William (Bill) Levie

Experience

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  Marriott

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Audio/Viusal

  Orchestrated and managed over 500 event per year to include sound systems and video support (lcd projectors and screens

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  Unites States Air Force

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2011

  Spearhead strategic avionics and policy support for 815 Communications/Navigational technicians accountable for a $500M+ cargo and tanker aircraft, driving fulfillment of all U.S. Air Force mandates. Field requests for Additional aircraft equipment while remedying avionics issues. Execute budgets in full compliance with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. Support all HQ Air Mobility Commands with vital and qualitative avionics help. Liaise between warfighters, defense contractors, and system engineers. • Led cross-functional teams of develop partnerships for procurement/sustainment of avionics systems• Innovated Com/Nav management processes for 1,200 strategic, tactical, and VIP aircraft.• Managed 11-member mobile training team curriculum/just-in-time training of 465 aircrew/maintenance personnel• Develops policies, procedures, and instructions for 815 communication/navigation system technicians• Authors executive-level correspondence for senior leadership pertaining to logistics management• Oversaw a Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS) from initial acquisitions to management of a $20M initiative.• Originated a testing strategy detailing the use of UHF radios by 2K U.S. Army and 200 USAF personnel. • Engineered the transport of 396 passengers and 408 tons of cargo to earthquake-torn Haiti within 24 hours as part of Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE. • Captured $3.3M in operational funds savings by modifying a Time Compliance Technical Order. • Accountable for managing 14 direct reports for two years Show less Installed A/C units, radios, generators, and satellite communications into warfighters and the DoD Communication Suite, subsequently testing them for compatibility and operability. Managed data network designated for contingency operations and Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises. Oversaw 14 Communication & SATCOM direct reports. Equipped 1200 personnel shelters with communication and powered Aerospace ground equipment, including heaters, A/C units, and generators. • Launched Contingency Response Wings as a key catalyst, validating the need for $6.4M in new equipment. • Managed Instructional System Design (ISD) reviews for six communications courses; 810 personnel trained• Championed wise spending practices to military/contractor staff driving compliance with state and federal laws. • Analyzed a $5.9M budget for alignment with contracting protocols. Show less

  • Functional Manager, Comm/Nav Mission Systems

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Chief, Mobile C2 Research and Integration Facility

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  American Systems

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Facilitate training of Transportation Security Managers (TSMs) in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in response of a new Labor Relations (union activity) and Risk-Based Security changes for engagement between managers and supervisors. Course Development with working knowledge of Articulate, Captivate, Articulate Storyline and SharePoint and their link to LMS.• Facilitated and developed courses for TSA, teaching Leading Through Change and the Foundations of Leadership Course to Transportation Security Managers, including travel throughout the country.• Managed business development for public / private contracts• Trained field and line workers, supervisors, managers, and middle managers; trained 900 students in one year. Show less

  • Facilitator/Course Developer

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Facilitator/Instructor/Course Developer

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Facilitator/Instructor/Course Developer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
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  CSX

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Process Improvement Manager

  Manager, Process Improvement • Defined Process Improvement for Railroad Education and Development Institute (REDI) and RE&D.• Led Training Team for Huntington Heavy Rebuild for plasma cutter & Contract Sup. Leadership Training.• Managed Legal Discoveries for FELA claims based on training practices; saved company $3M last year.• Administered SharePoint sites used by 80 REDI Instructors and 11 PMs for CBT / ILT/ training collaboration.• Developed Instructional Designer / Developer Book of Standards to create and maintain Standard Work.• Guided process improvement teams creating roles, responsibilities, standardization in training of 2,200 studentsManage Analytics and Assessments using Metrics that Matter platform. Show less

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  Independent Contractor for ICATT & AMCI

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Facilitator, Coach, and Mentor

  Still looking for long-term opportunities. Teaching LEAN Six Sigma Awareness and Federal Travel Reg. for HUD and DOT. MBTI and DiSC Practitioner. Insights, Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Practitioner. Developed and facilitated LEAN/Six Sigma Green belt Awareness Training for HUD. Facilitated Federal Travel Regulation classes for the Federal Motor Carriers Agency at the Volpe Center. Labor Management Relations Instructor and OJT Instructor Trainer for the FAA, TSA, and DOT. Developed training for managers at the National Cemetery Administration. Facilitated Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL) cohorts for the FAA. Competencies:-- Instructional Design-- Risk Management-- Analytics & Assessments-- Labor Management Relations-- Change Management-- Training & OJT Management-- SharePoint Collaboration Show less

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  Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, Inc.

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Director of Safety and Security

  Provide direct management and oversight for ALL Environmental, Safety, Health and Security programs. Administer Lock Out Tag Out, Hearing and Fall Protection, Confined Space, HAZMAT, and Hazardous Communications Programs. Competencies:-- Trend Analysis-- Risk Management-- Change Management-- Safety & Security Management-- Workers Compensation

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  Marine Corps Logistics Base

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  Safety Specialist
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  VA/VHA Medical Center

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Safety Specialist

  I was a CPR Instructor for 24 years (American Heart Association)Certified Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner (from CAPT)DISC Dynamic Communication Behavioral Assessment (from the TSA)Taught Flight Standards OJT and Foundations for Principle Inspectors for the FAALabor Management Relations Instructor for the FAAThomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (from FAA)Suicide Awareness seminars for (400 personnel/USAF)21,000 hours of teaching/training experienceFormer Leadership School Instructor (USAF PME)Experience with Articulate, Captivate, and MS OfficeExperience with 360 degree multi-rater feedback facilitationTrained on Crucial ConfrontationsTrained in Emotional Intelligence 2.0 including online assessmentSharePoint experienceTrained FAA and TSA Managers (2 yrs)Developed Curriculum for Director-Interns for the VA National Cemetery Administration (2013)Marriott-certified audio/visual technician Show less

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  Veterans Health Administration

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Safety Specialist

  2 classes from completing my third Masters Degree, this one in Health Administration, previous in Human Resources and Leadership / Management.

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  USAF, 351 SWTS

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Chief, Training & Development, GS12, KIRTLAND AFB
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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Chief, Training, Development

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2021