Gerald Williams

Experience

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  US Navy

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2011

  Leadership and management of curriculum developers and instructors. Provided oversight and quality control of new course development, course revisions and instructional delivery. Maintained curriculum accuracy and relevance by executing formal course reviews, safety and utilization reviews and training requirement reviews. Additionally, instructed the Aviation Maintenance Management Course to senior enlisted personnel. Managed the manpower distribution of 192 job and billet positions through careful analysis of applicable reports. Maintained a consistent 90% manning level through additional liaison efforts with external activities. Coordinated the initial and sustainment training for all assigned instructors and support personnel. Screened and scheduled required and advanced educational opportunities to meet evolving technology.

  • Maintenance Training Unit Leading Chief & Instructor

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2011

  • Manpower, Training & Education Coordinator (Human Resource & Program Manager)

    Oct 2009 - Sept 2010
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  US Navy

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2020

  Commanding Officer's senior level advisor for 416 military and Department of Defense civilian staff and student personnel. As an essential leg of the Command Triad I develop and execute command policies, directives, program management, strategic planning, and resource allocation. I develop professional development concepts that utilize collaborative leadership techniques and conflict resolution strategies to infuse a climate of efficiency and effectiveness as the foundation for organizational programs and productivity. Produced superlative results by achieving a 99% on the 2016 Head Quarter's Triennial Training Management Assessment Program inspection; a 19% increase from 3 years prior. In addition, achieved meteoric improvements on a Navy-wide Command Climate Survey that identified our organization as "far exceeding" Navy standards for a positive command climate and fair treatment for all. Show less Senior level manager with oversight of 309 technicians and administrative support personnel in 54 work centers. Coordinated and established work priorities along with preparing long and short term maintenance plans for 4 divisions processing the repair and fabrication of 15,000 items annually, in support of 71 aircraft and 9 battle force ships. Executed detailed management of job taskings to include check, test, repair, modifications, calibration, trend analysis and overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes systems, avionics systems, aviator survival systems, general aviation maintenance support equipment and associated components. Orchestrated the optimal manpower distribution efforts for 291 job and billet descriptions to best maximize individual skill sets and unit effectiveness. Established strategic agreements with local and long distance activities as well as utilizing a collaberative leadership approach centered in a "maintenance by the book" mind set. These efforts enabled an asset and resource availability rate increase from 81% to 92%. In addition, was awarded the 2014 Department of Defense Phoenix Award for maintenance excellence from a field of all Navy maintenance units. Show less

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor (Human Resource, Program and Curriculum Manager)

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Maintenance Master Chief (Senior Manager)

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2014
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  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

  Jul 2020 - now

  Program Analyst

  Civilian/Military Manpower and Manning Analyst for the Department of the Navy. I provide guidance, management consultation and administrative support to 20+ subordinate commands/units. I also analyze organizational structures to optimize manpower and manning levels as needs and concerns develop.