RAYMOND POORE

TRAINING MANAGER
Training Assessment and Development / Resource Optimization / Program Evaluat
ion
Process Improvement / Staff Development and Team Building
Results-oriented professional with over 18 years of progressive Training Managem
ent and leadership responsibility in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in m
ultiple training development venues to include classroom, lecture, seminar, scen
ario based, web based, and hands on with individuals or groups. Analyzes traini
ng programs and institutes measures to sustain or improve delivery methods, deve
lopment, coordination, resourcing, and quality control. Develops new training p
rogram objectives based on vendor recommendations, assessment of historical trai
ning data, target audience demographics, and executive guidance. Expert in sync
hronizing multiple projects with competing schedules to maximize outcomes. Ensu
res timely, comprehensive evaluations and reports on supervised programs and dep
artments to facilitate site-wide improvements and provide full spectrum visibili
ty by senior management.
Possesses active Secret security clearance. Consistently successful in leading
sizeable multi-function teams to produce superior results in task execution and
productivity. Insightful and intuitive leader; inspires confidence of superiors
and subordinates alike through application of knowledge and display of an excep
tional work ethic. Establishes, builds, and maintains strong productive relatio
nships with external agencies, vendors, and resources.
Training Management Strengths:
* Military Training Management * Policy and Procedure Developm
ent
* Records Maintenance * Conflict Resolution / Empl
oyee Relations
* Resource Management * Budget Planning and Cost Ana
lysis
* Process Evaluation / Restructuring * External Resource Coordination
/ Acquisition
* Long / Short Range Planning * Complex Problem Solving / Cri
tical Thinking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MPRI, Inc., Kuwait Observer/Controller Team
Training Instructor / Performance Evaluator (2009 to Present)
Member of a 130-person management and staff training team providing instruction
and evaluation to improve operational awareness, standards and procedures in an
international setting.
Conduct comprehensive training programs in both classroom and on/off site settin
gs to enhance strategic and critical thinking skills and increase situational aw
areness of current work environment conditions. Led groups to establish solution
s through self-assessment and self-realization; focused on risk/safety managemen
t, strategic thinking, and use of both internal and external resources. Deliver
ed performance assessments and recommendations presentations to senior managemen
t.
Selected Contributions
* Selected as Project Lead to create improved scenario-based training events
and update critical training documentation for a more accurate depiction of curr
ent work environments.
 * Personally trained over 1,000 U.S. and foreign defense and security employe
es; lauded for exceptional thoroughness and professionalism.
United States Army (domestic and international locations) (1987 to 2009)
Senior Operations and Training Manager (2007 to 2009)
Directed a 270-member team of managers and employees using effective staff, trai
ning, and resource management strategies.
Senior advisor to executive management on all matters of personnel, training obj
ectives and outcomes, policies, and planning. Provided daily oversight of all a
spects of administration, instruction, safety, and training. Established long a
nd short-term performance goals and identified instructional strategies to suppo
rt objectives. Translated Senior Management goals to establish workforce priori
ties using outcomes-based methodologies. Communicated with other managers to le
verage resources and discuss matters of significance. Researched alternate trai
ning strategies and gathered updated information to maintain currency in trainin
g and certification. Evaluated operating budgets significant to training resour
ce support.
Selected Contributions
* Recommended restructuring of specific training resource allocations resulti
ng in an estimated reduction of more than $4-million in annual operating costs.
* Implemented quality train-the-trainer, cross training, and quarterly certif
ication and sustainment training programs resulting in 100% instructor/student q
ualification in related
Department Manager (2003 to 2007)
Managed the daily activities of a 42-member, multi-functional team under varying
conditions in a fast paced international environment.
Senior subject matter expert and primary trainer/evaluator for all departmental
assignments. Planned, prioritized, and coordinated daily activities to maximize
productivity and meet organizational goals. Assisted management to define and
plan both long and short-term objectives. Developed and implemented training pr
ograms to support mission objectives. Monitored department budget and resources
to ensure conservation without compromising productivity. Provided oversight f
or logistics, transportation, and equipment distribution critical to departmenta
l success. Coordinated domestic and international support assets. Primary ment
or of staff in all areas.
Selected Contributions
* Effectively managed the accountability and maintenance of more than $14-mil
lion of equipment.
* Established internal cross training programs to ensure systems familiarity
for all employees.
Operations Supervisor (2002 to 2003)
Led a central 30-member team of HR, logistics, and operations supervisors and em
ployees supporting and coordinating the daily activities of up to six subdivisio
ns.
Collaborated with multiple department heads to prioritize and direct daily activ
ities in support of organization standards and goals. Organized gathering, proce
ssing, and dissemination of sensitive information critical to strategic planning
and operations. Planned and coordinated internal and external resources to ens
ure continuity of operations. Participated in development and review of long an
d short-range plans, resource projections and priorities to meet management goal
s and objectives. Developed and delivered weekly reports and recommendations to
senior management.
 Selected Contributions
* Effectively oversaw the preparation of all functional areas for internation
al inspections; achieved 100% compliance rating.
* Streamlined resource requisition-to-distribution processes to increase effi
ciency and prevent waste; collectively reported 20% expenditure reduction within
supervised departments.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Colleges and Universities
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2010) * American Military University,
Charles Town, WV
Associate of Arts in General Studies (2007) * Central Texas College, Killeen
, TX
Professional Development
* Extensive Management, Leadership, Instructor Training, Strategic Planning
/Analysis, and
Employee Relations courses.
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access) * Form Flow * W
indows and Vista Platforms
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / OTHER
Staff Sergeant Christopher Swanson Support Charities for Veterans and their Fami
lies, Inc.
Member, Board of Advisors
The American Political Science Association (APSA)
Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Member

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