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Victor L. Gardner Jr.

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I'm Victor L.

About

I’m Victor L. Gardner Jr., a dynamic educator, communication strategist, TEDx speaker, and leadership professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, and leading diverse populations across academic, military, and public sector environments.

I specialize in public speaking, economics instruction support, leadership development, curriculum facilitation, student engagement, and assessment-based instruction, always striving to connect with students and teams to translate learning into real-world impact.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

WR and DB Coach · Arizona Coyotes PIFLJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Coach and mentor athletes through structured development programs emphasizing teamwork, communication, discipline, and performance improvement.

Adjunct Professor · Grand Canyon UniversityJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Teach communication strategy, public speaking, leadership messaging, intercultural communication, and team dynamics to undergraduate students; develop engaging instructional content and facilitate active classroom participation; assess learning outcomes and mentor students.

Founder and Leadership Strategist · Torchlight Leadership LLCJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Deliver leadership workshops, keynote presentations, and communication training programs; creator of the RISEN leadership framework emphasizing resilience, integrity, service, endurance, and renewed purpose.

Public Affairs Specialist GS-12 · Bureau of ReclamationJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior Enlisted Advisor and Public Affairs Chief · United States ArmyJan 2004 – Jan 2024 · 20 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Human Relations · University of Oklahoma2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration · University of the District of Columbia2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt2030 – 2026
Equal Opportunity Certified2030 – 2026
Operational Contract Support Certified2030 – 2026
Certified Football Coach | Soldiers to Sidelines2030 – 2026

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