Development Specialist Project Management

EDWIN J. BRIDGES

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

229-***-**** *************@*****.*** San Antonio, TX www.linkedin.com/in/edwinjbridges/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Training and Development and Air Force Veteran leveraging over 23 years of proven experience as an operations supervisor and instructor for professional military instruction and maintenance training. Adept in working with teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment producing results for key stakeholders while keeping track of reports and initiatives. Possess a comprehensive background in project management developing curriculum, test, and visual aids utilizing the ADDIE model while adhering to standards and regulations and coordinating with sales and marketing teams. Proficient in maintaining group training plans and conducting developmental counseling in growth and advancement, organizational leadership, training and development, staff development, mediation, and conflict resolution. Active Secret Security Clearance.

SKILLS

Operations Management

Problem-Solving

Team Building

Process Improvement

Personnel Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Professional Development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Training Analyst, Technica 2023 – 2024

San Antonio, TX

Led the enhancement of our cybersecurity training program through strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and engineering experts and refining the instructional system design to elevate effectiveness and alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs). By engaging in strategic dialogues with management, staff, and clients to shape future training needs, enabling a proactive approach to the ongoing evolution of our training initiatives. Dedicated research and development efforts ensured the program's responsiveness to emerging cybersecurity trends and requirements.

Training Content Quality Assurance: Committed to maintaining the highest standards of training content quality, ensuring a perfect alignment with predefined learning objectives, including meeting project scopes and budget constraints, and demonstrating my expertise in documentation and systemic analysis of training logic.

Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Training: Orchestrated this specialized training by working closely with senior leadership to refine training objectives and outcomes, resulting in a significant 30% reduction in the timeline from training validation to deployment.

Air Force Cyber Vulnerability Assessment/Hunter Weapon System (CVAH) Training Development: Led in developing and managing training modules for the CVAH, enhancing the system's reach and operational impact. This effort aligned closely with our strategic objectives, ensuring the training was relevant and practical.

Cross-functional collaboration with developers, engineers, operators, and SMEs to design, review, and validate training objectives. Ensuring the training program was comprehensive, met the diverse needs of our team, and enhanced overall program effectiveness.

Commandant/Director, Binnicker Professional Military Education Center 2020 – 2023

Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Honolulu, HI

Provided project management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for a military academic center, servicing faculty and 784 students annually. Conduit between faculty and numerous cross-functional departments leads focused on various education training initiatives.

Created tests and visual aids, master training plans, curriculum, enrollments, and student engagement design were synchronized and coordinated across locations to improve educational uniformity and effectiveness.

Evaluated institution business processes, and financial effectiveness, analyzed and resolved complex financial issues, and provided alternative solutions when necessary.

Conducted periodic inspections to monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of designated academic activities and programs, delivered methods and procedures, identified opportunities for process improvement, and implemented change management.

Executed and reinforced policies, procedures and standards for performance, and care and conduct to maintain a safe and effective training climate for joint, international and Department of Defense students.

Pacific Air Forces Education and Training Functional Manager Force Development Training 2017-2020

Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Honolulu, HI

Responsible for the management, development and implementation of training programs and initiatives for career development training within the Air Force.

Administered a holistic, learner-centered approach that deliberately connected military training, education, and experiences throughout career development to advance personnel in complex, multi-domain operational environments to include maintenance and weapon system training communities.

Executed planning and execution of all student engagements and professional development courses, including evaluating instructors and managing training program logistics.

Executed strategies that were both agile and durable, ensuring best in class practices were implemented consistently to ensure quality knowledge transfer and results to build the future state of training and quality for the organization.

Built strong partnerships and collaboration with cross-functional training leaders to enable consistency in training and quality programs.

Superintendent, Workforce Development and Program Management 2013-2017

Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Honolulu, HI

Provided leadership and direction for operations training within the United States Air Force to support the achievement of strategic objectives and operational excellence in the military workforce.

Applied highly specialized operational and technical knowledge and experience when developing and implementing both facility and student specific training and qualification programs.

Provided oversight of the implementation of instruction and provided operations support to all faculty to achieve success within the classroom.

Coordinated with staff to identify tactical and job-specific training needs and created strategic solutions for improving both skills and engagement across the entire organization; confirmed regulatory compliance by administering assessments and other training related tasks.

Maintained accurate and complete employee/student personnel files with a high level of confidentiality; monitored the administrative accuracy for student enrollment, performance, and course completion.

Inspected activities, facilities, materials, and personnel to identify training discrepancies; conducted regular department evaluations and recommend improvement solutions to senior leadership to enhance overall performance.

ADDITIONAL MILITARY EXPERIENCE

MAJCOM Education and Training Functional Manager

Mission Readiness Training Program Manager

Development and Instruction Analyst

Instructional System Designer

EDUCATION

2023 Masters of Organizational Leadership University of Massachusetts Global

2020 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Organizational Leadership Waldorf University

2011 Associate of Art (A.A.) Education Administration Community College of the Air Force

2010 Associate of Art (A.A.) System Technology, Aircraft Armament Community College of the Air Force

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite

Operating Systems: Mac/ Microsoft Windows

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