Keith Gavin
Killen
Summary
Seasoned professional with a proven track record in inmate monitoring and relationship building, honed at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Expert in implementing surveillance and conflict resolution techniques, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering team cohesion and managing complex situations with cultural sensitivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Enforce Rules and Keep Order: Inside the prison or jail, correctional officers enforce rules and regulations
Inspector
WSP Inspections
Winchester
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Performs inspections and assesses damage of residences
- Documents the damages sustained based on extensive knowledge of construction techniques
- Assesses damage to dwellings and the overall habitability of homes and addresses each appropriate field using the ACE Field Software
- Provides support in the administration of Inspection Services contracts, such as assisting in the development of emergency response plans and assisting with quality control monitoring
- Assists in determining number of inspections needed at disaster field sites and provides guidance to other field inspectors
- Typical guidance provided is assisting other inspectors with disaster specific information or technical assistance with the ACE Field Software
- Assists the supervisor with analyzing, evaluating; Inspection Services, procedures in order to recommend improvements in inspection methods and techniques
- Procedures are typically evaluated through physical observation of field experiences
- Reviews, analyzes, and verifies occupancy documentation provided by applicants such as mortgage payment books, deeds and various insurance documents
- Provides disaster assistance to applicants
Chaplain
Metroplex Health Systems
Killeen
01.2015 - 09.2017
- To help persons grow in their relationship with God
- To help persons grow in their relationships to one another and become a true comrade/sister to one another
- To serve as a reminder of the transcendent in life
- To develop an environment with which comrades and sisters are encouraged in their personal and collective moral and spiritual growth
- To remind all Americans that God is the source of all rights and privileges
- The ability to keep things confidential.(Extremely important.)
- Willing to be neutral and objective when settling disputes
- Voice projection and the ability to read well in public
- Should have a positive attitude toward him/herself
Maintenance Instructor
Northrop Grumman
Killeen
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: (RIF)
- Oversee new equipment training units transferring from the Legacy system to the Army
- Support in the development and sustainment of Army training materials to Army software baseline
- Organized site preparation, data cleansing, and audience analysis
- Developed software packages and assisted with training 400 developers to bridge the language between the legacy systems and Army system
- Trained 200 Army business personnel in the warehouse operations backfill GCSS-A
- (RIF)
Warehouse Instructor
Northrop Grumman
Killeen
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: (RIF)
- Oversee new equipment training units transferring from the Legacy system to the Army
- Support in the development and sustainment of Army training materials to Army software baseline
- Organized site preparation, data cleansing, and audience analysis
- Developed software packages and assisted with training 400 developers to bridge the language between the legacy systems and Army system
- Trained 175 Army business personnel in the warehouse operation GCSS-Army System wave 1
- Prioritized and fulfilled customer requests
- (RIF)
Supply Leader
ITT Exelis INC
Musharif
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Responsible for managing and directing assigned supply department operations
- Handled supply support activity (SSA), Warehouse Work Centers, and Yard Work Centers
- Managed operations in the warehouse, central receiving and shipping points
- Coordinated actions with the customer as required
- Accountable for serviceability and receipt of all brigade equipment sets
Logistic Manager
Engineering Solutions & Products Inc.
Killeen
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Maintained logistical and system improvement options to enhance the responsiveness and functionality of assigned PM CP equipment
- Coordinating all logistical functions included analyzing and coordinating product acquisition
- Initiated logistics techniques to predict maintenance and provisioning levels
- Analyzed, as well as associated costs for products and materials
- Preserved $100 M, USD; of ESP’s Logistical Communication Items for inventory throughout Iraq
Operational Test Command – Office Automation
United States Army
Fort Hood
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Provided clerical support to test personnel assigned to test team, engaged in design, and evaluations
- Reviewed field tests, experiments, and studies of selected material, proposed systems, organizations, and tactical concepts
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data both on and off-site to identify (SWOT) within the system strengths and weaknesses as well as to determine compliance with program requirements, laws, and procedures
- Compiled and Edited test documentation that contains specialized technical
- Communicated current and projected test programs and pertinent assignments of staff members
- Addressed information of a general nature, takes messages, or refers callers to appropriate personnel
- Developed and presented training materials on program activities for logical training
Civilians on Battlefield – COB Training
United States Army
Fort Hood
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Role play for combat
Combat Supply Services Manager
United States Army
Fort Hood
03.2005 - 02.2007
- Perform and test the new software Change Packages prior to release to customers
- Oversaw installing of Standard Army Management Information prior to release to the customers
- Specialized in thorough knowledge in troubleshooting STAMIS hardware, software devices
- Executed file maintenance that includes restoring files, fixing corrupt or out of synchronization files
- Provided technical guidance and functionality assistance to clients to resolve STAMIS issues
- Assisted in adapting applications to meet local needs and developed special programs in maintaining library material regarding formulation of policies and procedures
Manager Logistics Management
United States Army
Fort Hood
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Developed and coordinated logistic plans, studies, and actions required
- Supported command-wide logistic missions and programs, All CL II, III, IV, IX Sensitive items
- Provided technical knowledge of a variety of Army logistic functions such as supply, maintenance, transportation, procurement, and other logistic services
- Established the implementation of advocacy strategies, policy reports, tools, and resources
- Presided over multiple departments in the growing support for production and operations
Education
Masters - Criminal Law
Trinity International Law School
Santa Anna, CA05.2021
Negotiation and leadership -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2016
Doctorate - Pastoral Community Counseling (Behavioral Science)
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ03.2016
Masters - Forensic Psychology-law enforcement
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ03.2016
Masters of Religious Education - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2010
Masters of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Art
Excelsior College
Albany, NY11.2005
Skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Perimeter control
- Dispatch
- Incident prevention
- Visitation oversight
- Surveillance
- Conflict resolution skills
- Relationship building and management
- Search and seize procedures
- Cultural sensitivity
Research Professional Presentation
- PROCESS ACTION PROJECT: ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN ROCKDALE TX, Dr. Thomas Vail, 03/01/16
- BLACK ECONOMICS/ CHANGING THE ECONOMIC MOLECULES, Dr. Keith Gavin, 08/01/16
- PSYCHODYNAMICS & CATHARSIS, Dr. Keith Gavin, 05/26/20
- The Architect of Thought, Dr. Keith Gavin, 09/09/22
Volunteer And Advocacy Activities
- Rochester City School District, Engaged the 7th and 8th graders on staying in school and making a difference within the community
- Helping Hands Ministries, Board of Directors- funds raised for charities- $1,518.965
- House of Solutions (Church Seminar), Helped a local Pastor in developing his ministry program to train leaders in the local church and abroad
- Economic Conference, Killeen, TX
- Community Race Dialogue, Killeen, TX
Supervision Experience - Description
While in foreign land working, I oversaw the Storage section comprising of 4 Afghans, 4 Indians and 2 Americans. We stored over 4000 supply items and managed 35 Mil USD of stored items.
Languages
Beginning Russian I
Certification
- Chaplin, Metroplex Hospital, 01/01/15
- Six Sigma Certificate, 01/01/12
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, 01/01/17
Military Experience
- Civil Affairs, 01/01/94, 01/01/97
- Active and Reserve service, 09/01/84, 02/01/07
Career Highlights And Achievements
- Inspector, WSP Inspections, Winchester, VA, 09/01/17, 01/01/18
- Chaplain, Metroplex Health Systems, Killeen, Texas, 01/01/15, 09/01/17
- Maintenance Instructor, Northrop Grumman (RIF), Killeen, Texas, 01/01/15, 06/01/16
- Warehouse Instructor, Northrop Grumman (RIF), Killeen, Texas, 11/01/12, 08/01/13
- Supply Leader, ITT Exelis INC, Musharif, Afghanistan, 01/01/12, 06/01/12
- Logistic Manager, Engineering Solutions & Products Inc., Killeen, Tx, 09/01/09, 06/01/10
- Operational Test Command – Office Automation, United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 08/01/08, 08/01/09
- Civilians on Battlefield – COB Training, United States Army, Training, Fort Hood, Texas, 03/01/08, 07/01/08
- Combat Supply Services Manager, United States Army, 115th BSB Brigade, 1CD, Fort Hood, TX, 03/01/05, 02/01/07
- Manager Logistics Management, United States Army, 4th FSB, 4thID, Fort Hood, TX, 10/01/04, 03/01/05
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.2018 - 03.2019
Inspector
WSP Inspections
09.2017 - 01.2018
Chaplain
Metroplex Health Systems
01.2015 - 09.2017
Maintenance Instructor
Northrop Grumman
01.2015 - 06.2016
Warehouse Instructor
Northrop Grumman
11.2012 - 08.2013
Supply Leader
ITT Exelis INC
01.2012 - 06.2012
Logistic Manager
Engineering Solutions & Products Inc.
09.2009 - 06.2010
Operational Test Command – Office Automation
United States Army
08.2008 - 08.2009
Civilians on Battlefield – COB Training
United States Army
03.2008 - 07.2008
Combat Supply Services Manager
United States Army
03.2005 - 02.2007
Manager Logistics Management
United States Army
10.2004 - 03.2005
Masters - Criminal Law
Trinity International Law School
Negotiation and leadership -
Harvard University
Doctorate - Pastoral Community Counseling (Behavioral Science)
Argosy University
Masters - Forensic Psychology-law enforcement
Argosy University
Masters of Religious Education - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Masters of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Art
Excelsior College
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