Kenneth Layre
SUFFOLK
Summary
Technical training professional with solid experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs. Expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and technical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility with changing needs, ensuring reliable support and successful project outcomes. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive impactful results through effective training methodologies.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Training Adviser
GovCIO
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by staying informed about changes in policies or regulations affecting the workplace environment.
- Improved employee technical skills by designing and implementing effective training programs.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accurate, up-to-date content in all training materials.
- Developed comprehensive training manuals and user guides to support ongoing learning for staff members.
- Implemented e-learning platforms to expand access to technical education resources for remote employees.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades by providing timely and thorough training on new processes and technologies.
Technical Training Program Manager
Premier Solutions Hawaii
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Served as the primary adviser to Department of Defense (DoD) US Navy Sr. leadership and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify essential training objectives and requirements to produce a compressive list of critical jobs, duties, and tasks (JDTA) in support of the Naval Operations Supply System (NOSS).
- By analyzing this data I was able to develop and present our team of highly skilled Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) a training strategy using approved training methodologies to design, develop, and deliver highly dynamic training necessary to deploy, operate, and manage NOSS.
- Streamlined the creation of e-learning courses by utilizing rapid development tools, such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
- Methodologies used were, eLearning Self Directed Interactive Training (SDIT) and Instructor Lead Training (ILT).
Sr. Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)
Center for Security Forces
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as the Commanding Officer's and the Learning Standards Officer adviser on all Coastal Reverie Force Maritime training.
- Coordinated, and participated in the analysis, design, development, implementation (ADDI) of all courseware. Participated in the development of Business Case Analysis's (BCA), Front End Analysis's (FEA), Job Duty Task Analysis's ( JDTA), and Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) products ensuring all learning requirements were identified and developed.
Learning Standards Officer (LSO)
Commander Naval Aviation Technical Training
07.2004 - 04.2018
- Served as the primary adviser to the Commanding Officer on all DoD training mythologies to include the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluate) model. Also provide leadership, management, and training to the commands 230 Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
- Supervised, coordinated, and participated in the ADDIE model process of all courseware to include Business Case Analysis (BCA), Front End Analysis (FEA), Job Duty Task Analysis ( JDTA), and Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) products to ensure identification all requirements of learning content development were identified.
- Reviewed and maintained quality assurance accuracy of all curriculum related documents under development for approval to Commander Naval Aviation Technical Training Center (CNATT) Headquarters. Chaired all Plan of Action and Milestones meetings, ensuring that all curriculum development progresses were on time and in accordance with technical directives.
- Maintained professional communication with alternate teaching sites and Curriculum Manager's to ensure mutual understanding of current and future validated training requirements and associated timelines.
- Provided training workshops to command personal insuring all instructor qualifications were achieved.
Chief Warrant Officer 3
United States Navy
05.1983 - 06.2004
- In my 21 years as a Chief Warrant Officer 3, I serve in billets which directly interfaced with the explosive safety process and procedures on afloat combatants and ashore stations.
- Served as a quality assurance/safety observer, ashore and afloat.
- As NAVTESTWINGLANT Ordnance Officer, I reviewed and revised all ordnance test plans. This allowed me to work very closely with all changes to preliminary loading checklists and manuals for a variety of new weapons/stores on ten different Type Model and Series of aircraft.
- I possess a thorough working knowledge of explosive safety
regulations, stowage, handling and transportation of explosives. - Lead squadron maintainers in the safe handling and loading of 12 Fighter Attack Aircraft recording zero explosive mishaps during my 21 years career.
- I have also had the opportunity to be a Navy Instructor, where I provided refresher and specialized training for officers and enlisted personnel in the maintenance and repair of air weapons systems and associated equipment.
Education
Environmental Science
American Public University
Charleston, WV08-2016
Skills
- Virtual training delivery (e-Learning)
- E-learning course design
- Content strategy development
- Structured training presentation
- Program management
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- Proficient in learning management systems
- Integrated learning methods
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Master Training Specialist
- Certified Instructor / Evaluator
- Versed in Advanced Adult Training
Timeline
Technical Training Adviser
GovCIO
07.2022 - Current
Technical Training Program Manager
Premier Solutions Hawaii
01.2020 - 07.2022
Sr. Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)
Center for Security Forces
04.2018 - 01.2020
Learning Standards Officer (LSO)
Commander Naval Aviation Technical Training
07.2004 - 04.2018
Chief Warrant Officer 3
United States Navy
05.1983 - 06.2004
Environmental Science
American Public University
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