Instructional Design

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

MS in Aerospace Education Technology-2013

Thomas Edison State College

BA in Social Sciences-History-2007

Pierce College

AS in Technology—1996

Leidos Corp. Edgewood Arsenal, Md. (APG-S)

Training Specialist, November 2017-Present

Serving as the Training Lead and ISD Specialist responsible to Recovered Chemical Materials Directorate (RCMD).   Conducting yearly course evaluations for each course given by RCMD.  Providing instructor evaluations.  These are both contractor supported and Government Service initiated.  Making course revisions IAW ISD processes prior to the scheduled training date.  Developing new course activities using ADDIE and CMA development procedures and processes.  Responsible for Course Design Documents, Student Manuals, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Student Evaluation Packages, Instructor Guides, and Course Briefings for each course module.  Creating short (10 min) training videos to enhance learning.  Also responsible for the Training Concept Plan, the Workforce Qualification and Certification Program (WQC), Training Aid studies, and Training Needs Analysis (TNA).  Used ALC software to input lesson plans into Army TRADOC sites.

Textron Systems. Hunt Valley, Md.

Senior Trainer Developer, March 2009-November 2017

Served as a lead writer and training developer preparing and writing training materials, proposals, and miscellaneous logistics support documentation. Assured uniform and efficient publications and ISD processes are applied across the Army programs of Shadow 200/v2, OSRVT, OH-58D L2MuM, and Gray Eagle UAV. This included using routers, firewalls and GPS satellites in shelters.  Coordinated training material editing, composition, production and delivery in accordance with applicable specifications, standards and contractual requirements. Maintained cost, schedule and performance control of assigned programs when required. Coordinated the quality control activities required to assure the accuracy and adequacy of each training and technical product including in-process and final review, editing for compliance with all applicable specifications and standards, validation and verification. Researched final exam scores to make training design changes as necessary.  Developed exportable training media for several UAV programs.  Instructed UAV systems to DA Civilians, Soldiers, Marines, and L3 Communications FSRs for NET. Trained UAVs to the National Guard during their weekend drills.  Interim Training Manager during Short-term disability.

General Dynamics Information Technology Corp. APG, Md.

Training Developer/Instructor, September 2007-February 2009

Training developer for the U.S. Army Ordnance School.  Developed lesson plans using ADDIE and presentations for the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank and M2 Bradley Fire Control Maintenance Modules.  Trained same lessons to Soldiers and Marines attending AIT, BNCOC, WOC, and ANCOC courses.

United States Army, Worldwide

Armament Repairer, August 1985-August 2007

Senior Instructor at the U.S. Army Ordnance School.  Instructed DA civilians, Soldiers, and Marines on the M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, M1113 Stryker, the M109A3/5 and M119 Howitzers Fire Control maintenance modules.  Developed lesson plans and presentations for the Ordnance Officer Basic Course and the Warrant Officer Basic Course.  Instructed U.S. Officers and Allied Officers in same.

• Videography
• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Project

ADDIE, Instructional Design, Training

Alpha Sigma Lamda, IACET, MOPH, VFW

English