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Keith Knights

Fountain,United States

Summary

Announcement # CBBU-10408460-EM-19, Transportation Assistant Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Domestic Engineer

Self Employed
05.2012 - Current
  • Homeschooled four children during covid and had 100% homework and attendance which brought all grade point averages up by 8%
  • Work with the doctor's and teachers to get 504 IEP plan to bring two struggling ADHD students to above average test scores
  • Managed budget for a family of 6, saving over $3,500 per year which provided car for first time driver.
  • spearheaded two first time drivers from learners permit to full drivers licenses with perfect driving records for 3 years.
  • Managed 4 students in athletics, health, and academics that has garnered many awards and $2,000 scholarship and cheerleading expert

Mid-level Manager, Section Chief

2-8 Infantry
03.2009 - 04.2012
  • High energy level and expert level of communication in dealing with medical needs and aftercare of soldiers and families was a top priority
  • I served the principal leader for transitioning soldiers who were wounded; identified individual needs and applied specialized care plans
  • Developed special training programs to meet unique needs of wounded soldiers, and ensured junior leadership was trained to meet operation schedules
  • Led intensive vocational and motivational training of team members while categorizing a new classification system that allowed for 40% decrease in faulty information dissemination and missed appointments.

Mid-Level Manager, Tank Commander

1-8 Infantry
12.2007 - 03.2009
  • Primary instructor and subject matter expert in the matters of tactics, personnel management, travel and junior leader development; directed my squad tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment worth more than $3 million
  • Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted over 250 security missions and humanitarian aid missions
  • Established weapons and marksman classes for Iraqi Police cadets, improved area security 100%
  • Travel safety officer and approving authority for employees my duties included, vehicle inspection, lodging, and medical arrangements.

Mid-Level Manager, Squad Leader

1-8 Infantry
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Facilitated monthly team briefings and while meeting with my supervisor weekly to review past performance trends and discuss priorities for the next 30 days
  • As movement liaison, I organized shipment of food and supplies to surrounding infrastructures
  • Built action or professional plans to document how they will achieve desired results
  • This ensured my entire team was trained and prepared, which lead to success of greater than 90% career progression rate of my team
  • My tank crew completed all missions with a 100% success rate and exceeded all expectations via increased efficiency and effectiveness
  • Created opportunities for success by mentorship and growth, specific to each individual in a non-attributive environment
  • In charge of conducting Equal opportunity training and maintaining compliance for the company comprised of over 150 soldiers with zero incidents over 12 months.

Entry-Level Manager, Personnel Security Detachment

2-34th Armor
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Courageously maneuvered assigned vehicle to apprehend three enemy combatants during a crisis, and utilized rapid triage methods, which directly led to saved lives
  • Demonstrated focus and discipline under the harshest circumstances; during combat maneuvered my team to safety to execute a new strategy, which resulted in zero loss
  • Served as senior executive driver, which included coordination of logistical efforts across various platforms, to include a strategic analysis that enabled my unit to stay a step ahead
  • Completed every task with little to no supervision, which led senior executives to conduct smooth operations, provide security, and raised standards, that my junior team adopted.

Task Leader, Tank Equipment Specialist

2-34th Armor
05.2003 - 01.2005
  • Created new systems of parts procurement with a 10% cost reduction and a 95% decrease in part replacement time from months to days
  • Recognized for excellence due to assigned equipment being in the top 10% as measured by efficiency and operation, as compared to other similar sections
  • Selected over more experienced employees to train the newest team members in crucial tasks that were essential to successful completion of the mission.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient task management strategies.

Assistant Technician, Military Training Apprentice

2-81 Armor
07.2002 - 05.2003
  • Graduated with an excellence in performance and received an award for being in the top 2% of my class
  • Enhanced equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance and repairs.
  • Led my team through stringent inspections and long nights without a single discrepancy, via creative, outside the box thinking
  • Selected for a leadership position in a new section due to successful leveraging of my education and positive standing as compared to my peers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management -

The University of Phoenix
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Movement coordinator
  • Travel liaison
  • Charismatic and confident public speaker
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Troubleshooting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building

Summary Of Experience

Over 13 years of experience in the following skill sets; training development, delivery, motivation, travel support analyst, movement safety officer, team building, and leadership. I planned, managed, and executed both general and technical projects. In addition to the above skills, I utilized negotiation and mediation skills in various capacities.

Personal Information

Citizenship: United States

Honors Awards Special Accomplishments

  • Excellence in Armor (EIA) award in basic training for completing both technical and physical training on a first time go basis
  • Three Campaign Stars signifying separate campaign phases, two tours to Iraq totaling 27 months in theatre
  • Three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM) for heroism, meritorious and exemplary service
  • Purple Heart for injuries sustained during a fire fight on the second tour of Iraq
  • Four Army Achievement Medals (AAM) for outstanding achievement and extraordinary contributions to the team
  • Three Good Conduct Medals given for honorable and faithful service, one for every three-consecutive year commitments

Veterans Status

10 points, Medically Discharged, U.S. Army, 2002-2012

Training

Warrior Leader Course (WLC), Fort Bliss, TX, Certificate of Completion, Completed the Warrior Leader Course (WLC). WLC is a month-long course that teaches leadership, training management, communication, map reading, with drill and ceremony skills in small groups. This course is hard hitting and intensive, in which it combines classroom instruction with practical application. Graduated with remarks of "promote ahead of peers" on my Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER). Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fort Carson, CO, The 40-hour certificate, Equal Employment course enabling me to see and understand the cause and effect of discrimination and value of diversity; while being able to carry out counselor roles and responsibilities; communication and interviewing assistance; writing and briefing skills; documenting EEO inquiries and resolving EEO complaints. I was responsible for creating EO presentations while determining when and how policies and procedures would apply to a continually changing environment of a combat company.

References

Dee Sloan, Adjunct Professor, University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs, CO, 719-598-1938, deesloan1@yahoo.com, Gregory Romain, Longtime Friend, Colorado Springs, CO, 757-240-7782

Timeline

Domestic Engineer

Self Employed
05.2012 - Current

Mid-level Manager, Section Chief

2-8 Infantry
03.2009 - 04.2012

Mid-Level Manager, Tank Commander

1-8 Infantry
12.2007 - 03.2009

Mid-Level Manager, Squad Leader

1-8 Infantry
01.2006 - 12.2007

Entry-Level Manager, Personnel Security Detachment

2-34th Armor
01.2005 - 01.2006

Task Leader, Tank Equipment Specialist

2-34th Armor
05.2003 - 01.2005

Assistant Technician, Military Training Apprentice

2-81 Armor
07.2002 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science in Management -

The University of Phoenix

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