Information Technology Training

EUGENE “TIMOTHY” KENNEDY

**** *. ********* ****, *********, VA 22207

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703-***-**** (home) 703-***-**** (mobile)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Writer and program manager specializing in global security, political-military relations, government-relations advocacy, instructional products.

Over the last 20 years, wrote 50+ books, reports, technical analyses, and white papers. Applied appropriate rules of style (GPO, Chicago, APA, AP, et cetera) while editing >450K pages of courseware, scripts, books, standard operating procedures, and manuals. Wrote and produced dozens of videos (for Web, CBT, portable devices) intended to educate, familiarize, and train. Created online content (econometric data) for several Washington-based trade groups. Published (personal byline and bespoke) in a variety of print and electronic media (English, French, Arabic, and Romanian). Managed up to 26 people working in teams working here and aboard. Frequently worked independently overseas, usually in distressed environments (Kosovo, Pakistan, southern Algeria, Macedonia, Senegal). Currently editing content for computer-based educational courseware that educates Marine commanders (at successive stages of their careers) about culture and political-military threats in 17 sectors of the world.

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR CONTENT EDITOR

USMC TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP (TRG)

October 2015 – Present

Review, edit, and revise training and education products created by the USMC Translational Research Group (TRG). TRG combines the rigor of scholarly work with the focus of the USMC Training and Education Command (TECOM) on utility normally found in applied work. TRG research is characterized by tight coordination between scholars and Marines during research design, execution, and outcomes. TRG’s translational researchers conduct rigorous, peer-reviewed translational research in support of Marine Corps missions and requirements; build long-term capacity for the integration of social and behavioral science in problem-solving across USMC; and support TRG’s training, education, and deployed support functions. Over 90 percent of the TRG content is text-based material, the remaining content -- tailored and edited by Mr. Kennedy -- is video (edited with Adobe Premiere), images (edited with Adobe Photoshop), and graphics.

CONSULTING EXPERT/FACULTY ADVISOR

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY

February 2014 – October 2015

In support of the strategic communications initiative of NDU President MajGen Frederick Padilla, USMC, created high-level video briefings -- modeled on "TED Talks" -- for senior policy makers in the U.S. Government and military. The end-products, entitled “Lincoln Talks,” are broadcast-quality, 11-minute videos that summarize complex national security policies. Each “Lincoln Talk” is delivered by the author via on-demand secure-link. Speakers include: General Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret.), Before the First Shots Are Fired; Linton Wells, How to Live Off-Grid; Ori Brafman, The Starfish and the Spider; et cetera).

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

May 2013 – December 2013

Delivered content oversight and editorial services in support of USMC Regional, Culture, and Language Familiarization (RCLF) training development teams. These teams were comprised of twelve (12) regional SMEs and ten (10) computer-based training (CBT) specialists. The entry- and secondary-level training modules prepared by these teams were formatted -- via Lectora authoring software --, debugged and uploaded to MarineNet.

PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SME

HARRIS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SERVICES

April 2012 – May 2013

Supported proposal development teams in pursuit of 7- 10-figure IT service support contracts for the U.S. Government. Responsibilities included: selecting, organizing, and directing the proposal team; establishing and managing to a proposal budget and schedule; managing the progress of proposal development; and ensuring that the proposal is successfully submitted on time. Customers included U.S. Department of State, The White House, and other USG agencies.

DISTANCE EDUCATION DEVELOPER/STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

LEONIE INDUSTRIES, INC.

June 2011 – March 2012

Supported NDU chief information officer’s (CIO’s) emergency strategic communications program: a campus-wide cyber security training effort directed at administrators, faculty and staff at NDU’s five graduate schools in Washington, Norfolk and Fort Bragg. Additionally, supervised the production of dozens of distance-learning training products for NDU’s College of International Affairs, Information Resources Management College, Joint Staff Management College, and National War College. Collaborated on the distance-learning script, recorded the necessary video and audio; blended it in the editing suite with music, graphics, and special effects; transferred the finished product to secure electronic platforms.

EDUCATION

USC, LOS ANGELES, CA

Associate’s Degree, Journalism

UCLA, LOS ANGELES, CA

Bachelors of Arts, English Literature (Major); Television-Motion Picture Production (Minor)

CLEARANCE

TS; OPM (inactive); S; DoD (inactive) Public Trust: OPM (active)

Surety Bond: [Private sector] (< $100K, with poly)

LEADERSHIP

Currently working for USMC as content editor for training and education products tailored for deploying Marines. End-products feature customized threat analysis data (with emphasis on politics, culture, et cetera), video, graphics, and images.

As of late 2015, managed video production teams (camera operators, sound technician, Tel-R-Prompter operator, post-production editor, computer-generated animation specialist, et cetera) that “surge” with six additional contracted members five technical crew, one make-up specialist) on the day when a “Lincoln Talk” is recorded before a “live” studio audience. End-products (viewable via a secure network) were modeled on popular "TED Talks" (see www.TED.com).

For RCLF/USMC, supervised a team of twenty-two (22) SMEs and CBTs.

For print publications (Baltimore Sun, Caribbean Travel & Life, National Defense, Army, Washington Times, Richmond Times Dispatch, et cetera) wrote feature articles, interviews, news stories, editorials, travel pieces, and econometric analysis.

For contract assignments overseas (Kosovo, Bosnia, South Korea, Luxembourg, et cetera) served as writer-producer-director for three-person video production teams (camera operator, sound operator, subject matter expert). Managed all travel, lodging, meals, visas, and other logistical details. When necessary, hired host national interpreters and video production assistants.

For econometric research projects (Macedonia, Lithuania, and Russia) worked one-on-one with a regional SMEs and government relations advocates. Managed all travel, lodging, meals, visas, and other logistical details. When necessary, hired host national interpreters and other support.

Worked (independently and with one SME partner) on several government relations advocacy projects on behalf of Washington-based trade relations organizations (Morocco, Qatar, Iraq, and [independent] Kosovo).

Served as a contract econometric researcher, technical writer, and/or developer on several assignments for the following UN missions:

United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH)/NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR), Tuzla, Bosnia (1999)

United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)/ NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR), Camp Bondsteel (1999)

United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO); El Aaiun, Western Sahara (1992), and Tindouf, Algeria (1992/1997)

REFERENCES

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