Experience

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  United states air force

  Nov 1983 - Dec 2006

  Evaluator senior surveillance technician, e-3 "sentry" airborne warning and control system

  Performed various duties over a 23-year career including managing the development and delivery of instructional material ranging from individual lessons and courses to multi-position weapon systems programs, Training Program Manager, Tactical Data Links Program Manager, and numerous supervisory and managerial positions. Extensive experience working overseas with host-nation personnel.Assigned to:552nd Training Sq, Tinker AFB (2005-2006)18th Operations Support Squadron, Kadena AB (2004-2005)961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, Kadena AB (2002 - 2004)612th Combat Operations Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB (1999 - 2002)961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, Kadena AB (1997-1999)Flying Squadron 3, NATO AEWF, Geilenkirchen AB (1991 - 1997)964th Airborne Warning and Control Squadron, Tinker AFB (1988-1991)616th Aerial Port Squadron, Elmendorf AFB (1985-1988)2030th Information Systems Squadron, Wurthsmith AFB (1983-1985) Show less

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  L-3 communications

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2007

  Army field artillery tactical data system (afatds) test engineer

  Conducted independent certification and compatibility testing on US Army, Navy, and Marine Corp command and control systems software. Executed pre-approved test scripts to verify functionality and that software/hardware achieved the minimum performance levels as specified in the buyer's contract. Formulated work proposals for new business opportunities and developed presentations for potential customers on L3 Communications capabilities in these regards.

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  U.s. customs and border protection

  Feb 2007 - now

  Designs and develops e-learning course material to meet customer and agency needs using the ADDIE model of instructional system design. Conducts initial design meetings to assess customer training needs and drafts project management plans, course design guides, storyboards, and other relevant documentation for customer approval. Coordinates and oversees the course development process. Utilizes Adobe Creative Cloud and other software to code course material and to create supporting image, audio, video, and animation files. Conducts preliminary functionality and 508-compliance testing. Oversees course pilot testing and finalizes the development process by gathering and formatting all course files for archiving. Show less Designs and develops web-based e-learning course material to meet customer and agency needs using the ADDIE model of instructional system design. Conducts initial design meetings to assess customer training needs and drafts project management plans, course design guides, storyboards, and other relevant documentation for customer approval. Coordinates and oversees the course development process. Utilizes Adobe Creative Cloud and other software to code course material and to create supporting image, audio, video, and animation files. Conducts preliminary functionality and 508-compliance testing. Oversees course pilot testing and finalizes the development process by gathering and formatting all course files for archiving.Periodically manages processes and supervises personnel assigned to the Course Development Team.2017 Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA) Hall of Fame Award winner. Show less Responsible for the detection and prevention of terrorists and the instruments of terror from entering the United States through the landborder environment. Enforces and administers laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in, or depart from the United States and the importation or exportation of merchandise. Conducts investigative interviews of persons and examine documents to determine citizenship and immigration status. Makes informed decisions regarding the admissibility of aliens into the United States and admitting, holding, or releasing merchandise. Conducts vehicle and personal searches for restricted and/or prohibited items as well as other forms of contraband. Processes inadmissible aliens for removal from the United States. Exercises sound judgment necessary to apprehend, detain, or arrest persons at the point of entry who are violating Federal immigration, customs, agriculture, or other laws.National Treasury Employee's Union Chief Steward, Oroville Area Port, Eastern WashingtonOctober 2010 - August 2014Represented bargaining union employees at eight geographically separated locations across the eastern Washington land border. Assisted and represented employees in the negotiated grievance process, during investigatory interviews, and in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. Engaged with agency managers in negotiation and bargaining sessions. Participated in the establishment and implementation of joint labor/management councils and work groups. Show less

  • Training Coordinator | eLearning Instructional Designer/Developer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • eLearning Instructional Designer/Developer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Supervisory CBP Officer, eLearning Course Developer

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2019

  • Customs and Border Protection Officer

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2014