentation and ensures student is informed of appeals process
Reviews and implements current plan of instruction and prepares input for budget requirements
Developed and optimized training programs based on current and expected demands, improving training efficiency by 20%
Created effective training and materials using varying instructional approaches
Onboarded, trained, and oversaw instructors handling classroom and on-the-job training, leading to a 15% increase in training success rates
Conducted post-training evaluations to measure program effectiveness ensuring high standards and compliance with industry regulations.

United States Army

06.2017 - 10.2020

Develop and deliver comprehensive instructional programs for leadership courses, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and educational standards
Supervises, Mentors and maintains the discipline and morale of students, fostering a positive and productive learning environment
Manages and maintains accountability for training equipment and resources valued at over $2 million, ensures operational readiness and safety
Contributes to the creation and revision of instructional manuals and materials including curriculum and lesson plans
Updates and maintains operational procedures for team drills, enhancing training efficiency and effectiveness
Assists in writing and defining technical manuals and training doctrine, ensuring clarity and accuracy for training purposes
Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback, achieving a 95% graduation rate with 20% of students earning academic achievements
Mentored over 1100 students over 18 training cycles, resulting in high graduation rates and academic achievement selections
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs
Supervised and maintained accountability for equipment valued over $2,000,000.

United States Army

09.2016 - 06.2017

Responsible for supporting a forward-deployed unit
Plans, coordinates, and prepares all operations for teams in a home base environment
Directly manages the maintenance program and logistic operations for teams
Assists in coordination and execution of redeployment process for over 150 soldiers
Led teams and managed resources to meet operational demands and core metrics, improving team productivity by 25%
Organized regular inventory counts to maintain accurate records and identify supply needs, achieving 100% inventory accuracy
Conducted staff meetings to review work activities and drive continuous improvement

United States Army

06.2014 - 09.2016

Serves as an operations Supervisor in a high-readiness unit capable of deploying to global contingency operations
Responsible for the training, discipline, safety, morale, welfare, medical readiness, and professional development of nine team members
Manages the readiness and serviceability, and accountability of vehicles and equipment valued at over $6 Million
Conducts complex operational missions using advanced control systems and technology to support team and company objectives
Monitored team operations and adjusted work flows to improve pace, increasing team success rate by 20%
Organized schedules and assignments to maximize team success
Conducted performance evaluations and resolved conflicts efficiently, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team productivity.