1. KEVIN POTTER
6 Sycamore Rd, Norwich, CT 06360
(Home) 860-303-6038  kevinpotter780 @yahoo.com  (Mobile) 860-303-6038
SUMMARY
A responsible individual with over 22 years of technical and management experience seeks a
challenging position where quality leadership, supervisory competence and common sense are expected
and valued characteristics. Has completed a 22 year career in the U.S. Navy, which encompassed rapid
promotions to Chief Machinist’s Mate in the Naval Submarine Force. Commended by Navy superiors
as an “outstanding leader” and “cornerstone of technical knowledge.” Navy record includes
documented accomplishments in several areas of expertise as well as a high level of personal integrity
and trust. Qualified for high level security clearance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Supervision: Noted by superiors for exceptional supervisory capabilities in diverse work environments.
Provided leadership instruction and supervision for 10 personnel, which resulted in a 100 percent
increase in promotions in the command. Directly supervised personnel of a submarine division in daily
operations, including work schedule, performance evaluation and disciplinary action.
Process Development: Developed innovative ideas to maximize personnel capabilities and
performance, and successfully led new personnel through an arduous certification process that ensured
operational readiness. Developed a direct feedback loop procedure that allowed personnel at all
working levels to have a significant impact on the success of test trial performance.
Maintenance: Fifteen years experience as manager of preventive maintenance programs. Planned and
executed over 30 aggressive maintenance plans on complex mechanical and fluid systems on board three
nuclear submarines. Directed maintenance and upkeep of mechanical systems including over 100
detailed preventive maintenance items.
Technical Expertise: Conducted over 15 Operational Control Inspections of vital submarine systems
using specific in-depth knowledge of fluid and mechanical systems to identify and correct hundreds of
deficiencies; resulting in over $9 million savings on maintenance cost to the Navy. Designated expert
on Quality Assurance on closed loop systems.
Training Specialist: Five years of experience of delivering instruction through multiple methods of
instruction. This includes facilitation, Lab and Instructor led. Developed instructional material with
curriculum development software AIM 1 and 2. Earned certification as a Master Training Specialist
from Naval Education and Training Command.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
U.S. Naval Submarine School, Groton, CT Jan 12-Present
Instructor
o Instruct submarine crews during responsive and pre-deployment training.
USS Missouri (SSN 780) Dec 08-Dec 12
Department Supervisor

2. o Implemented and managed operation and maintenance of complex Navy weapons systems.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued)
U.S. Naval Submarine School, Groton, CT Nov 05-Nov08
Instructor
o Lead and mentored first accession Sailors .
USS Springfield (SSN 761) Mar 01-Sep 05
Division Supervisor
o Managed operation and maintenance of submarine weapons systems and associated equipment.
Naval Submarine Support Facility Mar98-Feb 01
Weapons Technician
o Wrote and implemented training curriculum for weapons systems operation and maintenance.
EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
U.S. Navy Specialized Training
(Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) available upon request)
 First Line Leadership  Diversity
 Communications  Quality Assurance
 Mechanical & Fluid Systems  Journeyman Instructor
 Master Training Specialist  Preventive Maintenance Procedures
 Security  Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
Excelsior College
Some College complete
AWARDS & HONORS
 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal For Outstanding leadership and job performance
 Eight Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for Superior Work and Outstanding Standards
 Two National Defense Service Medals
 Two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons
 Meritorious Unit Commendations
 Command Letters of Commendation
 Five Good Conduct awards