Curriculum Vitae
for Dennis Funk
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
253.303.2525
dennis@edifitraining.com
EDUCATION
Graduate Certification in Organizational Leadership - Chapman University - 2008
M.A. Management - University of Phoenix - 2006
B.S. Workforce Education, Development & Training - Southern Illinois University - 2000
A.S. Instructor Military Science and Technology - Community College of the Air Force - 1998
A.S. Information Management - Community College of the Air Force - 1997
FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
27 YEARS | 20K HOURS | 20K LEARNERS
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Teaching Hours: 50
Edifi Training
Coach/Trainer/Facilitator - “Leadership Development”, “Coaching”, “Mentorship Series”, “Communication”, “Team Dynamics”, “Emotional Intelligence”, “Adult Learning”, “Temperament”
(2021 - present)
Teaching Hours: 400
Manufacturing & Trades (Division), Instruction (Division), Workforce & Economic Development (Division), Business & Technical Division (Division) @ Olympic College (Bremerton, WA)
Dean of Manufacturing and Trades & Professor - “Human Relations In Organizations”, “Apprentice Seminar”, “Helper Seminar”, “Organizational Leadership”, “Introduction to Ethics", "Public Speaking", “Conflict Resolution”, “Systems Thinking”, “Servant Leadership”
(2014 to present)
Teaching Hours: 2000
Skookum Contract Services (Bremerton, WA)
Senior Learning and Organizational Development Consultant/Trainer - Authored 100+ Classes (Soft/Technical Skills/KSA’s)
(2016 to 2021)
Teaching Hours: 2400
Department of Vocational Rehab (WA, OR)
Department of Social Services for the Blind (WA)
Consultant/Instructor (contracted) - “Dependable Strengths”, “Job Readiness”, “Career Mapping/Development”, “Goal Exploration”, “Interviewing”, “Networking”
(2011-2014)
Teaching Hours: 700
Washington Youth Academy (Bremerton, WA)
Commandant/Cadre - “Maximizing Human Effectiveness”, “Life Skills”, “Military Doctrine”, “Leadership”, “Community Service”
(2008-2011)
Teaching Hours: 200
Washington Women Employment and Education (Tacoma, WA)
Instructor (part time) - “Job Readiness Training” (Computer Skills/Work Habits/Financial Literacy/Dress for Success)
(2007/2008)
Teaching Hours: 28
Southern Illinois University (Tacoma, WA)
(Department: Workforce Education & Development)
Visiting Professor - “Instructional Methods and Materials”
(2008)
Teaching Hours: 10000
United States Air Force Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX)
Military Training Instructor - “discipline, pride, teamwork”, “life skills”, “Air Force Core Values”, “health, morale, and welfare”, “dormitory maintenance”, “individual/ceremonial drill”, “parade ceremonies”, “leadership”, “followership”, “communication”
(2000-2004)
Teaching Hours: 5000
United States Air Force Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School (McChord AFB, WA)
Professional Military Education Instructor - “Leadership” (Group Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, Situational Leadership, Team Development, Problem Solving, Diversity), “Communication” (Public Speaking, Effective Writing, Counseling), “Profession of Arms” (Military History, Democratic Process, Evaluations)
(1996-2000)
CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Boot Camp for Professional-Technical Instructors - Olympic College 2023
Mental Health First Aid Responder - National Council for Mental Wellbeing 2022
Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP) - The International Coach Federation (ICF) 2021
Motivational Interviewing, Certified (MINT), A.I.M - 2013
Dependable Strengths, Certified, Center for Dependable Strengths (DS), 2013
Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI), 2008
Instructional Systems Development (ISD), 2004
Self-Aid Buddy Care Instructor Course/USAF, 2001
Military Training Instructor Course (CCAF 20hrs)/USAF, 2001
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 1998
Airman Leadership School Teaching Practicum USAF (358hrs), 1998
Occupational Instructor, Certification, Community College of the Air Force - 1998
Academic Instructor School, Diploma, Air University/USAF, 1996
Combat Ministry Course/USAF, 1995
