Amir Y. Johnson, MAEd./AET, BSM

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EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTOR VISIONARY LEADER MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Accomplished professional with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in progressively responsible positions; demonstrated expertise in educational program design and implementation of highly effective training programs, optimizing organization learning and development results and effective talent management. Poised, knowledgeable, and regarded for superb instructional skills in both team and individual settings. Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, and orchestrate conflicting priorities in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to seamlessly communicate complex information in compelling presentations. Inspiring leader with strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to resolving complex challenges, while fostering stakeholder partnerships. Seeking to utilize experience, education, training, and strong work ethic in an organization that values dedication and results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Training/Instructing & Curriculum Development ● Learning Management Systems (LMS) ● Process Improvement and Root Cause Analysis ● Change Management ● Cross Functional Team Building ● Adult Learning Theory ● Strategic Alliances/Partnerships Leader Development ● Train-the-Trainer Certification ● Quality Assurance ● Optimizing Effectiveness Strong People Skills ● Performance Management ● Strong Business Acumen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Rome, Georgia March 2015 – Present (40 hours per week)

Human Resources/Mill Learning and Development Leader

Implementation, continuous evaluation, and improvement of the employee training program at the Rome Mill. Ensure consistency of the training program and alignment with the Global Manufacturing Training Initiative goals and enterprise training standards.

Serve as the facility champion/advocate for the training program, provides oversight for the Mill Maintenance and Operations training program and guidance to the Lead Team, department management and Department Learning Leaders, drives changes and improvements through systems and instills training as a core value.

Develop and manage mill training budget, mill training scorecards that accurately reflect training and certification progress.

Manage and facilitate the New Hire Integration (NHI) program and manage the facilitation of site specific and company training.

Provide forward thinking leadership and guidance to production supervisors concerning new and established processes, while serving as a knowledgeable and trusted resource across various departments.

Facilitate training, gap analysis, curriculum design, and development of safety and leadership programs, identify and reduce gaps and barriers in team member training programs.

Manage Training and Certification Processes for all Operations and Maintenance Departments that ensure job specific training and certification processes are followed in accordance with Global Manufacturing Training Initiatives.

Oversee and Manage Mill Training Programs and (associated) sustainable work systems and perform training system and effectiveness audits to ensure deliberate improvement of our workforce performance.

Improved organizational performance through a leadership approach that emphasized analytical decision-making, individualized performance improvement plans, and sound recommendations for programmatic changes.

Developed and managed the daily work activities of instructors as well as the individual professional development plans of instructors and provided recommendations on merit increases and promotions.

Applicant tracking management (sourcing candidates, pre-screen, interview, candidate disposition in systems.

Responsible for employee onboarding process which includes arranging for all pre-employment screens, paperwork for new hires, assembly of orientation packets, & employment letters.

Maintain accurate, current job descriptions for all positions.

Provide site reporting for potential applicants and candidates in hiring process, as well as training and development for employees as needed on a weekly and monthly basis.

Facilitate training, gap analysis, curriculum design, and development of safety and leadership programs.

Oversee the effectiveness of all the training administrative activities performed by the learning and development department: training budget, procurement, space management, telecommunications, mail, payroll, supply, and accountable property functions.

Review incoming requests for training supplies, services, printing, and equipment; determine propriety and justification of requests; research and analyze data required to meet specific training procurement requests based on knowledge of procurement laws, policies and agency guidance.

Coordinate the data input and transmission of time and attendance for the Facility Training Center, compile overtime projections and track usage, and provide training for both salaried and hourly employees.

Formulate acquisition plan and training budget projections; coordinate annual acquisition plans and any within-cycle modifications submitted by other facility departments and approved for submission. Determine specific expenses concerning payroll costs and other recurring costs based on past years' expenditures, as well as current disaster activity and training staff size.

AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Graniteville, South Carolina September 2014 – Present (Part-time)

Adjunct College Skills Instructor

Teach a diverse population of traditional students, working adults and returning students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds and experience using a wide variety of teaching methods to ensure student success.

Created numerous training materials from scratch, including new lesson plans; deployed highly innovative methods of motivating students. Closely reviewed and analyzed learning outcomes.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

GEORGIA PACIFIC, Fairfax, South Carolina April 2013 – March 2015 (40 hours per week)

Human Resources/Learning and Development Manager

Proactively coordinate and manage all organizational learning and development functions, including OSHA compliance/interface and program development/implementation, while consistently meeting or exceeding industry safety standards. Develop strategic plans to meet or exceed injury rate reduction objectives and create a safe work environment for all associates. Utilize strong business acumen to achieve program objectives.

Developed leaders in the areas of vision creation, team alignment and disciplined execution necessary to strategic goal attainment.

Serve as the Learning and Development Strategic Manager/Facilitator for the Allendale OSB Business Unit.

Develop, manage and facilitate the Standardized Learning and Development Qualification Model and manage the facilitation of site specific and company training that increased productivity by 93% while reducing workplace injuries by 72% annually.

Improved organizational performance through a leadership approach that emphasized analytical decision-making, individualized performance improvement plans, and sound recommendations for programmatic changes.

Analyzed data through daily briefings to determine results and trends for needs and improvements; offered recommendations to enhance training and promote successful compliance programs.

Provide forward thinking leadership and guidance to production supervisors concerning new and established processes, while serving as a knowledgeable and trusted resource across various departments.

Facilitate training, gap analysis, curriculum design, and development of safety and leadership programs.

Prepare, develop, and implement enhanced new employee orientation training and safety programs in compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.

Developed, implemented and managed standardized training and Cross Functional Team concept throughout organization.

Flawlessly managed a training budget of $10M divided among several work packages.

Serve as a supervisor and assign work to subordinates based on priority, difficulty, and subordinates' capabilities; make decisions on work problems referred by subordinates.

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 2011 – April 2013 (40 hours per week)

Military Academic Services Lead / Training Manager

Developed, implemented, and facilitated highly effective training programs to ensure full compliance with State and Federal education standards, corporate standards and Codes of Federal Regulation.

Led, guided, managed and motivated up to 55 employees, including instructors and other training specialists; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship. Also evaluated military student performance.

Developed and managed the daily work activities of instructors as well as the individual professional development plans of instructors and provided recommendations on merit increases and promotions.

Manage curriculum review, supervise teacher quality assessment periodically and manage the accreditation of school courses. Assist with releasing the school’s annual research report, and attend school committee meetings.

Ensure student examination arrangements conform set requirements of the school, monitor the process of recruitment, admission and induction of students and also enforce policies stipulated in the school’s regulations.

Develop and manage training for staff and successfully coach students to a level of academic self-sufficiency as their degree program progresses by utilizing a pre-determined catalog of courses.

Previous work experience:

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Various locations (including deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom AND Global War on Terror), June 2001 – August 2011 C130 Loadmaster

GENERAL DYNAMICS, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania December 2005 – April 2007 (40 hours per week)

Weapons and Tactics Instructor/Trainer (Master Trainer)

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Various locations, June 1993 – June 2001 (40 hours per week)

Weapons and Tactics Instructor

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION/ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING, University of Phoenix, October 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT, University of Phoenix, April 2011

SELECTED TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Authorized Trainer for Construction Industry; FEMA Emergency Management Course; Critical Thinking, Basic Incident Command System Course; FEMA Emergency Management Course; Decision Making and Problem Solving; FEMA Fundamentals of Emergency Management; FEMA Leadership and Influence; FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command Systems; Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Operations Train-the-Trainer; HAZMAT Technician

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Instructor Training Course: United States Army, Training Delivery and Observation Certificate of Completion, Certified Training Developer: United States Marine Corps, Certified Heavy Equipment/Mobile Equipment Instructor Trainer; N.R.A. Certified Firearms Instructor/Trainer, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor, SAP Trainer (Operations and Maintenance)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Access, Learning Management System (SumTotal LMS), Articulate, Orion, BrainShark, Camtasia, GreenLight, Prometheus, SAP, D.D.I., AON Gate, Kenexa Premier LCMS

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