Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Accomplishments
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Jerry Goforth

Jerry Goforth

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Project manager with 17 years of experience leading a team of highly skilled technicians in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various systems. Possess strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills necessary for diagnosing complex issues. Demonstrated success in improving system performance and reliability through preventative maintenance and timely repairs. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Hazardous Material Coordinator

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for procuring, storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with organizational, state, and federal regulations for seven sites.
  • Identified 65,000 lbs of obsolete, expired, and waste products for testing and disposal in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements.
  • Trained 50 team members on proper procedures for handling, storing, and utilizing materials in accordance with safety data sheets.
  • Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and financial documentation for hazardous materials sites.

Ship Survivability Specialist

U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
07.2008 - Current
  • Project Manager - Led teams of technicians in the scheduling and completion of preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and testing of all shipboard chemical biological radiological detection equipment, portable extinguishers, fire hoses, halon fire suppression systems, aquas film forming foam pump stations, overhead sprinkling systems, dewatering systems, electric/diesel water pumps, watertight doors, and ventilation systems.
  • Incident Management Team - Assisted the Emergency Operations Center in coordinating with local and national government entities in the event of a major disaster. Drafted and transmitted situational reports to local and national government agencies.
  • Learning Team - Designed, developed, and delivered learning and development initiatives to ensure team members were properly trained to safely respond to fire, flooding, toxic gas, hazardous spills, and structural casualties. Assessed and analyzed team performance, and identified areas for improvement. Developed strategies to enhance individual and team output.
  • Ships Fire Marshal - Ensured emergency response rosters were populated with qualified personnel to respond effectively to facility emergencies. Conducted routine facilities inspection for safety violations, fire hazards, and verified program compliance. Conducted compartment inspections for perspective painting and hot work to ensure all safety requirements were in place, in accordance with organizational policy.
  • Gas Free Engineer - Conducted atmospheric testing for confined compartments, and post-fire testing for toxins to ensure compartments tested below the permissible exposure limit.
  • Program Manager - Maintained accurate documentation of air quality analysis for all breathing air recharge stations, and portable emergency breathing air compressors.
  • Engineering Duty Officer - Managed and maintained all vital engineering systems required to operate the propulsion and electrical plants. Reviewed and approved all scheduled maintenance on critical systems. Ensured that engineering plant safety was maintained at all times, as well as conducted fuel, oil, and potable water testing.
  • Electrical Plant Operator - Monitored facilities' electrical distribution and diesel generators to ensure they were operating within parameters.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and address any concerns.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.

Canvassing Recruiter

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Memphis, TN
05.2014 - 05.2017
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  • Acted as a brand ambassador, conducting canvassing activities to identify potential recruits that meet or exceed the organization's values and culture.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with 20 local organizations and 38 schools to generate referrals for recruitment.
  • Participated in five STEM and 25 outreach initiatives to promote the organization's brand within the community.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
  • Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Crafted compelling job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems for efficient management of candidate data.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS
05-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Skills

  • Operational Risk Management
  • Hazardous Material Safety Training
  • Emergency Response Protocols
  • Team coordination
  • Training and development
  • Quality control
  • Performance metrics
  • Problem solving
  • Technical proficiency
  • Operations management

Affiliations

  • Automotive mechanic. Diagnosing, repairing, tuning, and upgrading vehicles of various makes and models.
  • Seasonal activities. Snowboarding, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Certification

  • December 2008, United States Navy Center for Naval Engineering - Honor Graduate for Basic Engineering Common Core advanced course.
  • February 2014, Department of Labor - Journeyman Fire Fighter (Any Industry).
  • October 2023, Naval Leadership & Ethics Command - Advanced Leadership Development Course.

Timeline

Hazardous Material Coordinator

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2022 - Current

Canvassing Recruiter

U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2014 - 05.2017

Ship Survivability Specialist

U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Olive Branch High School

Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership

University of Charleston

Accomplishments

  • Eight Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for exceptional organizational performance.
  • Seven Gold Wreath Awards for recruiting excellence.

References

References available upon request.

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