Christopher Kelley

Background

About Christopher Kelley

Transitioning Chief Petty Officer with Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of military experience of leading people to their full potential in Mine Warfare, conventional and LCS, SONAR, ROV and Deck Operations. Passionate about personal, professional, and leadership development. Skilled in Operations Management, Talent Development, Quality Assurance, Communications, and Training Facilitation. Unique problem solver experienced working in a demanding operationally-focused environment. Excels under intense pressure. Interacts positively and professionally with personnel of diverse culture, background, and experience. Qualified-MCM Evaluator/Tactical Action Officer, Anti-Terrorism Officer, Anti-terrorism Tactical Watch Officer, Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor, Small Arms Instructor, Crew Served Weapons Instructor, Command Duty Officer, Combat Systems Training Team Leader, Training Officer, Explosive Qualification Assurance/Safety Observer, Explosive Safety Qualification/Certification Board Naval Mine Warfare Facilitator-Delivers all LCS Mine Warfare courses include MCM Skills and MCM Capstones (RSO, RVO, RDVO, and MIWE) in a group process using advanced learning techniques, teaching principles of Mine Warfare; the use of LCS Mine Warfare equipment; and MIW team training Capstone, Delivered 50 LCS MCM courses encompassing over 1700 students. Naval Training Specialist-Applies effective instructional techniques; develops, implements, and evaluates curricula, instructions, and course supporting material; conducts in-service training, instructor evaluations, and formal course reviews. Skills-Instructional Media, Interpersonal Communications, Instructional Strategies/Methods, Facilitation Dynamics, Public Speaking, Training, Curriculum Design and Development Accomplishments-Constructed and led a multi-command team of a dozen instructors to deliver all phases of LCS MIW training to newly advanced junior and senior enlisted personnel-Faced with manpower shortage, planning and communication allowed for seamless integration with 11 Naval facilitators to ensure 100% scheduled course completion.