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K. Keith Kaufman
 5481 Redwood St.
San Diego, California   92105
Employment@The-Kaufmans.net

OBJECTIVE
Program Manager using my exhaustive experience leading personnel and delivering projects for the military, for large and small corporations and as a government contractor.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS
Program Administration
Computer Expertise
Training

 Leadership
Motivation
Public Speaking

 Problem Solving
Communication
Marketing
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven manager with long track record of project development and workforce leadership able to guide team members toward project success. Able to handle various projects simultaneously. Outgoing and people-oriented with a focus on project success. Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite© applications, including Word©, Excel©, and PowerPoint©. Maintained SECRET security clearance with US Government for more than ten years.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Zeider’s Enterprises, Incorporated Program Manager
  • Developed several course curriculums in support of the Navy’s goal of providing financial education to our Sailors and Marines. These courses have been adopted by the Navy as part of the standardized Personal Financial Management curriculum.

  • Created a Financial Fitness Program combining the key points from several core classes in order to provide a one day concentrated and focused financial class that can be taught on board a naval vessel.

  • Program Manager for the Navy’s Personal Financial Management program for the metro San Diego area. Ensured the proper training of 763 Command Financial Specialist, serving 537 commands in the greater San Diego area.

  • Provided personal counseling to 112 service personnel and their family members on budgeting, retirement planning, debt management, and investments.

  • Site Supervisor for the Naval Base Coronado Fleet & Family Support Center. Directed the day to day operations of the office, directly supervising thirteen employees.

  • Facilitated groups from 2 to over 2500 using a variety of training methods to fully engage the audience.



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    United States Navy Program Manager
  • Supervised a department of eight work-centers and approximately 60 personnel.

  • Chaired numerous boards focused on improved professional development, performance recognition and disciplinary review.

  • Administered administrative support department with an annual budget of $78,000 with zero discrepancies.

  • Created and implemented a successful organization wide administrative tracking system. This system ensured the prompt routing of requests reducing lag time by 50%.

  • Provided counseling services, referrals and program management to thousands of U.S. Navy service members with compassion and technical expertise reducing attrition by 10% and increasing retention by 35%.

  • Established and administered a college education program for two extended deployments resulting in 43 personnel receiving college course credit and 2 people receiving their associates degree.

  • Served as Chief Counselor earning recognition as "Golden Anchor" recipients for two different commands for the retention and professional development programs.



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    Southern California Distributors General Manager
  • Directed all aspects of day-to-day operations. Directly supervised 18 employees.

  • Made policy decisions with regard to ways to improve productivity, increase profits and reduce spending.

  • Handled cash and credit transactions.

  • Purchased inventory for sales and administration support.

  • Coordinated leases and purchases of warehouse and office equipment.

  • Hiring authority. trained and maintained a staff of employees.

  • Maintained good customer relations and resolved conflicts.

  • Maintained positive business relations with other businesses.



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    EDUCATION
    Bachelors of Science, Information Technology
    Associates of Arts, Electronics
    Advanced Leadership Training
    Instructor Training
    Command Career Counseling Course

    		University of Phoenix
    Coastline Community College
    United States Navy
    United States Navy
    United States Navy

    		 March, 2003
    March, 2000
    December, 1999
    November, 1991
    April, 1991