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, Human Resources Director in Afghanistan, and Program Manager. He led teams and projects that increased efficiency, cost savings, and operational availability. Keith has advanced technical skills, a Master's in Global Leadership, and Project Management Professional certification.

1. Gary F. Keith
808-218-5867
520 Lunalilo Home Road, #7210
Honolulu, HI 96825
www.linkedin.com/pub/gary-keith-pmp/28/492/181/
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.

2. 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.
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

3. 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.