Jason L. Cooley

About Jason L. Cooley

Jason is the consummate learning professional. He\'s a detail oriented forward-thinking leader. He routinely demonstrates the capacity to focus on current goals and objectives while assessing future needs. He\'s dependable, a team builder, respected and well-liked individual. If you are looking for someone to build a training or learning team around, to execute the learning strategy, Jason is someone I would highly recommend for the role!”-Jason Redmond, CPTM, MasTec, Director, Learning & DevelopmentWith a diverse background spanning both military and corporate environments, I specialize in developing and delivering robust training and leadership programs that enhance employee development initiatives. My career has focused on designing and implementing impactful training courses across various domains, including safety, onboarding, leadership, and technical skills.I am passionate about leveraging my experiences to drive growth and foster development within teams. Motivated by the desire to optimize organizational performance, I am committed to delivering top-tier training solutions that elevate both individuals and businesses.Key Accomplishments:• Spearheaded the revamp of onboarding processes and talent development initiatives by introducing targeted training modules, which led to a 26% increase in employee qualification rates within 8 months and improved overall organizational performance metrics.• Revamped electrical skills assessments by developing a 200-question knowledge and demonstration-based question bank, resulting in accurate talent placement and enhanced succession planning for 20 key roles.• Led the integration of a $4M Virtual Maintenance Training software across four organizations, aligning training strategies and fostering stronger stakeholder relationships, resulting in more cohesive and effective maintenance training.• Facilitated professional development for 14 instructors by conducting workshops focused on active listening, accountability, and analytical thinking, resulting in enhanced training delivery and contributing to the successful graduation of 650 students annually.I am deeply honored to have served alongside some of the finest men and women who have dedicated themselves to our nation.

Experience

1. Career Pause - Professional Development & Caregiving

   Career Break

   Nov 2023 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Completed Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications course through University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCompleted professional certificate in Training Program Management through the Association for Talent Development (ATD)Continued professional growth through self-directed learning and microlearning on training management and instructional design using ATD resourcesDesigned a licensure tracking spreadsheet for telemedicine practitioners to improve compliance and streamline credentialing processesStayed engaged with industry trends and maintained an active presence in professional networking communitiesVolunteered to provide transportation for children with disabilities, supporting families in need of flexible caregiving solutionsServed as personal estate representative, overseeing legal, financial, and administrative matters with discretion and accuracy

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  OSHA 510, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

  2020 — 2020

• Southwestern College

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science

  2012

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Applied Science (A.A.Sc.), Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

  2006

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Project Management

  2018