Darryl Kayfes
Monticello,MN
Summary
Distinguished Air Force Veteran with expertise in high-level military operations, government program data-trend analysis, and civilian talent management strategies. Demonstrates effective leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills. Proven track record of delivering peerless results through initiative and problem-solving abilities while fostering strong relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Force Recruiter
US Air Force, Active-Duty
Monticello, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educational and government institution representatives on student recruitment programs
- Responsible for providing information about Air Force services and opportunities to prospective recruits.
- Conducted interviews with potential recruits to assess their qualifications.
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
- Developed recruitment strategies to reach a broad range of individuals interested in the military.
- Educated potential partners on the benefits of joining the Air Force, including pay, job opportunities, and career paths.
Language Program Manager
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Augusta, GA
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
Linguist Lead Trainer
National Security Agency, NSA
Augusta, GA
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented training programs for new team members.
- Devised improvement plans based on detailed performance assessments.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior trainers in the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among team members through effective communication techniques.
- Maintained records on employee progress, training sessions, and feedbacks.
- Conducted research on linguistics topics such as morphology, syntax, and phonology.
- Gave presentations at conferences related to linguistics topics.
Education
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA10-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2013
Skills
- Professional Networking Skills
- Job Performance Evaluation
- Comprehensive Background Evaluations
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Effective Sales & Marketing Mentor
- Active Security Clearance
- Data Trend Analysis
- Translation and Interpretation
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Professional Development Guidance
- Program Performance Analysis
Accomplishments
10/2024 Silver Badge Recruiter Award
06/2022 Air Force and DoD Command Language Program of the Year
03/2021 Joint Service Commendation Medal
02/2020 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
12/2019 NSA (Georgia) Trainer of the Year
11/2019 NAACP Roy Wilkins Award
07/2019 Chief Master Sergeant Lankford Leadership Award
Certification
- Certified US Air Force Recruiter
- Certified DoD-Level Program Manager and Trainer
- Proficient in Farsi Language
Timeline
Air Force Recruiter
US Air Force, Active-Duty
10.2023 - Current
Language Program Manager
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
06.2021 - 10.2023
Linguist Lead Trainer
National Security Agency, NSA
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Certified US Air Force Recruiter
- Certified DoD-Level Program Manager and Trainer
- Proficient in Farsi Language
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Defense Language Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Bemidji State University
Similar Profiles
Christopher SanfordChristopher Sanford
Senior Criminal Investigator at U.S. Air Force Active DutySenior Criminal Investigator at U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Nadia PowellNadia Powell
Military Police Officer at U.S. Air Force Active DutyMilitary Police Officer at U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Fabiola CantrellFabiola Cantrell
Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Supervisor at U.S. Air Force Active DutyInpatient Pharmacy Operations Supervisor at U.S. Air Force Active Duty