Justin W. Kesterson
FT Sill
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Battery First Sergeant (Human Resources Supervisor/Senior Advisor)
United States Army
FT Sill
02.2022 - Current
- Managed 17 supervisors overseeing welfare and development of 52 soldiers, coordinating logistical activities for air defense operations crucial to national security while collaborating with U.S. military branches and foreign personnel in a technical, fluid, high-stress environment.
- Oversaw the command counseling, reception and integration, and sponsorship programs focusing on command climate, equal opportunity, fitness, retention, and combat readiness achieving a 97% fitness pass rating and 100% grade on the command inspection.
- Oversaw asset management and enforced property accountability for equipment valued over $300 million, achieving zero net losses.
Patriot Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (Supervisor/Coordinator)
United States Army
United Arab Emirates
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Advised foreign leadership on training implementation, crew certifications, and technical maintenance of the Patriot Fire Control for the United Arab Emirates 71st Air Force and Air Defense Brigade.
- Trained 150 foreign military personnel on air defense planning and tactics for twelve batteries and three information coordination centers, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Oversaw technical and maintenance programs, implementing U.S. Army policies from the Patriot Master Gunner program into Emirati Forces maintenance standards.
Fire Direction Chief
United States Army
Fort Hood
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversaw maintenance and care of air defense weapon systems and associated equipment valued at over $200 million, ensuring zero losses.
- Instituted weekly seminars to enhance knowledge and coordination among air defense forces and Kuwaiti forces, successfully planning and executing over 30 evaluations.
- Supervised professional development and training for 63 soldiers in Battalion's Dismounted Patriot Information and Coordination Central and Tactical Control Station crews, enhancing operational readiness.
Battalion Master Evaluator
United States Army
Fort Hood
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained and assessed over 120 soldiers in Air and Missile Defense operations, supporting the Battalion Standardization Officer with evaluations and training management of Patriot crews under the Patriot Gunnery Program.
- Conducted 50 operational readiness exercises and instructed 5 tactical seminars, advising Knockdown Command Team and S-3 Teams on capabilities and limitations of Patriot air defense weapons systems.
- Ensured 15 air missile defense crews were manned, trained, and certified for air defense operations in Kuwait and Bahrain, enhancing operational readiness.
Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
United States Army
Various Locations
04.2007 - 02.2018
- Maintained and safely operated Patriot Fire Control Systems, including power distribution, computer and radar systems, and environmental control units.
- Executed maintenance actions and supervised soldiers in tactical navigation, landmine defense, weapons communications, weapons drills, and security force missions to ensure operational readiness.
- Enforced safety procedures and standards, achieving First Sergeant rank through demonstrated leadership and commitment to team safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Upper Iowa University
01-2021
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Human Resources Management
- Training Systems
- Recruitment Strategies
- Performance Reviews
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
- Program Management
- Operational Strategy
- Risk Management
- Goal Alignment
- Strategic Planning
- Key Metrics
- Data Analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Technical Standards
- Compliance Standards
- Safety Regulations
- Military Standards
- Task Management
- Employee Engagement
- Business Communication
- Goal Alignment
- Business Communication
- Data Analysis
Supplementary Training
- Safety & Occupational Health
- Executive Communication
- Structured Self Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Joint Staff Law of War
- Equal Opportunity
- Human Behavior Leadership
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Classroom Management
- Composite Risk Management
- Human Factors Engineering
- Air Defense Advanced Leader
- Microcomputer Systems
- Radar Systems
- Electronic Troubleshooting
Demonstrated Strengths
- Personnel Management
- Performance Reviews
- Team Collaboration
- Training/Qualifications
- Talent Acquisition
- Ethical Leadership
- Program Management
- Performance Indicators
- Organizational Change
- Resource Utilization
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Management
- Strategic Management
- Work Prioritization
- Strategy Formulation
- Mission Objectives
- Business Communication
- Functional Analytics
Military Service
United States Army, 01/01/07, Present, Battery First Sergeant (Human Resources Supervisor/Senior Advisor), 02/01/22, Present, FT Sill, FT Sill, OK, Manage 17 supervisors directly responsible for the welfare and development of 52 soldiers including logistical activities associated with providing air defense operations supporting missions vital to national security, working collaboratively with other United States military branches and foreign military personnel in a technical, fluid, and high stress environment., Oversaw the command counseling, reception and integration, and sponsorship programs focusing on command climate, equal opportunity, fitness, retention, and combat readiness achieving a 97% fitness pass rating and 100% grade on the command inspection., Took over asset management activities and enforced property accountability for all equipment costing more than $300 Million, reducing net losses to zero., Patriot Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (Supervisor/Coordinator), 04/01/20, 02/01/22, United Arab Emirates, Served as a Foreign Military Advisor to the United Arab Emirates 71st Air Force and Air Defense Brigade consisting of three battalions and twelve firing units advising foreign leadership on the implementation of training, crew certifications, and technical maintenance of the Patriot Fire Control., Accountable for the training of 150 foreign military personnel on air defense planning and tactics for twelve batteries and three information coordination centers., Oversaw the technical and maintenance action programs increasing unit Operational Readiness by 15% by implementing U.S. Army policies from the Patriot Master Gunner program into Emirati Forces maintenance standards., Fire Direction Chief, 06/01/19, 04/01/20, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Directly supervised the professional development and training for 63 soldiers assigned to the Battalion's Dismounted Patriot Information and Coordination Central, and Tactical Control Station crews., Instituted weekly seminars to improve knowledge, cooperation, and coordination among air defense forces and Kuwaiti forces planning and executing over 30 evaluations with superior results., Oversaw the maintenance, planning, and care of air defense weapon systems and all associated equipment valuing more than $200 Million with zero losses., Battalion Master Evaluator, 02/01/18, 06/01/19, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Accountable for ensuring 15 air missile defense crews were properly manned, trained, and certified to conduct air defense operations in Kuwait and Bahrain., Trained and assessed over 120 soldiers' ability to perform Air and Missile Defense operations and assisted the Battalion Standardization Officer with evaluations and training management of Patriot Crews in accordance with the Patriot Gunnery Program requirements., Conducted over 50 operational readiness exercises instructing 5 tactical seminars and advising the Knockdown Command Team and S-3 Teams on the capabilities and limitations of the Patriot air defense weapons systems., Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer, 04/01/07, 02/01/18, Various Locations, Completed maintenance actions and supervised soldiers in the performance of tactical navigation, landmine defense, weapons communications, weapons drills, and security force missions., Responsible for maintaining and safely operating Patriot Fire Control Systems including power distribution, computer and radar systems, and environmental control units., Enforced safety procedures and standards and obtained the rank of First Sergeant.
Timeline
Battery First Sergeant (Human Resources Supervisor/Senior Advisor)
United States Army
02.2022 - Current
Patriot Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (Supervisor/Coordinator)
United States Army
04.2020 - 02.2022
Fire Direction Chief
United States Army
06.2019 - 04.2020
Battalion Master Evaluator
United States Army
02.2018 - 06.2019
Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
United States Army
04.2007 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Upper Iowa University