TILTON WASHINGTON III
El Paso,TX
Summary
Strategic instructional designer with proven success in higher education course development, curriculum design, and adult learning. Over a decade of military experience leading instructional projects, collaborating with SMEs, and delivering training for diverse learner populations, including senior leaders and multinational cohorts. Skilled in instructional design principles, online learning technologies, and assessment strategies aligned with academic standards and best practices. Demonstrated ability to ensure accessible, pedagogically sound course content while improving learner engagement and performance. Experienced in managing educational operations, contract oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with technologists and media developers. Holds an active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor & Curriculum Developer
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered 900+ hours of instruction at the U.S. Army executive leadership academy, collaborating with SMEs to design courses that strengthened strategic thinking for 80+ senior leaders.
- Revamped curriculum delivery through the integration of digital learning platforms, resulting in a 97% course completion rate and increased student engagement.
- Mentored and coached senior military personnel in effective instructional strategies, tools, and assessments, fostering resilience and continuous growth.
- Analyzed training data and performance metrics to refine curriculum content for clarity and alignment with learning objectives and accessibility guidelines.
Senior Executive
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw $3.2M in defense contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time delivery while achieving cost savings through process optimization.
- Directed coordination and resource planning for 7,000 personnel, streamlining operations to enhance mission readiness.
- Evaluated contract performance data to refine oversight strategies, improving compliance and realizing cost efficiencies.
- Built and sustained strategic partnerships with external agencies to align mission goals and strengthen cross-organizational support frameworks.
Senior Advisor & Operations Manager
United States Army
Fort Lee, VA
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Spearheaded the overhaul of combat training programs for 12,000+ personnel, incorporating realistic simulations and data-informed evaluations to elevate mission readiness and tactical effectiveness.
- Oversaw career development systems for 64 instructors and 3,000+ students, upholding academic integrity and enabling seamless advancement within military education pathways.
- Conducted cross-functional workshops to align departmental goals and enhance interdepartmental collaboration, leading to measurable improvements in operational performance.
- Served as Safety Officer, implemented risk mitigation strategies and reinforced compliance protocols in high-risk training environments, achieving safer operations and enhanced readiness.
Chief Defense Supply Manager
United States Army
Fort Shafter, HI
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Led logistics operations and strategic oversight for $3.8B in ammunition assets across 41 sites in the Pacific region, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient inventory management practices.
- Developed logistics solutions and delivered strategic briefings that reduced unplanned ammunition requisitions by 15% and sustained 94% unit readiness through data-driven resource forecasting and scalable logistics protocols.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to streamline distribution of mission-critical materials, enhancing accountability and optimizing lifecycle management and long-term sustainment strategies.
- Coordinated logistics for deployments and training to support global readiness, overseeing demilitarization and retrograde operations in compliance with federal regulations and international agreements.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2021
Graduate Certificate -
Asian Pacific Center for Security Studies
Honolulu, HI01.2016
Skills
- Training development
- Lesson design
- Learning methodologies
- Data analysis
- Bloom's taxonomy
- LMS expertise
- Articulate Rise 360
- Process improvement
- HR management
- Forecasting requirements
- Microsoft Office suite
- Organizational leadership
Awards
- Bronze Presidential Volunteer Medal
- U.S. Army Recruiter of the Year (2012)
- Certificate of Achievement– Awarded for creating dual-modality lesson modules using software suites & digital tools.
- Seargeant Audie Murphy Recipient-Awarded for demonstrating exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the development of professional Non-Commissioned Officers.
- Order of Samuel Sharpe-Awarded for demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and moral character, outstanding professional competence and selfless service to the U.S. Army Ordnance Corp.
- Order of Saint Martin-Awarded for demonstrating exceptional service and dedication to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corp, contributing to its esprit de corps and embodying the values and selfless service and humanitarian concern.
Certification
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Level 10
Timeline
Instructor & Curriculum Developer
United States Army
05.2023 - Current
Senior Executive
United States Army
04.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Advisor & Operations Manager
United States Army
07.2019 - 04.2021
Chief Defense Supply Manager
United States Army
07.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Graduate Certificate -
Asian Pacific Center for Security Studies