Karen Grider

Technical Writer/Training Development

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Karen Grider is a 30-year Air Force veteran with proven experience in operations management, program management, and training. She has a demonstrated ability to assimilate new ideas, concept and best practices that aligned with the scope and vision of the organization to promote schedule, budget, and task completion. Since retiring, Karen has become a accomplished Technical Writer and Training Development Specialist working in the automobile industry and specifically developing training for car dealership service advisors. With her experience in the military, she has excelled in crafting clear, user-friendly documentation and innovative training programs. She excels at translating complex technical concepts into easily digestible content for diverse audiences. Karen is passionate about empowering team members through effective learning strategies and is known for her collaborative approach and attention to detail.

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Work Background

Technical Writer/Training Development

Sierra9Technical Writer/Training Development

Jan. 2023United States, ArlingtonAuthors training plans, slides and workbooks for Automobile Group; Develops continuity of training and multiple levels of training for Service Specialists across 11 different dealerships

Superintendent, 755th Operational Support Squadron and 41st Electronic Combat Squadron

United States Air ForceSuperintendent, 755th Operational Support Squadron and 41st Electronic Combat Squadron

Jul. 2020 - Sep. 2022Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

Command Chief, 363 ISR Wing

United States Air ForceCommand Chief, 363 ISR Wing

Jul. 2019 - Jun. 2020Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VAServes as the personal advisor to the commander on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, professional growth, training, and quality of life of over 2,500 Total Force military, civilian, and contractor personnel executing operations at locations across the world. The core missions of the wing include analysis for air, space, and cyber operations; full-spectrum targeting; special operations ISR; and ISR testing, tactics development, and advanced training.

Superintendent, 338th Combat Training Squadron

United States Air ForceSuperintendent, 338th Combat Training Squadron

Mar. 2017 - Jul. 2019Offutt A F B, NebraskaServes as the advisor to the commander on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization of over 150 flight instructors and support personnel to graduate 700 mission qualified students annually in Air Combat Command’s largest Formal Training Unit. Provides training guidance for 46 disparate aircrew positions across six separate weapon systems in support of the 55th Wing’s worldwide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; command and control; presidential support; and treaty verification missions.

Operations Coordinator

United States Air ForceOperations Coordinator

May. 2015 - Mar. 2017Defense Attache Office, U.S. Embassy Abuja, NigeriaServes as liaison between United States Department of Defense and host nation and partner military members. Manages and maintains Defense Attaché Office (DAO) budget and fiscal data, maintains DAO information files, coordinates United States (US) Naval ship visits and US military aircraft over-flight and landing clearances with host country officials, and coordinates office support requirements with embassy officials.

Squadron Superintendent, 41 ECS

United States Air ForceSquadron Superintendent, 41 ECS

May. 2013 - Dec. 2014Davis-Monthan AFB, AZSenior enlisted adviser to the commander for 156-personnel squadron engaged in operations on the EC-130H COMPASS CALL platform. Served as senior enlisted leader for the 55 Electronic Combat Group 1A8XX community.

Superintendent, Standardization and Evaluations

United States Air ForceSuperintendent, Standardization and Evaluations

Sep. 2011 - May. 2013RAF Mildenhall, UK

Graduate Student, National Intelligence University

United States Air ForceGraduate Student, National Intelligence University

Jul. 2010 - Aug. 2011

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