Matthew Royston

Experience

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  ARTHUR ANDERSEN

  Jul 1997 - Jun 2000

  Organization Development & Instruction Design Consultant

  Reviewed organizational and performance metrics for Tax, Legal, and Business Advisory, examining use of competency models, assessing communication planning, determining potential for change enablement, and guiding performance management. Created 7 specialized competency models to address problematic areas, shepherding use across multiple company business units.Designed global personnel transfer program to improve specialized tax technical skills of staff in European, Asia / Pacific, and Latin America regions. Coordinated design and development of 3-day, Cross Border Corporate Acquisitions course for Latin America Tax and Legal practice. Developed customized leadership and technical training programs for client roster comprising Motorola, OhioEdison, BellSouth, NationsBank, Minnegasco, and Social Security Administration. Show less

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  United Airlines

  Jun 2000 - Oct 2001

  Senior Training Specialist

  Developed and implemented training programs for the United Airlines (UA) Winter Operations Deicing and Aircraft Fueling airline workforces, consisting of more than 5000 employees located in North America, Europe, and Asia. Spearheaded UA - US Airways merger regarding Safety and Security Training team, collaborating with safety security specialists and senior management. Assessed and reported on course effectiveness; analyzed findings for highest levels of program efficacy.Launched Ramp Services Trainer instructor qualification program, helping improve quality of UA technical training across North America system.Introduced newly designed instructional materials used to train Ramp Services Agents, leading to greater operational capacity of unit. Show less

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  Innovative Solutions International

  Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

  Technical Training Manager

  Managed training development programs and shaped instructional material design standards. Clarified learning strategies, building and implementing instructional design processes. Created evaluation standards and practices to measure learning retention and achievement of training objectives. Developed International and U.S. aviation training courses for Global Positioning System (GPS) technology used in instrument flight operations. Restructured content and approach to Air Traffic Control GPS course, improving training techniques and establishing more rigorous standards.Developed relationships with Training Unit of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) resulting in stronger strategic alliances between entities. Show less

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  KENROB AND ASSOCIATES

  May 2003 - Sept 2003

  Instructional Systems Designer

  Designed technical curriculum materials for FAA aviation safety workforce, including creation of; lesson plans, handouts, structured practical exercises, and PowerPoint presentations with proprietary content.Conducted in-depth research into wide range of subject matter involving FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, advisory circulars, and other compliance issues.

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  Federal Aviation Administration

  Sept 2003 - now

  Led the design and development of FAA training courses in support of agency mission and organizational goals. Collaborated with agency managers and technical experts to perform various Instructional System Design activities related to development of technical training. Performed developmental activities to ensure instructional objectives based on desired learning outcomes. Implemented evaluation guidelines for new training materials.Developed numerous technical training courses using highly effective training methodologies; adopted as standard operating training procedures. Show less

  • Training Implementation Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2021 - May 2024

  • Technology Project Manager

    May 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Runway Safety Program Manager

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Advanced Aviation Technology Program Manager

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Training Project Manager

    Mar 2008 - Sept 2014

  • Instructional Systems Designer

    Sept 2003 - Mar 2008