Gary Keith is a results-oriented leader seeking a position in the Seattle area. He has over 18 years of experience in the Navy, including roles as a Readiness Officer, Assistant Officer-in-Charge in Afghanistan, and Deputy Division Chief at DISA Pacific. He led teams and projects, identified inefficiencies, and delivered cost savings and efficiency increases. Keith has advanced computer skills, project management certification, and an MS in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego.

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 with proven ability to provide effective direction. 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 metropolitan area. I will be available in June -July 2015 timeframe.
Employment History
Readiness Officer, United States Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI (August 2012 - present)
Delivered executive level leadership during the maturation of a readiness methodology that included the review of 5
enterprises and 16 platforms; the mapping, assessing, and prioritization of barriers to readiness production resulting
in a 5% increase in critical manning; a 35% increase in maintenance on time execution rate; and 20% increase in
training allocation – results that provided standardization and maximized operational availability.
Assistant Officer-In-Charge, Naval Forces Central 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 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
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.
Aviation Maintenance Officer / Assistant Officer-In-Charge, 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.

2. 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 and professional development 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.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) certified.
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.