Tim Kerr
Hampton,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Over 22 years of experience as a professional Soldier with additional concurrent training in multiple supervisory positions within training, supply, safety, security, and communications.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Corporal
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Responsible for the successful training and mentorship of newly hired foot patrol officers.
- Respond to a variety of dispatch calls including guest/employee accidents, injuries, illnesses, lost and found property.
- Complete multiple types of reports on the computer for each type of call, using Omnigo software system.
Public Safety Officer/Communications Officer
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Utilized multiple hardware platforms and software including Microsoft Office Professional and alarm/alert programs including Fireworks, Mavin, Genetec, Rave, and Wisenet.
- Dispatched local emergency response units as needed for medical emergencies, alarms, vehicle accidents, and various other activities.
- Monitored alarm points in over 115 buildings as well as more than 80 cameras throughout the historic area.
- Talked regularly with guests and citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in the area.
- Applied principles of law enforcement and fire protection.
- Logged additional entries from Public Safety Officers into Omnigo software as needed.
Training Supervisor
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
Fort Eustis, VA
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating all mandated annual and quarterly training events for a 54-person unit.
- Collaborated with company leaders and section managers to determine training needs.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
- Planned unit qualifications ranges using the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS).
- Managed the unit's annual allotment of training ammunition using the Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
- As Library supervisor, expanded the unit's sheet music catalogue by 7% (over 240 new additions) at no cost to the Army
- Led the band as Drum Major for the 2021 Virginia International Tattoo
Safety, Security, Communications Supervisor
U.S. Army Cyber Center
Fort Gordon, GA
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Responsible for all computer, phone, and internet capabilities for the unit.
- Updated/Installed new devices and network lines.
- Managed key control, consisting of over 110 keys for two separate buildings.
- Led the band as a Drum Major in over 20 Change of Command ceremonies and 19 parades.
Safety, Security, Communications Supervisor
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Redstone Arsenal, AL
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Worked with local contractors to finish building the unit's new arms room while ensuring strict adherence to military regulations
- Responsible for all computer, phone, and internet capabilities of a 54-member unit
- Managed over 400 keys for unit buildings
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Assistant Team Leader for several music performance teams including Marching Band, Ceremonial Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Brass Band, and Dixie Band
Training Supervisor
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
- Ensured all annual, mandated training for the unit was scheduled, delegated, and executed efficiently
- Planned and Executed 2 weapons qualification ranges, utilizing TAMIS and RFMSS computer systems.
- Drum Major - led the band in multiple Change of Command ceremonies and Parades for the Army Materiel Command's operational area throughout Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
- Collaborated with company leaders and department managers to determine training needs.
Squad Leader
3rd Infantry Division
Fort Stewart, GA
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Supervised the construction of the unit rehearsal building, utilizing local contractors from the surrounding areas of Baghdad, Iraq.
- Led a 9-Soldier squad while deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the mandated "Surge" of troops to Iraq in 2007.
- Saxophone player - performed over 80 musical events for Soldiers throughout all areas of Iraq over the course of a 15-month troop deployment.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Reenlistment NCO, Unit Armorer, Unit Sponsorship NCO
The U.S. Training And Doctrine Command
Fort Monroe, VA
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Responsible for the successful retention/reenlistment of over 70% of eligible Soldiers.
- Created inspection reports for weapons inspections, reporting to unit weapon custodian with assigned suspense dates to correct discrepancies.
- Managed $40,000 worth of military weapons, gear and equipment with zero losses.
- Built relationships with newly assigned Soldiers, pairing them with peers, promoting camaraderie within the unit.
- As a young Sergeant, led a 4-Soldier squad (a Sergeant First Class position) in performance of all daily duties in a high operational tempo environment.
S2 NCOIC, Unit Armorer, Unit Mail Clerk
101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division
Fort Campbell, KY
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Responsible for the successful completion and approval of all the unit's security clearance requests
- Maintained all unit weapons while deployed to Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
- Unit mail clerk, responsible for bringing mail to more than 60 Soldiers while in Garrison and deployed to Iraq.
- Successfully completed over 80 convoys through Mosul Iraq, twice acting as convoy commander.
- Managed $50,000 worth of weapons gear and equipment with zero losses.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Music
University of Northwestern
Roseville, MNSkills
- Firearms Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Data Management
- Safety Regulations
- Product Development
- Policy Implementation
- Employee Coaching
- Materials Organization
- Staff Development Plans
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Military Education
- Army Senior Leaders Course
- OPSEC Level II Program Coordinator
- Army Advanced Leaders Course
- Army Recruiting and Retention School
- Unit Prevention Leader’s Course
- Warrior Leaders Course
- Combat Lifesavers Course
Timeline
Public Safety Corporal
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
06.2023 - 11.2023
Public Safety Officer/Communications Officer
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
11.2021 - 06.2023
Training Supervisor
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
03.2015 - 09.2021
Safety, Security, Communications Supervisor
U.S. Army Cyber Center
08.2012 - 02.2015
Safety, Security, Communications Supervisor
U.S. Army Materiel Command
12.2010 - 07.2011
Training Supervisor
U.S. Army Materiel Command
08.2008 - 11.2010
Squad Leader
3rd Infantry Division
12.2006 - 06.2008
Reenlistment NCO, Unit Armorer, Unit Sponsorship NCO
The U.S. Training And Doctrine Command
07.2004 - 11.2006
S2 NCOIC, Unit Armorer, Unit Mail Clerk
101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division
06.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelors Degree - Music
University of Northwestern