Gail Kirk

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Electronic Technician

  • Maintained, repaired, calibrated, and adjusted all electronic equipment used for communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification, navigation and electronic countermeasures. Increased NCTAMS PAC’s calibration readiness from 67% to 97%.• Principal calibrator and repair technician for all test equipment at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NCTAMS PAC) and its satellite stations. • Calibrated a variety of RF test equipment using Navy or manufacturers’ approved procedures, repaired equipment to the component level, and meticulously documented all completed work. • Managed NCTAMS PAC $500,000 Test Equipment Loan Pool ensuring the location and condition of all assigned hardware. Show less

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  US Navy

  Oct 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Trained an active duty and reserve force of over 500 military personnel in Navy policy and Federal police instructions that were constructed from federally established and personal lesson plans. Documented and tracked training records for departmental personnel to ensure all equipped with the best training to complete the Navy’s security mission. • Instructed class sizes ranging from small intimate settings to outdoor venues. • Detailed the financial requirements needed to support training for the largest Navy security operation in Europe. • Communicated training opportunities to departments and scheduled personnel for classes. • Divisional official memorandum and evaluation writer. • Senior Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) Cadre Instructor: Senior Cadre for entire U.S. Navy personnel at NAS Sigonella. Responsible for initial training of Auxiliary Security Force members, who are hand picked by departments to extend base security response during increased threat and Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). • Training included a variety of security topics including anti-terrorism measures, small arms instruction and qualification, unarmed self-defense all while maintaining complete control over potentially hazardous situations. • Managed 100+ rotating ASF Members and four junior Cadre instructors. Show less • Maintained security for a NATO base with a Department of Defense population of 7,200. Upheld law and order and maintained discipline from a military, civilian and foreign national population both on and off base. • Provided professional customer service when responding to an array of high stress situations such as DUIs, assaults, suicides, rapes, bomb threats and suspicious packages with special attention to Force protection/antiterrorism measures. Many incidents included intoxicated and highly emotional suspects and victims, which demanded prompt assessment and proper response to ensure safety of all individuals involved. • Performed apprehensions, conducted investigations/interrogations, prepared required records and reports, organized crowd control and responded to hostile situations. Show less

  • Instructor (NEC 9502)

    Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Master-At-Arms

    Oct 2002 - Jun 2004
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  Foothill DeAnza Police Department

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Police Student Aide/LiveScan Technician

  • Worked with Foothill/DeAnza Police Department in non-emergency facets of the department: traffic control, parking enforcement, public assistance. Administered and managed the department's LiveScan program including scheduling and payments. Implemented the department's electronic Field Training Manual from an older and effective paper copy to a computer program allowing the department to update lessons and procedures more effectively.

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  SIMCO Electronics

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2012

  Lead Field Service Calibrator

  • Primary field service calibrator for largest third-party calibration company in the world.• Worked directly with clients to achieve 100% customer satisfaction; ensured precise documentation.• Expertise with numerous technologies: ESD, fiber optics, RF/Microwave, physical dimension, temperature, biomedical. • Managed, trained, and evaluated all Field Service Technicians.• Streamlined service scheduling allowing 25% increased production.• Audited all equipment to verify National Institute of Standards and Technology traceability, • Analyzed customer requests for new equipment calibration.• Requested and researched new capital equipment; maintained proper capital equipment inventory.• Obtained clearances, certificates, and approvals to work in specialized or dangerous environments as needed. Show less

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  US Navy Reserve

  Aug 2011 - now

  NR NSF Monterey Officer In Charge

  • Directs, mentors, and manages thirty United States Navy Master-At-Arms junior sailors.• Appoints upper level unit leadership to ensure completion of all training, documentation, and implementation.• Redesigned the Training and Admin Departments attaining over 95% completion in mandated state and federal tasks.• Centralized new unit communication strategies guaranteeing increased unit compliance with zero discrepancies.• Authored approximately thirty junior sailors’ yearly evaluations, directly responsible for member advancement.• Supervised and managed seven military instructors.• Managed all areas of unit while simultaneously completing a master's degree, master's thesis, and teaching three lowerdivision college classes at California State University, Chico. Show less

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  Life

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

  Awesome

  What can I say...when you are awesome it just is what it is...*Stolen somewhat shamelessly

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  California State University, Chico

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Teaching Associate

  • Worked directly with Instructor of Record to instruct six lower division CSU, Chico classes: approximately 150 students.• Created and delivered lectures, directed group activities, and facilitated classroom discussion. • Graded both written and oral assignments, constructed syllabi, and worked with students one-on-one in office hours. • Mentored students for CSUC Rookie Speech and Debate Tournament and Chico Great Debate

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  Evergreen Valley College

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Adjunct Professor

  • Instructor of Record for Evergreen Valley College Oral Communication (Coms-20)• Designed and delivered lectures, constructed syllabi, compiled, analyzed, and graded tests• Managed twenty-six students, established and enforced classroom accepted culture.• Orchestrated group activities, controlled classroom discussion, and graded written and oral assignments. • Provided academic advising to students one-on-one in office hours.

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  UC Santa Cruz

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Office Coordinator/Analyst

  • Supports Executive Administrative and Analytical assistance to UC Santa Cruz’s Associate Chancellor.• Arranges his complex schedule and University of California, Santa Cruz’s priorities, expectations, and culture. • Coordinates with senior management from all areas of campus, representing the Chancellor's Office. • Established new Harassment and Diversity Prevention Investigation Unit (HDPIU) working with the Title IX Officer. • Manages all unit office operations: develop business functions, policies, and procedures. • Implemented new case and administrative records system; recruits and oversees hiring of new employees. • Analyzes data, develops reports, and creates brochures and training materials, supporting all office outreach programs. Show less

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  Ohlone College

  Aug 2017 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Instructor of Record for Public Speaking (COMM-111), Small Group Communication (COMM-112), Interpersonal Communication (COMM-113), and Intercultural Communication (COMM-115).• Designed and delivered lectures, constructed syllabi, compiled, analyzed, and graded tests.• Managed thirty students, established and enforced classroom accepted culture.• Orchestrated group activities, controlled classroom discussion, and graded written and oral assignments.• Provided academic advising to students one-on-one during office hours.• Responsible for logistical supplies, managing tutors and interns, and developing student’s critical thinking skills.• Taught both traditional classroom and short course hybrid classes.• Communication Lab Coordinator for Newark Campus Communication Lab (2018-2019). Show less

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  West Valley College

  Aug 2017 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Instructor of Record for Oral Communication (COMM-001) and Persuasion (COMM-010)• Designed and delivered lectures, constructed syllabi, compiled, analyzed, and graded tests.• Managed thirty students, established and enforced classroom accepted culture.• Orchestrated group activities, controlled classroom discussion, and graded written and oral assignments.• Provided academic advising to students one-on-one during office hours.