Training Manager/Specialist

BRYAN S. BARDWELL

**** ***** ** ***** ****** • Springfield, Missouri

ppaxzd@r.postjobfree.com • 417-***-****

TRAINING MANAGER

Trainer/Relationships Manager/Resource Allocator/Mentor and Coach/

Staff Developer/Process Improver/Quality Assurer/Change Manager

Results producing management professional with significant expertise in leading, steering and directing all aspects of aircraft maintenance production, technical training, administration, equipment maintenance, and budgeting. Multiple successes in orchestrating several projects with competing priorities. Developed curriculum in accordance with Instructional System Development principals (ISD) using management and organizing consulting skills.

Intuitive leader inspiring high productivity levels from staff and coworkers; repeated successes guiding sizeable cross-functional teams, as well as, training, coaching, and motivating staff. Establishes, builds, motivates, and maintains productive relationships with external agencies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proactively conveys accurate operational needs to executive-level management for informed decision making. Ability to prioritize and delegate necessary work to make positive changes to seek continuous improvement. Possess active Secret security clearance.

Training Manager Strengths:

•Change Management/Process Redesign •Budget Administration

•Training/Curriculum Development •Records Management

•Policy and Procedure Development •Inventory Management

•Team Building and Retention Initiatives •Technology Assessment and Solutions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force (domestic and international locations)

Lead Production Manager (2009 to 2010)

Directed maintenance production planning and operations for 365+ staff comprising of 10 occupations across 4 separate sections. Oversaw gathering, review, and analysis of sensitive information critical to strategic operational planning. Aligned staff resources with workflow requirements; provided teams with up-to-date operational information in highly dynamic, ever-changing environment. Directed maintenance production in collaboration with senior management leaders from multiple departments. Assessed daily activities and processes; created and presented daily reports with recommendations to senior executives.

Highlights:

•Set production maintenance priorities for four aircraft maintenance units supporting 87 aircraft valued at over $5B.

•Briefed senior leaders twice daily of status and communicated effectively all relevant information to maintenance staff.

Assistant Operations Manager (2007 to 2009)

Provided direction to 119-member team providing maintenance support in four distinct occupational specialties. Implemented effective staff and resource strategies to minimize impacts of equipment and personnel shortfalls on operational requirements. Ensured operational risk management programs and procedures were followed minimizing inherent dangers of aircraft maintenance on personnel and equipment. Provided unique inventory management of explosive items by utilizing unused abandoned storage facilities.

Highlights

•Handpicked by commander to serve as principal advisor for enlisted matters. Ensured fair measurement of performance standards and disciplinary actions.

•Effectively oversaw $9.1M in equipment assets consistently meeting all critical standards and deadlines.

•Sustained exceptional inspection ratings by leading cohesive team that earned exceptional rating on 3 consecutive annual weapons safety evaluations. Program rated “Outstanding” 3 straight years.

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Instructor Supervisor (2003-2007)

Led 18 maintenance instructors comprised of 12 occupational specialties while directing all hands-on maintenance training supporting a fleet of 21 aircraft valued at $46B. Leveraged cutting-edge technology resources to drive analysis and strategic planning; prioritized daily activities to maximize instructor productivity and meet organizational objectives. Managed training, evaluation, and mentoring programs. Established minimum standards, policies, and maintained instructor qualification and administrative records. Oversaw training student production of 11K instructional hours and 600+ students annually. Completed and shared evaluation measurement reports to show effectiveness of technical training. Developed curriculum in accordance with Instructional System Development principals (ISD) using management and organizing consulting skills.

Highlights:

• Managed facilities totaling 35.4K square feet, a $21K budget, and 40 aircraft trainers valued at over $53M.

• Commended for superb management skills by managing inspectors during inspection visit; all programs significantly surpassed stringent inspection requirements. Earned first “Outstanding” rating by Training Standardization evaluation team.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts in Information Technology Management • Webster University • St. Louis, Missouri (In Work)

Bachelor of Science with honors in Occupational Education with a major in Business Administration and specialization in Information Systems Management (2003) • Wayland Baptist University • Plainview, Texas

Associate of Applied Science with a major in Occupational Education and specialization in Corporate Training and Development (2003) • Wayland Baptist University • Plainview, Texas

Accomplishments: Elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2001-2002)

Professional Development

Numerous leadership, training, and management courses.

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop Pro, Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4, Corel Media One, Corel Paint Shop Pro X2, Roxio Creator DE, Microsoft operating system platforms

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