Dale McKay
Vestal
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Training Manager
New York Air National Guard
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted periodic evaluations and inspections to ensure compliance with Air Force and Department of Defense training standards.
- Developed and maintained training plans, schedules, and reports for leadership to optimize readiness.
- Scheduled ancillary and professional military education courses for unit members.
- Advised commander, supervisors, and personnel on training policies, career development, and educational opportunities.
- Coordinated and conducted unit training meetings, and the Air Force Training Course.
Full-Time
NYS Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliace with State and facility regulations.
- Conducted routine cell searches, pat-downs, and contraband detection.
- Responded to medical emergencies, fights, de-escalated conflicts, and enforced disciplinary measures.
- Maintained detailed logs and reports on incarcerated individual behavior, and daily activities.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and incarcerated individuals.
Structural Craftsman
New York Air National Guard
11.2016 - 06.2024
- Performs routine and emergency maintenance on facilities
- Welded broken hasp on storage building; protected $1M worth of equipment
- Planned, interpreted, and performed work from layout to assembly
- Constructed 260 cubic foot metal recycling cage
- Repair and modify wooden, masonry, and metal components of structures
- Renovated 1500 square foot building to create six new offices
Structural Craftsman
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 11.2016
- Interpret construction drawings/plans
- Built 128 square foot filter rack to improve corrosion prevention program; saved $225K in contractor costs and extended life of 54 F-15 aircraft
- Identify and order project materials
- Designed and fabricated metal stand to support $25K HVAC unit
- Perform monthly inspection and maintenance on shop installed equipment
- Support response to natural disasters/humanitarian missions globally
- Typhoon initial responder; prepared 15 facilities, hauled 2K lbs of debris, and shielded $276M in military assets
- Lays brick, block and structural tile, repairs and replaces window units, doors, locks and metal components
- Remodeled latrines; installed 3.2K sq-ft floor tile, extending facility life 5 years
Construction Laborer
Tom Helmar Construction
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Layout and frame walls, floors, and roofing systems
- Prepared, poured, and finished concrete slabs and footers
- Hung and finished drywall
- Responsible for site set up, break down, and cleanliness
Education
Associates Degree - Construction Technology
Community College of the Air Force
10.2015
Skills
- Training development
- Regulatory compliance
- Instructional design
- Career counseling
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
Honors Recognitions
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Technical School Distinguished Graduate
- Basic Training Honor Graduate
- Work Horse of the month
Timeline
Unit Training Manager
New York Air National Guard
06.2024 - Current
Full-Time
NYS Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
08.2017 - 03.2025
Structural Craftsman
New York Air National Guard
11.2016 - 06.2024
Structural Craftsman
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 11.2016
Construction Laborer
Tom Helmar Construction
05.2010 - 11.2010
Associates Degree - Construction Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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