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Jennifer Yeargin

@jenniferyeargin

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Highly strategic leader with 20 years in educational program development.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth, values strategic thinking, and emphasizes impactful training initiatives.

I am a highly strategic and empathetic leader with 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering advanced educational and training programs that significantly enhance performance and operational excellence. My expertise lies in curriculum development, instructional design, and adult learning methodologies, where I translate complex operational challenges into actionable, impactful learning solutions.

Throughout my career, I have inspired and educated teams to achieve meaningful outcomes in diverse, high-pressure environments, specializing in joint special operations contexts. I have successfully led the design and execution of comprehensive emergency preparedness curricula and training exercises for a workforce exceeding 30,000 personnel, integrating advanced risk assessments and dynamic communication strategies. My commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth has been a driving force in my career, ensuring that I align instructional initiatives with long-term strategic goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Emergency Operations Manager

US Air Force

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led the design and execution of comprehensive emergency preparedness curricula and training exercises for a workforce exceeding 30,000 personnel, integrating advanced risk assessments, dynamic communication strategies, and critical stakeholder feedback. Developed and delivered high-impact onboarding and leadership courses focusing on resilience, strategic thinking, and John C. Maxwell leadership p

Emergency Preparedness Curriculum Development Risk Assessment Communication Strategy Leadership Development Crisis Response Operational Readiness Strategic Thinking John C. Maxwell Leadership Principles

Director of Training & Operations – Emergency Preparedness

US Air Force

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Designed and implemented innovative real-time operational training programs leveraging live drone footage and digital simulations, enhancing team situational awareness and decision-making capabilities through immersive instruction. Authored comprehensive emergency action plans and developed tailored training for high-risk and remote environments, aligning with continuity objectives and teaching pe

Risk Assessment Intelligence Analysis Operational Training Drone Footage Analysis Simulation Threat Assessment Executive Briefings After Action Reviews

Senior Operations & Training Advisor (Deployment)

US Air Force

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Managed a cross-functional team of 30+ professionals, providing direct coaching, mentoring, and facilitating mission-critical tasks under high-stress conditions, emphasizing team resilience and crisis response. Delivered strategic guidance and comprehensive readiness planning briefings directly to executive leadership, enhancing operational resilience and personnel preparedness through clear, conc

Team Leadership Coaching Mentoring Crisis Management Leadership Development Conflict Resolution

Training & Performance Improvement Supervisor

US Air Force

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)

Designed, facilitated, and evaluated rigorous emergency response exercises, applying the full instructional design lifecycle from needs analysis and curriculum development to after-action reporting, across multiple operational teams. Implemented continuous learning strategies and instructional methodologies to improve operational readiness, directly aligning lessons learned with future performance

Instructional Design Curriculum Development Emergency Response Training Evaluation Needs Analysis After Action Reporting Operational Readiness Process Improvement Strategic Training Initiatives

Training Program Manager

US Air Force

Aug 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)

Oversaw and managed skill-based career progression programs for over 100 personnel, developing comprehensive competency-based training frameworks and certification paths across four distinct levels (Entry to Senior). Authored detailed learning assessments, technical scenarios, and progress evaluations, providing constructive feedback and individualized coaching to ensure developmental alignment an

Career Progression Frameworks Certification Paths Learning Assessment Instructional Effectiveness Skills Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Phoenix

Master of Science, Psychology

Completed a Master of Science degree in Psychology. This program enhanced understanding of human behavior and psychological principles.

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Science, Emergency Management

Obtained an Associate of Science degree in Emergency Management. This coursework provided foundational knowledge in crisis response and disaster preparedness.

Wayland Baptist University

Bachelor of Science, Occupation Education in Science Studies

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupation Education in Science Studies. This program focused on educational methodologies within scientific fields.