Henry Forrest

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 2003 - Feb 2024

  ●Managed classroom operations, provided training instructions and ensured the qualification and professional development of 13 joint-service instructors. Resulted in standards maintenance and instructors’ professional progression.●Instructor supervisor of 17 iterations of a 536-hour Apprentice Cryptologic Language Analyst (ACLA) course, producing 267/267 joint-service graduates, cumulative 90% GPA, and resulted in 27 academic honors.●Lead instructor for over 3,700h during 7 ACLA iterations resulting to 110/110 joint-service graduates. Unparalleled subject-matter expertise, commanding presence, and ability to inspire resulted in 90% GPA and 12 academic honors.●Oversaw 17 iterations of the capstone event for Air Force and Navy students. Updated capstone with current adversarial capabilities and tactics. Improvements provided authentic simulation using systems available.●Directed a 12-member joint-service, military/civilian/contractor, team with a budget of $1.5 million, using a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Unified best practices & materials to rewrite a 536-hour course curriculum to ensure Community and United States Navy Occupational Standards were maintained. Efforts became the standard model for all course revisions.● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint facilitated the seamless production of high-quality documents, data analysis, and compelling presentations. Ensured 2,670 accurate student status updates in the Air Force Database within 1 duty day of the event with 99% accuracy. Highest accuracy in Training Wing. ●Engineered an articulation agreement between Community College of the Air Force and Navy Education Training Command. Saved programs over $100,000 and removed 32 weeks of redundant training.●As Special Security Representative ensured the security program was in accordance with all requirements. Provided indoctrination and maintained records of over 500 individuals. Show less ●As Mission Supervisor deployed >1000 days leading 162-US and allied Sailors from five commands aboard multiple combatants conducting 12 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)-directed operations. Provided tactical recommendations on Indications and Warning to Commanding Officers, Command Duty Officers and Officers of the Deck. Resulted in 76 fleet and national priorities accomplishments, 13 first-ever achievements, no CDSE-related untoward incidents as well as personally being awarded 2 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and 5 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals.●Led teams of 8 Sailors during 9 Advanced Pre-Deployment Trainings which improved expertise of crews/schoolhouse and established best practices for CDSE integration with the ship's control parties during simulated warfare employment.●Led teams of 8 Sailors for 223 days of afloat training and certification during 9 Pre-Overseas Movement (POM) work-up and POM evaluation cycles leading to the successful completion of all certifications at/above standards for 9 platforms.●Provided direct input into squadron operational Indication and Warning training. Resulted in updated tripwires across 2 forces which allowed combatants to continue to adhere to safety principles without CDSE members on board.●Led over 700 hours of in-depth training on mission fundamentals, cryptologic systems, and 3 areas of responsibility for 50 Direct Support Sailors, contributing to the qualification of 36 enlisted and officer qualifications.●Provided structured and in-situ training to 144 watchstanders while deployed. Superb tactical evaluation of the battlespace and technical expertise greatly enhanced their understanding of policy, procedures, and situational awareness.●Coordinated all aspects of travel in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations policy. Ensured 100% of Defense Travel System Vouchers were submitted accurately and on-time. Resulted in prompt payments made to Government Travel Cards and Sailors. Show less ●As the lead instructor provided 2,450 hours of instruction during eight iterations of AppCLP with a 96/96 Sailor throughput. Used lecture-based, technology-based, group learning, individual learning, inquiry-based, kinesthetic learning, and expeditionary learning delivery methods resulted in a 95% cumulative class Grade Point Average and 83% of students graduating with honors.●As a junior Instructor provided 1,078 hours of instruction during three iterations of Russian AppCLP for 32 Sailors and two, 2-week condensed AppCLP classes for two Soldiers and one Navy Reservist. Meticulous and collected instructional style resulted in a graduation GPA of 94%, ensuring every student was prepared for immediate success in their assigned work centers.●As Learning Site Curriculum Manager authored 1 new, 23-page, chapter for the AppCLP Student and Instructor Guides and made critical revisions to 50 instructional briefs. The ability to swiftly adapt to meet the every-changing target streamlined the course and made it possible for students to hit the deck running upon entering their work centers.●Graduated Military Cryptologic Continuing Education Program (MCCEP) Phase III (Master Level). Became the 35th of 6,804 active-duty DoD-wide linguists, the 9th Sailor out of 255 Russian linguists and only the 3rd junior enlisted Russian linguist Navy-wide to complete MCCEP. Demonstrated mastery of skills required to be one of the most qualified and linguists in the DoD.●Spearheaded the Russian portion of the 2013 Fort Meade Joint Language Wars. Dedicated 53 off-duty hours to develop 54% of the team’s product. As a judge, he objectively scored the performance of 16 joint-service personnel during the four-day language competition. His leadership and technical acumen were critical to the competition’s success.●Qualified Master Training Specialist. Used qualification to take a leadership role and mentor, instruct and evaluate other instructors and develop curricula products. Show less ●As inspector and lead interpreter, during three intrusive inspections into the Russian Federation as a part of a ten-person, joint military/civilian inspection team. Adept interpretation and translation for US and Russian Federation Team Chiefs during highly sensitive New START Treaty inspections resulted in 100% mission accomplishment, maximized US treaty rights and established positive precedents for future missions. Instrumental in the training and qualification of newly assigned language personnel during these missions and worked tirelessly to mentor DTRA’s linguists by sharing experiences and expertise, ensuring the highest mission readiness.●Named as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) 2011 Navy Language Professional of the Year. Consistently performed well under stress, above peers, and at a level well above his rank.●As escort and interpreter, during three escort missions to US strategic nuclear facilities provided interpreting and translation to US and Russian Team Chiefs ensured treaty compliance, implementation, and verification of the central limits on strategic offensive arms and all treaty obligations. Efforts resulted in 100% mission accomplishment and maximization of US treaty rights.●Sole interpreter at the Defense Attaché Office in Moscow, Russia for a period of 6 weeks. Responsible for translation of 111 diplomatic notes, interpretation at 3 high-level Naval exercise discussion, and the Secretary of Defense's meeting with the Russian Ministry of Defense. Superior linguistic acumen allowed Secretary of Defense Gates to improve US-Russian military relationship.●Sole interpreter working with senior US Government representative at remote former Soviet Nuclear test site at Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan supporting multilateral WMD nonproliferation initiatives. Ensured effective daily coordination with US, Kazakhstan and Russian representatives. Show less

  • Instructor Supervisor

    Mar 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Cryptologic Direct Support Supervisor

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2021

  • Lead Instructor Apprentice Cryptologic Language Program (AppCLP)

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Lead Consecutive Interpreter

    Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  • Direct Support Senior Operator

    Nov 2004 - Mar 2008

  • Student

    Apr 2003 - Nov 2004

  • Recruit

    Feb 2003 - Apr 2003
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  Park University

  Oct 2023 - now

  Student

  B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies

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  West Texas Counseling & Guidance

  Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

  Veteran Services Case Manager

  Advocacy: Advocate for veterans’ rights and benefits at local, state, and federal levels.Assessment Needs: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify veterans' needs and eligibility for services.Collaboration: Work collaboratively with veterans' organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers.Cultural Competency: Ensure culturally sensitive approaches to meet the diverse needs of veteran populations.Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation of services provided and outcomes achieved.Education: Offer workshops and informational sessions on available resources and benefits.Follow-Up: Monitor and follow up with veterans to ensure ongoing support and service utilization.Program Development: Develop and implement programs tailored to veterans' specific needs.Resource Coordination: Connect veterans with community resources, including healthcare, housing, and employment services. Show less

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  Amentum

  Nov 2024 - now

  Contractor