Payton Kenneson
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Payton Kenneson is a dedicated U.S. Air Force veteran with five years of distinguished service, highlighted by an active TS/SCI clearance that underscores his unwavering commitment to national security. A proactive and hardworking professional, he possesses strong leadership abilities and self-starting skills that have consistently driven success in high-pressure environments. Payton honed his expertise in the challenging realm of the U.S. nuclear enterprise, where he excelled as an electronic security systems technician, team leader, supervisor, and program manager. His diverse experience reflects a steadfast dedication to excellence and a results-oriented approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Training Manager
United States Air Force
04.2024 - Current
- As the Group's Motorcycle Safety Manager, I oversee the qualification and training records for over 400 personnel, ensuring the highest safety standards for individuals on the installation.
- Spearheaded the implementation of the Advanced Training Course, which significantly enhanced skill knowledge in seldom-performed tasks. This initiative led to increased expertise and a higher qualification rate within his section.
- As the Squadron Physical Training Representative, I led 42 physical training sessions and conducted 32 fitness assessments, resulting in an impressive 14.2% increase in overall scores.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company culture and workflow.
- Optimized scheduling processes to minimize downtime during critical operational periods while still ensuring access to essential trainings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify skills gaps and strategize targeted training initiatives for improvement.
- Enhanced company-wide safety standards through thorough reviews of procedures and regular refresher courses.
- Reduced turnover rates by addressing skill deficiencies in a timely manner with tailored retraining interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of employee progress throughout the entirety of their respective training journeys.
- Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources.
Missile/Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Tech
United States Air Force
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed maintenance actions encompassing 252 electrical, personnel access, and security system tasks across 150 Launch Facilities and 15 Missile Alert Facilities spanning 9,600 square miles. Coordinated with multiple agencies throughout the process to ensure seamless task execution and completion. Enforces compliance with the Personnel Reliability Program and nuclear surety/security protocols while upholding stringent missile explosive safety standards.
- Payton Kenneson efficiently completed 53 work orders while leading 25 critical tasks. His in-depth knowledge of system operations facilitated five cryptographic upgrades, surpassing AFGSC-directed timelines by two months. As a result, F.E. Warren AFB became the first to achieve full modification compliance, contributing to his section’s recognition as the recipient of the Group’s Professional Team Award in 2023.
- Payton Kenneson successfully conducted a $130K motor generator checkout, restoring sortie to alert status and saving 2,000 security man-hours. Additionally, his significant contributions to 32 maintenance dispatches earned him Team Chief considerations, achieving a 100% Quality Assurance pass rate during evaluation. These accomplishments solidified his section's recognition as the 2023 Wing Collaboration Team of the Fourth Quarter.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all maintenance work performed.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity through effective communication, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for all technicians.
Security Escort Specialist and Training Manager
United States Air Force
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Streamlined communication between team members with the use of efficient radio protocols, improving incident response times.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by assisting with the maintenance of security equipment and tools, ensuring optimal functionality during critical moments.
- Responsible for the daily escort and security of over 1,400 other country nationals in direct support of Spartan Sheild and Enduring Sentinel.
- Provided escort manpower for six base operations service contracts while delivering an additional level of deterrence to foreign aggression and ensured critical resources to fuel daily operations of three forward operating Central Command Headquarters.
- Guided the installation's custodial services by directing 75 workers across 12 sanitation routes which led him to identify and report 43 utility outages expediting the restoration of facility operations.
- Trained 202 contractors on escort duties across 24 service contract routes worth 19 million dollars ensuring a seamless transition.
Missile/Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Tech
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Trained to proficiently execute over 250 tasks on security systems, cooling systems, communication, and standby power systems. Guided teams daily to perform necessary objectives to troubleshoot, fix, and repair any discrepancies that could hinder the United States nuclear deterrence capabilities. Reduced discrepancies by 17% leading to the section to win MXG Pro Tm Quarterly Award.
- Fulfilled wing safety representative duties to perform quarterly inspections with unit safety team. Leading to section zero fail inspection rate and was giving remarks as highly effective with no work-related incident reports.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all maintenance work performed.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity through effective communication, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for all technicians.
- Improved overall system performance through the timely repair and replacement of faulty components.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing effective preventive maintenance measures.
- Optimized operational efficiency by maintaining a well-organized workplace and keeping accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular electronic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Safeguarded company assets by adhering to strict safety protocols during all maintenance operations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of electronic equipment, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or replacements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Cheyenne, WY11.2024
Skills
E-learning development
Training delivery
Learning Management Systems
Stakeholder Management
Program Optimization
Interpersonal Skills
Time management abilities
Workflow Process Improvement
MS Office Microsoft Windows
PowerPoint
Excel
NIPR
SIPR
Accomplishments
Payton Kenneson expertly prepared a launch control center for the 2022 Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, contributing to the configuration of forty-three critical pieces of test equipment. His efforts were vital to the successful execution of a major command-directed operational test and evaluation program valued at $840,000. Furthermore, Payton played a crucial role in identifying and resolving a discrepancy that had hindered communication between the launch facility and the launch control center, which had temporarily halted test preparations. After the test, he was instrumental in returning eight sites to full mission-capable status. His unwavering dedication to the mission ensured the 90th Missile Wing's continued ability to provide strategic deterrence for the United States and its allies.
Timeline
Operations Training Manager
United States Air Force
04.2024 - Current
Missile/Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Tech
United States Air Force
11.2023 - 04.2024
Security Escort Specialist and Training Manager
United States Air Force
03.2023 - 10.2023
Missile/Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Tech
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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