Charles Mckenna Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Supervise the staff in all aspects of operations, logistics, communications and unit administration, to include coordinating with the I&I Staff of the host reserve site as required.- Serve as the Training Officer for the detachment, ensuring all training is appropriately planned, conducted and documented that mirrors the unit METLs and ensures that all annual training requirements are met.- Ensure that the detachment maintains an appropriate level of readiness to support deployment of teams for Facilities Inspections, Coalition Exercises or other MARFORRES requests.- Provide HazMat, Environmental and Safety guidance and instruction to exercise commanders at exercise planning meeting and exercises and to site managers via compliance inspections as required.- Conduct Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments.- Develop and demonstrate proficiency in billeted Military Occupational specialty (MOS) skills through training and performance in role in accordance with all related Marine Corps regulations and other Federal guidelines.- Assist the Detachment Chief in the recruitment and screening of prospective Marines for the detachment.- Counsel Marines on their job proficiency, performance, conduct and development.- Lead the ESD Detachment in the absence of the OIC.

Camp Lejuene

-Provide a model moral, mental, and physical example.-Serve as the Battalion Intelligence Officer and direct intelligence operations of ongoing and future operations for 2d LAR and CTU 61/2.4.2.-Develop and produce intelligence products in accordance with the commander's intent to enhance situational awareness and facilitate decision-making.-Manage intelligence requests for information for the battalion and CTU IOT provide intelligence support to battalion, CTU, and/or company-level operations.-Facilitate the training, education, and professional development of intelligence Marines within the Battalion and CTU.-Facilitate the development of company-level intelligence cells to support APEX companies deploy on Marine Expeditionary Units.-Develop a robust intelligence support concept for Force Design 2030's maritime recon/counter-recon (RXR) initiative.-Liaison with the Division G-2 to coordinate intelligence support and training for the Battalion.

Dam Neck, Virginia Beach

Mclb Albany, Georgia

-Serve as the Headquarters & Service (H&S) Company Commander for HQBN, MCLB Albany.-Provide recommendations to the Commanding Officer regarding commendatory, derogatory, and administrative actions on H&S Company personnel.-Supervise the annual training completion, combat readiness, and appropriate levelProfessional Military Education (PME) enrollment for all Marines assigned to H&S Company.-Responsible for supervising the annual training plan and all training events to include:rifle and pistol qualification, water survival training, physical/combat fitness tests,martial arts training, and all other annual training requirements.-Serves collateral duties as Suicide Prevention Program Officer and functional area managerfor six separate programs.-Coordinate and supervise H&S Company support to community relations (COMREL) events.-Supervise the planning and execution of the monthly Force Preservation Council meetingsensuring appropriate documentation is maintained on personnel identified.

Mclb Albany, Georgia

-Serve as the assistant resource manager for allocated funds spend in support of facilitymaintenance requirement; responsible for the life cycle of funding requirement from long-range budgeting to projects execution, culminating with a fully executable budget.-Supervise 17 technically skilled personnel divided among 3 sections: Operations,Preventative Maintenance, and Supply.-Manage and direct the procurement, reception, storage, issuance and accountability ofmaintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies.-Supervise the screening, classification, distribution and final completion of all workorders including preventative maintenance, emergency urgent, and routine services.-Develop annual and quarterly work programs and schedules.-Serve as POC and oversee planning, development, and performance for facility work conductedby service contractors for base services and construction contracts.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

I am the Platoon Commander for 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion (Reserves). I am in charge of 22 Marines within my platoon. We specialize in anything from planning, organizing and conducting mounted/dismounted deliberate breaching operations at the Company level, employing expedient and deliberate demolitions, conducting route/area sweeping operations, constructing explosive and non-explosive obstacle systems, constructing hasty and deliberate protective and tactical minefields, employing force protection measures, constructing and maintaining limited combat roads and trails in support of Division operations.I have the privilege to be a Marine Officer and lead Marines in these such duties as well as plan and organize such events.

Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

As the Logistics Officer I facilitate proper execution of TEEP events, training site-surveys, site-surveys of USEMBs, support to international training, and oversight of the operations section. I am also responsible for coordinating with multiple services and civilian agencies to deploy platoons and provide sustainment in support of operations and training. FASTPAC is required to support its own planning, operational and logistics coordination, movement and mission execution, and supervise sustainment, enhancement, and annual training for the platoons during their deployments to Japan. Normal operational and training tempo, in addition to standard maintenance of two alert forces, consists of: -FAST Coordination Visits to PACOM Embassies, which typically occur once per quarter or more.-Company support to U.S. and bi-lateral training exercises throughout PACOM, such as the 31stMEU CERTEX, multiple CARAT Exercises, and PHIBLEX, totaling at least one per quarter, along with associated Initial, Middle and Final Planning Conferences to support execution.-Support to COMSEVENTHFLT staff contingency and operational planning involving response forces, and Antiterrorism Force Protection.-Coordination and execution of local and sustainment training and off-island training on Guam, Korea, and other locations.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

I am the Platoon Commander for 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion (Reserves). I am in charge of 22 Marines within my platoon. We specialize in anything from planning, organizing and conducting mounted/dismounted deliberate breaching operations at the Company level, employing expedient and deliberate demolitions, conducting route/area sweeping operations, constructing explosive and non-explosive obstacle systems, constructing hasty and deliberate protective and tactical minefields, employing force protection measures, constructing and maintaining limited combat roads and trails in support of Division operations.I have the privilege to be a Marine Officer and lead Marines in these such duties as well as plan and organize such events.

Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina

Prepare officers for duty with the Fleet Marine Force by presenting formal instruction and practical application in the Combat Engineer Military Occupational Specialties at the entry-level, noncommissioned officer, and supervisory levels. Provide command, control and such other functions necessary for the discipline, morale and welfare of the military personnel assigned.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

- Graduate of Officer Candidate SchoolThe first proving ground for future Marine Officers is Officer Candidates School (OCS) in Quantico, VA. The mission of OCS is to train, screen and evaluate candidates, who must demonstrate a high level of leadership potential and commitment to success in order to earn a commission. Officer Candidates School training will be more demanding than any you've experienced before, regardless of commissioning program.- Graduate of The Basic SchoolTraining at The Basic School emphasizes the role of an infantry platoon commander. Patrolling and war-fighting tactics are among the skills you must further develop to lead your Marines by example. I learned to mentor, train and develop the individual Marines in my command. I also learned how my role contributes to the overall Marine Corps mission and organizational structure. In the final phase, a five-day offensive/defensive exercise and a four-day combat exercise, beginning with a helicopter assault, testing everything I've learned. I have left The Basic School an effective leader, ready to command with confidence.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

-Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.-Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.-Resolving and clarifying design issues.-Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.-Writes contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.-Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.-Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.-Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion.-Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.-Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.-Reviewing each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.-Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.-Tracking project phase completion against milestones.-Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.-Documenting each phase of the project.

New Bern, North Carolina

Assists in the coordination of transportation services for County and private human services agencies. Oversees the daily operation of vehicles to ensure the safe operation and adherence to all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.Screen and train new program drivers; determines and establishes transportation routes in accordance with requests from contracting agencies; schedules and ensures proper training and refresher courses for drivers. Approve driver assignments and reviews staff workload.Train and supervise all transportation coordination staff. Oversees the development of all service documentation and implements appropriate procedures.Assists the Director in the preparation of all grant applications and all annual operating plans and budgets. Assists the Director in timely completion of all required reports. Monitors program and budget expenditures and makes recommendations.Resolves client, agency, and general public complaints. Ensures that all service complaints are investigated and complainant receives documentation of follow up action.Maintains vehicle maintenance records. Schedules and coordinates vehicle repair and maintenance. DResponsible for agency Safety and Security Program Plan development, implementation, compliance and evaluation. Supervises and trains office staff; prepares annual employee evaluations; interviews prospective employees; heavy weight is given to recommendations on hiring, firing, and disciplinary action of departmental personnel; recommends and implements operating practices of significant importance. Assist Director in instituting, maintaining and monitoring performance and management information systems sufficient in scope to make monthly assessments of all services provided as well as assuring in timely completion of all accounting functions and helps to establish sound fiscal management practices. Assures the Director that all local, state and federal policies, rules and regulations are complied with.

New Bern, North Carolina

- Loader for customers purchasing outside lawn and garden merchandise- Forklift operator to shift products around for merchandising

New Bern, North Carolina

- Loaded packages from conveyer belt to several trucks- Delivery assistant for UPS driver

Greenville, North Carolina Area

I interned at the Leo Jenkins Center by Vidant hospital located in Greenville, North Carolina. My duties included:- Creating press releases- Planning current events for the local community such as "Annual Survivors Day festival for Pitt County. This event allowed people and family members who have been touched by any and all types of cancer. It also allowed the community to meet and connect with others as well as learn about what all is out there to live the best life you can live.

Greenville, North Carolina Area

My job duties require cooperating with Lowe's garden center in order to successfully unload various ranges of plants out onto the tables for merchandising.

Lifeguard at the city pool in New Bern North Carolina.

I bagged groceries, stocked isles, ran the cash register and grabbed carts.

New Bern, North Carolina

- Ground worker for the campsite- Landscaped sites and pier- Repaired broken plumping, electrical, and mechanical parts

Command And Staff College Distance Education Program

Masters In Project Management/Construction Management, Project Management, 3.8 Gpa

Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program

Activities and Societies: Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communication Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Intramural Basketball, Officer Fellowship Christians, ECU Students for Concealed Carry.