1. Gary F. Keith
808-218-5867
520 Lunalilo Home Road, #7210
Honolulu, HI 96825
www.linkedin.com/pub/gary-keith-pmp
gkeith11@hotmail.com
A results-focused and visionary leader experienced in defining and planning large scale cross functional projects. A talent for
proactively identifying and resolving problems, reversing negative customer service trends, controlling costs, maximizing
productivity and effectiveness, and delivering Enterprise results. Advanced computer skills.
• With over 4,500 hours of project experience, achieved efficiencies at every level of management.
• Directed cross functional teams with Navy wide policy and funding impacts.
• Over 18 years of technical experience operating advanced rotary wing aircraft.
• Led the alignment of human resources functions with business strategies.
My desire is to relocate to the Seattle, WA or Denver / Boulder, CO areas. I will be available in June - July 2015 timeframe.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) certified.
Employment History
Readiness Officer, United States Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI (August 2012 - present)
Delivered executive level leadership to 28 geographically dispersed functional experts during the introduction and implementation of
the Optimized Fleet Response Plan - resulting in a decreased critical manning shortfall by 3%; increased schedule efficiency by
32%; and standardized Fleet wide certifications resulting in a 50% increase in training optimization– results that provided
standardization and maximized operational availability.
Assistant Director of Human Resources, Naval Forces Central Command, Forward Detachment
Kandahar, Afghanistan (October 2011 - August 2012)
Assisted the director of human resources in the administration of benefits, payroll, and other human resource activities for 6,500
employees spread across a diverse geographical area, and the management of over $1 million in assets. Led a team of 12
administrative professionals that processed over 3,700 travel claims with payments of over $2.7 million, 65 contract extensions, and
1,000 personnel evaluations. Interfaced with senior US government leadership to develop manpower requirements and to evaluate
effectiveness in meeting Transition Force developed end states. Delivered visionary leadership that identified inefficiencies leading to
a 16% decrease in manpower required and increased the operational efficiency of theater logistics by 50%, resulting in a cost
savings of $1.2 million and led to receiving my Bronze Star and an early promotion recommendation 3 years ahead of my peers.
Deputy Division Chief / Program Manager, Defense Information Systems Agency PACIFIC, Ford
Island, HI (October 2008 - October 2011)
Recruited to lead 11 joint military, government, and defense civilians through the execution and servicing of state-of-the-art
command and control and telecommunications infrastructure worth over $6 billion and supporting an area of operations that
included over 325K personnel in 8 countries across 117 million square miles and 17 time zones. Pivotal role in assessment and
identification of challenges, single points of failure, and development of plans to ensure continuity of operations resulting in an
increase in the level of cyber readiness and contingency planning for joint/ coalition operations. Provided full range of consulting,
programming, and systems analysis for various client companies. Collaborated with DoD experts successfully testing and
evaluating 2 foreign military systems resulting in the expansion of capability and security.

2. Aviation Maintenance Officer / Safety Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE
(HSC-25), Agana, Guam (February 2006 - September 2008)
Managed over $200 million in assets and led a department of 340 maintenance experts, implementing cost wise readiness that
exceeded leadership goals by 6.5%, saving over $150,000, and reducing audit process time by 50%. These actions led to the
squadron receiving the 2008 Sikorsky Aircraft Maintenance Excellence Award and led to receiving my 2nd Navy Commendation
medal, ranking #1 of 8 Department Heads and early promotion recommendation 2 years ahead of peers.
Shipboard Safety Officer, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), San Diego, CA (May 2004 - January 2006)
Led a department of 30 safety managers through the program management and regulatory compliance enforcement of the ship's
safety efforts during numerous maintenance availabilities which included over 1,000 contractors and 1,200 crew members safely
completing over 50,000 man hours of industrial work with minimal minor mishaps and zero fatalities. Reviewed mishap statistics
from hazard and inspection reports, safety or health related messages from Navy Safety Center, and integrated lessons learned
resulting in a shipboard mishap reduction rate in excess of 50%. Established mishap prevention goals and plans. Reviewed
compliance with operational risk management implementation in all applicable shipboard related operations and evolutions,
identifying areas for improvement in safety policies and training. The positive results influenced senior leadership to support
increased safety efforts and adopt new safety measures. Mentorship led to 100% retention within Safety Department.
Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ELEVEN (HC-11), San Diego, CA (February
1998 - May 2001)
Provided leadership, professional development, and mentorship to over 45 personnel during multiple Fleet exercises and 2
deployments to the western Pacific area of operations. Ensured adherence to training plans and operations schedules, developed
solutions to program problems, and directed work of incumbents assigned to programs from various departments. Ensured projects
were completed on time and within budget. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within program/project
management field. Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt (February 2014 - March 2014)
Villanova University
Project Management (November 2012 - January 2013)
Villanova University
MS in Global Leadership (May 2004 - August 2005)
University of San Diego
BA in International Relations (May 2001 - May 2004)
University of San Diego
Qualifications
Designated Joint Qualification Level II Officer - Extensive experience across multiple military forces.
MH-60S Helicopter Aircraft Commander - Responsible for crew, safety, and mission accomplishment.
Afloat Safety Officer - Responsible for preventing the loss of human and material assets.
Awards
Bronze Star Medal - Awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone.
Defense Meritorious Service Medal - Awarded for joint duty with non-combat outstanding meritorious service.
Navy Commendation Medal (2) - Awarded for sustained meritorious service.