Training Management

STEPHEN COLES

Email: *********@********.***

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

City: NACOGDOCHES

State: TX

Zip: 75964

Country: USA

Phone: 903-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

2007 UNIVERSITY AVE. NACOGDOCHES, T.X. 75961 C: 903-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Training and Leadership Development Professional with extensive experience in managing trainers, instructional design, and project management skills in both the U.S. Army and Corporate America. Intuitive with an excellent grasp of group dynamics and the ability to develop, coach, and motivate diverse groups of individuals to effectively accomplish business goals.

Areas of expertise include:

Training Resource and Project Management

Leadership Program Development

Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis

Instructional Design/Curriculum Development

Interviewing/Selection

Performance Management Consulting

Mediation, Compensation, Org Development

Career Coaching and Feedback

Keen Understanding of the KSA Model

Diversity and Culture Shaping Training

CONTRIBUTION HISTORY

MAINTAINER / TRAINER / SHOP SAFETY INSP. JAN 2012 - DEC 2012

DYNCORP. INTERNATIONAL CORP. AFGHANISTAN / IRAQ

SERVED AS A MAINTAINER IN SUPPORT OF U.S. FORCES IN THEATER ON THE MINE RESISTANT HEAVY ARMOR PROTECTED VEHICLES. TRAINED FORCES ON IT`S CAPABILITIES AND HOW TO MAINTAIN THESE VEHICLES. DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND THEIR CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE EQUIPMENT GIVEN THEM.

INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER MRAP MOBILE NET TEAM JAN 2009 - DEC 2011

TJFIG, INC UNITED STATES, KUWAIT, IRAQ, AND GERMANY

Instructor for the International MaxxPro, MATV, Vehicle (MPV), and the RG31 and RG33, also responsible for the execution of the newly developed Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAPS) training program including serving as the technical instructor for Operator and Maintenance Training classes.

Highlights include:

Provide technical support and training to customers and users worldwide with a focus on system readiness, including formal and informal operator and maintenance training and provided supporting metrics to ensure efficiency; can provide quality, learned, input regarding Org,` Behavior, Planning, Structure, Selection.

Proficient in system operation, assembly and subassembly troubleshooting with the ability to isolate issues and make needed repairs

Advanced knowledge in the use and operation of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)

Experienced in the mechanical/electronic field of military tracked vehicles and heavy equipment including technical knowledge in the first through fourth level of maintenance repair

Perform a variety of analytical task including planning and assessing task and related task as it pertains to the development of collective products for Active and Reserve component military units

MANAGER OF INVENTORY AND QUALITY CONTROL 2008 - 2009

AUBREY CHEVROLET LAWTON, OK

Managed all aspects of inventory including processing both new and used vehicles including assessing value and ensuring that all pertinent documentation is in place.

Highlights include:

Responsible for over 20 Million dollars of inventory on a daily basis, including all documentation and information

Created metrics to manage all aspects of inventory that served as a companion to the dealership`s inventory system and helped with efficiency

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Made recommendations to senior leaders regarding inventory and other dealership issues including being a key contributor in developing the strategic plan for the dealership

Partnered with the Service Department to ensure that all inventory met dealership standards

LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR 2006 - 2008

GEO GROUP, INC LAWTON, OK

Program housed in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections that was geared toward helping inmates assimilate back into society as productive citizens.

Highlights include:

Served as a liaison between the court system and the organization as it pertained to the inmate population that were involved in the program

Trained on all aspects of life skills including managing finances, obtaining and keeping gainful employment and adapting to different social settings and situations

Wrote and evaluated curriculum and designed testing tools to ensure that information was retained

Developed training curriculum, maintained documentation, and conducted training classes

Set up training matrices that allowed accurate tracking and reporting and also served as review tool to assess overall program success

Empowered inmates to acquire necessary skills to rejoin society by having them be the leader for the day and required their involvement in other programs focused on leadership and leadership skills

US ARMY 13B10-13B44 FIELD ARTILLERY 1986 - 2006

Served his country; U.S. ARMY (Fort Campbell, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning), and abroad (Panama); in many different capacities.

Highlights include:

Instructed over 8000 Army personnel on the MRAP series of vehicles

Successfully served as Operation Site Lead Instructor for Europe

Supervised up to 52 personnel and managed all aspects of daily performance

Served as an Army Recruiter and Trainer for four years

ABIC Certified, Certified as a Family Counselor, Financial Counselor and EEO Certified

Served in Operation Just Cause (89), Desert Storm (90-91), and Iraqi Freedom (03)

CREDENTIALS/SKILLS

Master of Science, General Management, Troy University at Fort Benning, GA (2005) H.R. Discipline

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, Excelsior College at Fort Hood, TX (2001) Sociology Discipline

Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel PowerPoint)

18 Years Heavy Track and Heavy Wheel Equipment Maintenance Experience

MRAP-U Certified on all MRAP Vehicles

MAT-V Certified, Army EEO, Family Advocacy, and Financial Counseling Certified

Navistar Field Service Rep. Certified

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