RODNEY HOLLOWAY
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective instructor with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ROTC Instructor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Professionally instructed over 300 students individually and in groups on public employment and programs different programs available in local area.
- Ensured over 400 disadvantaged students received class on barriers they will face applying for job opportunities.
- Implemented reading incentive program into daily classroom practices, resulting in 95% increase in student grade averages; always assisted with problems solving skills for any issues they may have daily.
- Expertly ensured over 150 students annually had introduction to different techniques for job development in private and public sector.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
JROTC Instructor
Southwood
Shreveport, LA
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Ensured over 300 students yearly had in-depth class on benefits process while serving in military which include income, employability, and more importantly how to understand workforce center operations in local area.
- Masterfully ensured over 150 JROTC cadets yearly got knowledge and experience on interview process and prepared for employment.
- Fabulously lead 100 students to support flood relief efforts in Port Arthur, TX 2017; truly life changing experience that will never be forgotten
- Professionally served as leaders, role model, and mentor to over 1000 students attending JROTC yearly; committed to ensure students learn how to conduct professional interviews to prepare for possible employment
- Excellent job providing oversight to ensure over 300 students attended Leadership Lab to improve GPA and prepare for higher learning platforms; over 200 students made Leadership Lab List of Excellence
- Oversaw data processing program for over 300 students in JROTC; outstanding program that provided students opportunity to a new career for life.
3CR/1CD Operations Manager
US ARMY
FT HOOD, TX
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided direct support for over 68000 service members, service member family, and Department of Defense employees on 4 military installations in 4 states to lead effective organization to accomplish strategic goals and mission within United States and countries aboard
- Oversaw multiple program manager operations to integrate and manage teams across disciplines that include training, standardization, inspections and compliance, safety, communications, intelligence, and administration with great success
- Managed training records and on-the-job training for a 1200 personnel organization to ensure mission readiness and increase capability and efficiency while adeptly managing resources
- Managed major training and mission requirements through extensive coordination and effective communication with local national and attached organizations to solve numerous complex operations
- Assisted with development, planning, scheduling and execution of III CORPS Pre-Deployment Training and Re-Integration Training Program for deploying service members, DOD and Contract civilians.
36th Engineer Brigade Chief Operations Manager
US ARMY
FT HOOD, TX
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Led 5000 personnel to plan, prepare, and evaluation 10 emergency management and training exercises for over 2000 personnel and $2 billion in resources to ensure compliance with regulations and guidance
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised daily functional activities for a 1200-person organization during training and combat operations in Iraq; ensured all mission were 100% accomplished
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Demonstrated expert level oral and written communication skills by executing high visibility briefing on concerns regarding basing of personnel and training events for US and Foreign service members
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
36th Engineer Brigade Operations Manager
US ARMY
FT HOOD, TX
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Expertly ensured upkeep, accountability, and maintenance of $100 million dollars of engineer equipment that saved the government thousands of dollars; fabulous job making systems run efficiently
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Professionally served as the BDE Operations Manager managing and supporting over 60000 in all matters affecting engineer personnel and their families; always committed to excellence and being professional.
- Monitored, tracked, and documented over 1200 mandatory training and priorities of work for 4,500 personnel valued over $10 million.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
USASMA Student
US ARMY
FT BLISS, TX
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Student at United States Army Sergeant Major Academy which is Army's pinnacle enlisted institution Attendance to senior residence course is extremely competitive and less than 1% is selected to attend each year
- This course provides tools to develop critical reasoning, creative thinking, and decision-making skills
- This course assists in development of logical, practical, and original reasoning abilities necessary for problem solving
- Intellectual honesty, integrity, and professional values and standards are highly stressed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
2021
Some College (No Degree) -
UNIVERSITY oF LOUISIANA
Monroe, LAMAJOR ACADEMY -
SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Texas2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom technology
- Student engagement
- Student-centered learning
- Decision Making
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
ROTC Instructor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
06.2020 - 06.2021
JROTC Instructor
Southwood
06.2017 - 06.2020
3CR/1CD Operations Manager
US ARMY
01.2015 - 12.2016
36th Engineer Brigade Chief Operations Manager
US ARMY
03.2014 - 03.2015
36th Engineer Brigade Operations Manager
US ARMY
08.2012 - 08.2013
USASMA Student
US ARMY
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) -
UNIVERSITY oF LOUISIANA
MAJOR ACADEMY -
SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
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