Mike Anderson's Portfolio
Mike Anderson
Senior Training Specialist
Phone:
202-276-4203
Email:
Address:
5511 Bryant Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15206
A Bit About Me
I’ve heard it said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at something, and if that's true I’ve got to be close. I have spent my training career of 20 years fascinated with how adults learn and where the training industry is going. Check out my resume and let me know if any of my nearly 10,000 hours of experience would be helpful to you on your next journey.
Work Experience
October 2022 - March 2023
ECS Federal LLC – Fairfax, VA (Remote)
Training Specialist (DoD DISA contract)
Training support for DISA Marketplace Order Entry modernization platform for DoD large scale acquisition procurement. Coordinating inputs from all stakeholders including subject matter experts, developers and decision makers.
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Designed, developed, and implemented training products including user manuals, quick reference guides, job performance aids, and interactive courseware videos incorporating gamification
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Created self-paced interactive courses using Articulate 360 Storyline providing best in class training to a population of 18,000 users
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Incorporated DISA branding for all training deliverables ensuring messaging to end users was done with a unified voice
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Developed and updated Training Support Plan in compliance with DoD and DISA requirements
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Translated complex technical concepts into plain language and achievable actions ensuring engagement with the
learners​
May 2019 – October 2022
Millennium Corporation – Alexandria, VA (Remote)
Training Analyst and Development Specialist (US Navy contract)
Training expert on two acquisition Sea Warrior programs for the Navy Program Executive Office. Provided inputs to assure project deliverables were met, reinforcing training design best practices.
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Analyzed vendors’ coursework materials for instructional integrity and tracked acquisition product training deliverables
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Conducted IT training systems classes for pre-deployment and end user training
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Anticipated customer needs, warned of possible risks, impacts, and making mitigation recommendations
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Mentored junior instructors on effective teaching skills and how to create responsive e-learning
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Gathered subject matter expert data and incorporated it into agile training processes
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Acted as the training liaison and end user advocate for stakeholders and principals on multiple learning stacks
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July 2018 -- December 2018
Obsidian Global – Alexandria, VA
Trainer - Instructional Designer (FBI government contract)
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Lead training designer for the 2018 Annual FBI Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) National Conference. Developed, designed and delivered instructor-led training and produced two participant guides. This six-month temporary assignment was in conjunction with Leidos Inc.
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Translated complicated developer jargon into plain language for scientists supporting the FBI DNA fingerprinting investigation program
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Presented a three-hour pitch to 500 scientists at the FBI’s national conference
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Developed course materials following specific FBI parameters
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February 2008 -- July 2018
General Dynamics Information Technology – Fairfax, VA
Senior Training Specialist (DoD government contract)
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The only training specialist on this million-dollar multi-year Department of Defense contract for the Secretary of Defense’s Office. Responsible for cultivating relationships throughout the department and gathering data to incorporate 85 required topics into 3 courses.
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Delivered 40 hours of instructor-led training per month and managed all tasks with minimal support
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Collaborated with subject matter experts to update and manage training program materials
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Developed and implemented marketing strategies
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Wrote, edited, and published participant guides, workbooks, and other resource materials
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Performed 240+ group training sessions instructing government civilian employees and
contractors, on the task of responding, coordinating, and processing inquiries for the
Secretary of Defense
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Launched three marketing campaigns which increased course attendance rate by 36%
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Managed 5000+ registrations through the Plateau Learning Management System (LMS)
