Training Manager
Resume:
Edward Anderson
abltug@r.postjobfree.com . Mobile 989-***-****
Training/Safety Manager / Training Specialist / LEAN Facilitator
Summary
Training Manager with a diversified background over the past 24 years.
Recognized for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments,
encouraging participation and individual contributions, and providing
effective, clear, and concise information in formats that promote high
retention levels. Proven leader demonstrating integrity, strong business
ethics, and the energy to influence and build responsive, competitive teams
focused on continuous improvement.
Experienced instructor competent in creating learning environments that are
relaxed and enjoyable. Accomplished at optimizing learning in multi-
cultural settings via the innovative integration of multimedia, the sharing
of ideas, and by providing a framework that inspires skills development in
learners of all ages and backgrounds. Strengths include staff training,
program development, and quality delivery methods.
Experience
December 2008 to
Present
Self Employed
Continue to look for full-time employment re: Training/Development/Safety.
Part time work during this period includes woodworking (re-modeling),
wedding photography.
Vision IT
August 2008 to November 2008
Site Support Specialist
"Site Support Specialist" recruited by Vision IT (Deloitte Company
contracted job) for State of Michigan. Involved Site Support for future
Bridges Project (Dept. of Human Services); included new software
implementation/navigation/training with existing case workers. Laid off due
to delays with project...
Self Employed 2007 to July
2008
Freelance Sports Reporter
Submitted articles and photographs for local newspapers (High School
varsity sports); conducted interviews. Varsity sports included:
basketball, wrestling, bowling, diving, soccer, softball, baseball, and
track/field.
Training Specialist
Consultant/Instructor for Training and Development (contract work).
Photography
Website: www.imagesensorphoto.com
Carpentry/Maintenance
Re-modeling, electrical, fine carpentry.
ITT Industries, Oscoda, Michigan 2003 to 2006
Training Manager
Managed all aspects of curriculum development and implementation. Developed
curricula, assembled training materials, prepared goals and objectives,
created lesson plans, and taught classes in Leadership, Supervision,
Teamwork, Problem Solving (Global 8D), and CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne
Pathogens.
Demonstrated ability to teach a diverse adult student body. Designed,
delivered and evaluated the success of training courses; assessed
participant feedback and continuing on-the-job knowledge retention, and
implemented and administered training records.
Developed and delivered training using multimedia approach for courses.
Performed needs assessments then developed appropriate training curricula
for facilities within divisions (as requested). Utilized technology skills
to
create training and development materials for individual and classroom
distribution. Advanced competencies in program development and content
delivery. Strong written and oral communication skills. Well recognized
Teamwork and Facilitation skills. Handled training and development
responsibilities successfully, resulting in substantially lower cost of
funds.
. Liaison between North American facilities (14) and corporate. Resource
for facilities training and development needs. Needs Assessment
development, implementation, and analysis of facility training needs.
Training Representatives for each facility were indirect reports.
. Strategic Leadership Management- Partnering for Performance (Employee
Performance and Development System)
. Grant Writing- Initiated, submitted, and was awarded initial training
grant for multiple facility use ($164,000.00)
. Software program skills- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
. Facilitator- Team Meetings and Global 8D Problem Solving
> Previous TOPS (Team Oriented Problem Solving) Instructor. TOPS was
a predecessor to the Global 8D Problem Solving Program, of which I
am also an instructor/facilitator. I have conducted numerous
(instructor led) workshops throughout North America. In addition,
worked as a facilitator on various problem-solving teams at
individual facilities. This "disciplined" process relies heavily
on correctly stating a problem. This, in turn, drives the rest of
the process- to discover root cause and select the appropriate
problem solution and implementation. Emphasis at this point is on
problem elimination and planning/prevention of potential future
(similar) problems.
. Trainer- Certified Global 8D instructor. Certified American Red Cross
Community CPR Instructor. FOCUS Group Management- Facilities Meetings
Facilitator for Company wide Survey results.
. Training Measureables- Consistent 4.5-5 (out of 5) evaluative feedback on
classroom training/delivery. Follow-up on measurables toward performance
improvement.
ITT Industries, Oscoda, MI 2000 to 2003
Regional Training Manager (North)
> Liaison between North American (North) individual facilities (6)
and corporate. Resource for facilities training and development
needs. Needs Assessment development, implementation, and analysis
of facility training needs.
ITT Fluid Handling, Oscoda, MI 1998 to
2000
Supervisor ESH/Training
> Supervisor of Environmental, Health, and Safety for Northern
Plants. Review of OSHA and MIOSHA requirements for
facility/personnel compliance to standards. (Examples of standards
included; HAZWOPER and Emergency Response, RCRA, Hazardous
Material, Machine Guarding, Storm Water, Noise Monitoring, Air
Quality, MSDS/Right to Know, PPE, Lock-out/Tag-out, etc. Accompany
OSHA during inspections and/or complaints. (Aggressive pursuit of
abatements in lieu of potential fines). Actively engaged in the
formation and implementation of Plants Safety Committees.
> Ongoing Training and Development for Northern Plants (3 plants)
operation.
ITT Automotive, Oscoda, MI 1994 to 1998
Supervisor PIC/Training
> Supervisor for program- @ 30 Process Improvement Circles (PIC,
"Quality Circles"). Direct supervisor of 2 program Facilitators.
Monitor quality circle program and initiatives. Employee
involvement team/individual instruction for PIC process
> Member of program Steering Committee.
ITT Higbie Baylock, Oscoda, MI 1991 to
1994
Sr. Trainer/Facilitator
> Facilitator for @ 12 Process Improvement Circles (PIC, "Quality
Circles"). Ongoing Training and Development for Northern Plants (3
plants) operation.
> Facilitator for first Northern Plants PIC Team to receive the ITT
Gold Rind of Quality Award.
> Member of program Steering Committee.
ITT Higbie Baylock, Oscoda, MI 1989 to
1991
Trainer/Facilitator
> Facilitator for @ 10 Process Improvement Circles (PIC, "Quality
Circles"). Ongoing Training and Development for Northern Plants (3
plants) operation.
> Member of program Steering Committee.
ITT Higbie Baylock, Oscoda, MI 1985 to
1989
Maintenance
Norwood Products, Oscoda, MI 1979 to 1985
Factory Worker (Assembler)
United States Navy 1972 to 1978
Electronics Technician (Submarines)
Education and Training
Roseville High, Roseville, MI
1972
H.S. Diploma, Math/Science
Upon high school graduation, entered U.S. Navy (1972-1978). Primary service
(4 years +) on nuclear fast attack submarine. Duties included developing
and delivering training classes for use toward earned individual submarine
certification ("Dolphins").
1985-present: Ongoing professional development has included college
classes, online programs, seminars, and continued self-improvement.
Courses/Classes attended with/at the following institutions: University
of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, Ohio
State, Alpena Community College, Langevin, Quality Circle Institute,
University of Findlay (Ohio), Skill Path, ASTD Expo.
Skills
. Leadership Development: Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership &
Supervision, Problem-Solving, Performance Evaluations, Coaching,
Accountability, Street Smart 9-5 (Certified Instructor, Crisis Prevention
Institute), Community CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross), APQP (Advanced
Product Quality Planning), Time Management, Communication, Documenting
Discipline, Goal Setting, Meeting Productivity, Employment Law (FMLA,
ADA, Sexual Harassment, Professionalism), Leadership and Self-Deception.
. Environmental/Health/Safety experience... includes working with
Federal/Michigan standards, audits, safety committees, program
development and instruction, use of outside vendors.
. Grant Writing
. Project Management
. Training Program Development: Exam Development, Competency-Based Program
Development, Lesson Plans, Curriculum Design and Development, Course
Design and Delivery, Interactive Learning Methodologies
. Teaching/Training: Presentation Development & Delivery, Workshop
Facilitation for Instructors (Developed, implemented, and coordinated
Train-the-Trainer program), Classroom Dynamics, Individualized and Small
Group Instruction, Teaching Practices, Multimedia Instruction
. Measurement and Evaluation: Performance Evaluations, Skills Assessments,
Learner Needs Analysis, Task-based Learning, Personnel Evaluations, DACUM
Analysis (Developing a Curriculum)
. Synchronous Manufacturing (Instructor/Facilitator): Working with the LEAN
format- identification and elimination of waste within a process.
> Instructor/Facilitator for multiple workshops (@ 40) throughout the
USA, Canada, and Mexico. Workshop objective to eliminate waste
within a process- by identifying project boundaries and analyzing
the "current" and "ideal" work state- emphasis on NVA (non-value
added) and VA (value added) in the work process. With this
information, a realistic "future" (lean) work state is formulated
and proposed as a solution for improvement.
Affiliations
American Society for Training and Development (1985-2008)
Licenses
Certified Green Belt, VBSS (Value Based Six Sigma)
Certified Instructor: Global 8D Instructor Led Program, Global 8D (Ford
Problem Solving)
Community CPR Instructor, American Red Cross. Instruction includes
Responding to an Emergency, Breathing Emergencies, CPR, AED, First Aid, and
Bloodborne Pathogens.
Certified Facilitator: 4 Roles of Leadership (Covey)
Facilitator: StreetSmart 9 to 5 (Workplace Violence Training- Crisis
Prevention Institute)
Honors
Gold Ring of Quality, ITT Industries, 1994
Silver Quality Award, ITT Industries, 1993
Recognition Award, ITT Industries
Recognition as County Chairman, American Red Cross
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