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Sharon McNemar

Gulfport,MS

Summary

With a proven track record at the USAF, I excel in training delivery and e-learning facilitation, blending technical proficiency with dynamic leadership to enhance learning outcomes. My experience includes developing and revising curriculum to meet AETC guidelines, demonstrating both subject matter expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement in educational methods.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Training Instructor

USAF
Keesler Air Force Base, MS
03.2021 - Current
  • Leads and mentors Personnel Apprentice students through technical training, providing guidance and support to enhance their learning experience.
  • Provides dynamic instruction in Personnel Apprentice Courses, ensuring alignment with established learning objectives.
  • Researched, developed, and revised course materials, proactively recommending updates to enhance instructional effectiveness and curriculum relevance.
  • Planned and executed a comprehensive training program for the Personnel Apprentice Course, guiding the course through validation processes to ensure it effectively met the diverse needs of learners.
  • Maintains outstanding professional and technical proficiency while effectively collaborating with peers to enhance student training activities.
  • Collaborated with instructional teams to rewrite the Personnel Apprentice Course curriculum, ensuring alignment with AETC guidelines and enhancing support for mission objectives.
  • Contributes to the Flight's mission by incorporating feedback and best practices into the training delivery for the Personnel Apprentice Course.

Administrative Support Manager

Army National Guard Bureau (NGB)
Arlington, VA
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided functional support to the Human Resources Management- Education Branch Chief and the National Guard Bureau Program Managers on testing/training, GI Bill and Federal Tuition Assistance
  • Conducted research, developed products/reports, monitored performance measures and communicated with State and other agencies POCs as requested
  • Proficient in the use of NGB-directed task management systems to conduct research and provide written communication to the Chief of Education Services of NGB for all Congressional and IG inquiries, Soldier complaints or other explanations as requested in a timely manner that will meet the timeline or completion date as directed for the action
  • Conducted research and recommendations in accordance with law, Department of Defense Instruction, Army Regulations, and NGB Policy
  • These inquiries averaged five to eight per week
  • Spearheaded College and Job fairs by coordinating with over 100 colleges and employers
  • Counseled Service Members on all aspects of their education benefits and eligibility for them as well as their dependents
  • Distributed literature to Device Members related to all chapters of education benefits

Technical Support Specialist

Army National Guard
Camp Robinson, AR
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Researched and analyzed personnel records and data systems to determine ARNG Soldier eligibility for the GI Bill and Kicker Incentive programs and accurately document the eligibility in various ARNG and DoD data systems
  • Provided ARNG Education programs guidance counseling by phone, email and to walk-in customers and distributed literature of ARNG education program reference material
  • Provided customer service for inquiries regarding verification/determination of eligibility for GI Bill and Transfer of Education Benefit programs with the Department of Veterans Affairs, DoD, NGB, State, schools, units and Soldiers
  • Processed, monitored, validated, approved or denied program recoupment actions
  • Served as a subject matter expert instructor in the GI Bill Education Services courses

Sergeant First Class

United States Army/Arkansas Army National Guard
Various Locations
10.1991 - 10.2016
  • Served as a Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader and Team Leader for a Military Police unit in the Arkansas National Guard from 2001-2016
  • Served as a Human Resource Manager/Specialist in the Regular Army from 1991-2000

Drill Sergeant

Arkansas Army National Guard
Camp Robinson, AR
05.2010 - 09.2013
  • Conducted initial entry training for newly enlisted personnel; instructed and assisted in the training of basic combat tasks to recruits; developed recruits in discipline, physical fitness, military bearing, personal hygiene, first aid, pride in military and country
  • Trained recruits in drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship and maintenance of assigned equipment; provided instruction on military history, customs, courtesies and military regulations; exemplifies the Warrior Ethos, the Army Values, and demonstrates an example for all soldiers to follow

Convoy Commander

Arkansas Army National Guard
Camp Robinson, AR
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Was responsible for the training, accountability, and logistical and operational planning of Convoy Operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom based on Tallil AFB, Iraq
  • Managed 21 military police personnel and civilian-contracted, semi tractor-trailer drivers in excess of 70 personnel
  • Was responsible for the safe and secure transport of equipment and freight in excess of $10 million dollars without loss of life or equipment

Patrolman First Class

Arkansas Highway Police
West Memphis, AR
05.2001 - 10.2004
  • Enforced commercial motor vehicle size, weight and safety laws
  • Stopped and inspected commercial vehicles in Arkansas for random inspections for compliance with State and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • Was authorized to give citations and/or arrest commercial operators in Arkansas in violation of State traffic or criminal statutes

Education

Application of Instructional Systems Development Course -

81st Trng Group
Keesler AFB, MS
10.2023

Resilience Trainer Assistant -

Professional Development Center
Keesler AFB, MS
03.2023

Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology

University of Phoenix
08.2022

USAF Emerging Leader Course -

Air University
08.2022

Small Group Instructor Trainer Course -

01.2016

Senior Human Resources Manager Course -

01.2015

Training Officer Course -

01.2015

Army Basic Instructor Course -

01.2012

United States Army Drill Sergeant School -

01.2012

Army Advance Leadership Course -

01.2011

Skills

  • Learning Management Systems
  • Training delivery
  • E-Learning Facilitation
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Class development

Commendations

  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal (3)
  • Army Achievement Medal (5)
  • Army Good Conduct Medal (5)
  • National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Iraq Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device
  • Drill Sergeant Identification Badge

Timeline

Technical Training Instructor

USAF
03.2021 - Current

Administrative Support Manager

Army National Guard Bureau (NGB)
03.2019 - 09.2019

Technical Support Specialist

Army National Guard
03.2017 - 03.2019

Drill Sergeant

Arkansas Army National Guard
05.2010 - 09.2013

Convoy Commander

Arkansas Army National Guard
11.2007 - 11.2008

Patrolman First Class

Arkansas Highway Police
05.2001 - 10.2004

Sergeant First Class

United States Army/Arkansas Army National Guard
10.1991 - 10.2016

Application of Instructional Systems Development Course -

81st Trng Group

Resilience Trainer Assistant -

Professional Development Center

Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology

University of Phoenix

USAF Emerging Leader Course -

Air University

Small Group Instructor Trainer Course -

Senior Human Resources Manager Course -

Training Officer Course -

Army Basic Instructor Course -

United States Army Drill Sergeant School -

Army Advance Leadership Course -

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