John Benedict Email & Phone Number

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Provided leadership, training, mentoring to over 150 future sailors, promoting 60% to higher pay grades.Received Gold Wreath for Recruiting Excellence (x3), large station of the month (x2), Local Effective Accession Delivery System small station of the year, Navy Recruiting District "heavy hitter" award (Aug 2010)Utilized Professional Selling Skills effectively, resulting in the accession of over 30 young men and women into the United States Navy.

Planned, organized, and safely executed over 150 ship's movements ensuring the safety of a crew of 220 sailors, totaling over 10,000 miles of transit.Managed a budget of over $25,000 with zero discrepancies.Managed, trained, and supervised a work center of nine junior personnel in the field of navigation, utilizing specialized equipment and tools.

Worked closely with several foreign dignitaries through language boundaries, to maintain positive work flow and foreign relations.Supervised logistics requirements for 40 military units including potable water, garbage removal, vehicle access, cellular and telephone service, Internet capability,and various other ammenities ensuring all military units' needs were met to carry on their missions.Physical fitness leader for a command of 65 sailors, with 100% compliance and no physical fitness assessment failures.