Keith Krum
Chesapeake
Summary
Senior Technical Manager with 22 years of military experience in the United States Navy. Proven ability to strategically analyze, adapt, and execute decisions in abnormally high stress environments while collaborating with multiple levels of management, government agencies, and diverse cultural audiences. Specialize in Combat systems testing, repair, and system integration and operation onboard CVN and LHD class Ships. Coordinated and Conducted Overall Combat System Operability Tests (OCSOTS), Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT) scenarios in support of several ship inspections and training evolutions. Experience with Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) and Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS) data distribution systems and interfaces. Also experienced with operations, qualification process, and documentation of all training through Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) for military personnel and Total Workforce Management Services (TWMS) for civilian personnel.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TYCOM C5I Integrated process (TCIP) coordinator
CACI
12.2020 - Current
- Providing Type Commander (TYCOM) N6 oversight for Ship Restricted Availability (SRA) production, milestones, key events, SYSCOM’s activity, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) activities, and planning for Amphibious Operations Ships (LHD, LPD, and LSD), Guided Missile Cruisers (CG), and Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG) platforms. Providing daily production related updates and reporting recommendations to TYCOM Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration, and Intelligence (C5I) integrated process (TCIP) Management. Employing analytical techniques by altering, updating and distributing TCIP weekly (SRA) Dashboard and weekly trackers for assigned ships. Providing mitigation suggestions to the ship and maintenance team based on previous ship’s lessons learned.
- Monitoring C5I SRA installations and modifications reporting concerns during daily oral briefings and utilizing problem solving techniques that may affect budget and/or schedule to ship’s force and TCIP officer. Capturing detailed SRA lessons learned and best practices for use on future process improvements of future ship’s availabilities. Managing the TCIP ship availability schedule for planning of Post Availability TSRA (PAT), C4I System Operability Test (SOT), and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT) Groom, Combat System Light Off Assessment (CSLOA) with Afloat Training Group (ATG) event accomplishment and deconfliction between stakeholders. Updating the weekly TCIP slides for the SURFLANT N6 Brief and monthly Readiness Brief.
Fire Controlman, Leading Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.1998 - 02.2021
- Only enlisted Tactical Action Officer (TAO) onboard. Designated by the Commanding Officer and authorized weapon release authority, ability to direct and maneuver a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in order to optimize defensive weapons and countermeasures. Additionally, given the responsibility to make decisions under my own judgement based on the current most in-depth knowledge of threat weapon system parameters, defensive weapon system capabilities, and current intelligence and rules of engagement. Was the preferred watch stander for Straits transits and was a condition 1 TAO. Revamped the TAO boarding process with new walk thru process, Under Instruction requirements and drill guides to perform on upcoming candidates. Was the preferred watch stander to conduct graded drills from ATG for deployment certifications and train watch teams on proper operation and understanding of SSDS and sensor data. Have 2 deployments experience of watch standing as TAO in Arctic Circle area of responsibility, and also in 5th fleet area of responsibility. Completed 4 BAM Straits transits as TAO, 8 BAM, and 6 Straits of Hormuz transits as Air Defense Weapons Coordinator.
- One of two critical NEC for CV/CVN/LHD Tactical data system technician onboard. Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) suite, and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT).
- Extensive knowledge of operation, capabilities, vulnerability and management of all combat systems to include: weapon, navigation, radar, data distribution, and communication systems onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier platforms.
- Tactical lead trainer as Tactical Action Officer (TAO) performed duties related to senior intelligence officer, operational security, vulnerability, and assessment manager for over 100 personnel in the daily operation, tactics, and proficiency in shipboard self-defense. Conducted 1,680 hours of training to 12 Officers on policies, procedures, equipment operation proficiency, and oral board qualification process ultimately increasing readiness, versatility, and competency of watch standers in high stress and combat threat environment immensely improving system process for qualifications of future personnel.
- Technical lead of 39 personnel on the operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of 2 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), 2 Rolling Airframe Missile Systems (RAM), 2 Evolved Sea-Sparrow Missile Systems (ESSM), AN/SPQ-9B Radar System, Tactical Display Systems, and the Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS).
- Recognized as an expert on electro-mechanical, shipboard cooling systems, electrical, and communications systems.
Training Support Center Great Lakes
Fire Controlman, Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Selected to fill a gapped Senior Chief billet with superb results. Provided leadership, professional development, health and welfare to 20 staff members, and 760 apprentice level students resulting in the awarding of the 2015 retention award, 2 students of the month awards, 2 ship of the month awards, and 40 honor graduates and reduced non-judicial punishment cases by 12%.
- As a qualified Master Training Specialist (MTS), personally facilitated 15 hours of master training specialist mentorship and 135 hours of petty officer indoctrination to 120 personnel leading to 10 Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualifications.
- As Command Anti-Terrorism (ATO) and Force Protection Officer responsible for establishing command security policy, procedures, and implementation for 10,000 students and 150 staff members Anti-terrorism and Force protection training annually. Performed duties related to senior intelligence officer by Coordinating 3 Citadel Shield, 3 Citadel Gale, 5 Reliant Great Lakes Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) drills to include Active shooter, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Hostage situation, Gate Runner, Chemical spill, Tornado strike, and Rail Derailments. Also Maintained partnerships with external security entities including Federal Agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), SWAT, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire Arms, and Explosives (ATF). Also with local agencies: Illinois State Police, Lake County Sheriff department, and local Fire Department as partners for the training evolutions to maintain continuous coordination. Also was responsible for providing over 50 role players for each drill providing realistic training for authorities and Military members on reaction force, and pre-planned response execution. Vastly improving base security, and student and staff member’s knowledge and understanding of Force protection policies and procedures.
- As a volunteer for TSA airport security at MIDWAY Airport executed vulnerability, assessment, and coordination of drills run thru airport security such as bomb threat in luggage, personal born IED, explosives in luggage, weapons in luggage all to test pre Planned response of TSA security, airport personnel, and local police.
- Responsible to the Commanding Officer on all personnel intending to travel to foreign countries and advise all individuals in the areas of physical, industrial, personnel, information and operational security for the specific geographic location they intended to travel. Processed international travel utilizing Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) and DOD foreign clearance guide for 47 staff and students to travel OCONUS to countries in the AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, SOUTHCOM areas. Processed and organized 4 Special Event Anti-Terrorism (SEAT) plans for 4th of July events, Labor Day events, New Year’s events held on base for Civilian access to on base events.
USS Bataan (LHD-5)
Fire Controlman, Leading Petty Officer
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Led and trained 29 personnel in daily maintenance and upkeep of 2 NATO Sea-Sparrow Surface Missile Systems, 2 Rolling Airframe Missile systems, 2 Close-In Weapon Systems, 1 SPS-48E Air-Search Radar, 1 Target Acquisition System (TAS), Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS), and Battle Force Tactical Trainer thru daily maintenance and upkeep. Conducted 4 ammunition upload and download events and weapon system capability including 20 live ammunition 20MM Pre-Aim Calibration (PAC) shoots, and one live RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile shoot with zero discrepancies, while maintaining a 98% retention rate.
- Organized, briefed, and executed 4 ammunition upload and downloads consisting of 58 missiles and 16,000 20MM rounds with zero mishaps accountable to the ships Commanding Officer.
- Managed 35 personnel records for ammunition qualification certification ensuring physicals, technical knowledge courses, and oral boards were all documented and maintained. Efforts resulted in 100% mishap-free ammunition movement evolutions.
- Anti-Terrorism team lead trained and accountable for 6 duty sections consisting of 10 watch stations and 600 personnel on active shooter, mass casualty, personal carried improvised explosive device, vehicle inspections, vehicle born explosive devices, protest and riot control directly leading to the annual force protection certifications. Training directly contributed to the ship certifying Force Protection for deployment. Also contributed to ship passing Afloat Training Group (ATG) scenarios for pre-deployment training.
- Performed supervisory duties and personnel management of 600 military staff as the lead for training and watchstanding experience at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and foreign European countries (EUCOM), African countries (AFRICOM), Middle Eastern countries (CENTCOM) in preparation for combat deployments.
Naval Recruiting District Philadelphia
Canvasing Recruiter
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Exceptional recruiter. Was ranked #5 in a district of over 200 active duty recruiters. Led a large station surpass recruiting goal by over 150% leading to 3 station of the month awards, 1 rising star award, 1 Admiral coin for 5 new contracts in 1 month, 3 Navy Achievement Medals for superior performance supplying 11 contracts in 3 months, 2 Naval Nuclear Power Program and Special Warfare contracts in the same month, and annual ranked recruiter directly contributed to command recruiting bronze “R”, and enlisted “E” awards, and command mission accomplishment.
- Human Resource Management. Led monthly Delayed Entry Program (DEP) meetings for 200 future Sailors consisting or naval history, programs, bootcamp preparations, Physical Training, influencing, negotiating and motivating new accession Sailors to find quality job fields, satisfying the needs and circumstances in which they joined the Naval Service. These efforts led to 95% future Sailors in DEP to complete to Basic Training and initial apprentice training. Managed over 200 future Sailor administration records and software program documenting training sessions, advancements, referrals, leadership roles, enlistment contracts, signing bonuses, college transcripts, high school transcripts, and weekly accountability roll calls.
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Fire Controlman
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Security program management. Provided technical expertise and management oversight of the development, evaluation, and operation of the security program. As the Physical Security and Ship Reaction Force (SRF) section leader with 12 months experience in multiple facets of Ship, Naval Station Norfolk, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) security watch teams and security operations to include: small arms, M-240 Machine gun, M-2 50 Caliber Machine Gun, and pencil flares. Also performed thorough vehicle inspections, protest and riot control, active shooter, and diverse bomb threat assessments. Was qualified duty Armor for all small arm watch standers conducted uploads and downloads every 4 hours for watch team turnovers.
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Fire Controlman
12.2000 - 03.2005
- Senior technician and work center supervisor sought out by chain of command to lead a 6 person team to perform 12 intermediate maintenance repairs to OJ-451 consoles, water cooling system, and OL-191 switchboards, and participated via video wall in support of Fleet Officer (O-7 level) staff watch standers and combat direction center senior level watch standers in support of 2 combat deployments and workup cycles. Efforts resulted in 2 selections as Sailor of the Quarter and 1 nomination for Sailor if the Year.
- As lead technician coordinated technical assistance to USS George Washington providing rapid Advanced Combat Direction System repairs ensuring 100% operational readiness to deploy.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science and Technology
Thomas Edison State University
01.2013
Skills
- COMNAVSURFLANT N6 TCIP Coordinator
- Tactical Action Officer
- Combat System Readiness Officer (CSRO)
- Combat System Officer of the Watch (CSOOW)
- Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT) Team Lead
- Air Defense Weapons Coordinator (ADWC)
- NEC 1615 Shipboard Tactical Data Systems Technician
- NEC 1624 CV/CVN/LHD AN/UYQ-21 Display maintenance technician
- NEC 1656 CV/CVN/LHD Computer/peripheral maintenance technician
- NEC 9502 Instructor
- NEC 8MTS Master Training Specialist
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
- Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Teams
Certification
Certified United States Department of Labor: Electronic Mechanic 2013
Security Clearance
Active Secret security clearance. Top Secret Sensitive Compartmental information eligible.
Additional Training and Qualifications
- Naval Nuclear Power Machinist Mate
- Tactical Action Officer
- Air Defense Weapons Coordinator
- Combat Information Center Watch Officer
- Combat System Officer of the Watch
- Combat System Readiness Officer
- Ammunition Quality Assurance Safety Observer
- Ammunition Board Member
- Command Duty Officer
- NEC 825A Safety Technician
- NEC 9585 Recruiter Canvasser
- Recruiter in Charge Qualified
- Yellow Belt Process Improvement
- Combat System Training Team Lead
- Magazine Sprinkler System Inspector
- Ammunition Fleet Sentencing qualified
Personal Awards and Recognition
- Navy Commendation Medal (2 Awards), Outstanding Performance
- Navy Achievement Medal (6 Awards), Superior Performance
- Sailor of the Year Nomination, Outstanding Performance
- Sailor of the Quarter (4 Awards), Superior Performance
- Flag Officer Letter of Commendation, Superior Performance
Timeline
TYCOM C5I Integrated process (TCIP) coordinator
CACI
12.2020 - Current
Training Support Center Great Lakes
Fire Controlman, Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
05.2015 - 08.2017
USS Bataan (LHD-5)
Fire Controlman, Leading Petty Officer
03.2010 - 05.2015
Naval Recruiting District Philadelphia
Canvasing Recruiter
03.2007 - 03.2010
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Fire Controlman
03.2005 - 03.2007
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Fire Controlman
12.2000 - 03.2005
Fire Controlman, Leading Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.1998 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Applied Science and Technology
Thomas Edison State University