Robert D. Archer
Paola, KS ***** ******.*.******@*******.*** 785-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-archer Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished, motivated professional with 16 years of progressive experience managing large, multiple, and complex operations within the United States Navy. Results oriented leader excelling in innovative strategies, project management and team development.
Professional Experience
April 2006 – June 2022 United States Navy Kingsville, TX Operations Management
• Fulfilled essential functions in overseeing control operations, facilitated training and certifications, and planned and executed detachment combat operations.
• Provided time-critical personnel sourcing to the Joint Force for contingency operations and disaster response; rendered services and efforts in streamlining response to time-critical emergent and assistance.
• Substantially influenced productivity and efficiency levels through the conveyance of in-depth assistance in conducting an Aviation Safety program audit, significantly increasing safety awareness throughout the squadron.
• Armed with strong business acumen to review and overcome complex business challenges, prioritized responsibilities, trained employees, managed meetings & multiple projects, and supported process improvements.
Staff Development
• Arranged operation safety awareness programs to enhance staff awareness and reduce the number of issues; coordinated programs to ensure the safety and security of 65 Aircraft and 100+ sailors.
• Worked together with teams while leading three Action Officers in staffing over 100+ Combatant Commander Requests resulting in the deployment of over 500 Sailors supporting worldwide combat operations.
• Exhibited the ability to lead high-performing teams through performance management, engagement, and development; assume duties and responsibilities in advance of reporting; ensured timely turnover of responsibilities.
Project Management
• Supervised deadline-driven programs which require coordination across the organizational lines; delivered quality services through prompt guidance, timely response, and accurate implementation of solutions and plans.
• Meticulously analyzed and reviewed details to ensure each request was completed on time, providing Combatant Commanders with properly manned, trained, and equipped assets to complete each mission.
• Efficiently communicated suitable solutions and allocated available assets without sacrificing operational requirements amid limited resources and budget constraints.
• Led a division of 80 sailors in the maintenance of four E-2C Hawkeye Aircraft; designed, planned, and completed the US Navy’s first-ever radiological decontamination of deployed combat aircraft. Career History
Lieutenant Commander and Naval Aviator
Aviation/Ground Safety Officer
Department Head/AOIC/Plans Officer
Global Force Management Action Officer
Aviation Safety Officer
May 2006 to June 2022
Nov 2020 to June 2022
Apr 2018 to Nov 2020
May 2016 to Apr 2018
Sep 2011 to May 2016
May 2011 to May 2016 Instructor Pilot and Landing Signals Officer Education
Scrum Master Certified, Scrum Alliance, 2022
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2018 Master of Business Administration and Finance, Baker University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University of Kansas, 2006