Kenneth Berry

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1992 - Apr 2005

  Weapons Load Team Chief, Weapons Load Team Member, Combat Armament Systems Team Member

  Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany – Osan Air Base, South KoreaA-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting FalconBarksdale Air Force Base, LA – Dyess Air Force Base, TXB-52H Bomber and B-1B Bomber* Supervised 1 to 10 workers in electromechanical aerospace equipment maintenance; verified proper assembly, installation, and operational tolerances—performed and directed periodic, phased, and unscheduled maintenance.* Regularly evaluated worker productivity, training, quality, and operational efficiency of aerospace systems.** Corrected combat operations malfunction; examined components and identified improper cleaning procedures.** Authored five technical manual changes that reduced component turnaround 50% by correcting instructional errors. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2016

  The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron plans, conducts, and reports operational tests and evaluations of B-52H bomber aircraft and associated weapons.As the Gravity Weapons Logistic Coordinator, I coordinated suitability and operational life-cycle testing for the B-52 weapons system, munitions, GPS, and aircraft connectivity programs to include nuclear life-cycle and upgrade testing for the F-15E and F-16C/D fighter aircraft. * Compiled and coordinated project requirements, secured supporting resources, developed work schedules, coordinated metrics gathering, and prepared and presented out-briefings.** Diverse strengths and leadership skills in program/change management, communication, customer needs, and supervision.** Excellent computer skills in MS Office suite, and technically literate in internet and IT related concepts.** Successfully manages relationships and organizational change for improved performance and efficiency.** Concrete professional standards, strong work ethics, dependable and quick study.** Proven adaptability and flexibility; held four positions, kept organized, and maintained internal and external focus.** Proven success at taking on new jobs in unfamiliar settings and returning results.** Persistent and driven; earned BA degree while worming full time.** Eight-time quarterly award winner for professional performance (2007 – 2013).** Maintained highest annual evaluation marks during 24-year U.S. Air Force Career Show less As the 49 TES Senior Manager - (organization level) I managed support for 75+ officers, enlisted, and civilians sustaining $1.5B in B-52H Operational Evaluations.* Managed work/life issues for 80+ people; communicated policy, evaluated manning, oversaw evaluations, recognition programs, training, continuing education plans.* Promoted employee assistance programs; planned morale and welfare events, and fitness incentives.* Conducted job performance, goal setting, and career development counseling for up to 17 workers.** Respects and leverages human capital by mentoring, motivating, and leading by example.** Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills. Show less

  • Government Travel Card Monitor/Authorized Travel Approving Official

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Weapons Safety Manager

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2016

  • Gravity Weapons Test Coordinator

    May 2005 - Jan 2016

  • Squadron Superintendent/First Sergeant

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
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  3M

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2024

  Field Service Lead

  Responsible for providing leadership in a service location, training employees, managing processes associated with service operations, providing outstanding customer service in the delivery, pickup, and service of medical equipment. Also responsible for all administrative duties including maintaining inventory of products, parts, disposables and supplies.

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  Solventum

  Jan 2024 - now

  Filed Service Lead

  Service center lead for Acute and Post-Acute Vacuum Assisted Closure devises.