Leadership Development, Instructional Design & Technical Writing Expert
Montgomery, Alabama Area
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- Instructional Design & Technical Writing SME at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
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- Deputy Director, Educational Programs at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
- Chief, Curriculum Development at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
- Education
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- The Citadel
- Certified Instructor
- Certified Local Emergency Manager
- Master of Arts in Education
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Robert Smith’s Summary
Results-centered, hands-on leader with 11+ years distinguished subject matter expert (SME) experience in leadership development, instructional design and technical writing. Excels at seeing the big picture, identifying gaps and managing initiatives. Adept at planning and successfully executing projects on a national scale. Author of policies, technical manuals and regulations for a national corporation. Proven ability to design new training products, improve emerging products and lead established products through their life-cycle while garnering high ROI. Skilled in translating organizational needs into e-learning and classroom experiences with competitive benchmarking. Reputation as a creative, proactive supervisor who transforms highly skilled individuals into cohesive, productive teams. Certified in ISD and ADDIE standards, with an advanced degree in education and proficiency with adult and youth learner modalities.
Robert Smith’s Specialties:
Leadership • Instructional Design • Technical Writing • e-Learning • Curriculum Development • Project Management Strategic Planning • Transformational Leadership • Public Speaking • Human Resources • Coaching • Budgeting • Mentoring • Personnel Management • Resource Management • Educational Analyst • ISD Expert • Ethics
Robert Smith’s Experience
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Instructional Design & Technical Writing SME
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
Under contract with the Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters as an Instructional Design & Technical Writing SME writing lesson plans for a new leadership textbook. Prior contract with CAP included writing lesson plans, on-line test questions and experiential, hands-on activities. Created www.CAPleadership.com, a website designed to engender volunteer collaboration. Built new instructional training solutions impacting the entire organization. Classroom instructor for the annual national Cadet Officer School, the premiere leadership development program for CAP’s top youth.
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Deputy Director, Educational Programs
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
Spearheaded policy and all educational programs nationwide. Senior project manager who supervised 14 chiefs, program managers and educators with a budget of $4.1M. Directed the highly successful congressionally mandated aerospace education and cadet program missions. Wrote technical manuals and regulations. Collaborated with external and internal executive leaders as Senior Training Director and Subject Matter Expert. Created multiple e-learning delivery methods, to include on-line, blended and classroom training. Decided which Learning Management Systems would best fit the corporation while complying with SCORM and Section 508 accessibility standards. Master instructor for multiple national-level courses. Master trainer of instructors and staff. Guided design teams through the ISD process, yielding highly regarded beginner, mid-level and advanced national training programs. The “go to” guy in the directorate for IT related issues including hardware, software and programming. Served on the Financial Management Board.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Successfully moved CAP into an e-learning environment.
• Condensed average onboarding time from 315 days to 22 by creating a web-based orientation program.
• Raised completion rates for 1st level of training from 74% to 96% in one year.
• Restructured training courses, now consistently rating a high ROI.
• Co-authored analytical blueprint on future e-learning needs, now used by all national leaders.
• Authored 12+ technical manuals, regulations and pamphlets.
• Managed and edited 120+ training products.
• Created mentoring and character development programs, along with new/mid/senior/executive leader programs.
• Saved $230K/year by producing new member package and a “Next Step” CD with publications and videos.
• Prevented a cost overrun of $500K by reorganizing procurement practices. -
Chief, Curriculum Development
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years)
Directed CAP training programs across the US. Supervised 7 direct reports with a budget of $2.3M. Chaired cross-directorate meetings with executive leaders and volunteers. Wrote policies, technical regulations and manuals. Identified software and other learning tools. Created experiential, hands-on curricula for training seminars. Utilized gap analysis for course improvement. Created programs in ethics, accountability, public trust and emerging trends. Taught courses in adult learner modalities, curriculum development, core values, emotional intelligence, MBTI, test design and administration, ISD and ADDIE modeling standards, executive development and instructor training.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Initiated blended distance learning and online testing for the corporation.
• Led team to produce education modules used by 27K students and teachers per year.
• Wrote supplemental training course materials used by 28K members worldwide.
• Optimized organizational resources, saving $300K in appropriated funds.
• Created a best practices website, used by members to better manage programs.
Robert Smith’s Education
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The Citadel
BA , Mathematics & Computer Science
- Activities and Societies:
- Baptist Student Union State Vice President; Founded and commanded The Citadel Composite Squadron for the Civil Air Patrol.
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Certified Instructor
United States Air Force , Academic Instructor School
Maxwell Air Force Base (in-residence). Curriculum development, test design and administration, ISD modeling and instructor training. Reviewed various SCORM, LMS, CRM and CMS solutions.
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Certified Local Emergency Manager
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
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Master of Arts in Education
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary , Education
Studies in curriculum development, needs analysis, adult learner modalities, and Bloom's taxonomy. Selected for three year pilot educational leadership program to New England.
- Activities and Societies:
- Senior Class Vice President; State President of the Alumni Association (Florida).
Additional Information
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Robert Smith’s Interests:
Family, Flying, computers, public speaking, teaching
Robert Smith’s Groups:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Civil Air Patrol
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Linked:HR - Organization Development & Training
Robert Smith’s Honors:
Exceptional Service Award, Civil Air Patrol (3 times)
Meritorious Service Award, Civil Air Patrol (2 times)
National Commander's Commendation Award, Civil Air Patrol
Commander's Commendation Award, Civil Air Patrol (4 times)
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