Raymond Adkins

Dynamic and highly decorated program director and supervisor with extensive experience managing complex morale, wellness, and crisis intervention programs for up to 34,000 military personnel and their families. Proven track record of supervising large teams (up to 123 professionals), overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, and advising senior military leadership on community needs, operational stress, and resiliency. Subject matter expert in program evaluation, community outreach, and comprehensive trauma-informed care.

Professional advocate skilled in providing comprehensive support to individuals in crisis. Adept at navigating legal systems, offering emotional support, and connecting clients with essential resources. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving impactful results and adapting to evolving needs. Known for empathy, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Selected number 1 Officer out of 7 within the SURFACE FLEET Ministry Center to advise senior leadership on morale, subject matter expert, and training of personnel.

• Large-Scale Supervision: Directed, supervised, and mentored diverse teams ranging from 19 staff members and 22 chaplains while forward-deployed, to over 83 program specialists and up to 123 assigned Chaplains at major installations.
• Performance & Development: Evaluated the performance of Senior Program Specialists and staff, ensuring adherence to regional policies and program objectives. Guided career development and provided senior peer review.
• Training & Capacity Building: Developed and evaluated "Train the Trainer" curriculums. Supervised the training of 83+ personnel in crisis intervention, situational assessment, and complex problem resolution. Instructed and coordinated volunteers, generating 4,142 human-hours and saving over $100K in project costs.
• Recognition: Ranked as the #1 Officer out of 17 within the Surface Fleet Ministry Center; hand-selected to deploy to a command ship to establish a highly structured, safe, and effective support program from the ground up.

• Needs Assessment & Strategic Planning: Analyzed the spiritual, emotional, and morale needs of installations supporting up to 34,637 service members and their families. Developed tailored community outreach programs that successfully increased community engagement by 100% annually.
• Program Innovation: Designed and implemented a new online religious and community support program during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted wellness services for a community of 24,000. Created dynamic new programs for NSA Hampton Roads, building frameworks from the ground up.
• Resiliency & Wellness Programs: Facilitated resiliency, coping skills, and suicide awareness training through 1:1 counseling, group sessions, and large-scale classroom instruction. Offered Operational Stress Management Training to 27 Carrier Departments, directly supporting over 2,000 deployed personnel.
• Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity: Trained personnel on cultural awareness and sensitivity. Mitigated complex issues by navigating cultural norms, and led community building projects involving over 1,500 personnel from the U.S. and foreign governments, strengthening international partnerships.

• Case Management & Advocacy: Served as a trusted advisor for the Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) and Family Advocacy Programs (FAP). Acted as a mandatory reporter and Victim Advocate, providing 24/7 non-clinical support, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care to military families.
• Inter-Agency Liaison: Coordinated comprehensive victim services across various agencies, including Naval Medical Center, Regional Legal Services Office, Behavioral Health, and NCIS. Guided victims through reporting options, accompanied them to civilian/military court proceedings, and established long-term recovery goals.
• Prevention & Public Awareness: Partnered with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to develop installation-wide SAPR prevention and public awareness campaigns. Directed the evaluation of prevention-based training, focusing on interpersonal skills, stress management, and supportive communication across diverse demographics.

• Financial Oversight: Served as the lead for contract procurement oversight and system objectives for a $5.5M budget. Acted as the approving officer for department supply procurement, compiled expenditures, and successfully reconciled financial reports for quarterly audits. Streamlined an annual $40K budget for targeted humanitarian aid.
• Executive Briefings: Advised commanding officers and senior leadership on community morale, critical needs, and personnel struggles. Trained staff in developing reports, information papers, talking points, and briefing packages for executive leaders.
• Logistics & Project Management: Served as the primary point of contact for VIP visits, coordinating public relations, travel logistics, and 21 helicopter personnel movements. Exercised management oversight responsibilities for major facility renovations.