ROME COLMENARES

 

Houston, TX | Phone: 281.330.4566 | Email: Romanaegis@gmail.com | LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/rome-colmenares

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Results-driven instructional design professional with over 20 years of experience developing and delivering adult training.

Renowned for expertise in animal care within the transportation and airline industries.

Proficient in designing curriculums for precision-based tasks, leveraging a strong technology background.

Adept at team leadership and performance optimization.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

- Instructional Design

- Staff Training & Supervision

- Strategic Planning

- Cost Containment

- Relationship Management

- Process Improvement

- Curriculum Development

- Team Leadership

- Training Evaluation

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

BirdSeed Studios

-Houston, Tx

-a Contract role to create and deploy training for members of a closed community. 

- Develop, design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs for end users of the Saga Gaming System. 

 

Kingwood Pet Resort

– Houston, TX

Trainer| 2022 – Present

- Develop, design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs for new hire staff, ensuring optimal pet care and service quality.

- Cultivate and manage a robust online presence through social media, enhancing brand visibility and client engagement.

- Create and oversee the production of marketing materials, optimizing promotional efforts for the business.

 

Hourglass

– Houston, TX

Founder & Owner | 2016 – 2022

- Founded and established a successful live animal transportation company, achieving an annual revenue of $800K.

- Led a diverse team of 16-20 employees, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in pet transportation.

- Achieved the lowest incident rate by volume in the US by designing, developing, and implementing training for PetSafe, a United Airlines product, using agile instructional design methodologies.

- Managed all aspects of live animal transportation, including birding facilities oversight, PetSafe Kennel management, and operation of Original Pet Resort.

- Held a USDA Class H Intermediate Handlers license for the safe transport of live animals.

- Streamlined financial operations and managed budgets to ensure financial stability and growth.

- Facilitated the safe transport of various animals, including lions, bears, sloths, and a vulture, eliminating incidents and upholding a stellar safety record.

- Designed and implemented training programs for high-precision tasks related to live animal handling, enhancing staff competency and performance.

- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and termination, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.

 

PetsOnTheGo

– Houston, TX

Instructor & Owner | 2009 – 2016

- Began as an employee and later purchased the company from the previous owners, elevating its operations and reputation.

- Ensured the safety and well-being of animals by training and supervising a team of 16 employees in precision-based tasks related to live animal care, serving as a contracted service provider for Continental and United Airlines.

- Developed, implemented, and evaluated training programs for the United PetSafe, utilizing multimedia tools like PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop to create engaging and effective learning materials.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

- Instructional Design Certification – Association for Talent Development (ATD)

 

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

 

- Articulate Suite

- Microsoft Suite

- Adobe Suite

- Google Suite

- Agile Methodologies

- HTML5

 

Kingwood, Tx