Fellow

• Oct 2022 - Present

Lead Instructional Designer

• May 2021 - Present

Instructional Designer

• Aug 2019 - May 2021

Support the compliance officers of OFCCP as an instructional designer and trainer. Take a systems approach to training to create accredited synchronous and asynchronous courses which enhance their compliance officers’ abilities to conduct compliance evaluations and complaint investigations of federal contractors. Support the compliance officers of OFCCP as an instructional designer and trainer. Take a systems approach to training to create accredited synchronous and asynchronous courses which enhance their compliance officers’ abilities to conduct compliance evaluations and complaint investigations of federal contractors.

Training and Development Specialist

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

Provided just in time training for electrical cut-over procedures, which bolstered safety awareness in the company’s emerging mobile home park business line. Developed and delivered basic skills on larding training for all field workers. The training focused on stake reading, basic tools utility, and construction vocabulary. Established a leadership development program for the foreman. The training focused on manpower management, resource management, and operations safety. Provided 36 hours of lean six sigma green belt training for 28 members of the company’s leadership team. Show less

Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

Conducted a value stream analysis of the Sikorsky product line change requests. Developed a future state value stream map accompanied by processes and procedures to execute the updated processes. Developed a how to manual for supervisors to communicate hazard reports and on site injuries through the organizations. The WIMS training was immediately deployed across 3M. Served as lean six sigma lead for a lean manufacturing kaizen for the body armor division. Streamlined the grinding operations and increased throughout, as well as implemented a single piece flow in the heat seal section. Designed a armor plate holder to improved the ergonomics and efficiency for the grinders. Show less

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Instructor

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2019

• Led continuous process improvement initiatives across the organization, to include: setup time reduction, value stream mapping exercises, SIPOC development, inventory reduction, 5S, and waste reduction. • Sought out and reduced process waste and consistently improved quality of services. • Provided continuous training to the workforce to create a culture focused on improving its products and services. • Led a black belt DMAIC project, which reinvented the training management culture for a squadron of over 200 aircraft maintainers. • Led a green belt level value stream analysis and kaizen which reduced maintenance time during a 200-aircraft hour inspection of F/A-18D aircraft by 50%. • Provided over 450 hours of classroom training to over 275 students in Continuous Process Improvement. • Provided mentorship to Green Belt healthcare professionals, while they implemented a deployable healthcare kit concept. The result was improved response time to routine healthcare needs in a deployed environment. • Team member of a value stream analysis for RADAR receiver repair cycle time. • Served as a safety and efficiency consultant for T&T Enterprises, which reduced workplace hazards through 5S implementation and inventory reduction. Show less

Avionics Officer, Training Program Analyst

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

• Provide professional and technical development of 60 basically trained avionics technicians, by effectively managing their technical training, military education, and leadership opportunities. • Designed tailored professional development plans for over 400 Marines, ensuring they were ethically grounded, technically capable, and productive. • Using LEAN training techniques, increased the avionics qualification levels for three different squadrons by over 60 percent, ultimately increasing flexibility and improving the maintenance capability for their leadership. • Used Adobe Captivate and Storyline Articulate to develop five computer-based training courses in leadership, manpower management, and resource management. • Managed the supply chain of over 135 classified radio transponders and their accompanying cryptographic keying material worth $8.2M.• Received four commendation medals for performance excellence, innovation, and leadership.• Managed the expeditious repair of state of the art weapons targeting systems, aircraft information systems, radio communications, navigation, and signal encryption systems for 31 aircraft. Received four commendation medals for performance excellence, innovation, and leadership. Show less

Avionics Officer, Training Program Manager

• Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

• Managed the expeditious repair of state of the art weapons targeting systems, forward looking infrared sensors, radio communications, navigation, and signal encryption systems. • Provide professional and technical development of basically trained avionics technicians, by effectively managing their technical training, military education, and leadership opportunities. • Developed tailored professional development plans for over 60 Marines, ensuring they were ethically grounded, technically capable, and productive. • Increased the avionics qualification levels by over 60 percent, ultimately increasing flexibility and improving the maintenance capability for their leadership for generations to come. Show less

Avionics Officer/Training Program Manager

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

• As the Assistance Aircraft Maintenance Officer, effectively managed the technical and professional development of 180 maintenance personnel in nine unique occupational specialties. • Developed an effective Turnaround Training Plan and executed the plan by monitoring and scheduling courses using online learning management software. • Created flexibility and boosted morale by ensuring over 75% of a 180-man maintenance team was properly licensed to operate the appropriate ground support equipment. • Developed a safety indoctrination training program, which elevated the situation awareness and safety of new join personnel. Created indoctrination computer-based-training course using Articulate Storyline software, which reduced training times by 60%.• Improved work center management efficiency by instituting a crew leader training program, comprised of a 45 minute computer based training course, coupled with a 1 hour learning activity. The course improves communication and daily maintenance planning/flow. Show less

Consultant

• May 2008 - Feb 2010

LeadingEdge Performance Consulting offers a wide range of solutions to meet your organizational needs. Our approach focuses on the development of the organization as a vehicle for operational and financial health. We work with you to assess and improve three main areas: Employee Selection, Development, and Evaluation. LeadingEdge Performance Consulting offers a wide range of solutions to meet your organizational needs. Our approach focuses on the development of the organization as a vehicle for operational and financial health. We work with you to assess and improve three main areas: Employee Selection, Development, and Evaluation.