Charles Kinnear
Experienced Operations Manager
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard with over 20 years of experience in leadership, operations management, and project supervision, demonstrating a performance-driven approach to executive leadership. Expertise in training and staff organization facilitates effective motivation and influence of personnel, enhancing team efficiency and performance to achieve business goals and strategies. Proven track record of compliance with standard policies, procedures, and regulations highlights a steadfast commitment to achieving objectives safely, accurately, and on time. Recognized as a dedicated public servant with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
20
20
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager
U.S. Coast Guard, Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
- Program Manager of the International Department at the Maritime Law Enforcement School.
- The Assistant to the Rating Force Manager of the Maritime Enforcement Specialist rate.
- Assistant to the Command Security Officer for physical and personnel security.
- Team Chief for the Basic Boarding Officer School.
Program Manager and Team Chief
- Created a server page as a collective point of information and passed down from headquarters for all things pertaining to the management of the Coast Guard international program’s students.
- International Military Student Officer for over 40 professionals from over 30 countries; managing all personal issues from medical to pay and traveling abroad.
- The Assistant to the Rating Force Manager of the Maritime Enforcement Specialist rate; created and revised Training Performance Objectives for over 1200 members within the rate.
- Assistant to the Command Security Officer for physical and personnel, ensuring compliance with policies regulating security clearances and physical security.
- Team Chief for the Basic Boarding Officer School; managed 10 active duty and contractor personnel, who oversaw the training of approximately 10 classes and 120 students.
- Conducted evaluations on subordinates and instructors to ensure the highest level of training was provided.
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Maritime Enforcement specialist; managed six individual Law Enforcement programs for over 100 Coast Guard personnel.
- Primary Team Lead for over 10 missions, yielding the confiscation of over 1000 kilograms of Cocaine, 1400 pounds of illegal fish, and over 20 detainees.
- The Combat watch supervisor is the eyes and ears of a multimillion-dollar ship, making timely decisions to pass and disseminate intelligence from other Law Enforcement Partners.
- Conducted evaluations on subordinates and managed the daily routine of over 15 Coast Guard members as the Junior Officer of the Day.
- Conducted counter-drug missions as team lead off the Coast of South America, and supervised watch standards during the mission on the high seas.
- Enforced international and domestic law, while following policies set forth by Congress and regulations set by bilateral agreements with foreign governments.
- Conducted training for over 100 Coast Guard members to ensure compliance with the Law Enforcement program.
- Junior Officer of the Day responsibilities include conducting training, managing duty personnel, and ensuring the Command Plan of the Day is followed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - National Security
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Long-term planning
Team building
Employee training
Analytical thinker for problem resolution
Process Improvement
Organizational Leadership
Safety and Compliance
Vessel Inspections and Maintenance
Time Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Risk Management
Secret Clearance
Certification
Boarding Officer Pursuit Mission Commander
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- Strategic Planning: 20
- Training: 6
- Resource Management: 9
- Project Management: 9
- Leadership: 20
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Training
- Creative Problem Solver
- Time Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Risk Management
- Secret Clearance
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Leadership
- Safety and Compliance
- Vessel Inspections and Maintenance
Timeline
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis
07.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - National Security
Excelsior College
05.2001 -
Program Manager
U.S. Coast Guard, Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
Program Manager and Team Chief