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Dr. Paul Samuel Young Higher Education Résumé

DR. PAUL SAMUEL YOUNG

HIGHER EDUCATION LEADER SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONER EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR Silverdale, WA 360-***-**** ****.*****@**.*******.*** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Scholar-practitioner and executive leader with 30 years of progressive federal experience in adult education, organizational leadership, curriculum development, professional development, compliance training, program management, and workforce readiness. Holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership, two master's degrees, and Certified Online Instructor credentials. Known for translating complex standards into accessible learning, developing emerging leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and guiding diverse teams through change.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Academic & Program Administration Adult & Online Learning Curriculum Development Professional Development Student Success & Retention Organizational Leadership Program Assessment Executive Coaching & Mentoring Compliance & Risk Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Program Manager Curriculum, Policy & Workforce Development U.S. Department of Defense 2019- Present

• Lead complex national programs involving policy, standards, professional education, assessment, compliance, and cross-functional coordination across geographically dispersed organizations.

• Translate technical and regulatory requirements into practical curricula, implementation guidance, performance expectations, and decision-ready executive recommendations.

• Partner with subject-matter experts, educators, operational leaders, contractors, and senior decision-makers to improve program consistency, safety, accountability, and organizational readiness.

• Develop and mentor professionals at multiple career levels while supporting succession planning, performance improvement, and leadership accountability.

• Contributed to the revision and implementation of three major national standards governing training, emergency preparedness, and organizational performance.

Director of Airfield and Terminal Operations U.S. Department of Defense 2017-2019; 2021-2024

• Directed multidisciplinary operations and administrative functions in a complex, safety-critical environment while coordinating staffing, scheduling, resources, inspections, and stakeholder requirements.

• Built structured qualification, onboarding, feedback, mentoring, and performance-assessment processes that strengthened workforce capability and service continuity.

• Promoted inclusive leadership, ethical decision-making, continuous improvement, risk management, and accountability across diverse teams.

Leadership Facilitator & Workplace Culture Program Administrator Federal Service Career Appointment

• Delivered standards-based professional education for diverse adult learners through facilitated discussion, case application, reflection, and practical assessment.

• Advised leaders and educated employees on respectful workplaces, communication, accountability, equal opportunity, and conflict resolution.

Dr. Paul Samuel Young Higher Education Résumé

HIGHER EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP PRACTICE

Founder & Executive Leadership Coach Young Leadership Institute LLC Current

• Develop leadership programs, workshops, assessments, participant workbooks, coaching resources, and professional-learning materials for individuals and organizations.

• Created the YOUNG Leadership Model: Yield to Purpose, Overcome Adversity, Uplift Others, Navigate Change, and Generate Legacy.

• Integrate leadership theory, ethics, resilience, organizational behavior, mentoring, and reflective practice into adult-learning experiences.

Curriculum Developer, Facilitator & Mentor Professional Practice 30 Years

• Facilitated leadership and professional development for more than 650 personnel and oversaw a specialized training school supporting more than 1,500 personnel.

• Designed and delivered curricula, workshops, qualification frameworks, assessments, and mentoring programs for adult learners with varied experience levels.

• Supported career development through individual coaching, group facilitation, performance feedback, and structured mentoring. EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (EdD), Leadership Trident University International Master of Science, Leadership Grand Canyon University Master of Science, Management Excelsior University Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts Excelsior University Associate of Arts Iowa Central Community College DOCTORAL RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY FOCUS

Dissertation: The Effects of Stress and Loneliness on Adult Education Participation Among Black American Men After COVID-19: A Phenomenological Study.

• Developed the C.A.R.E. Persistence Framework: Connection, Appraisal, Resilience, and Engagement.

• Research interests include adult-learner persistence, Black men in higher education, veteran education, student belonging, stress and coping, mentoring, leadership development, and trauma-informed support. TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITIES

• Organizational Leadership & Management • Adult Learning & Online Education

• Student Success & Retention • Ethical & Cross-Cultural Leadership

• Curriculum and Program Assessment • Workforce Development & Career Transition CREDENTIALS, TECHNOLOGY & SERVICE

• Certified Online Instructor; executive coaching, curriculum facilitation, professional mentoring, program management, and organizational consulting experience.

• Technology: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, MAXQDA, learning-management systems, virtual instruction, and online collaboration and presentation tools.

• Community mentorship coordinator and author of leadership, resilience, family legacy, personal development, and career-transition resources.

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