Patrick Owens

Background

About Patrick Owens

As a dedicated Training Manager at the Veterans Health Administration, I bring a strong background in project coordination, instructional design, and stakeholder collaboration within the healthcare education sector. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in progress, I combine analytical thinking with strategic planning to enhance educational training programs that support the VA's mission. I specialize in training needs assessment, accreditation compliance, and instructional design—partnering with project managers, subject matter experts, and planning committees to ensure high-quality learning experiences. My expertise extends to curriculum development, educational program evaluation, and regulatory compliance to meet VA standards. With prior experience in logistics management with the U.S. Marine Corps (Iraq & Afghanistan) and environmental health & safety (OSHA/EHS) at Nestlé Purina, I have developed exceptional leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination skills. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office, VA systems (TMS, TRACE, BIS, EMAP), and e-learning technologies, ensuring seamless execution of training initiatives. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to improve training programs and workforce development while driving efficiency in education operations. Let's connect to discuss innovative approaches in healthcare education, instructional design, and training program management.