Edward Evans

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 1986 - Feb 1997

  Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards)Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards)Good Conduct Medal (3 awards)Expert Rifle Medal with silver "E"Expert Pistol Medal with silver "E"Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon Surface Ordnance Limited Duty Officer (0-3E)Master Chief Petty Officer (GMCM)Nuclear Weapons Officer / CourierTop Secret Security ClearanceGM "C" School Instructor (Mk 13 Mod 4 GMLS)Master Training SpecialistSmall Arms Range MasterCMS Custodian Port Operations Officer/ Nuclear Weapons Courier (Naval Weapons Station, Concord Ca)Assistant Weapons Officer (USS Carl Vinson)7th Fleet Ordnance Officer (COMLOGWESTPAC Singapore)Served aboard six ships:USS Long Beach (CGN-9)USS Oklahoma City (CG-4) (Decommissioning Crew)USS Duncan (FFG-10) (Pre-commissioning Crew)USS Gary (FFG-51) (Pre-commissioning Crew) as Leading Chief Petty OfficerUSS Mauna Kea (AE-22) as Ship's Gunner / Nuclear Weapons OfficerUSS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) as Ship's Gunner / Assistant Weapons Officer Show less I was part of select group of Naval Officers responsible for the safety, transportation, transfer (both at sea and while docked pier-side), logistics, security, stowage, and maintenance of the Navy's nuclear weapons that were in my custody while stored of aboard USS Mauna Kea and Naval Weapons Station Concord. Those with responsibilities such as mine were called "Keeper's of the Dragon." I had a great team of Gunner's Mates who were instrumental in making sure that we successfully completed every transfer at sea and while pier-side with "ZERO" incidents or accidents, and passed every grueling inspection with noteworthy praise. Show less

  • Lieutenant (O-3E) (Mustang)

    Nov 1974 - Feb 1997

  • Ship's Gunner / Nuclear Weapons Officer / Nuclear Weapons Courier

    Aug 1986 - Dec 1989
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  Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel

  Nov 1996 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for records management at the Casino. Responsible for the development and approval of written and electronic policies and procedures for 35 departments. Streamlined the process of review and approval from months down to days. Migrated to a strictly electronic format using Policytech software. Currently have over 1,000 procedures on file. At the direction of the Tribal Counsel and General Manager, spent 1 year developing a week long New Employee Boot Camp (indoctrination). Then added 4 Trainers and an Admin Assistant to work on the development and presentation of over 25 training topics to a Casino team of over 1,500. Responsible to the Tribal Counsel and CEO for the day to day operations of the Casino. Member of the Executive Committee. Also conducted Safety Training and re-established an Employee Handbook. Began writing policies and procedures for the Casino Manager Dept and other departments, where none existed before. Involved with a multi-million dollar expansion of the Casino.

  • Records Custodian

    Apr 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Technical Writer

    May 2004 - Dec 2009

  • Director of Employee Development

    Jan 2000 - Apr 2004

  • Executive Casino Manager

    Nov 1996 - Jan 2000
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  Evans Home & Business Inventory

  Jan 2009 - now

  Owner

  Providing businesses and home owners HD videotaping, digital photography, and database inventory documentation of their possessions and property.Documentation can support insurance claims due to fire, floor, theft, natural disaster, etc,.

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  Where the Eagles Fly

  Dec 2009 - now

  Owner

  Owner / Trainer

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  Sierra Wine Country Weddings

  Mar 2010 - now

  Owner

  Wedding Officiant Services & Hi-Def Videotaping. Performed over 500 weddings.

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  Amador County Superior Court

  Jul 2012 - May 2014

  Human Resources Analyst

  Performs a wide range of analytical and technical duties related to Human Resources functions including recruitment activities; leave, accommodations, and Worker’s Compensation administration; classification and compensation analysis; employee development, training, and discipline; labor and employee relations; workplace safety; and administrative and clerical support such as the development and maintenance of personnel and payroll records. This position also provides clerical support to the Court Executive Officer. Show less

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  Victory Village Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  Responsible for the day to day operations of a 501c3 charity organization. Our company was awarded a 500K grant from The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant is used to provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing.We provide eligible Veteran families in a six county area in northern California with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include: Health care services Daily living services Personal financial planning services Transportation services Fiduciary and payee services Legal services Child care services Housing counseling services Show less

  • Vice President of Operations / Corporate Compliance Officer

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Case Manager

    Oct 2014 - May 2015
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  Faneuil Inc

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  Training Manager

  Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for the scheduling, logistics, and management of training for 2018-2020 Open Enrollment (1,500 agents). Provides feedback and customizes state-based training curriculum and materials for staff training- sessions, including but not limited to training contents, manuals, learning tools, job aids, and course review activities. Manages, trains, and develops a training team of 30 trainers utilizing state Covered California University (CCU) Learning Management System. Conducts a gap analysis upon entry to nesting period and collaborates with Quality Assurance Manager in analyzing and identifying ongoing, refresher, and remedial training needs. Types of Services Provided:§ Plans, develops, and manages activities associated with the training and development of Covered CA call center manned by up to 1,400 agents, 30 trainers, and management within company guidelines and client expectations. § Develops, recommends, and executes strategies to meet client-specific training objectives, and designs procedures to ensure the quality of training program and delivery§ Collaborates with recruiting and operational staffs to ensure client goals regarding employee training and staff readiness are achieved§ Oversees and manages on-site trainers and conduct skills analysis to identify opportunities to provide ongoing coaching and development § Monitors and reviews the progress of trainers and the effectiveness of training programs§ Facilitates training sessions as needed§ Perform needs analysis in order to develop new and modify training modules§ Utilizes CCU Learning Management System software in the administration, tracking, scheduling, and monitoring of course and employee development. § Monitors customer interactions to ensure achievement of quality metrics, including key performance indicators and service levels Show less

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  Chicken Ranch Casino

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Training & Development Specialist
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  Sky River Casino

  Jun 2022 - now

  Training Specialist