Benny T.

Hughes
526 Riviera Drive Salisbury, NC 28144
H: (704) 431-4793 /
Social Security Number: 245-15-3667
Citizenship: United States
Federal Civilian Status: N/A
Highest Civilian Grade Held: N/A
Veterans' Preference: 5
OBJECTIVE: Training Instructor/Instructor Supervisor, Consultant, Training Deveo
lpment
PROFILE
Military-trained Training Instructor with over 10 years of experience with the U
nited States Air Force. Possesses experience in training and mentoring hundreds
of personnel, organizing multi-million dollar operations, providing advice to e
xecutive level officials on a myriad of issues, innovating and implementing plan
s of action for new programs, and overseeing resources and logistics. Exception
al communicator both in writing and orally; delivered speeches and briefs, autho
red papers as well as books, and lectured at training courses.
CERTIFICATIONS
Top Secret Security Clearance
Master Instructor
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
+++ Certified Master Instructor.
+++ Developed unparalleled abilities as a skilled communicator both orally and i
n writing. Authored numerous papers and successfully published a book on leader
ship. Crafted and delivered speeches, briefs, and training and instructional le
ctures to hundreds of military personnel, important executives, and others.
+++ Adept at understanding learning and motivational theories, instructing compl
ex courses, developing courses of instruction and curricula, researching and aut
horing doctrinal literature, ensuring quality control of training materials, eva
luating other instructors, and counseling students.
+++ Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire personnel. Possesses leadershi
p qualities of the highest caliber.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Motivational Speaker/Consultant (08/2009 -present
Motivates, educates and entertains audiences members at high schools, colleges a
nd business's on topics from leadership ,success and personal responsibilities.
Training Superintendent for Space and Missile School House (12/2006 to 07/2009)
United States Air Force, 1472 Nevada Ave, Lompoc, CA,93437; Salary: $75,000; Ho
urs Per Week: 50; Supervisor: Col Renni Renner, 805-606-4315, may be contacted
Duties: Direct over 450 instructors and staff at the United States Air Force Spa
ce and Missile School House, whose mission is to train and produce the best spac
e and missile operators and maintainers using the most up-to-date methods and te
chniques of instruction. Cultivate a productive training environment and superv
ise the professional development and performance for 1,800 students annually. U
se detailed knowledge of DoD policies, training development, the Systems Approac
h to Training, learning and motivational theories, as well as methodologies and
instructional techniques, to ensure courses and doctrine exceed established stan
dards. As a skilled orator, conduct platform instruction, present briefings, an
d coordinate course related issues with personnel throughout the activity. As a
skilled written communicator, write training materials, doctrinal literature, a
nd correspondence. Employ counseling techniques to advise students and instruct
ors.
Key Accomplishments: Flawlessly led a diverse and large group of over 700 Airman
, eight squadrons, and six staff agencies during a deployment to Iraq. Effectiv
ely executed a $17 million budget. Successfully secured an Air Force living are
a and kept troops safe after multiple attacks on the facility. Lauded as an exp
ert team builder; led a First Sergeants' council and produced a cohesive team de
dicated to upholding standards. During time in Iraq, directed a post-accident p
rocess, which ensured the safety of all personnel under combat fire, securing th
e living area and creating new procedures employed at the base entrance.
First Sergeant for Flying Training (10/2004 to 11/2006)
United States Air Force, Moody AFB, GA, Salary: $60,000; Hours Per Week: 50; Sup
ervisor: Richard Turner, number unknown
Duties: Provided expert leadership to a multi-billion dollar organization and 37
6 Airmen tasked with training the world's most dominant air and space force. Fl
exible management techniques ensured the completion of the Commander's objective
s, and that support agencies were responsive to unit needs, while fostering a sa
fe operational and training environment. Presided over a $50M annual budget. U
sing expertise in the methods and techniques of instruction, choreographed the t
raining and performance of over 475 Air Force, Navy, and Allied student pilots a
nnually. As a quality instructor, provided subject matter guidance and coordina
ted course development and maintenance matters with appropriate personnel. Taug
ht leadership principals to 100 students in a Non-Commissioned Officers' develop
ment course. Developed and revised course of instruction based on subject matte
r knowledge and research to include lesson plans, training aids, and materials.
Researched, wrote, and coordinated doctrinal literature. Counseled and evaluat
ed students. Maintained course records.
Key Accomplishments: Selected to be a guest speaker at an Airman Leadership Grad
uation with over 225 personnel in attendance. Handpicked to attend and represen
t the group at several high-level conferences and meetings including a national
level meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and four Air Force Comman
d Chiefs conferences. Lauded for superior performance in briefing 33 top Non-Co
mmissioned Officers on leadership at the Major Command Torch Bear Seminar.
First Sergeant for Medical Group and Logistics Readiness Squadron (08/2002 to 09
/2004)
United States Air Force, Whichita, KS; Salary: $60,000; Hours Per Week: 50; Sup
ervisor: George Tirabassi, number unknown
Duties: Directed training, operations, maintenance, logistics, resource manageme
nt, administration, risk management, and safety for over 315 employees. Reviewe
d all enlisted reports in order to maintain quality standards using knowledge of
counseling techniques. Collaborated with team leaders, each with a different o
ccupational specialty, to innovate comprehensive strategic plans and coordinated
multi-faceted operations. Expertly managed programs such as the family care and
recognition program. Refined and utilized superior verbal communication skills
by delivering briefs to senior level officials.
Key Accomplishments: Ranked #1 of 23 Senior Master Sergeants and was honored as
the Sergeant of the Year for the 3rd time. Elected by peers as the McConnell's
Chapter Trustee for the Air Force Sergeant Association (AFSA), which provides no
n-stop contributions for over 800 members. Described by superiors as "an ambass
ador in blue!" mentored a 12-year old boy as part of the Big Brother volunteer p
rogram. Boosted morale of personnel and demonstrated prowess as a skilled writt
en communicator by authoring and publishing a bi-weekly newsletter. Led 165 per
sonnel in austere combat conditions, ensuring mission success as the Group First
Sergeant.
First Sergeant/Operations Manager (04/1999 to 08/2002)
United States Air Force, Pope Air Force Base, NC
Duties: Directed personnel, operations, and logistics as well as human relations
, resource management, training, maintenance, and the use of automated informati
on systems. Orchestrated the duties of a multi-specialty staff in support of al
l operations. Utilized logistics and financial management expertise to account
for millions worth of assets. Architected project management plans concerning m
ateriel, funding, and manpower requirements. As the primary training manager, m
anaged assigned courses ensuring quality control of training material and instru
ction. Worked to resolve issues and personnel problems quickly and effectively.
Deployed in support of Operation Southern Watch in Kuwait. Continuously suppo
rted management by providing expert advice, training, technical direction, and g
uidance to administrative staff.
Key Accomplishments: Masterfully planned a portion of the itinerary for Presiden
t Bush to meet with the troops. Elected Secretary of Al Jaber, Kuwait Top 3 Ass
ociation and presented weekly briefs to 1,400 new arrivals. Tirelessly worked w
ith Family Support Agency when a personnel member lost his spouse to a terminal
illness; aided this person in obtaining a $3,600 grant for expenses. Awarded Fi
rst Sergeant of the Year for both Pope Air Force Base and Seymour Johnson. Demo
nstrated superior written communication skills by authoring and insightful artic
le on leadership for a base paper. Garnered rave reviews from the base populace
.
First Sergeant/Personnel Manager (04/1998 to 04/1999)
United Stats Air Force, 607 Intelligence Squadron, Osan, Korea
Duties: Acted as a personnel manager, supervising the morale, welfare, disciplin
e, and overall quality force issues for the United States Air Force Intelligence
Squadron. Instructed complex courses in basic and advanced intelligence techno
logy and collection systems, communications architecture, analysis, and collecti
on management as well as providing instruction on the Army intelligence communit
y and career paths. Managed key programs including personnel recognition, depen
dent care, weight management, and real-world noncombatant evacuations operations
.
Key Accomplishments: Celebrated as an "impressive public speaker" for developing
a superb briefing entitled "Depression and Short Tour Attitude." Honored as th
e Air Group First Sergeant of the Year. Brilliantly hosted two 7th Air Force qu
arterly banquets and an annual banquet. Superiors lauded performance as "organi
zational genius".
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor Supervisor
United States Air Force, 362nd Training Squadron (AETC), Sheppard Air Force Base
, TX
Duties: Provided instruction to 22 F-16 apprentice crew chiefs as well as traine
d aircraft maintenance technicians to inspect and service F-16 systems. Prepare
d lesson plans and training aids. Used technical expertise to create hands-on t
raining materials for landing gear systems. Managed all F-16 training literatur
e supporting both 34-day and 73-day training programs. Prepared composite toolb
oxes for initial skills training. Evaluated and counseled students on their abi
lities, analyzed training effectiveness, and recommended improvements to course
content. Developed and refined courses through the Instructional System Develop
ment process. Completed the Test and Measurement Course and awarded two Communi
ty college of the Air Force degrees: Instructor of Technology and Military Scien
ces and Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technician. Key member of an instructor te
am responsible for analyzing and requesting F-16 trainers to facilitate course i
mprovements.
Key Accomplishments: Earned certification to teach all four blocks of F-16 maint
enance instruction in record time. Intensely tutored four academically marginal
students resulting in timely graduations. Lauded by the Commander, Aircraft Pr
inciples Training Flight, for excelling in "effective and positive communication
s" and "enthusiastic style of teaching".
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Public Management, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls
, TX
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Arts and Science, Midwestern State Unive
rsity, Wichita Falls, TX
Associates Degree in Instructor Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Associates Degree in Personnel Administration, Community College of the Air Forc
e
Diploma, Denton High School, Denton, NC
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Master Instructor
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Squadron Airman of the Quarter 1982, Hahn Air Base, Germany
Squadron Airman of the Quarter 1984, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
Squadron Instructor of the Quarter 1989, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
Detachment Instructor Supervisor of the Year 1992, Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan
Group First Sergeant of the Year 1997, Wichita Falls, Texas
Group First Sergeant of the Year 1998, Osan, Korea
Wing First Sergeant of the Year 2000, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Caro
lina
Base First Sergeant of the Year 2000, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina
Group Lance P. Sijan Leadership Winner 2003, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas
Wing First Sergeant of the Year 2003, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas
Group Lance P. Sijan of the Year Winner 2005, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
PUBLICATIONS
Published author of the book "Leadership... Put a CAP on It, Become a Better Lea
der by Improving Your Communication, Attitude, and Performance." Holds a 5 star
rating at Amazon.com.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Air Force Sergeants Association member
Non-Commissioned Officer Association member
Served as a base "Top 3" member (a revered group of top-ranking senior mangers)
at various military bases for the past 14 years.
Served as the President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the First Sergeant Org
anization at various locations worldwide.