Training Supervisor
Resume:
Robert J Parry
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Email: ******.******@*****.***
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent, Term, Temp, Contract
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Contract
Work Experience:
Dept of the Army 02/2012 – 06/2013
Grafenwoehr, Bayern Germany Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13
Training Management Specialist, Deputy Division Chief, Mission Command Program (This is a
federal job)
Develops lessons and instruct Multinationals on Mission Command Program which is one of the
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) priorities. Manages curriculum development projects and daily
operations to include DTS, Budget and training schedules. Instructs Battalion, Brigade, Multinational
staffs on Mission Command and associated lessons. Specialty areas are knowledge management,
trust, group dynamics, leadership and team building.
Highest grade held GS-1701-14 step 3. Recent TS/SCI
Marine Corps University 08/2010 - 12/2011
Quantico, VA United States Salary: 110,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 45
Series: 1720 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14
Branch Head, Civilian Leadership Development Programs (This is a federal job)
Serves as Branch Head for Civilian Leadership Development Programs (CLDP), Lejeune leadership
Institute, Marine Corps University, Quantico VA. Leads a staff consisting of one program coordinator
and two curriculum developers. Focuses on the Centrally Managed Programs, which funds Civilian
Marines to attend a variety of leadership programs throughout the US Government. Develops policy
to ensure proper use of funds, guides participants through the travel and tuition processes. Provides
management and oversight to develop five courses that will be made available to Civilian Marines of
all grades, GS-1 though GS-15. Curriculum development uses the instructional system design model
to establish a blended learning solution for small seminar cohorts. Provides input to leadership on
current trends in education to include the use of appropriate technology to enhance the learning
experience of participants. Manages fiscal budget for the CLDP Branch.
Western International University 04/2006 - 08/2010
Phoenix, AZ United States Salary: 20,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 20
Associate Professor
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Behavioral Sciences, Leadership and Management.
Develops course materials, student assessments, leads discussions and facilitates the online
learning environment. Courses taught include; Leading Organizational Change, Ethical Leadership,
Group Dynamics, Motivation and Achievement, Corporate Training and Development. Represented
University at international learning conference "Learning 2006" hosted by The Masie Center
Courses taught include;
LDR 625 Leading Organizational Change
LDR 620 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
LDR 635 Leadership Organizational Climate and Culture
LDR 610 Leadership Styles
LDR 640 Building Stakeholder Relationships
BEH 423 Group Dynamics,
BEH 407 Motivation and Achievement,
MGT 445 Corporate Training and Development.
Department of the Army 09/2009 - 07/2010
Pentagon, United States Hours per week: 45
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 03
Education and Training Analyst (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: COL Mae Goldmann 703-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Serves as Education and Training Analyst within the Institutional Training Division (TRI) G-3/5/7,
Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA). Provides program support developing policies and
implementation of Joint and Army training and education projects and programs. Applies technical
understanding to develop Training IT Strategic Plans and management activities to achieve Training
Transformation (T2) Goals. Plans and manages projects supporting the development, management
and monitoring the Single Army Training and Leader Development Enterprise (SATLDE). Provides
major input towards long-term Training technology implementation strategy maximizing the value of
Training IT investments while minimizing risk to Army Transformation Goals. Analyzes current project
and proposals by matching them with Army training and leader development objectives; reviewing
key deliverables from projects to ensure continuity with enterprise level strategy, scalability and
alignment. Assist HQDA update, revise, and republish institutional training publications. Advises
Director of Training on matter related to the training directorates position on Information Technology
and Knowledge Management matters. Principle liaison with HQDA, Training and Doctrine Command
(TRADOC), US Army Reserve, Army National Guard and other Army Major Commands, Office of the
Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, and other services for training management issues.
Responds to OSD and Congressional external requests for information and special requirements for
resolution.
Office of the Secretary of Defense/Public 02/2009 - 09/2009
Affairs/Joint Comm Salary: 88,252.00 USD Per Year
Pentagon, VA United States Hours per week: 45
Pay Plan: YA Grade: 3-2
Education Specialist (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: LTC Carl Ey 703-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Serves as principle liaison between the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
(OASD-PA), DASD for Joint Communication and the Joint Professional Military Education Systems
(JPME) and acts as a program manager and subject matter expert for the development and
execution of DoD policy regarding joint integrated communication education and training doctrine,
leading and coordinating the integration of strategic communication into institutional JPME and other
academic programs as appropriate. Duties include coordinating frequently with the Defense
Information School and Service War Colleges to develop input into the development/revision or
pertinent strategic communication curricula, establish and sustain a relationship with the Military
Education Coordination Council (MECC) and build and maintain a database of information identifying
strategic communication curricula across the Department of Defense while identifying new and
various forums for strategic communication opportunities. Serves as a team member and advisor to
the ASD(PA) and DASD(JC) on strategic communication integration, training and education for
current and future DoD programs and issues including at the COCOM, Joint Staff, Interagency and
JTF levels. Facilitates the development/revision of pertinent strategic communication education and
training opportunities through collaboration and coordination between the joint and service schools,
and COCOMS. Conducts research and develops SC curriculum recommendations and products for
presentation at conferences and seminars. Builds and maintains a database of information identifying
strategic communication curricula throughout the military education system. Identifies and publishes
through various forums and media on appropriate strategic communication opportunities. Applies SC
and public affairs principles, methods, practices and techniques. Communicate expertly through
writing and oration. Designs, develops and implements seminars, conferences for ongoing
information sharing, collaboration and assessment of Strategic Communication education and
training initiatives
Department of the Air Force. 533 TRSS 09/2006 - 02/2009
Vandenberg AFB, CA United States Salary: 86,920.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 45
Series: 1750 Pay Plan: YC Grade: 02
Chief, Training Development Element (This is a federal job)
Supervise two course managers who oversee four ground based space radar systems. Make
meaningful distinction among employees based on performance and contribution. Foster and reward
excellent performance. Address poor performance. Assure employees are assigned a rating of record
when required by implementing issuances. Adhere to laws and regulations concerning merit system
principles and prohibited personnel practices. Ensure continuing application of, and compliance with
EEO LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICY. Monitors military and civilian personnel tenure status and
initiates appropriate replacement action. Advises Flight Commander on instructional design, course
requirements, and Air Education and Training Command policies/procedures. Using established ISD
principles, plans/designs/develops/validates effective instructional material, training aids, and
measurement devices for resident and non-resident training courses. Ensures curricula complies with
higher headquarter/local directives, achieves organizational goals, and meets customer needs by
conducting annual course reviews, self-inspections, analyze internal/external feedbacks, OSR data
and determine appropriate action. Provides continuous quality control on course control documents
as they are developed for all formal training courses assigned to ensure documents are compliant to
current directives and provide adequate guidance to ensure all graduates of these courses meet AF
standards necessary to perform in their AFSCs. Conducts a minimum of one review annually of each
assigned course to validate the high quality and accuracy of these courses are maintained.
Det 1, Air Combat Command 08/2005 - 09/2006
NA, United States Salary: 66,632.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1750 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
Instructional Systems Specialist (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Greg Daniels 623-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Designs and develops instructional programs based on technology and complex technological
applications. Performs comprehensive front-end analysis, determines information sources and
conducts fact finding. Confers with curriculum designers, course writers, programmers,
multimedia/illustrators, subject matter experts and Headquarters action officers to coordinate design
and development of products. Provides command-wide assistance on Instructional Systems
Development (ISD), learning theories, statistical measures, psychological approaches to training and
instructional methodologies. Presents seminars and workshops on TBT design, development,
implementation and management. Conducts feasibility studies for use of educational technologies
and other advanced methods (interactive courseware and distance learning) for instructional courses,
programs and projects. Develops and implements high priority, high visibility, short notice projects
designed to improve procedures and baselines for the technical training process.
Joint Special Operations University 05/2002 - 08/2005
Hurlburt Field, United States Salary: 66,632.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 50
Series: 1750 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
Director of Resident Curriculum (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Stuart 850-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Plans, coordinates, and designs residence instruction for the Joint Special Operations University.
Initiates and plans development of instructional materials for use in residence education for JSOU.
Provides guidance and direction to faculty in the area of instructional materials development for
residence courses. Conducts needs analysis and develops learning analyses. Develops or evaluates
the content, organization, style, consistency, format, emphasis, and treatment of the instructional
materials for residence courses. Develops and evaluates finished products including lesson plans,
texts, student readings visual aids and support material that conform to established educational
theories and practices. Manages annual and triennial course validations. Analyzes and coordinates
learning objectives, lesson content, and resource requirements to ensure an efficient and effective
SOF residence education program. Analyzes course content and target population and validates
teaching strategies are appropriate. Validates the types and capabilities of instructional methods,
materials, and media. Determines blocks of learning events, course content, and instructional design
plans. Determines whether test items match the objective and that the testing methodology is
appropriate for the objective. Validates which courses and course content that can be efficiently and
effectively taught in the residence-learning environment. Establishes guidelines and policy for
measuring achievement of instructional objectives for residence education courses. Reviews and
develops measurement instruments for educational courses. Evaluates tests results and grading
criteria to determine reliability and validity through analysis of trial application data, when applicable.
Conducts statistical studies of examination and assessment results to identify trends and potential
problem areas. Designs and develops residence instructional programs based on educational
technology and very complex technological applications. Evaluates recommended course content
against the available technology applications and determines the most cost effective method that
meets the education objective. Manages the JSOU curriculum board.
University of Southern Mississippi, College of 04/1999 - 05/2002
Education and Hours per week: 10
Hattiesburg, MS United States
Adjunct Faculty Member
Supervisor: Dr. Ed Mann (601-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Instruct vocational educators from public and private institutions seeking state certification; military
instructors and other individuals seeking Masters and Baccalaureate of Science degrees in
Technology and Occupational Education. The following courses are current areas of expertise:
IT 365 Microcomputer Applications in Technical Education;
TOE 441/541 Philosophies and Principles of Occupational Instruction;
TOE 443/543 Design of the Occupation-Based Instruction;
TOE 447/547 Instructional Human Relations;
TOE 452/552 History and Philosophy of Vocational Education;
TOE 465 Microcomputer Applications in Technical Education;
TOE 469/569 Computer Based Instructional Technology.
Develop syllabi in accordance with SACS and NCATE standards. Coordinate with other faculty
members, ensuing course objectives relate to department aims and goals. Write and maintain lesson
plans, student materials (handouts, samples, documentation standards), written and performance
evaluation materials, generate measurement analysis, and develop both presentation and interactive
training materials. Develop and maintain websites for student access for research course materials,
discussion groups and links to related sites. Counsel students on career goals, course selections and
skills development. Current research focused on the use and integration of computers, as a teaching
tool, in the classroom. Areas of interest include advances in computer technology, equal education
opportunities, higher education administration, and evaluation of training programs.
Dept. of the Air Force, 336TRS/UUAA, ; 04/2001 - 04/2002
Keesler AFB, Hours per week: 40
Series: 1750 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
Training Specialist (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Mr. Javier Lozada (228-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Use Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model for developing and revising assigned technical
training courses, maintaining ISD case files. Analyzed various training methodologies to ensure
quality course presentations, within guidance set by core documents. Review and edit student
training materials, i.e., study guides, workbooks, lab guides for writing standards, technical accuracy,
possible conflicts with other data, and provide coordination for release of copyrights. Advise, write
and maintain Plan of Instruction (POI), measurement plan, master and station lesson plans. Review
written test, progress checks and performance test to ensure the difficulty, complexity, criticality, time
and scope of questions measure the objectives. Develop standardized instructions for the student
and test proctor. Validate course using student critiques, instructor comments, measurement data,
performance test results, remediation, resource problems and washbacks or failures. Submit training
deficiency reports, routing them to responsible agencies. Conduct quarterly reviews on measurement
devices and student feedback programs. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products, Netscape
Composer, Technical Training Management System, photo editing programs, and Internet search
engines.
Education:
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS United States
Master's Degree 12/1998
GPA: 4.0 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 33 Semester hours
Major: Technology Education
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS United States
Bachelor's Degree 12/1997
GPA: 3.31 of a maximum 4.0
Major: Technology and Occupational Education
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS United States
Doctorate
GPA: 3.95 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 54 Semester hours
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Coursework towards a Ph.D in Educational Leadership, Higher Education. Degree program not completed, ABD
Certified Curriculum Designer/Developer, Langevin Learning Systems. P.O. Box 1221 Ogdensburg, New York 13669-
6221
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