1480 Bitterberry Drive

Kari L. Shorr 1480 Bitterberry Drive Orange Park, FL 32065 (C) 228-233-8166 (E) [email protected]

Overview A dynamic, versatile leader and trainer with a highly successful career in the United States Marine Corps. I’ve been described as a visionary thinker, pragmatic problem solver, and a proven leader. A strategic advisor and implementation champion for major organizational transformation projects. Well accomplished multi-tasking abilities with a high degree of organization, initiative, motivation, communication, analytical skills, and leadership.

Education 2013 - Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Science, Geoscience 2010 - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Associate of Arts, Science 2006 - Mississippi State University, Certificate of Operational Meteorology, Geoscience

Core Skills & Applications - Program Manager/Project Developer - Technical Writer/Curriculum Developer/Instructor/Trainer - Physical/Environmental Sciences: Meteorology, Oceanography, Hydrology, Geology, Geography, Space weather - Excellent communicator; verbally, written and in presentation - Effective leader with strong team building and relational skills - Independent strategic analysis and performance - Marketing/ outreach/networking skills - Intense multi-tasking abilities - Adaptable to any environment - Wide range of computer skills and software programs: Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word) Adobe Flash, HTML, Macromedia Web Design, SnagIt, Adobe Pro, Lectora Design, Google Earth, ArcGIS, Falconview, Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS), Blackboard/WebCt Learning Management Systems (LMS), Advanced Refractive Electromagnetic Propagation Software (AREPS), Target Acquisition Weapons Software (TAWS), Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental Support System, Joint Environmental Toolkit, Tri-Service Integrated Weather Environmental Decision Aid

Accomplishments

Training Manager/Curriculum Development/Instructor: - Researched, organized, and developed three advanced courses of instruction for execution in resident and distance learning environments for the Marine Corps: Applied Environmental Sciences Course, Meteorological and Oceanographic Impacts Analyst Course, and Riverine Analysis and Forecasting Course. -Singlehandedly created over five-hundred images, (3) 200-page+ student text, PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, formal course documentation, and flash animations for Department of Defense meteorological schools in less than 2 years. -Single-handedly and simultaneously instructed and managed 3 resident courses and 2 distance learning courses (via Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Blackboard for 3+ years. -Coordinated integration and execution of non-standard training and education amongst 5 Department of Defense agencies. -Identified training and education deficiencies within multiple organizational pipelines with proven solutions for correction. -Developed, conducted and tracked end-of-course surveys with proven solutions to correct course and instructor deficiencies.

Project Development/Management: - Reviewed, revised and managed implementation of: Substance Abuse Control Officer Program, Security Program, Quality Assurance Programs, and Training & Readiness Programs. - Managed personnel and professional development of 100+ personnel in the fields of Meteorology and Oceanography, Air Traffic Control and Air Traffic Control Maintenance. - Managed over 50 program products, services, and deliverables, including participating in design, development and execution of reviews, audits, and site visits. 1 Kari L. Shorr 1480 Bitterberry Drive Orange Park, FL 32065 (C) 228-233-8166 (E) [email protected]

- Initiated, researched and began 2 concurrent facility development projects simultaneously costing over 1 million dollars. Including: financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparations, cost benefits analysis/management, and reconciliation. - Developed, reviewed, and approved plans, schedules, and consulting agreements for over 50 programs to ensure compliance to Federal and Department of Defense regulations. - Of 250 personnel, hand-picked multiple times to test and evaluate hardware/software systems for design, ease of use, navigability and suitability for operational requirements. Includes: U.S. Air Force Joint Environmental Toolkit, Army Research Laboratory Tri- Service Integrated Weather Effects Decision Aid (T-IWEDA), Weather Impacts Decision Aid (WIDA), and ESRI extensions.

Quality Assurance: - Developed, instituted and managed vigorous operational weather forecaster quality assurance program which increased operational weather forecasters from an average 76% proficiency rating to a 90% or greater proficiency standard.

Personal Achievements -Represented the Marine Corps Meteorological and Oceanographic community in a strategic role for inclusion into Geospatial- Intelligence (GEOINT). Successfully identified and validated the requirement to establish a new working group to identify environmental training and education requirements for intelligence personnel utilizing geospatial applications. As a result, I was appointed Chair of National Geospatial-Intelligence (NGA) Agency’s Community Geospatial-Intelligence Training Council (CGTC) Meteorology and Oceanography Working Group. -Established Willway Productions, S-Corporation that designed and developed websites and graphics for small businesses that specialized in web design, development, graphic arts and marketing. -Elected Chair of Stafford County, VA Special Education Advisory Council (2002-2004). I directly served the superintendant of special education and acted as an advocate for students with disabilities while maintaining cohesiveness with the school system. -Military Awards: (1) Armed Forces Service Medal, (3) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, (3) Letters of Appreciation, (6) Good Conduct Medals

Work History

10/2013-Current Life Insurance Agent Jacksonville, FL -Contracted with numerous A-rated carriers -Current on Anti-Money Laundering Course and E&O Insurance

11/2011-04/2013 Senior Enlisted Advisor Marine Air Control Squadron-1, Camp Pendleton, CA -Provided assistance and recommendations to seniors concerning all aspects of operations, personnel and administration and acted on their behalf in absence. -Ensured the welfare and professional development of 100+ personnel within the organization. -Managed all executive sections within the organization; logistics, fiscal, security, safety, training, operations, and administration. -Coordinated personnel assignments and supervision of personnel within the organization. -Reviewed, revised policy statements and ensured appropriate organizational execution. -Mentored all superior and subordinate personnel.

06/2005-10/2011 Marine Corps Liaison/Curriculum Developer/Instructor Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center, Gulfport, MS -Advised, researched and developed Meteorological and Oceanographic training materials, publications, directives and requirements in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. -Instructed Department of Defense agencies in environmental subjects pertaining to meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, hydrography, and the space environment. 2 Kari L. Shorr 1480 Bitterberry Drive Orange Park, FL 32065 (C) 228-233-8166 (E) [email protected]

-Collaborated with Headquarters Marine Corps Deputy Commandant of Aviation, Director of Intelligence, Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, U.S. Air Force in the development and management of initial, follow-on/sustainment training and readiness requirements. -Coordinated and provided initial, follow-on/sustainment training to Marine Air Ground Task Force for geoscience subjects, systems and applications. -Leveraged tri-service, intra/inter-government training and education opportunities.

01/2005-06/2005 Training and Education Analyst Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Quantico, VA -Planned, organized and facilitated conferences to publish Marine Corps Aviation Training and Readiness Manuals for the Meteorological and Oceanographic community. -Served as service level coordinator of Meteorological and Oceanographic training to include: deriving and publishing over-arching Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) observer, forecaster, and officer training policies, philosophies, and training management tools. -Served as liaison with Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower, Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron, and major operational commands to resolve training and educational deficiencies.

05/1997-06/2005 Meteorologist (Operational Weather Forecaster) Quantico, VA (2001-2005), Beaufort, SC (1997-2005) -Analyze current and predict future atmospheric and oceanographic conditions for any given region of the world including: constant pressure/surface charts, satellite (GOES/POES) imagery and Doppler weather radar imagery. -Initialization and verification of numerical weather prediction models. -Forecast for severe (non)convective weather events. -Dissemination of environmental warnings when appropriate (severe storms, winter storms, wind advisories, flood events). -Creation of tailored environmental mission briefs in support of military planning and operations. -Management of twenty-four hour watch floor operations, including the training of all subordinate personnel.