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Mr. Kenneth Swinney

Mr. Kenneth Swinney

St Augustine ,FL

Summary

U.S. Navy Chief (Retired) Senior Enlisted - May 28, 1998 – July 31, 2020

Department of Navy Management and Program

Analyst.

Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance Manager.

* Government Secret Clearance

Experienced retired US Navy Chief with 22 years of military service experience. Organized with intelligent insight excellent judgment and sound judgment. Willing to take on a challenging growth-oriented position dedicated to aviation, criminal justice, and project management. An organized reliable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. A dedicated professional with a history of achieving company goals through consistent and structured practice. Can work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to better promote the organizational brand. A dedicated and flexible professional ready to take on new challenges in a growing organization.

Navy Branch / Division Chief. Directed, mentored, trained, and provided leadership to the enlisted force and advice Navy leadership to create combat-ready Naval Forces. Institutional and technical expertise. Managed and developed over 2,500 + Navy sailors in college exploration, life skills, and military career planning to successfully matriculate 80% in higher-education enrollment.

Aviation Maintenance Management Chief. Project scheduling and supply activities; manage aviation maintenance records, materials, publications, and logistics; analyze quality assurance and monthly maintenance plans; prepare aircraft discrepancy, quality deficiency, and hazardous materials reports; and manage an aviation support equipment program. Applied and executed information system software technology using computer database associated with information system management, while maintaining database security and integrity.

Aviation Maintenance / Production Chief. Managed organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the Naval aircraft, aircraft components, aircraft engines, ground support equipment and Aviators Life Support Systems.

Navy Aviation Quality Assurance Certified Manager. Directed, planned, and coordinated maintenance safety oversight contributed to 17 work center audits and 41 maintenance program monitors with minimal administrative errors for Naval Air Forces.

US.Navy - Marine Corps Airfield Operations Instructor / Manager. Directed, trained, certified, and facilitated airfield license course in airfield location, runways, taxiways, radio frequencies, air traffic control, ground safety communications, and airport diagram in compliance with FAA. Responsible for 465 command unit personnel. Directed the management and guidance of all aspects of airport security including compliance with basic airport policy regulations, license, flights, foreign relations, and FAA regulations. in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Air Force Base Okinawa, Japan.

U.S. Navy Recruit Division Commander. Directed, trained, and managed 7 divisions resulting in the transformation of 41,000 civilians annually into highly motivated trained Sailors. Educated military personnel in various methods to induct students into military units such as solid fitness, discipline training, and professional refresher training to enhance learning. Directed 704 instructors as Recruit Division Commander. Applied effective instructional techniques; developed, implemented, and evaluated curricula, legal instructions, course supporting materials, conducts in-service training, and military formal course reviews. Direct teaching and learning activities in military schools, training centers, and selected Naval Reserve units.

Battle Stations 21 Facilitator. Directed and managed 3,792 recruits through 14 hour capstone scenario events.

Master Training Specialists - Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.

Midwest Regional Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor / Instructor. Directed U.S. Navy drug and alcohol by instructing and training over 1,300 Navy, Marine Corps, and Department of Defense civilian personnel participants encompassing all 12 Midwest states in the North Central and North Eastern United States. Managed and administrated alcohol and other drug program resources to their Naval Commanding Officers.

Command Financial Specialists. Directed and trained Navy sailors on personal financial responsibility, accountability, stocks money management, index market strategy budget spreadsheets, debt to income ratios, quality of life family readiness tools, financial referral services using a comprehensive financial education and training program. Independent Marketing Director (IMD): Team National and TransAmerica Bank.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Navy Aviation / Criminal Justice Specialist

US NAVY (Retired)
St Augustine , FL
05.1998 - 07.2020
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Analyzed training programs and conducted oral and written examinations to assess competency of persons operating, installing and repairing aircraft equipment.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed inspection, investigation and certification records and reports.
  • Evaluated expertise and abilities of maintenance professionals to keep aircraft in service.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Used Adobe to archive paper documents electronically, increasing usability and office organization.
  • Interpreted civilian and military laws, civil rulings, and UCMJ regulations for Navy sailors and individuals.
  • Provided civilian and military legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
  • Investigated facts and law of military cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of military suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Assisted Navy Command with 12 non-judicial punishment proceedings, 18 disciplinary review boards, and 6 administrative separations.
  • Collected and prepared military pre-trial discoveries, records, and evidence displays.
  • Oversaw Navy criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared sailors for court martial court cases.
  • Navy Chief Mess Disciplinary Review Board - collected sensitive information pertaining to UCMJ violations, criminal proceedings, and performed internal investigations to resolve military cases.
  • Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, and group activities from scratch.
  • Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies, and consistent classroom management.
  • Operated top secret intelligence exchange activities with foreign governments and international affiliates.
  • Provided detailed military deployed reports and offered advice on foreign policy initiatives to improve coordination and oversight of top-secret activities.
  • Liaised with top-secret government official information briefings, international organizations, and public media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
10.2022

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
05.2010

Skills

  • Surveillance Operations
  • Legal Standards
  • Criminal Justice System Knowledge
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Legal Research and Review
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office and DocuSign
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • Case Law and Outcome Analysis
  • Prevention Programs
  • Information Verification
  • Organizational Requirements Monitoring
  • Emergency Operating Procedures
  • Compliance Regulations
  • FAA Regulations
  • Workforce Management
  • Legal Compliance
  • Aviation Safety
  • Quality Assurance Procedures
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Data Interpretation
  • Worker Supervision
  • Standards Conformance
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Employee Safety Training
  • Visual Inspections
  • Employee Mentoring
  • General Aviation
  • Coordinating Maintenance Schedules
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Learning Assessments
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Literacy Support
  • Class Engagement
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Virtual Communities
  • Google Docs
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Classroom Technology Implementation
  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Educational Settings
  • Instructional Improvements
  • Audio-Visual Aids
  • Observations and Assessments
  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Smart Board
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Social Development
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Team Exercises
  • Supervision and Training
  • Liaison Skills
  • Active Participation
  • Microsoft BASIC
  • Role Playing
  • Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Virtual Learning Management
  • Microsoft Access
  • Project Management
  • Access Basic
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Positive Learning Processes
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Cross-Cultural Communications
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Interactive Media
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Providing Feedback
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Classroom Presentations
  • Briefings and Debriefings
  • Staff Meetings
  • Progress Reports
  • Microsoft Word
  • Leader
  • Vocal Projection
  • CPR Certified
  • Strength and Agility Training
  • Workout Improvement Techniques
  • Fitness Evaluations
  • Stretching and Recovery
  • Conditioning Exercises
  • Active Listening
  • Special Projects
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Business Policies and Procedures
  • Financial Risk Monitoring
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Maintaining Strict Confidentiality
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Monitoring Results
  • In-Depth Research
  • Income Statements
  • Deployment Management
  • Security Implementation
  • Stakeholder and Investor Relations
  • Policy Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Informative Lectures

Accomplishments

Military Specialized Training and Professional Development

Recruit Division Commander.

Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI).

Master Training Specialist (MTS).

Naval Training Instructor (NITC).

Drug and Alcohol Instructor (DAPA).

Alcohol Drug and Management Supervisor’s Instructor (ADAMS).

Prevent Instructor.

Command Financial Specialists (CFS).

Airfield Instructor - NAS Jacksonville, Florida; Kaneohe, Hawaii; Okinawa, Japan.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

First Line Leadership.

Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance.

Aviation Maintenance Control / Production Control Chief.

Aviation Machinists Mate Core School.

Aircraft Corrosion Control Course N701-0013.


Awards Received

Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialists.

Navy Good Conduct Award (5th ).

Navy - Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5th).

Host of overseas deployment ribbon citations.

Pistol / Shotgun (Sharpshooter) Ribbon Award.

Letter of Appreciation (2) – Veteran Retirement Ceremony and Community Service.

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon

Humanitarian Service Medal


Certification

  • Navy Recruit Division Commander - August 2005.
  • Navy Master Training Specialist - August 2006.
  • Marine Corps Kaneohe Base Airfield Instructor - 2009.
  • Navy Command Financial Specialist - August 2010.
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - May 2012.
  • Quality Assurance Inspector - 2002 - 2016.
  • Navy Region Legal Service Hawaii (RLSO) Pearl Harbor Bailiff - February 2017.
  • NCCT Certified Post Secondary Instructor - November 2019.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified - May 1998 - July 2022.

Work Availability

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Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Timeline

Navy Aviation / Criminal Justice Specialist

US NAVY (Retired)
05.1998 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Columbia College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Columbia College

Youth Development

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - Volunteered over 2,000 hours to North Chicago High School, YMCA tutoring, Hawaii special needs programs, and community recreation basketball and football skill sets. Youth development included a young person, teenager, or adolescent with the necessary skills and mindset to grow into a mature and successful adult. This involved initiating mentor activities that helped the youth advance mentally, socially, psychologically, and grow in cognitive reasoning. The activities included community service, mentoring programs, physical training, skill training, and many other innovative ways the youth development expert can come up with to achieve future goals.



Youth Development

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - Volunteered over 2,000 hours to North Chicago High School, YMCA tutoring, Hawaii special needs programs, and community recreation basketball and football skill sets. Youth development included a young person, teenager, or adolescent with the necessary skills and mindset to grow into a mature and successful adult. This involved initiating mentor activities that helped the youth advance mentally, socially, psychologically, and grow in cognitive reasoning. The activities included community service, mentoring programs, physical training, skill training, and many other innovative ways the youth development expert can come up with to achieve future goals.



Youth Development

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - Volunteered over 2,000 hours to North Chicago High School, YMCA tutoring, Hawaii special needs programs, and community recreation basketball and football skill sets. Youth development included a young person, teenager, or adolescent with the necessary skills and mindset to grow into a mature and successful adult. This involved initiating mentor activities that helped the youth advance mentally, socially, psychologically, and grow in cognitive reasoning. The activities included community service, mentoring programs, physical training, skill training, and many other innovative ways the youth development expert can come up with to achieve future goals.



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