Richard Lopez (Ed.D.)

Experience

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  Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit

  Feb 2002 - Dec 2006

  Instructional Systems Development/ Master Training Specialist (H-1)

  Train, direct, and supervise the entry-level technician students through the course of instruction. Train, supervise, and evaluate instructors on technical and technique performance ensuring compliance of instructional standards. Manage and account for 22 courses of instruction for relevance and accuracy.• Planned and participated in curriculum development; coordinated career and technical education programs ensuring consistency with training standards; evaluated the curriculum of 22 courses of instruction based on changes to training and readiness manuals, course content, review boards, doctrinal & technical changes, and equipment modifications• Reviewed development Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs), Terminal Learning objectives (TLOs), Course Administrative Documents (CAD), Computer Aided Instruction (CAI), Programs of instruction (POI), and other courseware development products• Performed Quality Assurance of curriculum through review and evaluation of curricula materials for clarity, technical adequacy, educational adequacy, and accomplishment of objectives for the new H-1 series Marine Corps aircraft• Coordinated with members of the executive staff of the Navy education community to ensure that Joint Professional Military Education materials were accurate and complete• Supervised, trained, and evaluated teaching staff providing instruction of instructional skills; evaluated attitudes, performance, appearance, and cooperation of instructors; and assisted leadership staff in the development of curriculum• Administered standardized tests to determine occupational aptitudes of potential students; reviewed and recommended students for career and technical education programs• Participated in recruitment and selection of career and technical teaching staff• Worked with over 100 instructors ensuring they complete necessary training and were appropriately qualified to perform their instructional duties through technical, technique, and laboratory evaluations Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2019

  Direct, supervise, and manage the technical education of explosives handlers in 7 aviation units. Manage a $100M+ ammunition account for 7 units. Manage a $20M account of over 5K pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components. Direct, mentor and provide personal and professional guidance and education to over 100 direct reports ensuring the development and retention of a high quality and diverse workforce.• Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed career and technical education programs involving explosive handling operations for over 100 Marines increasing technical skill and ability to exceed production requirements• Provided research, documentation, and knowledge to education supervisors in the analysis and evaluation of over 100 Marines in the areas of technical proficiency, personal performance, and conduct • Conducted staff meetings to report program updates and organized formal in-service training to ensure effective program compliance and standardization in the function of aircraft maintenance• Assessed career and technical education needs of direct reports and maintained the personal training records of over 100 Marines to provide accurate career exploration and counseling• Developed creative, results-driven approaches to personnel placement, rewards, continuous learning, and worker-management relations. Show less Direct, supervise, and promulgate the technical education of explosives handlers in the unit. Manage a $10M+ ammunition account for the unit. Manage a $5M account of over 500 pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components. Direct, mentor and provide personal and professional guidance and education to over 50 explosive handling personnel.• Planned work to be accomplished, set priorities and prepared schedules for completion of work and assigned work based on priorities according to the capability of over 50 direct reports• Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed career and technical education programs involving explosive handling operations for over 50 Marines increasing technical skill and ability to exceed production requirements• Provided research, documentation, and knowledge to education supervisors in the analysis and evaluation of over 50 Marines in the areas of technical proficiency, personal performance and conduct• Conducted staff meetings to report program updates and organized formal in-service training to ensure effective program compliance and standardization in the function of aircraft maintenance• Assessed career and technical education needs of direct reports and maintained the personal training records of over 50 Marines to provide accurate career exploration and counseling• Advised over 50 Marines of performance requirements of their positions and kept them individually informed of their progress in meeting the requirements. Evaluated work performance and prepared formal evaluations of performance Show less Direct, supervise, and manage the technical education of explosives handlers in 7 aviation units. Manage a $100M+ ammunition account for 7 units. Manage a $20M account of over 5K pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components. Direct, mentor and provide personal and professional guidance and education to over 100 direct reports ensuring the development and retention of a high quality and diverse workforce.• Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed career and technical education programs involving explosive handling operations for over 100 Marines increasing technical skill and ability to exceed production requirements• Provided research, documentation, and knowledge to education supervisors in the analysis and evaluation of over 100 Marines in the areas of technical proficiency, personal performance, and conduct • Conducted staff meetings to report program updates and organized formal in-service training to ensure effective program compliance and standardization in the function of aircraft maintenance• Assessed career and technical education needs of direct reports and maintained the personal training records of over 100 Marines to provide accurate career exploration and counseling• Developed creative, results-driven approaches to personnel placement, rewards, continuous learning, and worker-management relations. Show less Direct, supervise, and promulgate the technical education of explosives handlers in the unit. Manage a $10M+ ammunition account for the unit. Manage a $3M account of over 150 pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components. Direct, mentor and provide personal and professional guidance and education to over 50 explosive handling personnel.• Planned work to be accomplished, set priorities and prepared schedules for completion of work and assigned work based on priorities according to the capability of over 50 direct reports• Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed career and technical education programs involving explosive handling operations for over 50 Marines increasing technical skill and ability to exceed production requirements• Provided research, documentation, and knowledge to education supervisors in the analysis and evaluation of over 50 Marines in the areas of technical proficiency, personal performance and conduct• Conducted staff meetings to report program updates and organized formal in-service training to ensure effective program compliance and standardization in the function of aircraft maintenance• Assessed career and technical education needs of direct reports and maintained the personal training records of over 50 Marines to provide accurate career exploration and counseling• Advised over 50 Marines of performance requirements of their positions and kept them individually informed of their progress in meeting the requirements. Evaluated work performance and prepared formal evaluations of performance Show less Direct, supervise, and promulgate the technical education of explosives handlers in the unit. Manage a $10M+ ammunition account for the unit. Manage a $3M account of over 150 pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components. Direct, mentor and provide personal and professional guidance and education to over 50 explosive handling personnel.• Planned work to be accomplished, set priorities and prepared schedules for completion of work and assigned work based on priorities according to the capability of over 50 direct reports• Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed career and technical education programs involving explosive handling operations for over 50 Marines increasing technical skill and ability to exceed production requirements• Provided research, documentation, and knowledge to education supervisors in the analysis and evaluation of over 50 Marines in the areas of technical proficiency, personal performance and conduct• Conducted staff meetings to report program updates and organized formal in-service training to ensure effective program compliance and standardization in the function of aircraft maintenance• Assessed career and technical education needs of direct reports and maintained the personal training records of over 50 Marines to provide accurate career exploration and counseling• Advised over 50 Marines of performance requirements of their positions and kept them individually informed of their progress in meeting the requirements. Evaluated work performance and prepared formal evaluations of performance Show less Assist in the direction, supervision, and technical education of explosives handlers for the unit. Assist in the management and accountability of the unit’s ammunition account consisting of over $1M worth of aircraft ammunition. Assist in the management and accountability of over 500 pieces of aircraft armament equipment and associated components worth over $3M.• Provided administrative support and advised leadership management regarding technical educational programs and participated in task forces coordinating career and technical education activities• Implemented a new innovative training management and education program used to manage and track the progression and qualification status of over 150 direct reports throughout the organization• Analyzed internal processes, recommending and implementing procedural and policy changes to improve operations increasing maintenance department productivity from 200 maintenance actions per month to 350 per month over a 6 month period• Developed and implemented operating and administrative policies and procedures for over 20 aviation maintenance programs achieving scores above 95% on 3 major maintenance department inspections Show less

  • Assistant Aviation Ordnance Officer (F-18)

    May 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Aviation Ordnance Officer (H-1)

    Jun 2016 - May 2018

  • Assistant Aviation Ordnance Officer (F-18)

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Aviation Ordnance Officer (F-18)

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Aviation Ordnance Officer (F-18)

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Aviation Ordnance Chief (H-1)

    Dec 2006 - Jan 2010
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  Honeywell

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

  Sr. Project Manager
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  CNATTU Camp Pendleton

  Mar 2021 - now

  Field Learning Standards Officer

  Provide guidance and training management support to the learning site and assist in drafting policy and developing criteria regarding curriculum development procedures, and providing direction and oversight for every facet of curriculum development and delivery at the Naval Education Training Command learning site.