Kaipo Cowan, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Waipahu, Hi

Oversaw personnel manning, mentoring, and training for ~260 personnel. Managed policy implementation and collaborated with other managers to provide an effective flow of information. • Communicated and interpreted policies and procedures for managers and employees• Coordinated, consulted, and made recommendations on interviews, disciplinary actions, selections, and conflicts of interest following established laws, policies, and guidelines for 260 personnel• Influenced strategic and technical planning, administrative support, and program assessment with consistency; provided guidance and technical support to customers• Coordinated separation packages for personnel leaving active-duty service to ensure proper policies and procedures were followed in every instance• Oversaw government travel card purchases for business trips and related expenses totaling $800K annually; verified monthly expenses and reimbursements, protecting against fraudulent activity• Ensured policies were published by senior leadership and distributed to all personnel, leading to higher rates of compliance across all levels of the organization• Managed programs including educational services, transition support, promotions, pay, and awards• Composed employee awards and performance evaluations for 260 team members, ensuring recognition for noteworthy accomplishments and setting a tone of achievement and growth for the department

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Planned and executed maintenance actions on 8 airframes valued over $524M. Managed resources and facilities worth $10M. Completed precision maintenance in a team of 27 personnel.• Prioritized maintenance to meet schedules and deconflict production plans; tracked and reported aircraft status to senior leaders; enforced technical data adherence and maintenance management procedures• Conducted operational planning to ensure completion of maintenance activities in line with mission objectives• Reviewed completed maintenance actions, ensuring a high level of quality assurance and customer satisfaction• Supervised small teams and coordinated personnel development, leading to high morale, improved efficiency, and collaborative effort to meet ambitious production goals

Abilene, Texas, United States

Planned and coordinated advanced training for ~400 personnel. Oversaw course management, safety, and administrative duties; organized training exercises and managed training schedules to ensure compliance with standards and regulations• Instructed 8 courses for 3200 hours, conveying highly technical and specialized information to ensure the safety and security of personnel in high-risk situations• Managed and tracked $8M of sensitive equipment and classified training documents with ZERO safety or security discrepancies• Supervised the planning, teaching, and execution of training requirements, leading to the graduation of 150+ personnel; set a standard to improve training benchmarks across the organization• Orchestrated efficient training plans with employees to avoid unforeseen mishaps but remained flexible during challenging times; fostered an environment of workplace cohesiveness and trust amongst the team• Adapted new course curriculum to improve training, saving $100K in outsourcing costs and leading to more efficient training timelines • Utilized instructional systems, adult learning theories and methods, and evaluated new learning approaches to adapt and develop innovative, audience-specific training courses, materials, and instructional aids• Authored qualification syllabi, leading to the standardization of training for 400 personnel• Incorporated new tactics and objectives into the newest training system, resulting in improved learning outcomes

Abilene, Texas, United States

Maintained direct purview of quality force indicators for 12 programs and 350 personnel. Analyzed trends and presented justification for reassignment, retraining, or other personnel actions. • Fortified the quality assurance program through the development of innovative metrics tracking systems• Navigated 18 quality assurance reviews annually and resolved discrepancies to address the program shortfalls• Directed projects to meet timelines and deliver ever-changing objectives; provided advanced planning and strategic direction to promote efficiency and effective teamwork• Managed 18 personnel in the planning and execution of 40 system upgrades, providing 1K hours of training to civilian and military members

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician, 4.0

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, 3.4

Master Resilience Trainer, Resilience

Military life for those in uniform, and for those who work and live alongside them, is demanding. Service member, civilian, or family.

Ccaf Master Instructor

Activities and Societies: AETC DET 20 Instructor of the Year

Ccaf Instructor Certification Level Ii

Associate In Instructor Of Technology And Military Science,, Educational/Instructional Technology

Associate In Aerospace Maintenance Technology, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General