William Dennis Aley II
Washington,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable professional, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Can put the team first and maintain management time for personal goals and objectives.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
The Kracked Pot, LLC
401 N. Market Street, Washington, NC 27889
08.2017 - Current
- The Kracked Pot, LLC reflects my skills;
- The Kracked Pot Pottery produces ceramic pieces created from raw North Carolina clay and finishing in a cone 10 gas kiln,
- The Kracked Pot BnB, we offer two suites for short term rental. Preparing and taking in of guests in a 1899 residential building.
- The Kracked Pot Massage Service works primarily with military veterans as a contractor to the Veterans Administration and non veterans seeking body work. Licensed NC LBMT 16516. Specializing in Lomi lomi temple style body work.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day operations, provided guidance to support a multi faceted business that includes pottery production, advertising sales and delivery of ceramic commodities. Bodywork and insurance billing. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation protocols. Following state guidelines to offer body work for compensation.
- The Kracked Pot Culinary service, sous chef trained and currently available to assist or run a line in a restaurant. Trained restaurant cook through Beaufort community college, serve safe manager lever certified. Wide pallet of cooking experiences. Currently specializing in food preservation cheese making , pasta making , and deserts. I teach adult education cooking classes at Beaufort County Community College.
- Implemented processes to enforce compliance withh legal aspects and business agreements for the LLC.
- Minimized safety risk exposure through careful adherence to safety protocols for chemicals and working around high temperatures.
- Operated gas or wood kilns to fire pottery pieces.
- Comfortable working independently to meet goals and objectives and collaboratively in a team environment..
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, understand individual processes to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed from the level of team participant to sutdent learning and as an instructor.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Develop lesson plans and objectives for adult education courses in food preparation.
Senior Regulatory Import Specialist
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
Riverdale Maryland
08.1991 - 11.2017
- Enforce US code of Federal regulations for plants and plant parts entering from foreign sources to prevent plant pests from entering continental USA and territories.
- National Coordinator for USDA’s Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program (SITC) during creation of Department of Homeland Security.
- USDA Inspector, Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer.
- Maintained and archived USDA’s regulations for Code of Federal regulations for 7CFR 319.37
- Created and implemented regulations with intent of protecting United States Environment for foreign plant and animal diseases and pests
- Maintained 5 million dollar budget and 40 employees through out US and Territories focused on smuggling interdiction.
- Prioritized project-related tasks efficiently networking with associated staff members at Animal Plant Health Inspection Services Headquarters (APHIS) and state level officials to coordinate import restrictions complete essential tasks for peer and public review.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation to install and update regulations in the Federal Code of Regulations.
- Work with the public to inspect commodities, transportation and international trade to minimize and prevent introduction of foreign plant and animal pests into the USA
- Coordinated recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
- Provided pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.
- Developed or tracked quality metrics.
- Wrote or updated standard operating procedures, work instructions or policies.
- Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and communicated with others through corporate policies and procedures.
- Implemented regulatory guidance procedures for prevention of foreign plant and anima pests into USA
- Completed and reported onaffirmation of closing down "non authorized paths of importation" and creating impact assessments.
- Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans.
- Received, researched and resolved consumer inquiries.
- Recommended improvements to processes.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation.
- Prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete essential tasks.
Substance Abuse Counselor, E5 Torpedomans Mate
United States Navy, USN
Moffett Field, San Mateo County, CA
08.1975 - 01.1985
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success
- Organized and facilitated large and small group discussions
- Reported in writing the purpose of counseling sessions and created recommendations to supervisors options, objectives necessary to be completed in order to allow service members to maintain active duty status.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Independent Student Plant Science
University of California - Davis, CA
Davis, CACertificate Of Completion - Massage Bodywork
Potomac Massage Training Institute
Silver Spring, MD06.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Hortuculture
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06.1991
Associate Of Science - Environmental Horticulture/ Minor Ceramics
Colkege of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA06.1986
Certificate Of Completion - Substance Abuse Awareness And Counseling Cert.
Substance Abuse Counselors Training
Miramar CA1981
Completed Military Training - Torpedoman’s Mate (0737) Specialized Training
US Navy
San Diego CA & Orlando FLSkills
- Customer Relationship Building
- Assess and determine action required to address specific situation solutions
- Adaptable under stress Training and real life experiences for emergencies or to prevent accidents from escalating From nuclear waste clean up, processing and maintaining explosive agents To changing government regulations or to help clients overcome pain in their body
- Forager Finding and utilizing resources from natural environment options that can augment or create ability to survive
Languages
Hawaiian
Limited Working
Timeline
Partner
The Kracked Pot, LLC
08.2017 - Current
Senior Regulatory Import Specialist
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
08.1991 - 11.2017
Substance Abuse Counselor, E5 Torpedomans Mate
United States Navy, USN
08.1975 - 01.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Independent Student Plant Science
University of California - Davis, CA
Certificate Of Completion - Massage Bodywork
Potomac Massage Training Institute
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Hortuculture
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Associate Of Science - Environmental Horticulture/ Minor Ceramics
Colkege of San Mateo
Certificate Of Completion - Substance Abuse Awareness And Counseling Cert.
Substance Abuse Counselors Training
Completed Military Training - Torpedoman’s Mate (0737) Specialized Training
US Navy
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