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Kenneth Ard

Milton,FL

Summary

Navy EOD Veteran with a Top Secret; SCI Security Clearance and over 10 years of proven technical training, administrative organization, and data analysis. Possess a comprehensive background in explosive safety, risk management, safety management in austere environments, and continuous process improvement derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect the lives, assets, property, and classified equipment while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Performed complex analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, or procedures and provide recommendations for improvements in organizational and operational effectiveness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Master Training Specialist

United States Navy
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised and trained over 1,800 students across all four branches of military in incident/accident response for nuclear weapon systems and response to weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
  • Subject matter expert in improvised nuclear device, radiological dispersal device, and radiological exposure device response
  • TS/SCI security clearance. Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI) clearance
  • Qualified to certify and evaluate 2 laboratory training topics and 5 classroom instruction topics in Radiological and Nuclear Division
  • Divisional Officer, Maintenance Material Management: supervises and coordinates maintenance for life saving equipment across 2 divisions with value in excess of $800,000.00

EOD Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Directly supervised 5 EOD technicians as Lead Petty Officer in the successful deployment and redeployment of Mine Countermeasures (MCM) platoon 1-2-1 ISO CTF 52 in CENTCOM
  • Led as EOD supervisor to MCM, Anti-terrorism Force Protection (ATFP), IED, Conventional Ordnance, chemical, biological, and radiological operations
  • Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal for role in reacquiring, identifying, and seizure of over 100lbs of illegal drugs in international waters ISO Royal Bahrain Naval Force
  • Qualified MK-16 closed circuit rebreather supervisor, demolitions operations supervisor

Readiness and Training Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • In charge of constructing and facilitation of short and long range training plans for platoons moving through basic phase of optimized fleet response plan
  • Lead evaluator/facilitator of platoon's final evaluation problem (FEP) in advanced phase to enable certification for deployment
  • Facilitated training for MCM, ATFP, IED, conventional ordnance, chemical, biological, and radiological response operations.
  • Qualified Military freefall parachutist, Helicopter rope suspension techniques and casting master

EOD Technician

United States Navy
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Qualified Scuba diving operations supervisor, qualified senior explosive warfare specialist in Underwater, MCM, ATFP, IED, conventional ordnance, chemical, biological, and radiological response
  • Expert in remotely operated vehicles (ROV)

Education

EOD

Naval School For Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Niceville, FL
03.2014

High School Diploma -

Escambia High School
Pensacola, FL
06.2010

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling Complaints
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Customer Service
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Collaboration, Teamwork, and communication
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Training / Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Multi-tasking and Organization
  • Data Analysis
  • Innovative Training Approaches
  • IED Awareness and Safety Procedures
  • Bomb-Making Materials Awareness: Your Role
  • Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response
  • Bomb-Making Materials Awareness Employee Training
  • HME and Precursor Awareness for Public Safety

Certification

Senior explosive warfare specialist, EOD supervisor, Demolitions Operations Supervisor, IED response supervisor, Master Training Specialist, Conventional ordnance response supervisor, Chemical/Biological response supervisor, Radiological response supervisor

Timeline

Master Training Specialist

United States Navy
01.2021 - Current

EOD Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2018 - 12.2021

Readiness and Training Supervisor

United States Navy
06.2017 - 06.2018

EOD Technician

United States Navy
11.2014 - 06.2017

EOD

Naval School For Explosive Ordnance Disposal

High School Diploma -

Escambia High School

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