United States Operations Manager

KENNETH POSPISIL

Jacksonville, FL *****

619-***-**** ********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-pospisil

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven United States Navy veteran with extensive experience in operations, personnel management, and technical equipment oversight. Proven track record of optimizing equipment performance, ensuring mission success, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in managing complex technical systems, troubleshooting, and conducting system testing, with a strong focus on research and development initiatives. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance system reliability and efficiency. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership abilities in a challenging research and development or technical equipment management role.

Operations Management

Personnel Leadership

Inventory Management

Equipment Maintenance

Technical Documentation

Project Coordination

Troubleshooting System Testing

Research Development

Compliance Safety Standards

EDUCATION

Associate of Science (A.S.), Management Coastline Community College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Various Locations 2015 – Present

Deck Department - Operations Manager

Operated, maintained, and troubleshot multiple naval ship systems, achieving a 95% operational readiness rate and reducing system downtime by 20% through efficient maintenance practices.

Led a team of 15 personnel in developing and testing new Mine Countermeasure equipment for Littoral Combat Ships, contributing to a 25% improvement in mission success rates.

Oversaw the operation of remote underwater and surface vehicles, conducting over 50 successful missions annually and enhancing the accuracy of mine detection and clearance operations.

Managed inventory and maintenance schedules for mission-critical equipment, reducing logistical delays by 30% and ensuring 100% compliance with operational requirements.

Conducted performance evaluations and training for junior personnel, achieving a 90% qualification rate and increasing team proficiency in advanced operational techniques.

Collaborated with research and development teams to refine Mine Countermeasure technologies, resulting in a 15% increase in system efficiency and reducing operational risks.

Warfare Research and Development Supervisor

Oversaw Command Mine Warfare operations, leading the division to complete over 30 successful product development and testing projects, improving mission effectiveness by 20%.

Represented Mine Division 22 to the program office for product development, ensuring a 100% alignment with project goals and achieving a 15% reduction in development cycle time.

Led Team 6 in testing Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) capabilities, focusing on cyber and electronic warfare testing, which resulted in a 25% improvement in system resilience to external threats.

Coordinated the integration of advanced technologies into Mine Warfare systems, reducing detection and response times by 18% and increasing mission success rates.

Managed a team of 10 personnel in the execution of electronic warfare operations, achieving a 98% success rate in neutralizing potential threats in simulated environments.

Directed and facilitated the evaluation of emerging warfare technologies, contributing to a 30% enhancement in system capabilities and operational efficiency through rigorous research and development initiatives.

Sonar and Mine Neutralization Systems Manager

Conducted testing and evaluations of military equipment for procurement, ensuring 100% compliance with operational requirements and improving system performance by 15%.

KENNETH POSPISIL PG. 2

Sonar and Mine Neutralization Systems Program Manager

Collaborated with multiple military contracting companies to develop and refine equipment, contributing to a 20% increase in the reliability and efficiency of newly deployed systems.

Led testing of the Remote Multiply Mission Vehicle (RMMV) and Q-20 side scan sonar, achieving a 25% improvement in operational accuracy and mission success rates.

Coordinated the integration of the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) and Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) onboard USS Independent LCS-2, enhancing system capabilities by 30%.

Managed the evaluation of sonar and mine neutralization systems, reducing system malfunctions by 18% and increasing mission success by 10% through thorough testing and optimization.

Oversaw technical testing of advanced mine detection technologies, providing actionable data that led to a 15% reduction in equipment failures during operational deployment.

Technician

Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for the ANS/SLQ-32 sonar system, ensuring 100% operational readiness and reducing system downtime by 15% through proactive maintenance.

Piloted and operated the SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) and remote vehicles, conducting over 50 successful missions and increasing mission success rates by 20%.

Managed the maintenance and operations of multiple electronic systems, ensuring a 98% system uptime and contributing to a 10% reduction in operational disruptions.

Led fielded testing on Version 4 of the sonar system, identifying performance improvements that enhanced detection accuracy by 25%.

Conducted troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems, reducing system failures by 18% and improving operational efficiency.

Collaborated with engineering teams on system upgrades, helping to implement changes that resulted in a 20% increase in sonar performance during critical mission operations.

SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

Leadership and Development Courses Mineman Specialist/Management Courses

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows

Maintains an Active Secret Security Clearance

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