Instructional Systems Architect

Robert Dunn, Ph.D.

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New Hill, NC *7562

EDUCATION SUMMARY

PhD, 2014, Instructional Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Instructional Technology is the terminal degree for Instructional System Design. As such, an ISD at this level is expert in the design of courses of instruction, learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology, the study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. Instruction in advanced instructional systems design practices included the study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Motivation in learning and performance, and the study of techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, were areas of interest. My area of specialty resulted in my dissertation and development of a tool to objectively define scenario complexity to progress trainees along a learning trajectory during automated scenario-based training.

MA, 2008, Instructional Design and Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Instructional System Designers (ISD) at this level are familiar with the development of self-guided, mixed-media, and virtual curriculum addressing the needs of learners. ISD’s have participated in instructional product development, studied techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. ISD’s are focused on computers in education and training, studying the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software and instructional game design.

MFA, New York University, New York, NY

BFA, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC

Certified Veterans Benefits Administration Master Instructor

Completed Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp

Various Defense Acquisition University course certifications

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

During my years as Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS), Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) and Learning Performance Consultant, I:

Planned, Analyzed, Designed, Developed, Implemented and Evaluation (PADDIE) simulator training and instructional materials enabling Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) goals stands. Supported aviation and land warfare for USMC Program Manager Training Systems (PM TRASYS), Navy Air Warfare Center Training Services Division (NAWCTSD), Institute for Simulation and Training and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).

Performed Human Performance Analyses and used the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) to execute projects for the PADDIE of military training systems, both instructor-centric and trainee-centric.

Conducted research and analyses to identify, verify and validate training requirements for simulation training systems intended to provide skilled operator and maintenance personnel complex process-oriented training on weapon systems and associated operational equipment.

Performed Needs Analyses and Front-End Analyses (FEA) to support the functional design and improve operational affordance of training systems and equipment. Documentation included, but was not limited to:

oJob Duty Task Analyses (JDTA)

oTraining System Requirements Documents (TSRD)

oSystematic Team Assessment of Readiness Training (START) evaluations

Lead many efforts to mitigate training gaps within simulation training for operators and maintainers of Warfighting platforms that included:

oThe CH53K (Rotary Wing)

oLight Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank (LAV-AT) ground combat vehicle

oUSN Virginia (SSN 774) and Seawolf (SSN 21) class attack submarine Undersea Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16)

Analyzed, documented, and collected data for integration of content into Navy and Marine Corps instructional curricula relevant to a wide range of ratings and MOS’s.

Participated in and was principal researcher and author of the first Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) documentation of combined exercises conducted by the USMC and overseen by PM (Program Manager) TRASYS (Training Systems), and USMC Training and Education Command (TECOM).

Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to perform training analyses for the identification of specific training and learning objectives and other data relevant to the development of instructional delivery systems.

Established the functional performance baselines and environmental parameters that formed the basis for development of technical specifications within procurement packages.

Analyzed and recommended alternative training strategies for consideration by program sponsors such as Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), TECOM, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Simulations Branch (MTSB).

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Qualifications that I possess and predict successful conduct of projects include:

Demonstrated capability to collaborate successfully with contractor personnel, software technicians, engineers, SMEs and military representatives from various training agencies, program sponsors and user activities to achieve project objectives and requirements.

Flexibility and expertise in planning projects, identifying, and prioritizing significant events and activities, tests and evaluations and accurate documentation of their results.

Advanced knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques and training strategies, including emerging technological solutions, for the design of military training systems.

Adeptness in the application of grounded education and proven training principles to develop and evaluate alternative multimedia solutions to a variety of complex training problems utilizing both standard and nonstandard approaches to advanced scenario-based training.

Intrinsic motivation, resourcefulness, and end-user focused decision making process.

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Central Florida, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab; 3100 Technology Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32826; Instructional Systems Architect; Dates: 10/23 to 8/25

Duties included: Under direction of US Navy Rating Coordinators, I Oversaw and provided curriculum, course design and development consultation for the Navy’s Ready Relevant Learning effort. Projects included Fire Control (FC), Gunnery Maintenance (GM), Interior Communication (IC), Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS), Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) ratings. Duties included review of Contract Data Requirements Lists, Statements of Work, Integrated Master Schedules, Lesson Plans, PowerPoint, storyboards and presentations, Training Guides and tests and evaluations. I utilized Naval Training Process (NTP) and Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) standards and practices to facilitate the development of courseware and ensure government compliance and acceptance.

Accomplishments: I saw the GM Ready Relevant Learning project to completion, but perhaps my biggest accomplishment was that I put my diplomatic skills to work to successfully navigate through the many obstacles and pitfalls that are inherent to the acquisition process and did so without ever losing motivation or desire to present the best product to the end users.

Victor 12, LLC.; 2420 S. Lakemont Avenue, Suite 175, Orlando, FL 32814; Learning Performance Consultant; Dates: 11/20 to 10/23

Duties included: Developed and designed courseware for the Veteran’s Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Training and Education, recommended Human Resource Personnel training curriculum topics, terminal and enabling learning objectives, topic sequencing and assessment strategies. Collaborated with Government project managers for the purpose of obtaining resources and securing needed information and decisions from associated supervisors on major work problems and issues that arose, reviewed documents, and performed technical writing duties. I also developed storyboards, conducted JDTA and was consultant to client Instructional Systems Designers and leadership.

Accomplishments: Researched and documented Training Needs Reports that included curriculum design and sequencing for nine different VBA competency training efforts that spanned basic to advanced levels of skills and personnel. I became a certified Veterans Benefits Administration Master Instructor (ELITE ID: 2020-0006).

AMTIS, Inc.; 12124 High Tech Ave., Suite 150, Orlando, FL 32817; Senior Instructional Systems Designer, Training and Evaluation; Dates: 08/20 to 11/20

Duties Included: Supported NAWCTSD as an Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer on a Part-Time-On-Call (PTOC) basis and directly reported to BlackFish Federal, Inc., Senior Vice President of Training and Evaluation: Ms. Terry Ritchie. Developed and designed courseware for Navy curriculum for the instruction of MK 11 Seal Delivery Vehicle (SVD) systems and subsystems. Complied with Naval Education and Training (NAVEDTRA) 130 series documentation, OPNAVINST 1500.76 series and others.

Accomplishments: Developed instructor and participant course guides and accompanying PowerPoint presentations. Complied with Naval Education and Training (NAVEDTRA) 130 series documentation and enabled migration of course materials to the Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II, Content Planning Module (CPM), and Learning Objective Model (LOM) platforms.

Harold and Associates, LLC; 7751 Belfort Pkwy., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256; Lead Instructional Systems Designer; Dates: 2/19 to 6/20

Duties Included: Supported NAWCTSD by leading Sailor 2025 Knowledge Capture and Content Conversion efforts, collaborated with SMEs and active-duty teams devoted to the United States Navy (USN) Ready, Relevant Learning effort. Served as SME to company proposal and contract capture teams. Conducted FEA, researched, and wrote instructional content assisted by SMEs, clients, and cross-functional teams. Designed assessments and guideline standards to demonstrate mastery of learning objectives.

Accomplishments: Designed innovative, interactive, and immersive learner-centric training, at all interactive courseware levels, for synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions using appropriate delivery methods.

Institute for Simulation and Training; 3100 Technology Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32826; Research Associate; Dates: 10/17 to 5/18

Duties Included: Analyzed military instructional and evaluation processes for complex domains and

applied research findings to the design and development of knowledge products, training technology prototypes, instructional curricula, cognitive metrics, and other applications. Conducted qualitative and quantitative research including knowledge elicitation interviews, focus groups, field testing of product prototypes, and training effectiveness evaluations (TEE). Researched the implementation of LVC military training, in collaboration with the USMC TECOM and developed proof of concept/capabilities evaluation for a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) emergency response simulation trainer. Further supported TECOM and MAGTF Training Simulations Branch, in the development and implementation of Tactical Air Land Operations Exercise (TALON-X) 2017. I collaborated frequently with highly experienced teams of researchers, active-duty Marines, and SMEs to fulfill objectives to apply knowledge of adult learning, problem-solving and decision-making to achieve goals.

Accomplishments: I documented research findings in technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and other written forms, presented concepts, plans, and findings during project team meetings; and collaborated with and contributed to a team of professionals. Published documentation originating and furthering best practices in LVC environments. Presented “Live, Virtual, Constructive Distributed Missions Training: Results and Lessons Learned” at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2017. Contributed to authorship of, “Validating Distributed Mission Simulation in a Tactical Integrated Training Environment” presented at I/ITSEC, 2017. Led authorship of, “Validating Simulators for Live, Virtual, Constructive Exercises: A Methodology” and contributed to, “Simulation Based Leadership Decision Support Simulator for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction” both papers presented at ModSim International World Expo 2018, Norfolk, VA.

Zenetex, LLC., 3361 Rouse Road, Suite 215, Orlando, FL 32817; Instructional Systems Specialist; Dates: 1/16 to 10/17

Duties Included: I collaborated and independently performed FEA including, but not limited to, JDTA, TSRD and START evaluations to support the functional design and development of training systems and equipment to solve training problems related to the CH53K (Rotary Wing) the LAV-AT (Ground Combat Vehicle) and SSN 774 and SSN 21 (Undersea Technical Insertion 2016 [TI-16]) in support of NAWCTSD. I analyzed, documented, and collected data for four START efforts for VBS3, CCS, SAVT and PTA training devices as well as participated in, and was principal writer of, the first LVC START conducted by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in collaboration with PM TRASYS and TECOM. I collaborated with SMEs and performed training analyses for the identification of specific training and learning objectives and other data relevant to the development of instructional delivery systems.

Accomplishments: I developed alternative training strategies for consideration by program sponsors: Chief of Naval Operations, Systems Commands, Chief of Naval Education and Training, Commandant Marine Corps, and NAVAIRWARCENTRASYSDIV. I documented the results of my analyses (e.g., Training Device Analysis of Alternatives, TSRD, and Training System Functional Descriptions) that established the functional performance baselines and environmental parameters and formed the basis for development of the technical specifications within the procurement packages. I analyzed and recommended alternative training strategies for consideration by program sponsors such as MARCORSYSCOM, TECOM, and MAGTF MTSB to meet specific training needs based on technical risk, training, and cost benefits.

Innovative Reasoning LLC., 12424 Research Pkwy #155, Orlando, FL 32826; Instructional Systems Specialist, Start Date 6/12 to End Date 12/15

Duties Included: I planned, directed, and controlled the resources assigned and work products of a multi-disciplined Integrated Project Teams (IPT) of interdepartmental functional specialists for Manpower and Personnel Training Plans (MPTP), Training Situation Analyses, Verification and Validation Reports (VVR) and TEE in support of MARCORSYSCOM and PM TRASYS. I recommended criteria for the performance of several field evaluations and effectiveness studies, including LVC projects, of training media and systems to ensure efficient utilization of training resources and provided cost and training effective recommendations to correct training deficiencies or improve effectiveness. Major training and budgetary decisions, as measured by the commitment of personnel and financial resources, were made based on the information provided to program sponsors. I also oversaw and collaborated with contractor support and Government agencies for the analysis, design, development, and procurement of ISD products and instructional materials for operator, maintenance, and instructor training courses, such as New Equipment Training (NET), that included evaluation of Interactive Courseware (ICW) design products, and computer program design documents for both existing and emerging weapon systems.

Accomplishments: During development of simulator exercises and NET, I provided project guidance and leadership to engineering, logistics, contracting, and other support personnel who were project team members. I also monitored team progress, reviewed completed products for clarity and consistency with task and project objectives, and returned, with constructive feedback, incomplete or inaccurate products to the originator for revision. I advised project team members on technical risk, training, and cost benefits of ICW systems and products. Each of these projects required planning, development, and innovative application of the principles of education, instructional and training strategies for the analysis of a variety of training situations ranging from individual operator to integrated team training in the operation of tactical equipment.

L-3 Communications, Training Systems Branch (doing business as Engility), 12000 Research Pkwy, #500 Orlando, Florida 32826; Principal Instructional Designer, Start Date 10/11 to End Date 6/12

Duties Included: Supported the Combat Vehicle Training System (CVTS) family of training simulation devices. My primary responsibility included the oversight of Verification and Validation of Requirements (VVR) and Training Effectiveness Evaluations (TEE) documentation in support of MARCORSYSCOM PM TRASYS training device acquisition. Additionally, I conducted analysis and review of simulation training POI and training exercises and scenarios. As an Instructional Systems Specialist, I provided advisory and consultation services to the Program Director, Project Manager and Lead Engineer for training system/device acquisition or modification on matters related to the interpretation of training requirements and the application of education and training principles to training problems.

I planned, directed, and controlled the resources and work products of a multi-disciplined, interdepartmental IPT of specialists for training system analysis, creation, and review of simulation training Program of Instruction (POI), engineering documentation including Training System Utilization Handbooks, Prime Item Descriptions, Contract Deliverables Requirement Lists, and system test reviews. I collaborated with contractor support and Government agencies for the analysis, design, development, and procurement of ISD products and instructional materials for operator, maintenance, and instructor training courses for both existing and emerging weapon systems. I have functioned as a Project Manager and recommended criteria for the performance of several field evaluations and effectiveness studies of training media and systems to ensure efficient utilization of training resources provides cost and training effective recommendations to correct training deficiencies or improve effectiveness.

Accomplishments: Determined suitability of system configurations aligning each to various training situations and the requirements of each end user. Provided advisory and consultation services to the Program Director, Project Manager and Lead Engineer for training system/device acquisition or modification on matters related to: Interpretation of training requirements, Application of education and training principles to training problems, Development of viable training/trainer alternatives and appropriate rationale. Advised senior civilians, subject matter experts and military representatives from training agencies, and program sponsors on complex education and training problems, and advanced training systems and equipment. I developed operating parameters of instructional systems, including training aids and devices, in broad areas such as operator and maintenance training at the systems and subsystem levels and selection of appropriate hardware/courseware and authoring system combinations to ensure serviceability to the end user.

Passport: In renewal process

CAC: Secret – Active

I look forward to moving ahead and discussing this opportunity further. Thank you for your time and attention.

Robert Dunn, Ph.D.

2644 Jazzy St.

New Hill, NC 27562

(c) 813-***-****

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