Networking
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:05 am
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
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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