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Richard McCandless

@richardmccandless

Lead Master Trainer at Insight Global, improving employee readiness and producing The Basics of 9-1-1 training film.

United States
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At Insight Global, I lead onboarding and implementation initiatives that support employee readiness, user adoption, and changing operational processes. I coordinate with stakeholders, technical teams, and end users, providing practical guidance and training support.

At City of Arlington, I designed and managed Training Academy curriculum and delivered classroom and technical instruction. I also wrote and produced The Basics of 9-1-1, a training film used by organizations in multiple states, and helped reduce customer service complaints by more than 50% through targeted training, coaching, and quality-improvement strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Implementation Specialist

Insight Global

May 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Lead onboarding and implementation initiatives supporting employee readiness, user adoption, and changing operational processes. Coordinate stakeholders, technical teams, and end users while providing practical guidance and training support.

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Client Success & Training Specialist

Adaptive X

Oct 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)

Supported customer onboarding and training initiatives, adapting communication and guidance to individual learner and client needs. Partnered with internal teams to resolve concerns and strengthen the customer learning experience.

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Senior Training Specialist

Briljent

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Facilitated instructor-led workshops and enhanced enterprise training materials to improve learner engagement, readiness, and consistent program delivery. Conducted software testing and quality assurance to verify workflows and maintain accurate training content.

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Implementation Specialist

Republic Services

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)

Supported enterprise change initiatives and communicated operational requirements across leadership, stakeholders, and end users. Delivered operational briefings and support documentation to strengthen readiness and adoption of new processes.

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Training & Development Coordinator

Auto Rescue Solutions

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months)

Delivered operational and software training programs to improve employee readiness, consistency, and performance. Developed training manuals and instructional materials aligned with operational procedures.

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Supervisor III

City of Dallas

Oct 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Managed 9-1-1 operations while supervising employee development, scheduling, compliance responsibilities, coaching, and performance evaluation. Provided direct feedback and mentoring in a high-accountability environment.

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Training Consultant

Self-Employed

Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Designed and delivered customized training programs for diverse client environments based on operational and learner needs. Adjusted facilitation and instructional approaches to improve learner engagement and performance outcomes.

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Resource Specialist & Administrator

Tiburon Inc

Jan 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 4 months)

Created enterprise training content, operational manuals, and learning resources supporting consistent program delivery and employee readiness. Delivered remote and virtual training for geographically dispersed learners.

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Training Manager

Saker Training Group

Jun 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 7 months)

Led curriculum development, instructional documentation, and training operations, establishing clear expectations for program delivery and learner outcomes. Developed targeted learning solutions and managed training resources and budgets.

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Training Academy Supervisor

City of Arlington

Feb 1994 - Mar 2007 (13 years 1 month)

Designed and managed Training Academy curriculum supporting new-hire development, operational readiness, professional growth, and consistent service delivery. Delivered extensive classroom and technical instruction and coached employees.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Navarro College

Associate of Science, Political Science

Associate of Science in Political Science from Navarro College.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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