Networking

[Accountable]

I've been attending a career transition workshop at a local church. Church members who are successful managers and executives teach a program they purchased that helps craft resume's, polish interviewing skills, and build networking skills. It didn't occur to me until a relatively unrelated private message (PM) from our beloved Bez, that I'm ignoring a huge part of my network - my fellow Gardeners.



Guys, I've been trying to get back into the training field for over a year now. As those who've been here awhile (and those history/research nuts may have found out by reading past threads) know, I've had a couple of really fulfilling adventures - most notably my time helping the Katrina evacuees - but adventure generally doesn't pay very well.



So I'm posting my resume', sans personal information, in the hope that it will resonate with someone and make a career connection. Yes, I'm willing to relocate for the right offer, even internationally.



Please, I'm not looking for a career change. Teaching children simply doesn't appeal to me, and I will probably do some adjunct work with a local college, but training is what I truly want to do for the next 20 years.



So please check this and let me know if you can give me a lead or, even better, an introduction to a decision-maker.



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TRAINING SPECIALIST





Team-focused professional passionate about training and leadership development. Skilled in converting reluctant learners. Makes training fun and relevant. Can make leaders of managers.



ACHIEVEMENTS





Trainer – 7 years’ experience



· Facilitated the training, evaluation, counseling, and progress of over 800 leadership students.

· Trained numerous professional drivers in the operation of buses, trucks, wreckers, and other special-purpose equipment. Also trained VIP chauffeurs in protocol and customer service.

· Trained nine audio-video technicians on truck operation and loading to comply with Departmetn of Transportation regulation. Increased profit margin by giving them ability to transport their own equipment.

· Volunteer coach of leadership skills to Jr. ROTC and public school student body leaders, and public speaking to local educators and Japanese military leaders.





Leader – 4 years’ experience



· Leading team of three instructors, modified and taught a curriculum spanning all aspects of leadership. Administered exams, developed lesson plans, and conducted instructor training.

· Communications curriculum coordinator ” developed contest that selected best essays from 270 student writing assignments per 6-week session for publication in the local newspaper.

· Demonstrated effectiveness of leadership training in retail by leading store team to reverse downward sales slide in only three weeks.





Designer – 3 years’ experience



· Created retail store management training program by modifying existing operations-focused schedule into lesson plans and incorporating leadership development and teambuilding.

· Volunteered with managers from blue-collar, technical, and medical fields to create and conduct the Hill Air Force Base, Utah, leadership skills workshop for new supervisors.

· Conceived a “scatter” system for the communications lessons that mixed students from other classrooms to enhance diversity. Adapted to include 10 percent of total curriculum.

· Designed on-the-job training and continuity books for distinguished visitor chauffeur, dispatcher, DOT compliance, forklift operations.







EXPERIENCE




Training Manager



HOMEFABRICS CORPORATION, Las Vegas, Nevada Dec 2004 – Apr 2005

Family-owned retailer of high-end designer upholstery fabrics in eight states coast-to-coast



Customer Service Technician



CARINA CORPORATION, Las Vegas, Nevada Jul 2004 – Dec 2004

Las Vegas developer of cutting-edge home and community designs.



Shipping & Receiving Supervisor



AVW-TELAV, Las Vegas, Nevada Mar 2003 – Jan 2004

$90 million convention and trade show support company located throughout US and Canada



Vehicle Fleet Manager



UTAH TEST AND TRAINING RANGE Dec 2000 – Oct 2002

Nation’s largest restricted area for munitions testing and aircrew training.



Faculty Superintendent

NCO ACADEMY, Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct 1997 – Dec 2000

In-residence intermediate leadership school serving enlisted military throughout the Pacific



EDUCATION





Master of Arts, Human Resources Development, Webster University

Bachelor of Arts, Human Relations, Golden Gate University



TRAINING





Academic Instructor School, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People facilitator’s course, Kadena Air Base, Japan

Total Quality Management, Griffiss Air Force Base, New York



CERTIFICATIONS





Certified Specialist of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft®

Advanced Toastmaster, Bronze (ATM-B), Toastmasters International



ASSOCIATIONS





Member, ASTD

Past Chapter President, Toastmasters International

[chonsigirl]

Anything you would be interested in at an academic level? They need people like you in admin. I have access to the Chronicle of Higher Education and those resources for the want ads.

[chonsigirl]

Texas

American Coll of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine : President (5/22/2006)

Baylor University : Dean of Student Development (5/22/2006)

Baylor University : Staff Attorney/Assistant General Counsel (5/22/2006)

Hardin-Simmons University : Assistant Professor of English (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate Professor of Management Information Systems (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate/Professor of Accounting (5/22/2006)

Rice University : Lecturer of Spanish (5/22/2006)

Texas A&M University at Kingsville : Theatre - Technical Director/Instructor (5/22/2006)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center : Regional Dean (5/22/2006)

The Texas High School Project : Director of Programs (5/22/2006)

University of Texas at Austin : Dean, College of Liberal Arts (5/23/2006)

The link for these jobs:

http://chronicle.com/jobs/search.php?sort=state&today=2

[Bez]

How about being Self Employed ?

Here at B&W we use several different forms of training....Internal (use our own people with specific skills), College, Specialist (ST Johns for first Aid) and External Training Providers

Some work entirely on their own, and some as a partnership...say 3 or 4 sharing an office each with their own specialised skills.

I have recently run a 2 year Personal Development Programme using a guy who ran 'Workshops' on a multitude of topics. These were very informal and interactive and were a huge success.

I know this can be a VERY lucrative business if successful.

I really loved this sentence ACC:-

Team-focused professional passionate about training and leadership development. Skilled in converting reluctant learners. Makes training fun and relevant. Can make leaders of managers.

[Bez]

I've studied your Resume over my lunch break and you have been involved in a number of very diverse areas.

Is there any ONE that you preferred more than any other.....practical skills, leadership skills, general development ?

Is there a particular 'business type' that attracts you...retail, manufacturing, service ?

I'm sorry, but I have no knowledge of the 'job market' in the US....feel really useless actually but there seems to be other 'gardeners' that can cover that area.

[Lon]

Accountable----If you are not familiar with it, take a look at Craig's List.

http://www.craigslist.org/

[Accountable]

Bez wrote: I've studied your Resume over my lunch break and you have been involved in a number of very diverse areas.



Is there any ONE that you preferred more than any other.....practical skills, leadership skills, general development ?



Is there a particular 'business type' that attracts you...retail, manufacturing, service ?



I'm sorry, but I have no knowledge of the 'job market' in the US....feel really useless actually but there seems to be other 'gardeners' that can cover that area.I started my training career in leadership development; very satisfying knowing that I'm helping not only the team leader, but the team as well (not to mention increasing productivity, retention, profit margin, etc etc). I speak about leadership and responsibility as I write - with great passion and enthusiasm.



Personally, I love any kind of face-to-face customer interaction (yes, I'm insane), so it's fun to teach customer service techniques to keep the customer calm until we can not only satisfy, but thrill him/her.



Is there a job where I can just sit down with a person or group, help define goals, and set about attaining them? That's the job for me. Of course, doing it for an employer and a steady paycheck is a requirement of my risk-averse beloved. :p

[Accountable]

SnoozeControl wrote: Have you checked out the "job opportunities" on select bases? Randolph AFB is the center for job locations nationwide and I'd be happy to get you the link to search for jobs.Yup. The Air Force Personnel guys send me birthday cards now, and check to see if I'm alright if I haven't logged on in a few days.



Do you know of anyone who can critique my GS resume? I very different from a regular one, as you know.

[Accountable]

chonsigirl wrote: Texas

American Coll of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine : President (5/22/2006)

Baylor University : Dean of Student Development (5/22/2006)

Baylor University : Staff Attorney/Assistant General Counsel (5/22/2006)

Hardin-Simmons University : Assistant Professor of English (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate Professor of Management Information Systems (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (5/22/2006)

Midwestern State University : Assistant/Associate/Professor of Accounting (5/22/2006)

Rice University : Lecturer of Spanish (5/22/2006)

Texas A&M University at Kingsville : Theatre - Technical Director/Instructor (5/22/2006)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center : Regional Dean (5/22/2006)

The Texas High School Project : Director of Programs (5/22/2006)

University of Texas at Austin : Dean, College of Liberal Arts (5/23/2006)



The link for these jobs:

http://chronicle.com/jobs/search.php?so ... oday=2That link rocks! Thanks Chonsi. :yh_flower



I've been thinking about teaching online, but everybody wants you to be currently working in the field first.

[Accountable]

JAB wrote: Any travel experience? This is for a Training Manager in the Dallas-Ft Worth area.



http://dallas.craigslist.org/hum/162143698.htmlLooks like great fun! Too bad I don't have the travel experience they require.

[Accountable]

Lon wrote: Accountable----If you are not familiar with it, take a look at Craig's List.



http://www.craigslist.org/Thanks. I've heard of it, but I haven't checked regularly.

[chonsigirl]

Accountable wrote: That link rocks! Thanks Chonsi. :yh_flower



I've been thinking about teaching online, but everybody wants you to be currently working in the field first.
Check out the different online universities, I know mine isn't in your area. But look for the #2 and 3 ones, they always are taking applications-send them in as resumes or CV's. That is how I got my college class, and it is an on campus one.

[Accountable]

chonsigirl wrote: Check out the different online universities, I know mine isn't in your area. But look for the #2 and 3 ones, they always are taking applications-send them in as resumes or CV's. That is how I got my college class, and it is an on campus one.Can you give me some idea of what they mean when they ask for my "teaching philosophy"? I get the feeling it's a landmine question - like they're looking for a particular line or phrase.

[chonsigirl]

I sending you mine via PM...............................that way you have an idea.