Training Support Team Member

JOHN GHENES

Paso Robles, CA *****

831-***-**** - ad5o53@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Forward thinker who brings 20 years as a Civilian training Army Soldiers for the federal government. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize the missions goals, resolve complex problems and deliver and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in all Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. SKILLS

Logistics Coordination

Innovation and Creativity

Budgeting and finance

Improvement plan knowledge

Customer Relations

Microsoft Word

Interpersonal Communication

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Project Planning

WORK HISTORY

02/2023 to 12/2023 Training Support Officer

California Army National Guard – Camp Roberts, California As a ARNG GTC TSO, evaluated and approved or disapproved requests from supported activities for additional or new training equipment and determined validity of these services and methods for accomplishments to satisfy needs of U.S. Army. Acted as Army National Guard Garrison Training Center (ARNG GTC) point of contact on all TADSS matters between NGB-ARNG- Training Support (TRS), U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), HQ TRADOC, U.S. Army Training Support Center

(ATSC), Combined Arms Center-Training-Training Support Analysis and Integration Division (CAC-TSAID). Communicated technical information and coordinates external TADSS support with managers at IMCOM, TRADOC, FORSCOM, ATSC, CAC-T-TSAID and other commands, other installations, and other activities to satisfy ARG GTC mission requirements or to provide TADSS support for other organizations. Conducts usage studies of TADSS assigned on a user basis and takes action to withdraw equipment not subject to satisfactory levels of utilization. Reported adequacy of TSC facilities and equipment and coordinates with appropriate activities at installation level to secure necessary allocations. Coordinated with staff officers, operating officials, and higher headquarters personnel through telephone contacts, conference participation, written reports, personal visits, or electronic means. Training Support Officer was regularly required to justify, defend, and negotiate in representing organizational programs, equipment, TADSS, and related resources required to support TSC mission.

Prepared annual and special budget estimates for operation of TSC and other resource needs; allocates organization resources and in conjunction with others, develops program goals and assesses impact of significant agency developments upon mission accomplishment. Coordinated assembly of cost data and justification for the annual TSC budget in coordination with ARNG-TC resource manager, State ARG DEP Program Manager and ARNG-TRS. Developed and submited unfunded requirements request (UFR) and identifies functions or tasks that cannot be accomplished with programmed funds. Monitored budget execution and ensures that costs do not exceed available funds. Determined life expectancy of equipment presently in use and provides background for justifying annual funding increments for equipment replacement. Authorizes procurement of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment and oversees installation's needs of Army-wide training device requirements from HQDA, CAC-T-TSAID and NGB-ARNG-TRS. Provided technical oversight for on-site Program Executive Office-Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) and NGB-ARNG-TRS. Provided guidance to contract project directors who are GS-13 or GS-14 equivalent. Served as the ARG TC representative on all issues concerning these contracts. Works closely with members of PEO-STRI Acquisition Integrated Product Team (AIPT) and NGB-ARNG-TRS. Conducted surveillance of contractor performance to determine if work being performed is consistent with Statement of Work and Contract Clause requirements. Provided recommendations on corrective action of any violation of, or deviation from requirements of the contract, contractor request for changes to the contract, and any issues that require clarification or resolution. Provided PEO-STRI with written comments and performance certification reports. Represented the installation in off post conferences and partnering sessions with top contractor corporate management, supervisory contractor personnel and government officials. Resolved or attempted to resolve informal complaints and grievances; reports more serious cases to higher-level management and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution. Provided long range planning and management of a large inventory of TADSS in coordination of training support services, materials, and requirements in support of designated area of responsibility (AoR) and ARG GTC training initiatives. Provided coordination between TS and all services commands on matters relating to TADSS materials, services, and requirements. Services consist of TADSS and GTA loan and issue operations, TADSS maintenance, TADSS training, Virtual TADSS Instruction/Operation, and local TADSS fabrication and procurement. Managed Property of TSC line items of TADSS support equipment and property. Provided planning, coordination, reception, and implementation of on hand as well as new and emerging TADSS technologies into the overall installation training mission strategy.

04/2011 to 12/2022 Management Training Officer

United States Army Reserve – Fort Hunter Liggett

Served as Training Management Officer for the Training Support Division at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA and was responsible for providing training support in all its various forms to installations customers. Was senior Civilian in the Training Support Division and was principal advisor to the Director within areas of responsibility. Provided advice, guidance and supervision to subordinate organizations, teams and individuals. Assisted the Director in implementing the Army Performance Improvement Criteria and in all aspects of strategic planning and management. Used up to date and in depth knowledge of the diverse nature of the directorates operations to assist the director in formulating and executing strategy, plans and goals at executive and senior installation leadership level. Reviewed performance and capabilities to assess progress relative to Functional Operating Plans, goals and changing needs. Coordinated efforts to achieve reengineering and restructuring initiatives. Used Total Army Quality tools and techniques to review existing processes and systems, manage program quality, and assess the need for changes in organizational or functional responsibilities and authorities. Directed organizational changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Serviced as member of the Management Services and Quality of Life Quality Management Board (QMB), Training and Customer Satisfaction Quality Management Group (QMG), Space Management Committee. Responsible for directly managing portions of overall Training Support Division. Duties in planning, directing, controlling and supervising functions of the directorate to determine, allocate, and account for effective use of resources as they impact on directorate missions and goals. As Training Management Officer, the position must guide and lead TSC in support of military training units and individual troops to include regulatory and mission essential driven collective and individual training requirements. Training Support Center operations which include multimedia production and support services as well as Training Aids Devices and Simulation systems; VBS2 Gaming simulations; IED-D lane operations, Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) and Reserve Component Support operations including scheduling and utilization of training devices, Training Support Center Master Plan along with its inherent Capital Investment strategy with installations strategy, goals, Command Operating Budget (COB) and Master Plan and Force Modernization as it impacts on the installation's requirements to maintain facilities and provide services especially in areas of Distance Learning and Simulations training to include Brigade Command Battle Staff and Brigade Battle Staff training exercises. Develops marketing packages and materials and conducts marketing visits. Performed critical functions of leading, training, coaching, mentoring and counseling directorate's first and second level leadership and supervisors at GS-09 and GS-11 level. Mentored directorate's leaders and supervisory personnel on professional and career goals, accomplishments and related issues. Trained leaders on proper organizational management techniques to include Civilian personnel management, proper budget planning and execution as well as compliance with various Army and Federal programs, policies or areas of special emphasis. Assists supervisors and program managers with internal strategy and plans to complete or improve daily operations as well as to analyze and then formally amend business practices. Assists supervisors and program managers by reviewing and approving long term and multiyear plans for personnel management, maintenance, range and training master plans and budget forecasts and execution. Closely monitored and approves all aspects of phased budget execution including personnel actions which result in a fiscal obligation such as promotion, reclassification, within grade increases, monetary awards and requests for temporary, seasonal or term hires. Reviewed work of subordinate managers for compliance with command priorities and installation strategic goals and objectives. Assured subordinate managers classify and evaluate civilian positions with established position management policies and OPM and DA classification principles, practices, standards and regulations, and assures job descriptions are reviewed for accuracy and consistency. Prepared and updated job descriptions and performance plans, evaluates performance and makes final decisions on retention or reassignment, recognizes exceptional performance through the awards system, takes disciplinary action as necessary, assesses need for formal and on-the-job training, schedules and approves leave, interviews, and selects employees from lists of eligible candidates. Enhanced employee performance by developing comprehensive management training programs.

Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.

Promoted a positive work environment by emphasizing effective leadership styles during management trainings.

Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires. Improved employee satisfaction rates by addressing concerns around career development and providing clear paths for advancement through targeted management trainings.

EDUCATION

05/2002 Master of Science: International Finance

Troy State University - Fort Carson, CO

05/1990 Bachelor of Science: Finance

Nichols College - Dudley, MA

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Columbus

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