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Tyrone Turner
Chief Trainer, MPRI
Location: Orange, VA United States
Joined: Jan 13th, 2011

About (request update)

Being born to my great mom.

My Interview Question

Are you adventourous?

Current Whereabouts:

Any and everything that's fun and challenging.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Get the best of all.

Website:

http://turnert3@verizon.net

Education (request update)

Virginia State University class of 1981

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Claim To Fame:

Still living.

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduating.

High School: Orange in Orange, VA class of 1976

Activities & Accomplishments:

Student Councel President, Jr. Class President, Debate Team, Football , Wrestling ,and Track and Field Teams.

Best Memories:

You name it, I Tried it.

Experience

I currently work with MPRI as Chief Trainer
I have 30 years of experience working in the Military industry.

Chief Trainer, Tactics, New Equipment Training Branch (NETB), Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Training Support Team | Vinnell Arabia
From December 2006 to August 2010 • 4 year(s)
Led tactical training and modernization of Saudi Arabia National Guard to new LAV-25(S) A1. Trained 3 Saudi Light Armored Vehicle Battalions (1800 soldiers) achieving 90% first-time go ratings.

Chief of Military Tactics | MPRI/ L-3 Communications
From January 2005 to June 2006 • 1 year(s)
Managed 4 American and 5 Afghan civilians, wrote training manuals and conducted training for Afghan Military Infantry Officers Training Course.

Maneuver and Intelligence Observer Controller (O/C), Simulations | MPRI/ L-3 Communications
From June 2003 to December 2005 • 2 year(s)
Used computer simulations to train 350 Nigerian military officers in Infantry Tactics, Techniques, Procedures, and Warfighting.

Chief Trainer Tactics | Vinnell Corporation
From April 2000 to October 2003 • 3 year(s)
Responsible for 25 former U.S. Military Officers and 25 Saudi National Translators/Interpreters. Updated Saudi Military tactical and gunnery skills manuals.

Independent Contractor, Training Specialist and Instructional Designer | Omega Training Group and Georgia Quick Start
From November 1993 to January 2000 • 7 year(s)
Developed training management and instructional exercises using multimedia visual training aids. Conducted OSHA certified forklift, HAZMAT, and safety training for over 150 personnel.

Infantry Officer | United States Army
From August 1981 to August 1993 • 12 year(s)
Served in various positions including Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander. Commanded Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Rifle Company.

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