Davide Keaton
Navarre,FL
Summary
Solutions-focused,versatile problem solver offering a comprehensive background in organizational leadership. Air Force veteran with 5-years of Law Enforcement and 25-years of Special Operations experience. Highly effective performer during critical situations. Managed a culturally diverse population with effective verbal and written communication skills. Vast experience in operational and tactical level planning. Committed to discipline, using sound judgement, and building trust.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Lead PR/CASEVAC
Huntington Ingalls Industries
McClean, VA
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed Contract Owned Contracted Operated (COCO) aircraft and personnel in East Africa in support of USAFRICOM Personnel Recovery and Casualty Evacuation operations in Somalia/Kenya
- Coordinated closely with Special Operations Task Group & Joint Special Operations Task Force-Somalia coordinating movement/medical care of US/Partner Forces within Area of Responsibility
PCB Production Manager
Industrial Energy Services
Penasacola , FL
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines in preparation to produce printed circuit boards for LED lighting and to lead stand-up of complex machinery for the organization.
- Utilized forward-thinking to assist in solving stakeholder concerns and project issues in order to mass produce boards for distribution nationwide.
Pararescue Advisor/Instructor Maritime Operations
Self-employed
Riyahd, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Pararescue advisor/Instructor to the Special Security Forces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Assist/advise in developing curriculum for physical fitness, medical instruction, and operational tasks, conditions, and standards for the stand-up of a Special Security Forces Maritime Operations unit under the Minister of Interior
Battlefield Airmen Prep Course Program Manager
T3I Services
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Led 32 civilian and 7 military personnel in the stand-up of the Air Forces Newest Battlefield Airmen Preparatory Course Program
- Ensured highest quality of training provided to aspiring Air Force Special Operators by developing and implementing requirements and focusing on outcomes executing adaptable business practices and maintaining an effective and motivated integrated force.
26th Special Tactics Squadron Superintendent
USAF
Cannon AFB, NM
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Led stand-up of Air Force Special Operations newest Special Tactics Squadron
- Led 181 personnel & managed a $40 million dollar operations & maintenance budget
720th Operations Support Squadron Superintendent
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed Special Tactics Operations Support Squadron serving 650 military & civilian personnel at 12 geographically separated locations.
- Led 96-manned force covering support requirements for 9 organizations actualizing and an $11.8 million dollar budget.
24th Special Operations Wing Superintendent of Plans and Programs
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Formulated, implemented & reviewed policies & doctrine for world-wide Special Tactics Squadrons.
- Provided real-time resolution to critical Special Operations Forces issues.
720th Special Tactics Group Operations Superintendent
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Led 31-personnel staff responsible for a 1,021 manned Special Tactics force.
- Received & prioritized mission tasking from DoD tasking's while conducting & coordinating oversight on all Special Tactics resource allocations.
724th Operations Support Squadron Section Chief of Current Operations
USAF
Pope Army Airfield, NC
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Led Current Operations for a 300-member Special Tactics Squadron supporting National Command Region & US Special Operations Command priorities.
- Supervised 12-member staff & 5 functional directorates managing organizational support to training & contingency operations.
24th Special Tactics Squadron Special Tactics Element Leader
USAF
Pope Army Airfield, NC
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Participated in compartmented classified operations maintaining the DoD's priority alert commitment posture.
- Developed & implemented Pararescue operational tactics, techniques and procedures in training & evaluations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
2004
Associate of Arts - Personnel Recovery
Community College of the Air Force
2004
Skills
- Strategic Planner
- Trusted Advisor
- Budget/Fiscal Operations
- Experience with Appropriations and Funding
- Servant Leader
- Team Player
- Effective Communicator
- Human Resources Management
- Data Collection/Analysis
Accomplishments
- First Pararescue Chief Enlisted Manager in stand-up of 26th Special Tactics Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
- Led 720th Special Tactics Operations Support Squadron in being named Air Force Special Operations Squadron of the Year in 2013.
- Air Force Special Operations Order of the Sword Chairman for General (Ret) Schwartz in 2012
- USAF & Special Tactics spokesperson for Business Executives for National Security Gala in 2013.
- Pararescue spokesman for 6th Annual "Angels on the Battlefield Gala in 2012.
- USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winner in 2012.
- USAF Pararescue Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award winner in 2011.
- Selected for 60-day elite Junior Enlisted Senior Enlisted Advisor tour working directly for 0-9 Joint Task Force Commander guiding four thousand enlisted members.
- USAF William H. Pitsenbarger Award winner in 2007
- Pope Army Airfield Non-Commissioned Officer of the 4th Quarter in 2007
- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor in 2008
Timeline
Site Lead PR/CASEVAC
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2022 - 08.2024
PCB Production Manager
Industrial Energy Services
07.2020 - 09.2021
Pararescue Advisor/Instructor Maritime Operations
Self-employed
02.2018 - 03.2019
Battlefield Airmen Prep Course Program Manager
T3I Services
06.2017 - 11.2017
26th Special Tactics Squadron Superintendent
USAF
07.2014 - 03.2017
720th Operations Support Squadron Superintendent
USAF
06.2013 - 07.2014
24th Special Operations Wing Superintendent of Plans and Programs
USAF
06.2012 - 06.2013
720th Special Tactics Group Operations Superintendent
USAF
12.2011 - 06.2012
724th Operations Support Squadron Section Chief of Current Operations
USAF
12.2009 - 12.2011
24th Special Tactics Squadron Special Tactics Element Leader
USAF
11.2007 - 11.2009
Associate of Arts - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - Personnel Recovery
Community College of the Air Force
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