Gary Boldes

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2009

  Operations Department Supervisor

  Operations Department Supervisor 2005-2009United States Navy Afloat UnitsJapan• Evaluated the performance of a department of 45 personnel across 4 different job specialties, rating them on 7 different performance traits and briefing them semiannually on their strengths and weaknesses in those areas allowing them to streamline the work process.• Mentored 3 peers and 5 staff members on career opportunities in and out of the Military service, assisting them in making life decisions enabling them to go onto better careers in and out of the service.• Served as an Equal Opportunity Manager Training hundreds of personnel on policies and guidelines and conducted four separate EO surveys and follow on reviews within the four years at the command, making the command a better working environment for all personnel. Show less

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  U.S. Navy

  May 2009 - Jan 2013

  Assistant Operations Officer

  • Supervises operators of equipment including radar, sonar, electronic countermeasures and communications equipment in collection, display, evaluation and dissemination of information. • Planned and coordinated over 50 complicated training exercises and real world operations as the team lead for the tactical side of the Combat Information Center.• Evaluated the performance of a department of 60 personnel across 5 different job specialties, rating them on 7 different performance traits and briefing them semiannually on their strengths and weaknesses in those areas allowing them to streamline the work process. Show less

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  US Navy

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

  Operations Department Head

  Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa Japan, Port Operations (Harbor Department) Port Operations Officer, (Department Head)PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYProven Operations Department Head with 30 years of experience as a leader and manager in the United States Navy. Provided performance evaluations for a department of 20 personnel spread over 7 separate job specialties. Planned, coordinated and de-conflicted over 50 exercises and real world operations as the Team Lead for the Combat Information Center. Demonstrated problem solving, active leadership and delegation. KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Culturally Competent• Interview/Recruiting• Process Improvement• Verbal/Written Communications• Management• Conflict Resolution• Security• Scheduling EXPERIENCEDepartment Head, Harbor Department 2013-PresentUnited States NavyJapan• Conducted resume reviews, interviews and was directly involved with the hiring process for the positions of Training Officer and Port Coordinator.• Evaluated the performance of a department of 20 personnel across 7 different job specialties, rating them on 7 different performance traits and briefing them semiannually on their strengths and weaknesses in those areas allowing them to streamline the work process. • Developed a 10 day boat transportation schedule for personnel transfer to a ship that ran aground near our Port, once the ship was pier side developed a staging plan for all of the equipment coming off of the ship that kept the Port within environmental requirements.• Directed the waterborne oil spill recovery team, conducted annual training semiannually during high personnel turnover periods ensuring that there were no gaps in trained personnel.• Supported dozens of ships with last minute changes in schedules ensuring that they were able to pull into port on weekends and holidays which allowed them to get into Port and meet their requirements prior to getting back underway. Show less

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  United States Postal Service

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  City Carrier Assistant

  • Case and sort mail in accordance with postal instructions• Carry and deliver mail in a timely fashion ensuring mail is delivered to the right boxes and homes.• Operate Postal vehicles in a safe manner during City carrier duties and Parcel delivery duties.• Deliver mail seven days a week including parcel deliveries on Sundays.(Resigned for medical reasons)

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  Oklahoma Department of Human Services

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  Child Welfare Specialist II, Permanancy

  Consults with CWS assigned to case in preparing children for a successful transition into a permanent placement. Makes referrals & works to identify adoptive families for children. Recruits resource families, completes evaluations, home studies, &/or reviews of appropriate applicants/resources, & documents studies/evaluations. Makes decisions/recommendations regarding approvals, placements, & other activities. Prepares court reports. Receive intakes and complete investigations including appropriate documentation on children alleged to be abused and/or neglected; assess the situation and recommend the appropriate level of intervention. Initiate procedures to remove the child from the home if in immediate danger; coordinate actions with law enforcement entities and district attorney; and initiate placement process. Provides social work services to families applying or approved for adoption or foster care; recruits and trains foster and adoptive parents; conducts home visits; reviews child’s psycho-social, medical, developmental and education histories; completes evaluations and approves or disapproves applicants. Identifies emotional needs of residents assigned to a shelter or group home and prepares a treatment plan including short and long range goals; prepares reports and narratives. In addition, employees at this level will prepare and coordinate legal documents for presentation to the court; attend court hearings and provide testimony; inform court of agency policies and procedures, and may serve as an expert witness. Visits children in placement to provide counseling, information or other appropriate services; maintains sibling and other relationships. Show less

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  Military Sealift Command

  Sept 2018 - now

  Sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares work completion schedules.Advises the Director and other staff managers on all matters of operations, force protection, heavy weather, policy, procedures, and administration with respect to the actions, functions, and readiness of the Operations Department and of Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Logistic Force (CLF), Special Mission, Strategic Sealift, Service Support, and ships operating in and/or enroute to the ports in Okinawa or other locations.Provide the Commander/Director, staff managers, and Regional commands expertise on MSC and merchant ship operational capabilities and limitations with respect to ship configurations, installed equipment, fuel consumption, range, speeds, capacities, and capabilities relating to training, wartime, or contingency operations; and provide support to deployable units, mission sponsors, and regional environmental survey and disaster relief operations.Prepare and conduct formal and informal briefings on MSC ship operations and issues.Supervise, review, analyze, and coordinate the activities of the Operations Department. Show less

  • Director Military Sealift Command Office Okinawa / Marine Transportation Specialist

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Deputy Director Military Sealift Command Office Okinawa / Marine Transportation Specialist

    Sept 2018 - Feb 2020