George Kingston

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Address: *** ******* *******

City: Fallbrook

State: CA

Zip: 92028

Country: USA

Phone: 808-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $130,000

Willing to Relocate

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GEORGE R. KINGSTON

269 Spruce Lane, Ozark, AL 36360 * 808-***-**** * Email: abqntg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE A position in management of programs, resources and personnel.

PROFILE

* Accomplished executive-level professional with 25 + years of leadership experience in directing personnel training, planning strategic operations, and managing multimillion dollar programs.

* Proven ability to implement best practice improvements to workforce occupational training and productivity levels in organizations with over 4,500 personnel from diverse backgrounds.

* Adept at identifying and implementing ways to reduce costs while maximizing productivity levels.

* Possess an extensive awards portfolio for outstanding job performance and leadership impact on workforce development, operations management, teamwork, and achieving strategic goals.

* Always lead by example, inspiring and empowering others to achieve their fullest potential.

* Hold an active Federal Secret Security Clearance, granted 2/2008.

RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

2008-Pres Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Fort Rucker

* Provided executive level advice and counsel to an aviation commander regarding the impact of policies, proposals, and decisions on strategic management of manpower, employee relations, workforce training and diversity, work life quality, promotions, compensation, benefits, and retention of a quality work force.

* Successfully oversaw accredited training programs for over 3,000 students in four

organizations.

* Directed and advised 25 personnel managers on human resource and administrative matters.

* Assisted in developing and implementing long/short-term policies, plans, goals, and

objectives.

* Implemented internal control measures to account for $35 million worth of real property assets.

* Emphasized safety programs and awareness to help mitigate risks during high risk

operations.

* Collaborated with human resource directors to assign the right and best individuals for

key leadership positions to influence worker`s productivity levels in challenging work

environments.

2006-08 Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI

* Served as primary advisor to the commander on all employee administrative, occupational skills training, professional development, and manpower scheduling issues affecting the organization`s 4,273 personnel.

* Provided mentorship and guidance to seven senior personnel directors and four personnel managers in the execution of aviation and ground security operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

* Ensured the personnel were collectively trained to high performance standards to ensure cost effective use of manpower, resources, and equipment to accomplish multinational force goals.

* Conducted quality control surveillances and evaluations to assess personnel`s training

requirements to maintain 223 manned and unmanned aerial platforms required to support.

2005-06 Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI

* Furnished sound advice, counsel, and leadership to a commander in an organization

comprised of 2,600 personnel with 64 different trade skills maintaining 122 aircraft, 1,183

ground vehicles and other items.

* Smoothly integrated the addition of 47 new occupational specialties and 1,200 new personnel despite serious infrastructure challenges.

* Developed a comprehensive plan with the Operations & Plans to accommodate 500 + new personnel.

* Produced a standardized handbook (269 pages) for all deploying technicians to better prepare them for demanding leadership roles in fast paced, ever-changing, and unpredictable situations.

EDUCATION In last class for MA, American Military University, WV, complete 06/2013.

BA, American Military University, WV, 2012

GEORGE R. KINGSTON

269 Spruce Lane Ozark, AL 36360 808-***-**** Email: abqntg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Desire an executive-level position applying extensive experience, formal education, and leadership skills.

CAREER PROFILE

* Accomplished executive-level professional with 25 + years of leadership experience in directing personnel training, planning strategic operations, and managing multimillion dollar programs.

* Proven ability to implement best practice improvements to workforce occupational training and productivity levels in organizations with over 4,500 personnel from diverse backgrounds.

* Adept at identifying and implementing ways to reduce costs while maximizing productivity levels.

* Possess an extensive awards portfolio for outstanding job performance and leadership impact on workforce development, operations management, teamwork, and achieving strategic goals.

* Always lead by example, inspiring and empowering others to achieve their fullest potential.

Hold an active Federal Secret Security Clearance, granted 2/2008.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic & Tactical Planning Personnel Training & Development Risk Assessment & Reduction

Operations Management Executive Staff Supervision Crisis Response & Mobilization

Capital Budgeting Organizational Restructuring Safety & Health Awareness

Synergetic Leadership Contingency Operations Quality Control & Surveillance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Fort Rucker 7/2008 - 5/2013

Provided executive level advice and counsel to an aviation commander regarding the impact of policies, proposals, and decisions on strategic management of manpower, employee relations, workforce training and diversity, work life quality, awards programs, promotions, compensation, benefits, and retention rates.

* Successfully oversaw accredited training programs for over 3,000 students in four organizations.

* Directed and advised 25 personnel managers on human resource and administrative matters.

* Assisted in developing and implementing long/short-term policies, plans, goals, and objectives.

* Implemented internal control measures to account for $35 million worth of real property assets.

* Emphasized safety programs and awareness to help mitigate risks during high risk training

* Collaborated with human resource directors to assign the right and best individuals for key leadership positions to influence worker`s productivity levels in challenging work environments.

Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI 7/2006 - 6/2008

Served as primary advisor to the commander on all employee administrative, occupational skills training, professional development, and manpower scheduling issues affecting the organization`s 4,273 personnel.

* Provided mentorship and guidance to seven senior personnel directors and four personnel managers in the execution of aviation and ground security operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

* Ensured the personnel were collectively trained to high performance standards to ensure cost effective use of manpower, resources, and equipment to accomplish multinational force goals.

* Conducted quality control surveillances and evaluations to assess personnel`s training requirements to maintain 223 manned and unmanned aerial platforms required to support.

Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI 5/2005 - 6/2006

Furnished sound advice, counsel, and leadership to a commander in an organization comprised of 2,600 personnel with 64 different trade skills maintaining 122 aircraft, 1,183 ground vehicles, and other items.

* Smoothly integrated the addition of 47 new military occupational specialties and 1,200 new personnel despite serious infrastructure challenges.

* Developed a comprehensive plan with the G7 Operations & Plans to house 500 + new personnel.

* Produced a standardized handbook (269 pages) for all deploying technicians to better prepare them for demanding leadership roles in fast paced, ever-changing, and unpredictable situations.

GEORGE R. KINGSTON

Commandant, US Army, Fort Rucker, AL 11/2003 - 6/2005

Administered and conducted 12 Noncommissioned Officer Enlisted Schools (NOES) training programs of instruction for up to 1,000 students annually in Supervisor Leadership Training and Advanced Leadership Training. Oversaw the career development and well-being of 31 cadre and four federal employees.

* Lead systematic process of restructured of the NCOES Branch, enhancing personnel`s training experience on newly fielded equipment and their marksmanship skills.

* Conducted detailed analysis to identify ways to consolidate training resources in an effort to reduce costs, while not hindering safety or students` comprehensive learning experience.

* Expertly administered, monitored, and balanced a $250,000 annual budget within tolerances.

* Proved instrumental in the NCOES receiving full accreditation from the Army Training & Doctrine Command and the US Army Sergeant Majors Academy.

* Cited by the Chief of Staff of the Army as having the best Noncommissioned Officer Academy.

Executive Director/Advisor, US Army, Fort Bragg, NC 3/2003 - 10/2003

Provided counsel and guidance to the commander on all military enlisted personnel matters pertaining to retention, assignments, training, and professional development in an organization with over 328 personnel.

* Provided concise direction and positive guidance for the professional development and collective training of aviation flight crews, pilots, and logistical support personnel for Afghanistan deployment.

* Prepared the organization to conduct high-visibility missions such as funeral and memorial ceremonies for fallen soldiers with dignity and honor.

* Tackled the toughest tasks and always completed them to the highest standards of excellence.

Senior Operations Manager, US Army, Fort Bragg, NC 5/2002 - 2/2003

Managed 26 personnel coordinating, scheduling, and synchronizing plans for short/long term operations to achieve unit`s goals within a timely manner and Department of Army standards.

* Coordinated movement and deployment of 1,300 personnel and $500,000 worth of equipment to worldwide locations in response to crisis, contingency, and humanitarian operations.

* Ensured proper shift management of the 24/7 Crisis Action Center, ensuring communication were secure yet fluid to facilitate rapidly changing scenarios.

* Streamlined the daily functions of the S3 Section to deliver better products to higher headquarters.

* Implemented detailed flowcharts and spreadsheet to more efficiently track enormous daily tasks required by the Post Support Cycle.

EDUCATION

* Pursuing a MA in Homeland Security, AMU, 3.95 GPA, Charles Town, WV, graduation 6/2013

* BS in Homeland Security, AMU, 3.76 GPA, Charles Town, WV, 5/2012

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

* Executive Leadership Academy, 2003

* Personnel Director`s Course, 1996

* Senior Leader`s Course, 1993

* Advanced Leader`s Course, 1986

* Primary Leadership Development Course, 1984

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

* Member, Association of the United States Army

* Member, Army Aviation Association of America

* Vice President, Enlisted Affairs for the Topic Lighting Chapter

GEORGE R. KINGSTON

269 Spruce Lane Ozark, AL 36360 334-***-**** Email: abqntg@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES:

Colonel Kenneth J. Biland

Deputy Commander

Combat Readiness Center

402 Tartan Way

Enterprise, AL 36330

334-***-****

Email: abqntg@r.postjobfree.com

Colonel Brian D. Bennett

Commander, 1st Aviation Brigade

11 Walford Place

Dothan, AL 36301

234-***-****

Email: abqntg@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Justin O. Wilson

Deputy Garrison Commander, Fort Rucker, AL

513 E. Silver Oak Drive

Enterprise, AL 36330

334-***-**** Home

334-***-**** Cell

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