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Lead Instructor / Lead Petty Officer
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 2
Norfolk, Virginia Feb 2011 – Nov 2013
•! Second in command at Atlantic Fleet Helicopter
Operations School, responsible for instruction of
Landing Signalman Enlisted & Helicopter Control
Officer courses provided to 1,500 students
annually.
!! Supervised 6 Junior Instructors & 15
administrative personnel as direct reports.
!! Accountable for all daily operations and facility
management of training, including scheduling,
resource management, curriculum coordination,
course critiques, and awarding certification.
!! Implemented & analyzed statistical programs
while making impressive, predicted progression in
facility goals.
!! Established and developed teams specifically
targeting probable area emphasis & management.
!! Hand selected to represent facility’s requirements
for program redesign and update of simulators,
critical for realistic training.
!! Acting Divisional Career Counselor, advising
personnel of career advancement strategies &
resource eligibility.
!! SME of procurement, policy & procedure.
!! Awarded 5th Navy Achievement Medal.
Command Equal Opportunity Advisor
USS Eisenhower CVN 69
Norfolk, Virginia Mar 2007 – Jan 2011
!! Trusted advisor to Commanding Officer for all Equal
Opportunity issues, including discrimination, sexual
harassment, hazing, hostile work environment, etc.
!! Maintained highly confidential matters, limited to Upper
Echelon staff on a need to know basis.
!! Investigated validity of complaints, made course of action
recommendations to Commanding Officer & oversaw
implementation of resolutions.
!! Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator,
servicing a command of over 4,000 members for complaints,
concerns, & positive resolutions.
!! Copiously collected under utilized data to provide
behavioral research, allowing department heads to
proactively manage previously unforeseeable conflict.
!! Restructured command’s Multicultural Committee resulting
in the program being lauded by Naval Force EOA; many
initiatives currently considered Best Practices and
forwarded to other commands for emulation.
!! Provided Department Heads vital, time sensitive policy &
procedural updates on evolving issues.
!! Awarded 3rd & 4th Navy Achievement Medal.
!! Collateral Duties included Section Leader, Damage Control
Training Team, Training Department Duty Officer,
Department Combined Federal Campaign Coordinator
(fundraising).
“A gifted instructor who strived for excellence & directly
contributes to mission accomplishment.” “Top notch Leader
and Mentor. Petty Officer Rucker is the foundation of
leadership and guidance for instructors and staff.”
“…Thrives at managing facility and set the standard for
others to emulate.”
QUOTES TAKEN FROM RECENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
! “Petty Officer Rucker’s dynamic leadership has made him a
sought out mentor by senior and junior personnel alike.” “As a
result of his enduring commitment, the command’s climate
survey improved in 10 of 12 measurable areas.” “… Assisted
the command in achieving its highest fundraising record of
$94,162.80.”
QUOTES TAKEN FROM RECENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION!
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! Team Supervisor / American Red Cross
Norfolk, Virginia Nov 2013 – Jan 2016
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!! Developed and managed a team of 15 interdisciplinary Collection staff members. Monitoring individual and team
performance on a daily basis, as well as periodically.
!! Worked closely with and participates in the overall management of the Donor Services department.
!! Implemented, interpreted and enforced organizational and departmental policy, procedures and guidelines.
!! Prepared work performance evaluations by assessing, coaching, and mentoring team members.
!! Assessed needs for training of staff and recommended changes in procedure or equipment when needed.
!! Ensured all essential operational tasks and activities were assigned and performed per established policies,
procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
!! Procurement of equipment and supplies required for each mobile drive, as well as the coordination of delivery.
!! Articulate and clear communicator, proactive time manager, as well as possessing complex problem solving skills.
!! Prudently managed personnel, material, and financial resources.
!! Facilitated management of space for drive, coordination of equipment, supplies and IT setup on a daily basis.
!! Maintained sensitive issues with the utmost trust and integrity.
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Flight Deck Director,
Supervisor
USS Roosevelt CVN 71
Norfolk, VA Dec 2004 – Feb 2007
!! Awarded Global War on Terror Service Medal
while serving in Operations Enduring Freedom
& Imminent Force.
!! Supervised 20 junior sailors during daily flight
deck operations.
!! Served as Work Center Supervisor for
Material, Maintenance & Management (3M)
Program.
!! Divisional Duty Section Leader / Personnel
Mgt.
Tool Room Coordinator
Helicopter Sea Combat 26
Norfolk, VA
Jun 2004 – Dec 2004
(Temporarily Assigned Duty)
•! Assistant HAZMAT
Control Manager
•! Divisional Safety
Petty Officer
•! Responsible for
managing the
maintenance &
upkeep of the
command’s support
equipment.
Flight Deck Director, Supervisor
USS George Washington CVN 73
Norfolk, VA Mar 2003 – May 2004
!! Supervised 15 junior sailors during daily
flight deck operations.
!! Served as Work Center Supervisor for
Material, Maintenance & Management (3M)
Program.
!! Divisional Duty Section Leader / Personnel
Mgt.
!! Received Letter of Commendation from
Commanding Officer in appreciation of
response to aircraft crash.
Awarded 2nd National Defense Service Medal
Shift Supervisor
Naval Air Station Oceana Air Detachment
Norfolk, VA Jan 2000 – Feb 2003
•! Shift Supervisor & Flight Line Dispatcher,
operating in a major airfield overseeing personnel
in the safe launch, recovery & servicing of over
4,500 aircraft.
•! Coordinated Flight Line & Hangar Security.
•! Provided and procured all required training for
shift
•! Recognized by Naval Station Safety Inspector for
copiously detailed data management of personnel
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Defense Equal Opportunity
Management Institute
Patrick Air Force Base, FL
! Assistant Fly 3 Petty Officer
USS Enterprise CVN 65
Norfolk, VA Jun 1994 – Dec 1999
!! Responsible for supervision and training of 20 personnel in daily
flight deck operations.
!! Served as Career Counselor advising personnel of career
advancement strategies & resource eligibility.
!! Awarded 1st & 2nd Navy Achievement Medal for Firefighting.
!! Supported Operations Southern Watch, Desert Fox & Deliberate
Forge.
!! Department of Defense Mediation Certification
!! Equal Opportunity Advisor Certification
Curriculum inclusive of the following:
!! Diversity
!! Ethics
!! Power & Privilege
!! Prejudice & Discrimination
!! Racism
!! Sexism
!! Religious Diversity & Accommodation
!! Bystander Intervention
!! Naval Leadership Training
!! Alcohol Drug and Management for Supervisors
!! Basic Firefighting
!! Shipboard Firefighting
!! Aircraft Firefighting Safety
!! Advanced & Basic First Aid / Stretcher Bearer
!! Operational Risk Management Training
!! Advanced & Basic Damage Control Training
!! HAZMAT Control Manager
!! Accumulation Area / Spill / Storm Water
Management
!! CVN Fly Petty Officer Training
!! Tool Calibration Training
!! USS Buttercup Wet Training
!! Team Leader Training
!! Repair Party Investigator Training
!! Scene Leader Training
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