Sean Chang
San Diego,CA
Summary
Strategic Bilingual Training Expert and Military Veteran with an active Security Clearance and over 8 years of leadership experience in managing missions and projects. Skilled in training development, talent management, and operations management, with a focus on process optimization and data analysis. Leverages strong communication and problem-solving abilities to enhance team effectiveness and drive organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Joint Fires Observer Instructor
2nd Corps Consultants
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Trained and certified up to 180 Marines using simulation software and graded academic tests to become qualified Joint Fires Observers each Fiscal Year.
- Trained, screened, and evaluated Marines in Fleet Marine Force, enabling effective request, control, and adjustment of fire support near friendly forces.
- Taught and evaluated 81 graded events annually, ensuring comprehensive documentation of training outcomes.
- Prepared, developed, and coordinated meetings with Learning Standards and Director of training, successfully screening unqualified Marines to uphold Marine Corps standards.
Team Leader | Personnel Training
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - Current
- Successfully led exercises and simulations for employees; led 12 employees as a reconnaissance unit undetected during a Brigade-level field exercise in Fort Irwin, CA, resulting in a victory for the supported unit.
- Supervised training and progression of personnel, ensuring operational readiness through proficiency in specialized skills.
- Executed multiple practice missions, keeping employees current with training and enhancing subject matter expertise.
- Directed training and development activities for four Marines to prepare them for potential active duty activation.
Production Supervisor | Inventory Accuracy Project Manager
Solvay
Anaheim, CA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervised safe and timely production of over $84M in chemicals and composite materials, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer requirements.
- Supervised the safe and timely production of all finished goods for customers in the Aerospace industry, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrup Grumman.
- Managed inventory accuracy project by analyzing consumption reports and identifying discrepancies.
- Prepared and delivered daily production reports and shift audits, addressing safety and production concerns while implementing corrective actions based on audit findings.
- Coordinated on-the-job training for over 50 union employees, ensuring compliance with safety policies and facilitating communication between union and management.
Division Readiness Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated military and civilian auditors to conduct audits of subordinate organizations, identifying systemic issues impacting unit training and operational readiness.
- Supported Command Inspector General in planning, scheduling, and coordinating 5 Commanding General’s Inspection Programs, ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Reviewed Inspector General complaint cases and drafted appropriate correspondence for the Command Inspector General to complainants, commands, and the Inspector General of the Marine Corps.
- Analyzed trends in annual audits, delivering reports to Commanding General to inform decision-making.
Howitzer Platoon Commander | Fire Direction Officer
United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised training events and operations involving the howitzer platoon in garrison and field environments; supervised the safe operation of all howitzers in the platoon; maintained accountability of platoon assets through CMR inspections and SL-3 inventories.
- Ensured safe firing of 405 rounds during Battery and Battalion Fire Exercises, supervising training and progression of Fire Direction Center to meet readiness standards.
- Supervised training progression and ensured readiness for 43 employees in preparation for deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- During Battery and Battalion Fire Exercises, supervised the Advanced Party and Howitzer Platoon during 50 emplacements.
- Ensured the safe firing of 12 fire missions at the Integrated Training Exercise.
- Ensured safe laying and firing of battery for 300 rounds during Exercise Talisman Saber.
- Maintained accountability and proper maintenance of $13M in equipment, including 6 M777 Howitzers and associated stock list inventories.
Education
Master of Business -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business – Human Resources
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2015
Skills
- Quality Control/Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk management
- Risk Mitigation
- Safety Inspections
- Performance measurement
- Staff training
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Tactical Air Control Party | Coronado, California
- Fire Support Coordination Course | Coronado, California
- Airborne | Fort Benning, Georgia
- Joint Fires Observers Course | Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Summary
SAFETY | TRAINING | LEADERSHIP, Bilingual Training Expert and Military Veteran with an active Security Clearance leveraging over 8 years as a proven leader and manager able to multi-task missions, projects, and programs placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external requirements. Possesses extensive expertise in action-oriented leadership, training and development, safety manual development, talent management, assessments, strategic influence, strategic planning, and operations management. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed project management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Career supported by operational experience, certifications, and a Master of Business degree.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Joint Fires Observer Instructor
2nd Corps Consultants
07.2021 - Current
Team Leader | Personnel Training
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - Current
Production Supervisor | Inventory Accuracy Project Manager
Solvay
06.2019 - 02.2021
Division Readiness Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 05.2019
Howitzer Platoon Commander | Fire Direction Officer
United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Business -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Business – Human Resources
University of New Mexico