KENNETH BENNETT
Dover,DE
Summary
Experienced Senior Enlisted Leader adept at strategic planning, team management, and operational oversight. Recognized for mentoring subordinates and fostering team cohesion to achieve mission success. Demonstrates leadership, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and boosting morale.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader (CMSgt)
Delaware Air National Guard
New Castle, DE
07.2020 - Current
- Provides general supervision to the Civil Engineer commander about the squadron's enlisted force and is responsible for advising the commander and staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, and recognition as well as shortfalls and disciplinary actions.
- Provided mentorship, guidance and leadership to junior enlisted personnel.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel through mediation techniques while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements or resource reallocation.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
Labor & Trades Supervisor
Delaware Air National Guard
New Castle, DE
12.2018 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Work directly with the Squadron commanders and the Senior Enlisted Leader through the base to ensure the facilities are operating at peak performance.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Determined consumer needs to provide repairs and services, ensuring their squadron's mission was not disrupted by facility neglect.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Support the Commander in their vision of where they want the base to be and how they want it to look in the future.
IRT Program Manger
Air National Readiness Center
Joint Base Andrews, MD
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated planning meetings designed to educate community partners and units about best practices for managing programs successfully.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Coordinate with military units from various branches to achieve joint training objectives
- Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures, following guidance from senior leaders within the NGB A3 Directorate
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical & Electrical Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2007
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Task Delegation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Innovation and Creativity
- Budgeting and finance
- Strategic leadership
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Self Motivation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Coordinating training
- Reliability
- Team building
Certification
- HVAC Master License in the state of Delaware
Affiliations
- Love baseball, have been to the college World series and MLB World Series
Timeline
IRT Program Manger
Air National Readiness Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Enlisted Leader (CMSgt)
Delaware Air National Guard
07.2020 - Current
Labor & Trades Supervisor
Delaware Air National Guard
12.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical & Electrical Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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