Paul M. Brown, MBA

MS Management

Thornton, CO 520-***-****

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linkedin.com/in/paul-brown-87a687234

United States Air Force Flight Instructor (12 years), Air Combat Command Federal Training Specialist (12 years), Diverse Industry experience (Higher Education, Passenger Rail, Mining, Surface Transportation). Analytical thinker with big picture mindset, exceptional ability to development & optimize training, capacity to energize professionals in their personal growth.

Qualifications Summary

Visionary L&D professional with the ability to establish delivery strategy & approach for learning programs in close partnership with Development Leaders, Program Managers, and Executives; known to utilize economics, management & business leadership experience to serve management.

Collaborative team-player with high emotional intelligence and capacity to advise Development Program Managers and other stakeholders around knowledge support and delivery processes, tools.

Exceptional communicator & change agent with sharp power of observation, able to simplify complex issues to make them more easily comprehensible for a broader user audience.

Ambitious, high-energy initiative-taker with progression from deep military Learning & Development to multiple industry L&D, with a focus on expert training needs assessments to powerfully develop business cases for new learning solutions that best serve both organizations and individuals.

Engaging individual with a dynamic growth mindset, strong management & people skills, personal values, integrity & technical knowledge; able to manage stakeholder relationships to optimize results.

Highly effective strategist with the capacity to use creativity to determine the best course of action

for the organization through use of skills that transfer across multiple industries and positions.

Optimized Professional Services, LLC. Broomfield CO

Subject Matter Expert, Safety, Training, Business Needs Assessment 2020 to 2023

Operate as Subject Matter Expert and contributor for small veteran- and woman-owned business providing training, consultation & Employee Assistance Program services to small businesses. Conducts Learning Needs Assessments, contribute content for online learning and in-person training, in areas of Leadership, Assessment, Training Management & Development, Human Factors, Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Business Case Presentation & Budgeting.

Denver Public Schools Denver, CO

Manager, Transportation Safety and Training 2018 to 2020

Demonstrated strong leadership and foresight while leading a dynamic team of seven staff trainers, four training associates, and three third-party evaluators.

Leveraged experience and functional knowledge to successfully conduct CDL, non-CDL, and Para-Professional certifications for over 150 professionals within 18 months. Hired over 100 drivers in first year.

Established foundation for success leading transportation safety & accident investigation improvement.

Streamlined processes, clarified expectations, and improved consistency by developing first Denver Public Schools Transportation formal training qualification syllabi in over 20 years.

Conducted 45 transportation & safety evaluations for Denver Schools; delivered actionable reports.

Mosaic Fertilizer Company Lithia, FL

Training Manager 2015 to 2017

Delivered key contributions toward success by directing staff focusing on mine operations improvement,.

Exhibited commitment and determination by developing business cases for critical training performance challenges, including simulator/emulator assets, mobile crane safety procedures and leadership.

Exercised sound judgment & discretion while leading & quantifying maintenance supervisor competency assessments; results justified re-balancing maintainers between sites & development of a MX mentoring.

Captured substantial gains in efficiency & productivity by analyzing dragline operator performance shortfalls. Formulated qualification program; gained VP approval for business case for a full-motion simulator.

Ensured quality execution by formulating Safety-Critical Crane Planning Course in close partnership with safety professionals and vendors.

Paul M. Brown Continued

Metro-North Railroad New York

Deputy Director, Training and Development 2012 to 2015

Demonstrated leadership and perseverance to drive innovation while supervising three audio / visual specialists and four FRA / OSHA instructors / developers. Defined direction that catalyzed coordination across departments while leading development for Operations, Customer Service, Safety, Security, and Maintenance of Way.

Generated energy and stability by developing comprehensive full-day Supervising for Safety course for 350 managers and supervisors. Led to dramatic improvements in team cooperation and safety success.

Exercised detailed analysis and judgment to quantify knowledge & expertise training shortfalls for Bloodborne Pathogens (Ebola); developed mandatory academic & firsthand training for 230 building staff.

Developed an iPhone-based Onboard Ticket Issuing Machine in close partnership with vendor.

Honored to be awarded Metro-North Team Excellence Award for digital FRA Hours of Service project.

Salem State University Salem, MA

Veteran Training / Outreach Coordinator 2010 to 2011

Displayed leadership & communication skills by launching grant-funded position designed to improve college entrance opportunities, academic performance and employment options for veterans and National Guard / Reserve personnel.

Demonstrated insightful leadership and enhanced clarity of mission by planning and moderating faculty / community outreach programs designed to support veterans in higher education; Additionally, dramatically improved University status as a Military Friendly School to top rated performance support level.

Shaped a vibrant, productive environment by training, coaching, mentoring, developing, and providing academic counseling for veterans and veterans’ families.

Additional Leadership Experience as United States Air Force Rated Navigator &

Federal Civilian Training Specialist.

Education

Master of Business Administration (3.95 GPA) University of Phoenix, Tucson AZ

Master of Science in Management (3.80 GPA) Embry-Riddle, Tucson AZ

Bachelor of Science in Economics (3.60 GPA) University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Professional Proficiencies

Banking/Budgets Military and Civilian Instructional Design Needs Analysis Instruction

Coaching Performance Management Quality Assurance Leadership Development

Manufacturing Industry Production Supervision

Professional Development

USAF Ground & Flight Instructor (Chief of Combat Aviation Training) USAF Instructional Systems Design Course Managed Contract Quality Assurance, Mine Safety (Certified Trainer), Federal Railroad Administration (Certified Trainer) I Combat Aviator

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