Keith W King
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Experienced Commanding Officer and skilled Aviation Deck Officer with over 33 years in the U.S. Navy, specializing in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Skilled in enhancing team performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operational efficiency. Adept at crisis management and fostering a positive work environment. Looking to leverage extensive military background to drive success in a leadership role.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Commanding Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Oak Harbor, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the daily operations of personnel assigned to the command.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, directives, and instructions from higher headquarters.
- Reviewed subordinate reports, evaluations, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained effective communications with outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
- Monitored training programs to ensure high standards of performance were met.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergencies or crises situations.
- Developed and enforced policies on awards and promotions, optimizing organizational structure and morale.
- Championed leadership development initiatives, cultivating a culture of excellence and a positive work environment.
- Maintained accountability of all personnel under command authority.
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Military Deputy
US Navy
Lakehurst, NJ
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure division objectives were achieved.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in current processes and procedures. the division.
- Created and maintained executable budgets for the division.
- Led daily operations and ensured adherence to regulations, enhancing command efficiency and team performance.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing the division's operations.
- Designed and managed project development schedules meeting established goals.
- Set and monitored division-wide policies, procedures and cultural standards.
- Leveraged effective leadership skills to effectively identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Managed and facilitated project team meetings to resolve issues and challenges impeding progress of transformation projects.
Aircraft Handling Officer
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
03.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed and directed all aspects of aircraft launch, recovery, maintenance, and handling evolutions.
- Directly responsible for all aircraft firefighting and salvage evolutions.
- Directed emergency response strategies, significantly mitigating risk, and ensuring safety.
- Assisted in developing organizational structures that optimized job responsibilities.
- Led crisis management efforts to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
- Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Managed team of professionals to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Championed innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of operational procedures.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
Recruitment Officer
US Navy
San Antonio, TX
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure successful recruitment of personnel.
- Organized and supervised recruiting staff, ensuring that all activities were conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinated the development of a comprehensive training program for recruiters.
- Provided advice and guidance to subordinate commanders on issues related to recruitment.
- Conducted regular meetings with recruiters to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Aviation Fuels Officer/Air Boatswain
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
10.2005 - 04.2010
- Supervised subordinate staff in operating and maintaining a 3.1-million-gallon fuel system.
- Directly responsible for the training and safe deployment of emergency response personnel.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand performance.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency and costs.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
US Navy
07.1991 - 10.2005
- Supervised the fueling of all assigned aircraft, ensuring proper handling techniques were used.
- Assisted in the maintenance of fuel tanks, pumps, valves, filters and other related equipment.
- Provided technical guidance to junior personnel regarding safe operation practices and procedures for handling aviation fuels.
- Monitored fueling operations to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Developed standard operating procedures for refueling aircraft safely and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA03-2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Risk Assessment
- Project Management
- Training management and assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Commanding Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2022 - Current
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Military Deputy
US Navy
09.2019 - 02.2022
Aircraft Handling Officer
US Navy
03.2013 - 09.2019
Recruitment Officer
US Navy
05.2010 - 02.2013
Aviation Fuels Officer/Air Boatswain
US Navy
10.2005 - 04.2010
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
US Navy
07.1991 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College Chicago
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