1. Sunshine Aunee Beer
6094 S. Icicle Ave
Boise, Idaho 83709
sunshine@idahostar.org
(208)850-3774
EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OBJECTIVES
To continue the advancement of my professional career in administration and leadership of
educational programs/agencies and capitalize on opportunities to expand my knowledge and
experience. My current position as of Director for the Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program is
in alignment with my expertise, experience, and passion for professional and educational excellence.
My lifetime career goal is to be recognized as an expert and thought-leader in my field.
QUALIFICATIONS
14 years progressively increasing responsibility and expertise in:
 Operations management/Program administration
 Strategic planning for statewide educational program
 Systems analysis
 Forecasting and budget management (1+ million-dollar annual operating budget)
 Contract negotiations and management
 Management of 60-70 geographically dispersed employees
 Public speaking and training for local, state, and national audiences
 Curriculum design
 Adult learning theory
 Performance measurement and evaluation
 Mentoring and leadership development
 Public outreach and social media marketing of cultural change to promote public safety
 Attending legislative sessions and providing expert opinion on bills and policies
ACHIEVEMENTS
Program Management and Quality Assurance
 Developed comprehensive 1, 2, 3 and 5-year strategic plans for state program
 Created the first line-item, zero-based budget for the motorcycle safety and training program
with a 1+ million-dollar annual operating budget
 Built a professional management team from the ground up
 Supervised, promoted, and developed outstanding leaders in the field; increased morale and
retention rates in the instructor and mentor corps

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 Developed and implemented a model for evaluating entry-level rider curricula against
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Model Standards for
Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training and introduced it to a national audience of state
administrators and curriculum developers
 Evaluated STAR’s Basic Rider Training course using the designed matrix and incorporated
curriculum enhancements to meet the standards at 100%*
*According to Cambridge Systematics, Idaho was one of the first and only states to develop a comprehensive, non-biased metric of
evaluation and modify its Basic Rider curriculum to meet the National Standards at 100%
 Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality assurance program used for evaluation
and improvements in statewide public education program
 Ongoing enhancement of the student experience by regular curriculum revisions, upgrades
to audio visual aids, and implementation of current teaching methods
Training and Curriculum Development
 Developed partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company® (national) to design a
curriculum-neutral Riding Academy to be piloted in Idaho
 Member: Developed 16-hour course for advanced riders based on police motor officer
training
 Co-developed Braking Skills Practice and Cornering Skills Practice; revised Experienced
Course
 Modified and introduced a pre-basic curriculum in Idaho
 Developed instructor training courses for the Experienced Course, Braking Skills Practice,
Cornering Skills Practice, and Introduction to Riding Clinic
 Introduced three-wheel training in Idaho
 Designed and hosted an instructional design summit with attendees from Washington,
Oregon, and Virginia programs
 Consulted on potential rider training curriculum conversion for state program coordinators
in Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, Texas, and Minnesota
National Contributions
 Served for two years as the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
(SMSA) Western Region Representative, Executive Committee Secretary, and E-Newsletter
Editor
 Chaired the committee for the SMSA that rewrote the organization’s bylaws ultimately
restructuring the organization and its membership and election processes
 Current participant in the SMSA Bylaws Working Group
 Current participant in the SMSA Conference Planning Committee
 Eight-time presenter at the annual national SMSA Symposium
 Co-presented with Cambridge Systematics on implementing NHTSA’s National Model
Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training

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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Complete list of courses and workshops attended upon request
Professional Development Courses/Workshops/Certifications
 Applied Leadership I and II Boise State University,
Center for Professional Development
 Motorcycle Safety Program Coordination U.S. Department of Transportation,
E-Learning Transportation Safety Institute
 Law Enforcement Motorcycle Riding Northwest Motorcycle School
 Sidecar/Trike Education Program Evergreen Safety Council
Chief Instructor
Organizations
 Idaho Traffic Safety Commission, Member, 2016-Present
 National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA)
o Voting Member, 2008-Present
o Executive Committee Secretary, 2010-2012
o Chairman-elect, September 2016-2018
 National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Member, 2015-Present
 Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety, Member, 2002-Present
Presentations and Special Projects
 Maximum Braking: Evaluation and Coaching, SMSA, Billings, Montana 2008
 Instructor/RiderCoach Resource Fair: Tools to facilitate success in the field, SMSA, Madison,
Wisconsin 2009
 The Professional Motorcycle Safety Instructor/RiderCoach and the Circle of Success
 3-hour Professional Development Workshop, SMSA, Columbus, Ohio 2010
 ABS and the Myths of Braking, MRF Best of the West Conference, Boise, Idaho
 Applying the National Standards for Entry-Level Curricula: Our Experience, SMSA, Kansas
City, Missouri 2013
 Guest trainer and change management consultant on curriculum conversion for the
Virginia Safety League (rider training program) coordinator and quality assurance
team, Ashland, Virginia 2013
 How to Reach the ‘Training-Resistant Demographic’ with Alternative Courses - Riding Practice
Clinics, SMSA, Baltimore, Maryland 2014
 Guest Luncheon Keynote Speaker, ABATE University, Alexandria, Minnesota 2014
 Guest trainer for curriculum demonstration and change management consultant for
program leaders for Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Rhode Island
2014
 Multiple time guest speaker, Motorcycle Awareness Rally, Boise, Idaho Falls, and
Coeur d’Alene, 2008-2016
 Lead facilitator and coordinator for 2015 Tri-State (Motorcycle Safety) Retreat,
Olympia, Washington 2015

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 STAR Program overview, Ada County Highway District, District Safety Meeting,
Boise, Idaho 2015
 SMSA Working Group: Reaching the Seasoned Rider, Baltimore, Maryland 2015
 Idaho’s Precision Riding Clinic Showcase, Baltimore, Maryland 2015
 Guest trainer for curriculum demonstration and change management consultant for
State of Texas Department of Public Safety Motorcycle Program coordinator and
leadership team, Wichita Falls, Texas 2016
 The Future of Rider Education, Lifesavers Conference, Long Beach California 2016
 Riding Safety Demonstrations, Expert Level, Idaho Motorcycle Show, Boise, Idaho
2016