Instructional Systems Specialist
Resume:
PETER L. PASSARETTI
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Supervising; Project Management; Training Development; Training Coordination; Curriculum Development; Evaluation and Quality Assurance; Research and Analysis; Program Analysis; Policy Compliance; Adult Education; Distance Learning; Online Training; Training and Travel Program; Office Management; Records Management; Organizational Studies; Data Collection; Program Studies; Interpretation of Records and Reports
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Education; Wayland Baptist University-Plainview, Texas; Major: Occupational Education with Specialization in Corporate Training and Development, Occupational Development; Minor: Occupational Education with specialization in Business Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree; Community College of the Air Force-Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Major: Occupational Education; Minor: Instructor of Technology and Military Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb 2017 – Present; Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) GS-13 / Management and Program Analyst (MAPA) GS-13, FBI, Training Division
Coordinate the logistics of the Instructional Strategies Courses within the FBI Academy and reginal locations
Completed multiple Instructional Strategies Courses (ISC) and Presentation Skills Courses (PSC), Basic Instructor Courses (BIC) to potential core and adjunct instructors
Designed data collection tool to keep statistical data and metrics of the ISC, PSC, and BIC courses, which decreased the administrative burden for analyzing level 1 course data
Communicate program policies, procedures, and updates to all FBI personnel
Sep 2009 – 2017; Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) GS-13, FBI, Training Division
Completed required FBI Facilitator training
Trains, manages, and mentors employees on the functions of an ISS and the Training Development Process (TDP), Lectora software, and training delivery methods
Team lead for 8 contractors at various levels of competency, knowledge levels, and proficiency
As team lead, responsible for overall project management for my team’s projects and performance
Establishes and maintains professional contacts in various fields and is often consulted by others as an expert
Manages numerous high-level, high-priority, courses simultaneously as the Lead ISS, using vetted instructional systems development and design processes; which involves extensive planning, organization, analyses, coordination and integration of work from other entities, assigning tasks, offering guidance, setting team goals, and reviewing progress
Reviews and makes recommendations for revising or restructuring current training programs, services, materials, and tests to improve effectiveness
Works independently, as part of a team, and as project lead to design and development full-length training programs/curricula using the ADDIE model
Analyzes, develops, designs, reviews, and evaluates classroom and web-based curricula of various lengths, course materials, and testing instruments for various courses for the FBI, state and local law enforcement, and other federal intelligence agencies
Researches and incorporates the use of various forms of training media in designing courses, curricula, and special course materials in areas where traditional materials are ineffective
Using a variety of instructional principles analyzes adult learner characteristics; identifies objectives and teaching strategies; and adjusts instructional methods or materials to fit varying situations
Confers with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to determine a project’s scope, intended audience, goals and objectives, and career path
Conducts analysis based on needs assessments, post-training evaluations, current practices, and procedures
Determines course requirements and priority based on time, resources, subject matter content, and relationship to the training program objectives
Creates and evaluates course performance measures to determine suitability for intended use, scoring, misleading terminology, overlapping items, etc
Reviews instructional materials, lesson plans, course aids, testing material, etc., to ensure they are relevant to the student, conform to the learning objectives, and meet certification standards and requirements
Jul 2002 – May 2008; Instruction Systems Design Consultant, Alpha-Omega Change Engineering, Hampton, VA
Developed instructional content for courses and courseware
--Researched and developed instructional objectives, content, and measurement devices
--Coordinated with technical subject matter experts
--Coordinated graphics development
--Developed audio track scripts
Developed instructional content for:
--Instructor-Trainer course
--Eagle Vision system and associated satellite and imagery courses
--B-52 aircraft Joint Standoff Weapon course
--B-52 Weapons Release System Maintenance course
--Electronics Fundamentals Course
Jul 1998 – Oct 2002; Education and Training Technician, Det 9, Air Combat Communication & Training Support Squadron, Langley AFB, VA
Developed Ground Tactical Radar Course
Developed ISD Database
Performed as Quality Assurance Evaluator for courseware development work performed by SAIC contractors
Assistant Local Area Network administrator
Resource advisor
Jun 1996 - Jul 1998; Assistant NCOIC, Base Education & Training, 1st Mission Support Squadron, Langley AFB, VA
Performed as the training focal point for over thirty local and dispersed training managers
Unit Deployment Manager (1st Fighter Wing)
Base instructor for trainer certifier course supporting over 5000 personnel
Apr 1995 - Apr 1996; Education & Training Manager, 51st Maintenance Squadron, Osan AB, Korea
Performed as Unit Training Manager for 500 aircraft and munitions maintenance personnel
Instructor for squadron trainer certifier course
Jan 1990 - Apr 1995; Master Instructor, 82nd Training Support Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX
Developed & instructed Technical Training Instructor Course, Principles of Instruction, Instructional Systems Designer, and the Basic Instructor Course
Primary course developer for Principles of Instruction
Feb 1988 - Dec 1989; Unit Training Manager, 92nd Security Police Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA
Managed squadron "On the Job Training Program" as the Unit Training Manager
Taught Train-the-Trainer course
Jan 1984 - Nov 1987; Master Instructor 3460th Technical Training Group, Lowry AFB, CO
Principal course developer for the Rapid Assembly Munitions System
Instructor for five 3-level awarding courses supporting Munitions maintenance career field
May 1982 - Dec 1983; Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO) Manager, 363rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC
Base TODO manager for special weapons
Munitions Technical Order Distribution Account manager
United States Air Force Education
Instructional System Designer
Interpreting Codes and Objectives
Technical Training Teaching Practicum
Technical Training Instructor Refresher
Instructional Systems Development
Principles of Instruction
Technical Writer Resident Course
Technical Writer Principles Course
Effective Writing Course
Tests and Measurement
Computer Based Instruction
Enhanced Organization, Control & Measurement Program
Videoteletraining Techniques Course
Air Force Quality Initiative Team Member Training Course
Air Force Technical Order System (Advanced and General)
Adobe Captivate
Operation and Maintenance Development Course
Combat Ammunition Planning and Production Course
USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School
Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course
Munitions System Specialist Course
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