Kiara King

· Managed the U.S. Navy’s awards program by conducting extensive research and proposing recommendations for approval of the highest awards given to Sailors and Marines. · Oversaw a $21k budget for daily operations, training, supply procurement, and vital equipment repairs. · Prepared over 100 decision documents for senior leaders, resulting in hundreds of sailors receiving recognition and financial benefits upon retirement.

· Collaborated effectively with customers to build relationships and refine communication channels. · Presented quarterly briefings to higher headquarters to facilitate well-informed decision.

· Successfully managed a $30k humanitarian assistance and disaster relief project on behalf of the U.S Navy.

· Directed a team of 50 members in strategic planning to achieve project objectives. · Conducted two site visits to assess project risks and opportunities to align project expectations. · Effectively managed proper funds allocation and tracked financial obligations. · Provided comprehensive project status reports to senior leaders weekly.

· Oversaw training requirements for 1400 members geographically dispersed.

· Managed certification requirements for seven separate organizations, resulting in scores greater than 90%.

· Implemented process improvements to reduce processing time by 50% for the organization’s Defense Travel System (DTS) program.

· Revamped the organization’s training program and created a robust schedule to ensure personnel met organizational policies.

· Managed a communications security program and achieved a 95% score on the program’s annual inspection.

· Maintained safety compliance while operating at sea for a 1.8 billion dollar naval vessel. · Oversaw the maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic warfare equipment valued at 2 million dollars.

· Conducted personnel evaluations and provided mentorship, contributing to the career development of team members.