---

Hector Salas
Email: HS@HectorSalas.Com

Educational Administration and Policy, Specialist In Education Degree, Currently Pursuing, University of Georgia (UGA), GPA 4.0
Educational Leadership, L-5 Certification, University of Georgia, GPA 4.0, 2008.
Business Education, Educator Certification, University of Georgia, GPA 4.0, 2005.
Career and Technical Educator Confirmation, Preparation Academy for Career & Technical Educators, UGA, GPA 4.0, 2002
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Troy State University, GPA 3.3, 1997.
Academic Instructor Teaching Practicum, Air University, Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development, 1995.
Certified Academic Instructor, Air University, Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development, 1994. 
A.A.S., Instructor of Technology, Community College of the Air Force, GPA 4.0, 1993.
Occupational Instructor Certification, Community College of the Air Force, GPA 4.0, 1993. 
Certified on Test and Measurement, U.S. Air Force Technical Training Center, 1993.
Technical Training Teaching Practicum, 180 Hours, Air Education and Training Command, U.S. Air Force, 1992.
Certified Technical Training Instructor (CTT), U.S. Air Force Technical Training Center, 1991.
Certified on Counseling, USAF Technical Training Center, Keesler AFB, Mississippi, 1991.
B.S., Business Administration, Louisiana Tech University, GPA 3.5 (Cum laude), 1990.

Department Chair, Classroom Teacher/Academic Technology Liaison, Business Career & Technical Educator, Riverside Military Academy, Georgia (2000-Present)

• Responsible for teaching and advising college prep students in computer sciences and mathematics of which 10-15% are international students. 
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the business education program school-wide, specifically computer related career and technical education.
• Provided technical guidance and mentored colleagues` curriculum planning and implementation for teaching and learning geared toward helping students succeed. 
• Contributed to the effective financial management of the department to improve and expand the program aligned with the school vision.
• Contributed for eight years to resource management detailed in the matrix, staff development, instructional leadership, and student behavior management, including engaging in school-wide problem solving committee activities.
• Responsible for the departmental preparation of curriculum and instructional strategies for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools inspection and certification team visit. 
• Directed the redelivery of Georgia's InTech Training to over 60 faculty members, increasing teacher confidence and skills in integrating technology in the classroom, and resulting in campus wide Georgia Professional Standards Technology Certification. 
• Instrumental and lead speaker at the Georgia Independent School Association Conference, providing planning strategies and best practices for delivering Business & IT Education to high school learners. 

Systems Engineering Manager, Convergence.Com, Suwanee, Georgia (1999)

• Responsible for systems engineering department within a large-sized company with world-wide tasking and cliental.
• Conducted quality process improvements and outlined procedures to ensure quality services to our customers which consequently improved internal communications and customer relationships. 
• Directly involved with team members in designing customer systems manuals, as a result reducing delays for the customer and reducing company helpdesk associated costs.

Superintendent and Instructor, Performance Technology Division, Air University, U.S. Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (1994 - 1998)

• Served as Superintendent of a division within a large-sized agency, Academic Instructor School, Office of Academic Support, Air University.
• Four years of special experience in an administrative, professional capacity as a manager of course design and training programs for both hard and soft skills, three years of which have been functional and/or advanced supervision.
• Exercised authority in establishing objectives, standards, and control measures for programs, which were moderate in scope and major in impact.
• Determined policies in own area of expertise and provided input into other phases of agency operations.
• Served as the technology business planner/analyst for the division.  Developed and consulted on existing and new technology strategies to support customer requirements.
• As program manager, led the development of the Air Force's next generation of interactive course design and led facilitator/instructor training, incorporating principles of instructional design and methods into the design enhancing its effectiveness in reaching the adult learner's needs. Initial results showed 37% improvement in student performance.
• Reduced instructional system design costs by 80% by eliminating the need for outsourcing to contractors by representing the division as the technology senior consultant, both technical and functional. 
• Received the Air Force Commendation Award for outstanding contribution applicable to interactive course design, quality assurance testing, and management during the development of the USAF SNCO Academy Correspondence Course.
• Planning: Formulated and implemented 5-year program plans that included the resource requirements of a diverse user community.
• Directly involved in planning and prioritization process to evaluate technology initiatives and projects that aligned with the business strategies and priorities of the organization.
• Responsible for facilitating continuous improvement, estimating costs, facility planning, and problem solving including organizing and monitoring processes regarding the organization's multimedia design and development activities.
• Performed cost/benefit analysis for the Air Force Instructor Evaluation Process Action Team to preserve independent
  instructional technology program.
• Leadership: Effective team builder who empowers subordinates and focuses their efforts on attaining measurable results.
• Communications: Recognized for excellence in oral and written communications. Polished public speaker with strong
  presentation skills. Natural team builder who establishes strong working relationships and maintains excellent rapport.
  Served as the chief spokesperson for the Air University Commander at several multi-agency conferences. Effectively interfaced with the distance learning and multimedia development community seeking information on Air Force initiatives.

• As a professional training manager, responsibilities involved planning, implementing, and directing a comprehensive staff development program designed to meet the training needs of multiple departments within a large government service agency.
• Experience in planning and implementing training/staff development programs, including supervising and coordinating a variety of functions.
• Work entailed the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures for the training program.
• Through continuous needs assessment, was responsible for identifying training needs and developing appropriate training procedures.
• Organized and developed training manuals, testing and evaluation procedures, multi-media visual aids, and other educational materials; trained assigned instructors and supervised personnel in effective techniques for training in both general and specialized areas of the agency; and coordinated established professional development courses offered.
• Determined the appropriate training methods to be utilized in order to effectively train agency personnel. Evaluated and updated the agency's training programs to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Responsible for facilitating continuous improvement (Total Quality Management), estimating and planning and problem solving including organizing and monitoring processes.
• Provided technical guidance and mentored subject matter experts` performance to ensure course/curriculum was developed on schedule and under budget.
• Contributed to the effective financial management of the organization by maintaining organizational commitments and training requirements while undergoing a 20% reduction in the work force.
• Saved 22% of total budget by focusing on standardizing processes, performance and procedures.
• Developed and implemented new course management and change procedures that resulted in more cost-effective operations.

• Developed and consulted on Advance Distributed Learning (ADL) facilitator preparation strategies.
• Supervised and managed the advance teleseminar (used for ADL) facilitators course a $2.2 million dollar program.
• Experienced liaison to the educational technology and instructional technology community.
• Charged with training the trainers on planning instruction for adult learners.
• Responsible for the on-going development and maintenance of the technology integration plan (hardware and software).
• Responsible for migration of the Instructional System Development (ISD) processes to interactive multimedia design concepts and principles.
• Planned, managed, and determined the "Best Practices" strategies for a highly regarded computer-based authoring lab used for interactive courseware development, providing far-reaching ADL influence.
• Experience using multimedia authoring systems, graphic manipulation/design software, and advance information systems.

• Exercised authority in establishing objectives, standards, and control measures for new systems program, which were wide in scope (up the chain reporting) and of major impact in support of the agency's forward thinking.
• Managed information technology project manager and section supervisor involving a five-person team responsible for successful implementation of a supply-chain/warehousing application and reporting system.
• Responsible for the planning and executing the advancement of the business and technical applications. Included system security planning, monitoring and administration.
• Wrote procedures to maintain, operate and perform administrative duties; subsequently recognized and rated number 1 out of 175 offices of responsibility for systems implementation worldwide. In addition, was asked to join the USAF Education and Training Command to guide subject matter experts with instructional design duties.
• Selected to work as a team member with EDI to make recommendation for systems improvements that would increase productivity, accuracy, and performance.

Additional Data

• Bilingual: English (primary) and Spanish.
• State Certification:  Georgia State Educator Certificates, (1) Business Education (2) Educational Leadership (L5)
• Computer Skills: Expert user of Microsoft Office, web development and web applications, Blackbaud educational software, scheduling processes and procedures, systems and database administration, and accounting software.
• Certified InTech Redelivery Team Member, Georgia Integrating Technology Professional Development Program, Pioneer RESA, 2004
• Honors: Appointed Professor Emeritus, Air University, Academic Instructor School, Office of Academic Support; as a result of demonstrated integrity and professional competence in the performance of duties - course development and training.
• Selected for inclusion in the 10th Edition of Who's Who Among American Teachers, 2005/2006.
• Awards: Awarded the rating of Master Instructor, in recognition of outstanding achievement of professional standards while instructing in the Air Education and Training Command. Recognized five times as the Instructor of the Quarter. Twice selected and awarded Instructor of the Year. Three time recipient of the Knuckle Buster of the Quarter Award. Awarded the AF Outstanding Unit Award, Organizational Excellence Award (while serving as technical training manager), and recognized for Superior Performance during the Inspector General team visit.
• Military Decoration: The Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
• Professional Membership: Central Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development. Alumni, USAF Air University, Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development, Academic Instructor School.
   

References, writing samples, and publications are available upon request.

For more information, please email me at HS@HectorSalas.Com