Training Management

Gerald Hightower

Email: abovgs@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** **** **

City: Columbus

State: GA

Zip: 31907

Country: USA

Phone: 706-***-****

Skill Level: Assistant

Salary Range: 42

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Over 24 years experience in the U.S. Army in Instructional design/supervision, leadership development, resource and personnel management, curriculum development, individual and group training, counseling and safety.

Expertise in implementing diverse teaching styles, teaching techniques and adapting to student learning styles.

Skilled in monitoring, reviewing, and enforcing organizational compliance in accordance with policies, regulations, and command guidance.

Proficient in managing training processes within military units, including administrative policies, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, facilities, and equipment and enforcing organizational compliance in accordance with policies, regulations, and command guidance as per TRADOC 350-70.

Instructs and supervises numerous skill and professional development programs regarding: leadership attributes personal supervision, weaponry expertise, property and personal safety, crime prevention and combat support.

Skilled in communicating verbally and interfacing with customers, contractors and managers of all levels.

Proficient in Microsoft office.

EDUCATION:

Civilian

Certification, Logistics Management College, 1991

Military

U.S. Army, Combat Lifesaver Course (CLSC), Fort Benning, GA. 2001

U.S. Army, Field Sanitation Training Course, Fort Benning, GA 2001

U.S. Army, Environmental Managers Course, Fort Benning, GA 2000

U.S. Army, Army Instruction Qualification Course, Fort Benning, GA 1996/ 2004

U.S. Army, Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) Fort Benning, GA. 1996

U.S. Army, Drill Sergeant School, Fort Leonardwood, MO 1993

U.S. Army, US Army Equal Opportunity Course, Fort Leonardwood, MO 1993

U.S. Army, Management of Defense Acquisition, Fort Leonardwood, MO 1993

U.S. Army, Leadership and Management Course (BNCOC), Fort Lewis, WA. 1992

U.S. Army, Infantry Mortar Platoon Officer Course (IMLC), Fort Benning, GA. 1990

U.S. Army, Army Battalion Training Management Course, Fort Benning, GA 1982

U.S. Army, Primary Noncommissioned Officer Course (PNCOC), Germany 1981

QUALIFICATIONS:

11C infantry, TAITC certified, Range Safety Qualified, Ammo Handler Qualified, IMLC instructor qualified

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

September 2011 to Present

Hurricane Consulting Incorporation HCI - Integrated Solution

Lead Instructor for the Infantry Mortar Leader Course (IMLC). Provides instruction (seminar, conference, discussion, lecture, demonstration) to Soldiers in the Infantry Mortar Leaders Course (IMLC) and the 11C track in BNCOC and worldwide as part of a Mobile Training Team. Develops, reviews, updates, and revises course lesson plans, POIs, and training support packages as required. Maintains expertise on the 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar system. Assists IMLC cadre as required. Over 12 years as an Infantry Mortar Leaders Course Instructor. 41/2 years as a soldier, and 8 years as a civilian. Army Learning Model 2015 TRADOC REG 350-70 trained over 471 students with a 95% graduation rate. Fired over 3700 High Explosive Rounds safely for FY 2012 Interaction with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contract customer

October 2004 to August 2011,

Senior (assist. Lead) Instructor for the Infantry Mortar Leaders Course, Mobile Training Team and Infantry Doctrine and Training Analysis, Cubic Applications, Inc. Fort Benning, GA.

Provides instruction (seminar, conference, discussion, lecture, demonstration) to Soldiers in the Infantry Mortar Leaders Course (IMLC) and the 11C track in BNCOC and worldwide as part of a Mobile Training Team. Develops, reviews, updates, and revises course lesson plans, POIs, and training support packages as required. Maintains expertise on the 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar system. Assists IMLC cadre as required. Over 11 years as an Infantry Mortar Leaders Course Instructor. 41/2 years as a soldier, and 7 years as a civilian..

Feb 2003 to Aug 2003,

Ammunition/Material Handler Supervisor, WS-07.

United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA Plan weekly and monthly work schedules. Select workers and assign task to be performed Investigate work related problems. Review work in progress or on completion. Adjust plans assignment, and methods as necessary to accomplish the work as effectively and economically as feasible. Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and make formal and informal performance appraisals Interview candidates for vacancies, and recommend selections. Counsel employees on problems and adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Identify employees training needs and initiate recommendations to provide necessary training. Maintain production reports and records.

June 2000 to Jan 2003

Director of Training, Course Manager, --SFC. United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA

Provide Test and Evaluation support, with Understanding of Training Evaluation. Develop and provide support for New Equipment Training Team (NETT). Review doctrinal publications, Coordinate with contractor/government services Develop and write Program of Instructions for Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (BNCOC). Develop and write program of Instructions for the Infantry Mortar Leader Course (IMLC)

March 1996 to June 2000

Chief Mortar Trainer/Instructor, --SFC. US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, GA

Responsible for the supervision of 183 hours of quality instruction/training of 11 Charlie (MOS) Developed and directed group training program for 80 students divided into four groups of 20. 11 Charlie (MOS) Instructors applied expert knowledge of Infantry doctrine, equipment, and training while analyzing training systems. Supervised, evaluated and mentored 9 non-commissioned officers while assigned to the Infantry Mortar Leaders Course. Responsible for ordering ammunition (DA Form 581-request): transporting, loading, unloading, blocking and bracing ammunition. Handled, demonstrated firing and trained students on 60mm ammunition high explosives (M888), 81mm high explosives with fuse (300 series), 120mm high explosives (XM934) and 81mm (M821-800 series). Ensuring that safety is taught when dealing with munitions transporting, handling and firing. Informed students of the dangers in dealing with each individual ammunition and making sure safety is always first.

March 1993 to March 1996

Senior Drill Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant, --SSG. US Army, Fort Leonardwood, MO

Developed and trained over 1260 civilians to become future soldiers in todays army. Trained soldiers on multiple different weapons and ammunition, (i.e. M16, AT4, Bayonet riffle, hand grenades 5.56, ball, tracer, blank, M18 claymore mine, anti tank weapons (AT4), smoke grenades, M60 ammunitions and 300 series high explosive ammunitions). Instruct soldiers on safety and life saving techniques. Trained soldiers on Nuclear, Biological a Chemical, Land Navigation and Hand to hand Combat. Supervised Junior Drill Sergeants on their leadership potential

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