John Livingston

About John Livingston

Results-driven leader and management professional with experience in team building, personnel management, project management, and directing training and development programs for the United States Navy. Established track record of creating and implementing programs and long-term strategies aimed at growth and sustainability. Top-rated maintenance coordinator and project manager among my peers, I have successfully planned, coordinated, and managed three large projects and 10+ small projects over the last five years, with some still in progress resulting in the completion of over 500,00 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance, including the training and qualification of 150 employees to ensure the organization\'s schedule is maintained.I have over six years of experience in adult education as a Navy Instructor in traditional, blended, and electronic education platforms. Additionally, I am a certified Master Training Specialist (MTS) Mentor focusing on instructional theory and curriculum development/delivery/maintenance. Throughout my naval career, I have managed and taught 17 different courses of instruction, from computer-based technical training to high-risk weapons employment and firefighting techniques, maintaining submarine readiness throughout the Pacific Fleet.My technical background as a submarine weapons systems mechanic provided extensive experience in mechanical and electromechanical system operation, maintenance, and repair, with hydraulic, air, and seawater systems applications. Additionally, I am a qualified Navy Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor and small arms marksmanship/crew-served weapons instructor.Specialties: Organizational and Team Leadership. Project and Program Management. Mechanical maintenance and repair. Curriculum development, maintenance, and delivery. Quality Assurance. Facilities maintenance. Small arms safety and training.

Experience

1. Training Program Manager

   McKinstry

   Aug 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Manages various training projects including planning work, managing details, keeping multiple tasks/projects on track, and achieving reliable results. Works directly with development teams and stakeholders across all lines of business to produce extraordinary training content and agile eLearning solutions using adult learning theory and standards of instructional design.Manages training programs and projects in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities. Designs train-the-trainer experiences that prepare SMEs to deliver blended programs.Collaborates with senior-level stakeholders for all phases of training and program development. Meets project milestones, communicates issues and risks in a timely manner, and manages customer expectations.Understands unique job expectations and business unit processes for strategic roles and communicates them effectively to desired audience. Determines the proper blend of learning solutions that reinforces hands-on application of the tools, enhances knowledge transfer, and engages learners.Conceptualizes technical/functional content into something creative and effective. Builds and maintains learning paths for various staff and field positions, tracks training completion for employees in those roles. Designs clear and compelling training content to meet business needs.Leverages strong consulting skills to assess, develop and implement innovative networked learning solutions that assist the business to meet strategic initiatives and future growth. Assesses business learning needs and determines the most effective learning solutions.Conducts technical and editorial reviews of training content. Measures training effectiveness and planning continuous improvement efforts utilizing industry standards (Kirkpatrick’s Model).

Education

• Coastline Community College

  Associates

• Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System

  Bachelor of Arts - BA