Tim Bruce

Aptitude Factory, LLC

Owner/Operator

Internal Revenue Service

Provide oversight and consulting for training and development supporting multiple business divisions. Advise on performance improvement, technical training and and leadership development programs. Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement processes to achieve desired outcomes. Provide expertise on instructional design, performance metrics and organizational development.

Lead, Education and Training Services

Social Saturday Squad

Member

Team member and individual contributor.  Service 1800+ clients in face-2-face and virtual learning environments.  Perform needs assessment/gap analysis to meet organizational goals.  Align training activities with strategic objectives and operational programs through performance measurement.  Develop and deploy training using ISD principles.  Convert standard technical training to distance learning.

Human Resource  Development Specialist

United States Air Force

Executive HR services to a 3,000 person aviation group at the Air Force’s sixth busiest airfield. Consult and advise subordinate organizational leaders on the interpretation and execution of human resource policies. Oversee personnel actions including promotions, performance appraisals, recognition, personnel utilization, demotion, disciplinary actions, and professional development. Reviewed performance management and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) data to identify obstacles to success in meeting objectives. Conduct interviews and investigations for acts of negligence or possible criminal violations of policy, standards or laws. Represent the organization at public events, speeches and presentations as well as leader/member of advisory boards.

Wing Command Chief (Senior HR Director )

United States Air Force Academy

Managed the professional training program in the officer development of 4400 USAF cadets and 120 military trainers/staff members.  Engineered training and curriculum in leadership and technical/skills training. Developed performance management tools to evaluate effectiveness of programs.  Managed budget and manpower resources to meet operational and future needs. Recruited and assessed staff members and provided career guidance.

Superintendent of Military Training

USAF First Sergeant Academy

Directed operations of a Human Resources Generalist School that trained 1,500 students at 14 locations annually.

Vice Commandant/Deputy Director

Provided Human resource services (health, morale, welfare & discipline) to organizations with 120 to 1,500 employees in multiple countries. Includes deployment to hostile environments.

First Sergeant/ HR Manager

Empowering organizations through strategic training and development.

Stressed about training your rapidly expanding team? 

Can't figure out how to educate your clients on your IT/software product? 

According to Gartner research:
✅ Successful onboarding can increase an employee's discretionary effort by 20%+
✅ Increase performance up to 15%
✅ Well oriented workers work 57% harder 
✅ 9X less likely to leave

❓Does any of this resonate:

Your business is growing faster than you can say "employee training," and it seems like every new software rollout is a battle. Recognize these pain points?

Between the costly hiring process, overhead expenses, and the risk of work stopping for training sessions, it feels like you're riding a rollercoaster with no end in sight.

That's where I come in. With my wealth of experience in corporate training and eLearning, I'm here to unlock your business's potential, turning your pains into gains.

But don’t just take my word for it…
"Before Tim we didn’t know what our training program needed. He brought in commonsense, science-based order to our new hire training curriculum." – Jean Wetzler, former supervisor.
"At the USAF Academy, Tim was instrumental in implementing two programs, the Commandant's Challenge and the Office Development System, which contributed significantly to the successful administration of the institution." - John L. Rosa, Lieutenant General, USAF (Retired) Former President, USAFA

My learning products have been used in government agencies servicing over 500.000 users annually in technical, leadership and compliance training.

My secret? I offer my wisdom free of charge. Together, we identify your challenges and craft solutions. You invest only when you want me to develop a custom plan, course, or curriculum that fits your needs and budget.

My goal is to turbocharge your success, not make a sale. It's about making training a part of your daily grind and creating an effective training program for your software users. No more delays, no more costly mistakes.

🎯 Ready to redefine growth? Let's chat today. 

Try my advice, free. 
Feel the shift before you invest. 

Growth doesn't have to mean growing pains. Let me show you how.

Tim Dickey • (Hubby,dad,friend,son,brother,human)

Improving

Product Development & Business Agility Coach

Top Voices Unite

Advisory Board Member

Descript

Descript Partner

Self-employed

Advising services in:
Agile Frameworks, Content Management Systems (CMS), Information Technology (IT) systems (design and configuration), and Social Media Marketing.

Business Advisor

Supported public cloud, network builds, and expansions.

Skills - Agile Leadership, Scrum

Project/Program Manager | Scrum Master

Verizon Enterprise Solutions

Provided coaching, mentoring while working alongside 16 engineers supporting three product lines: cloud solutions, managed services and colocation.  Additionally, worked as a cross-functional team to deliver product increments, as agreed, with the product owner and stakeholders. to our clients.

Skills - Agile Leadership, Scrum

Operations Manager | Product Owner

US Navy

Provided coaching and mentoring while working alongside 20+ cross-functional intelligence professionals who supported the geographic combatant commands with political and military intelligence products.  Developed product increments for our stakeholders; senior government and military leaders.  Deployed 2x times overseas to support intelligence missions.

Skills - Agile Leadership, Scrum

Operations Manager | Agile Coach | Scrum Master

United States Department of Defense

Provided coaching and mentoring while working alongside 500+ cross-functional team members at Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and South Florida.  Delivered product increments for Microsoft SharePoint portal and associated team-sites.

Skills - Agile Leadership, Scrum

Functional & Technical Manager | Product Owner

I coach product development teams and help companies improve their response to market change (business agility). Using approaches, frameworks, and process improvement, I create measurable results for companies.

Recent product delivery successes include:

- Recovering $30MM in potentially lost revenue
- Discovering $20MM in revenue opportunities
- Delivering working software in 6 weeks

On a more personal note, here's a bit about me. I've never been one for flashy self-promotion, but let's give this a shot:

I'm all about embracing what I know and being cool with what I don't. Seeking, learning, understanding, and just being a human - that's my mantra.

In my toolbox of team magic, Scrum is the trusty wrench I use to fine-tune performance and make things click.

Here's the lowdown on what makes me tick. If any of this resonates with you, I'd love to connect!
I'm a goal-chasing pro. My aim? Boosting team efficiency, nailing outcomes, and delivering those product/service gems. I thrive on uncovering what fuels people at work and helping them shine their brightest day in, day out. Call me a coach, mentor, or even an "impediment remover" - I wear those hats proudly.

Nothing gets me jazzed up like helping teams uncover their secret sauce!

When I'm not assisting teams to deliver delightful products, you'll find me in my bookworm lair or hanging with my squad. Family time is non-negotiable in our action-packed lifestyle - bikes, obstacle courses, and exploring the wild (though camping in a tent isn't my jam, I leave that to the more adventurous bunch!).

Every day, I'm crafting my own "new normal" navigating life post-military. Those experiences taught me the value of human connections, especially in the stormy seas of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Can't wait to chat and swap stories! Remember, hearing is a skill, listening is an art, and actively listening is pure care.

Catch you soon,

Tim Dickey
786-442-5513
Tim.Dickey@Gmail.com

P.S. Want to know my secret collection of shiny certifications? Check out my trove of expertise here: https://www.credly.com/users/tim-dickey

P.S.S. Drop me a line and we can compare Strengths Finders inventories!

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