David L. Norris, CPLP
Synopsis:
As a “lifelong learner” myself, I fully appreciate opportunities for rich, quality and beneficial learning experiences. This attitude is my guiding motivation when designing or delivering training myself. These strengths combined with the abilities of being a creative self-starter present you with someone who can be trusted to be very productive with minimal supervision. Of course, being an experienced deliverer of learning curriculi, you will find me to be an articulate professional who is committed to providing dynamic, interesting and very worthwhile learning experiences for others.
Career Highlights:
- 20 years experience designing & delivering learning
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, particularly in writing and speaking
- Educated in business, journalism and workforce learning and performance improvement
- Well-read on leadership, management and other relevant business topics
Relevant career experience:
Courseware Developer, Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas
May, 2008 - Present
This position involved:
- Curriculum design & development
- Presentation & delivery of training
- Podcast/vodcast/simulation design
- Needs analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Photography, creative & technical writing
Project Manager, ADRBookprint, Wichita, Kansas
Nov, 2007 – May, 2008
Training Manager, Hawker Beechcraft Charter & Management, Wichita, Kansas
April, 2000 – Nov, 2007
This position involved:
- Program management
- Project management
- Compliance auditing
- Needs analysis
- Curriculum design & development
- Presentation & delivery
- Negotiation & conflict resolution
Instructor Flight Safety International, Wichita, Kansas
August, 1989 – May, 1998
This position involved:
- Curriculum Development & delivery for a variety of civilian and military clients, both domestic & foreign;
- coaching and evaluating new instructors as well as those more seasoned
- periodically served in lead instructor or other administrative capacities.
Instructor prior to above dates was employed either full or part-time as certified flight instructor
Technical & transferable skills:
- “Quick study,” i.e., what I don’t know, I’m fully capable of learning.
- Familiar with standardized curriculum requirements, regulatory environments & compliance auditing
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Additional “value addeds:”
- Organized and analytical mind
- Leadership, blending, arbitration & negotiation skills
- Congenial and adaptable
- Photographic skills & training
Education and certifications
¨ Certification in Learning and Performance Improvement from American Society for Training and Development, Alexandria, Virginia. Certification awarded May, 2007.
¨ Certificate in Management from Butler County Community College, Business and Industry Institute, Augusta, Kansas and The American Management Association, 1998.
¨ Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Minors: Journalism and Administration of Justice, The Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas May, 1985.
© 2010 - David L. Norris
