Mark Rutherford
U.S. Navy Career Counselor
Mason,OH
Summary
Accomplished Career Counselor and Logistics Specialist with a proven track record in the U.S. Navy, showcasing exceptional leadership and organizational abilities. Expert in career planning, student support, professionalism, and led diverse teams to achieve over 100% accountability in critical missions. Renowned for leadership competence and critical thinking, consistently delivering outstanding results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
03.2021 - Current
- Station Leading Petty Officer- Supervises four recruiters, 125 Future Sailors, and oversees 58 local high schools.
- Leads, identifies, interviews, and counsels high school students and conducts quality assessment of enlistment documents.
- Trained and educated 160 high school students in Delayed Entry Program in personal qualifications standards.
- Maintains knowledge of market and diverse Navy career opportunities.
- Mentors new recruiters, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Helps students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Creates lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Schedules conferences with parents to discuss students' career goals and future career opportunities.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs
Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Station Leading Petty Officer- Trained and educated 120 Future Sailors in Delayed Entry Program on personal qualification standards.
- Identified, interviewed, test, and counseled high school students across 15 local high schools.
- Counseled students one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and future goals.
- Enhanced student development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
- Mentored junior personnel, sharing professional expertise and providing guidance on best practices for effective service delivery.
- Worked cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students achieve future success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2013 - 10.2017
- Fiscal Manager- Managed $33.2M operation target budget, processing 1,200 fuel expenditures, 76 Flight Clothing requisitions, and 68 commercial micro-purchases.
- Lead Government Purchase Card Holder- Oversaw purchasing of $125K in materials and $10K in sustenance.
- Classified Aviation Depot Level Repairable assets manager- Managed 100% accountability of 350 classified AVDLR War Kit items valued over $23.5M
Police Officer
U.S. Navy
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Patrol Supervisor- Managed daily operations of 56 patrolman and Axillary Security Forces.
- Assistant Command Investigator- Oversaw 16 command investigations while coordinating with outside law enforcement agencies, Naval Criminal Investigative Services, and United States Marine Corps Criminal Investigation Davison.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining high level of expertise within field of law enforcement.
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
05.2005 - 10.2010
- Government Purchase Card Holder- Responsible for purchasing and procurement of $25K open purchase requisitions.
- Inventory Manager- Managed ordering, receipt, inventory, and issue of 1800 line items valued in excess of $150K.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: History
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2018 - 12.2021
Skills
Leadership
Organizational abilities
Critical Thinking
Verbal and written communication
Professional ethics
Student Support
Curriculum Planning
Classroom Management
Group Instruction
Classroom Instruction
Time Management
Leadership
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Task Force 121 Sailor of the Year" in 2015.
- Awarded "Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal" in 2013, 2014, 2015 x3, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 .
- Awarded "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal" in 2014.
Timeline
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: History
Liberty University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences
The University of Alabama
08.2018 - 12.2021
Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
12.2017 - 03.2021
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2013 - 10.2017
Police Officer
U.S. Navy
10.2010 - 12.2013
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
05.2005 - 10.2010
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