John Lasseter

• Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
• Oversaw day-to-day production activities of Human Resources, Workforce Development, Training, Knowledge Management and Integrated Risk Management branches in accordance with business objectives.
• Managed contracts, budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
• Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
• Defined, implemented, and revised HR, Training, Workforce Development and Risk Management policies and guidelines.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
• Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across multiple teams.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that improved overall mission readiness and performance standards.

• Managed a team of 6 Instructional Systems Specialists and 5 contract media specialist performing development, revisions and maintenance on 34 training courses.
• Conducted regular assessments of training effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to improve program outcomes.
• Maintained detailed records of employee progress throughout the duration of their respective programs, enabling data-driven decision-making in future training efforts.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation towards high impact training initiatives.
• Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.

• Managed budgets and resources while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality training materials.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback surveys, refining content as needed to maximize impact.
• Led cross-functional teams across academia, Department of Defense and civilian training sector in the development of innovative training solutions tailored to unique Ready Relevant Learning initiatives from traditional classroom instruction to distance learning using collaborative learning environments and mobile delivery solutions.
• Managed the training and contractual efforts in excess of $33M annually for 7 learning centers and 34 learning sites with an annual throughput of 18K students.
• Developed and implemented training programs to enhance operational readiness and personnel effectiveness.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to design curriculum aligned with military standards and objectives.

Career Highlights

Curriculum and Instructional Standards Officer

• Supervised and monitored the instructional design process, provided guidance to six Training Units responsible for 11 Instructional System Design (ISD) Specialists performing curriculum development, revision and maintenance on 56 technical and professional courses. Evaluation and certification on 115 instructors.

Command Senior Chief

• Advisor to the Commanding Officer on all matters related to enlisted personnel.
• Responsible for all quality of life and 14 related programs for 338 enlisted personnel.

Maintenance Control / Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Managed 10 production work centers with over 200 multi-rated personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on thirteen MH-53E aircraft.
• Responsible for the tracking of all aircraft flight hours ensuring completion of special and conditional inspections, scheduling of periodic maintenance and inspections with minimal impact to mission.
• Submitted comprehensive reports to immediate supervisory personnel. Reports included: aircraft readiness, training, logistics, personnel status and monetary budgets.

Maintenance Material Control Officer (Chief Warrant Officer):

• Managed Command OPTAR budgets in excess of $9.2 million dollars.
• Assigned project priority codes for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions.
• Provided logistics support for over 3000 end items, 200 individual pieces of Aircraft Support Equipment and 30 pieces of Civil Engineering Support Equipment.

Quality Assurance Officer:
• Supervised 12 personnel in the management of Quality Assurance (QA) and aviation safety programs in support of 13 MH-53E aircraft and 29 Maintenance Programs.
• Established a Trend Analysis Program providing an effective tracking of aircraft discrepancies and trends resulting in significant increases in the mission capability rates.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Instructor:
• Performed ground and flight training to newly assigned and veteran flight crews. Accumulated over 2400 hours of flight and 439 hours of AMCM tow operations.
• Performed NATOPS qualification check rides for aircrewman to three Navy and one Marine Corps squadrons ensuring regulatory compliance with Aviation standards.