Thomas French M.Ed.

Experience

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  US Navy

  Apr 1995 - Jan 2013

  - Manage the daily scheduling, training, and discipline of 63 employees in eight technical specialties. - Implemented qualification program resulting in a 34% promotion rate- Inspected the proper maintenance and administrative upkeep of various electronic systems using maintenance management and quality assurance systems resulting in a successful 10-month operation with 100% equipment readiness- Directed the depot-level repair of micro-electronics, radar, and weapons, saving the U.S. Navy over $500K in parts and labor. Leadership resulted in Department of the Navy Commendation of three employees- Counseled 50 subordinates in career management and life skills. Influence resulted in 10 enlistment contract renewals Show less - Trained 252 U.S. Navy Entry Level Instructors (Recruit Division Commanders), utilizing classroom multi-media facilitation and performance lab settings- Coached and educated 700 entry-level military personnel in naval history, customs and courtesies, military drill, physical fitness and life skills fundamentals. Inspired confidence by reinforcing positive results. 98% matriculation. Distinguished Leadership Award recipient - Revised the U.S. Navy's Drill Instructor training course including 43 lesson topics and 156 learning objectives.- Updated all tests, quizzes, and Microsoft Power Point presentations. Shortened course from 14 to 12 weeks- Organized 31 Naval instructors as inspectors for six NJROTC drill competitions. Hosted and trained a company of 11 to 14 year-old Navy Sea Cadets Show less - Supervised 23 employees in daily maintenance and career development. -Coordinated and tracked 180 upgrades to Aircraft Carrier weapons, radar, communications, meteorological equipment. 10% of system upgrades completed ahead of schedule- Monitored hostile airspace 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, during a 6 month Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment; responsible for weapons release recommendations. Zero days lost to illness or injury- Coordinated the emergency repair of 10 electronics and weapons systems during combat operations. - Completed 60 emergency casualty drills with 97% success rate Show less - Taught Basic Electronics, Radar Theory, Ballistic Fundamentals, and Basic Computer Systems to 300 students Assessed trainee competencies through weekly academic testing- Advised, tutored, and re-enforced military standards to 50 U.S. Navy Advanced Electronics students. Maintained zero attrition among mentees- Led a 6-member team in the 24-hour management of 200 residents in a 21,000 square foot living complex. Created initial security watch and facilities maintenance schedules- Liaised with Grays Lake Public Schools, speaking to students and staff following the events of 9-11 in support of U.S. Navy public relations Show less

  • Departmental Operations Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Initial Entry Instructor

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Data Systems Maintenance Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  • Electronics Instructor/Residence Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  • Workcenter Supervisor (Electronic Weapons Systems)

    Apr 1995 - Sept 1998
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  Motorola Solutions

  Mar 2013 - now

  Senior Training Specialist

  Develops, designs, and administers timely, relevant and cost effective learning programs. Partners with managers and business leaders to determine learning needs. Develops materials, ensures all requisite documentation is collected, and monitors learning effectiveness.