BEN GIBBS
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with an MS in management and a proven track record at the United States Navy, excelling in operational planning and performance measurement. Successfully managed teams to enhance strategic initiatives, ensuring program compliance and effective resource allocation. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and the ability to drive impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Planner
Joint Task Force 406
10.2023 - Current
- Authored a comprehensive after action review capturing key insights which informed future planning iterations and resulted in a more detailed plan.
- Interfaced with higher level organizations and other government departments to ensure continuity of action and appropriated resource allocation.
Deputy Director of Operational Assessments
United States Navy
Naples
07.2022 - Current
- Managed of team of 11 personnel creating performance measures to assess the effectiveness of strategic plans and ongoing operations
- Presented information to executive level leaders to recommend strategies to bring operations back on track
- Developed key metrics to measure the effectiveness of the newly developed long-term plan to enhance European security efforts
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Mentored a group of more than 100 midshipmen resulting in the successful graduation and commissioning of 55 military officers.
- Instituted and monitored COVID-19 safety and testing protocols to enable face-to-face instruction to continue with no loss of planned training events.
- Supervised 8 personnel in the instruction of students and compliance with multiple administrative programs resulting in recognition as the top program in the nation.
- Worked closely with school administration to ensure students had access to early course selection and access to physical trainers.
Assistant Air Officer
USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)
San Diego, CA
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw a department of 600 personnel across 5 divisions executing all aspects of flight-deck and hangar bay operations, aircraft fueling, equipment maintenance and safe launch and recovery of aircraft.
- Implemented new safety procedures to reduce collisions on the flight deck, resulting in zero incidents during more than 15,000 aircraft moves during 2018.
- Adroitly guided the department through a homeport shift and ensured that all personnel received the proper move entitlements.
- Provided oversight of all flight operations resulting in the safe launch and recovery of 9,328 aircraft.
Staff Officer, Military Partnerships
NATO Joint Force Command
Brunssum
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Coordinated training requirements for 5 partner nations to bring them inline with NATO Standard Operating Procedures, to include Sweden and Finland.
- Facilitated training for partner military officers in major NATO certification exercises, enhancing multi-national relationships.
- Collaborated with other NATO commands to develop the Individually Tailored Roadmap Training Plan to enable partner nations to align more closely with NATO and enable participation in NATO-led operations.
Pilot, Administrative, Quality Assurance and Maintenance Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two
Lemoore, CA
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Instituted new policies in the maintenance department resulting in a 250% improvement in on-track programs after assuming the Maintenance Officer role.
- Oversaw the Quality Assurance process with a team of 9 personnel conducting internal audits of 41 maintenance programs highlighting best practices and providing corrective actions
- Streamlined administrative processes related to travel to maintain a $400,000 budget with no discrepancies.
- Instructed 135 tactical training syllabus events and contributed to the qualification of 8 Forward Air Controller (Airborne) aircrew.
Training Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron One Five Four
Lemoore, CA
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Provided exceptional tactical instruction resulting in the 38 aircrew training level upgrades.
- Updated squadron standard operating procedures to incorporate changes upon receipt of new aircraft with upgraded capabilities and ensure more efficient operations.
- Mentored 2 pilots and 1 naval flight officer resulting in their selection for TOPGUN training school.
Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor
Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific
Lemoore, CA
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Trained aircrew in the latest tactics for air-to-air and air-to-surface mission sets.
- Provided subject matter expert level training for aircrew in the employment of GPS-guided weapons systems.
- Qualified 31 new Forward Air Controller (Airborne) crews, to ensure maximum mission readiness for West Coast based Super Hornet squadrons.
- Conducted 3 Weapons Training Officer courses resulting in the qualification of 24 aircrew to further train their own squadrons in current tactics and planning.
- Graduated from the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) qualified as the highest level of tactical instructor.
Pilot
Strike Fighter One Zero Three
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Developed a highly effective standardized air-to-surface gunfire delivery profile which was adopted by all Navy FA-18 squadrons.
- Displayed exceptional tactical prowess resulting in selection to attend the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) for additional expert level training.
- Successfully managed 2 maintenance branches whose efforts contributed to a 98.3% aircraft availability rate during the pre-deployment training phase.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Excelsior University
Albany, NYBachelor of Science - Economics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- MS in management
- Skilled communicator
- Education and training
- Operational planning and assessment
- Resource allocation
- Program compliance
- Performance measurement
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) Graduate - 2007-06
- Aviation Safety Officer School - 2011-06
Timeline
Lead Planner
Joint Task Force 406
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Director of Operational Assessments
United States Navy
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps University of South Carolina
06.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Air Officer
USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)
06.2017 - 05.2019
Staff Officer, Military Partnerships
NATO Joint Force Command
11.2013 - 03.2017
Pilot, Administrative, Quality Assurance and Maintenance Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two
06.2011 - 11.2013
Training Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron One Five Four
08.2009 - 04.2011
Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor
Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific
06.2007 - 07.2009
Pilot
Strike Fighter One Zero Three
01.2004 - 03.2007
Master of Science - Management
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Vanderbilt University
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