Training Service

DAVID J. TAYLOR

**** ***** ***** **. ******: 915-***-****

El Paso, Texas 79936 ********@*****.***

PROFILE

Dedicated, exacting and solutions-driven professional offering leadership, training and supervisory skills gained during 23+ years in the US Army and Marine Corps. Adept at leading multiple complex projects and teams simultaneously. Outstanding track record of strategic contributions in visioning, planning, and coordinating a range of recruiting and non-profit operations. Calm under pressure; diplomatic, highly ethical and compassionate. Recognized for ability to mentor, motivate, deliver results and transcend cultural and personal differences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management

Personnel Development

Community Education

Non-profit Operations

Trust-Based Leadership

Training / Supervision

Change Management

Regulatory Compliance

Holds Active Secret Security Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE

MASTER TRAINER 07/2009 - 09/2011

US Army Recruiting Company El Paso, Texas / Phoenix, Arizona

• Oversaw, planned, advised and conducted training vital to maintaining effective operations of ten recruiting stations with 60+ personnel assigned across a wide geographic area. Recognized as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all training and US Army recruiting activities.

• Designed, coordinated, assessed and provided training on multiple topics vital to understanding changing regulations, administrative controls, and proper recruiting techniques. Evaluated training effectiveness identified and addressed shortcomings in specific knowledge.

• Ensured all recruiting personnel were kept informed of new policies, procedures and directives, and recommended methods to provide better continuity and program efficiency.

OPERATIONS MANAGER 08/2007 - 06/2009

US Army Recruiting Battalion, Mid-Atlantic Lakehurst, New Jersey

• Managed, supervised and coordinated recruiting activities of 205 recruiters, 52 stations and six companies across three states. Reviewed and evaluated productivity, verified procedural and regulatory compliance, and accurately measured recruiting statistics.

• Managed a comprehensive quality control process to ensure that review of all required enlistment documentation within delegated areas of responsibility was complete, accurate, and in compliance with US Army guidelines. Screened processing documents and analyzed applicants for disqualifying factors, including unreported criminal charges, and falsified information.

• Established and maintained positive and ethical working relationships with public, business and government representatives. Hosted events with community leaders to tactfully correct media misinformation and social myths, and help ensure recruitment goals were met and maintained.

STATION COMMANDER / FIELD RECRUITER 10/1999 - 07/2007

US Army Recruiting Battalion Cleveland/Columbus, Ohio

• Served as Recruiter and then promoted to Station Commander for several different recruiting stations within the same geographic region. Managed all administrative functions associated with screening, processing, and transporting of US Army enlistees to recruit training. Oversaw the testing of thousands of applicants and verification of information.

• Managed the administration of annual operating budgets. Tasked with identifying unnecessary expenses, and creative and effective use of reduced funds.

• Increased community acceptance of the military as a viable career option through effective promotional events, job fairs, public speaking engagements, and public relation initiatives.

INSTRUCTOR / WRITER 01/1998 - 09/1999

US Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Benning, Georgia

• Served as an educational facilitator and instructor for the renowned US Army Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC); helped train 5,000+ students. Developed, validated, and revised practical training, course curricula, and lesson plans.

• Conducted training for newly commissioned officers in classrooms and field exercises to improve basic soldiering skills, foster self confidence, and make them better leaders. Evaluated the ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships, make difficult decisions, train and lead others, maximize resource utilization, and anticipate both the intended and unintended consequences of responses to complex situations.

• Identified and summarized problems with training mission execution, and recommended solutions to correct those deficiencies or problems.

• DETAIL OF SKILLS APPLIED AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 08/2010 - Present

Autism Community Network of El Paso El Paso, Texas US

• Founder, President and Executive Director of a registered non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by Autism. Serves as a public advocate for those affected by Autism.

• Plans and coordinates workshops and public speaking events with medical diagnostic experts, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other health care professionals. Leads efforts to gather funds and support sufficient to build a community center focused on providing education and resources within the local community.

• Manages a website and blog dedicated to the distribution of accurate, timely information. Develops social media avenues to facilitate community networking.

EDUCATION

University Of Texas at El Paso – Graduation Date June 2013

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities – Council Member

• Court Appointed Special Advocate – Child Advocate

• 2011 SISD Bond Accountability Committee - Committee Member

SELECTED AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal (2)

Army Commendation Medal (3)

Army Achievement Medal (7)

Army Superior Unit Award (2)

Army Good Conduct Medal (5)

Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

National Defense Service Medal (2)

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Armed Forces Service Medal

Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

NATO Medal

Army Recruiter Badge-Gold with 3 Sapphire Achievement Stars

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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