Samuel Willard Email & Phone Number

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Pastor at https://www.kingofglorylutheran.org/ a congregation in the Assocation of Free Lutheran Congregations.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Centerville, Minnesota

Creates, proofs and edits multimedia Pro Presenter presentations to be distributed to multiple campuses weeklyDevelops graphics and videos for inclusion in weekly presentations.

Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis

- Spearheaded renewal of security clearances for 200 Navy personnel. Implemented new policies and organization, researched and identified new problems, and planned and communicated solutions. Net result: Restored 13 revoked clearances. All employees were granted the clearances for their positions.- Instructed each employee on the submission of their clearance and reviewed all background checks for compliance and accuracy prior to submission to Office of Personnel Management.- Identified… Show more - Spearheaded renewal of security clearances for 200 Navy personnel. Implemented new policies and organization, researched and identified new problems, and planned and communicated solutions. Net result: Restored 13 revoked clearances. All employees were granted the clearances for their positions.- Instructed each employee on the submission of their clearance and reviewed all background checks for compliance and accuracy prior to submission to Office of Personnel Management.- Identified gaps in the organization and communication chain. Implemented local policy changes with the Navy Recruiting District Headquarters and five Military Entrance Process Stations located in five different states. Net result: Improved efficiency and reduced background check delays by 50%. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Developed and maintained professional relationships with advisors and department faculty at numerous universities and colleges, meeting mutual needs to connect students with jobs.- Interviewed applicants from widely varying demographics, nationalities, experiences and stages of life and counseled them towards the Officer position best suited for them.- Processed complex federal job applications with the applicants which included medical screens and background security checks. Net… Show more - Developed and maintained professional relationships with advisors and department faculty at numerous universities and colleges, meeting mutual needs to connect students with jobs.- Interviewed applicants from widely varying demographics, nationalities, experiences and stages of life and counseled them towards the Officer position best suited for them.- Processed complex federal job applications with the applicants which included medical screens and background security checks. Net result: Ensured the district maintained an error rate of less than 3%, the lowest in the nation. Show less

Everett, Wa

- Coordinated with maintenance facilities in Singapore when critical ship systems needed repairs. Bypassed and rerouted ship systems to support continued operation while components were rebuilt. Improvised drop off and delivery method with non-traditional support facilities. Net result: $200,000.00 in repairs were completed and the system restored within a month. - Identified and scheduled training required for teams to reach certification. Facilitated opportunities for individuals to… Show more - Coordinated with maintenance facilities in Singapore when critical ship systems needed repairs. Bypassed and rerouted ship systems to support continued operation while components were rebuilt. Improvised drop off and delivery method with non-traditional support facilities. Net result: $200,000.00 in repairs were completed and the system restored within a month. - Identified and scheduled training required for teams to reach certification. Facilitated opportunities for individuals to attend training necessary for their career advancement. - Directed ship’s emergency responses during live fire and flooding emergencies. All situations were contained and controlled with minimal damage and no effect on ship’s mission capability. - Developed and maintained ship’s fire fighting and Damage Control training program.- Supervised 11 personnel and evaluated the quality of their maintenance of installed firefighting systems.- Through on the job training, mastered all principles and procedures required to become Engineering Officer of the Watch certified for the ship’s Gas Turbine power plant. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

- Supervised 7 personnel in the care and upkeep of all ship’s weapon systems, and inspected proper handling and storage of ammunition.- Oversaw and maintained the ship’s training programs in weapons handling, personal defensive tactics, and security procedures and responses.- Planned, briefed and executed complex live fire gunnery exercises with 100% safety record.- Managed a team for the safe navigation of the ship through a 7 month deployment overseas.- Handled classified… Show more - Supervised 7 personnel in the care and upkeep of all ship’s weapon systems, and inspected proper handling and storage of ammunition.- Oversaw and maintained the ship’s training programs in weapons handling, personal defensive tactics, and security procedures and responses.- Planned, briefed and executed complex live fire gunnery exercises with 100% safety record.- Managed a team for the safe navigation of the ship through a 7 month deployment overseas.- Handled classified material for Sailors’ career advancement exams. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

- Supervised 15 personnel in safe execution of complex deck operations including: refueling at sea, man overboard recovery, crane operations, boat operations, helicopter operations, and ship maneuvers arriving and departing from port.- Oversaw ship’s external corrosion control program. Prioritized areas of greatest need and collaborated efforts across departments to prevent loss from corrosion. - Rebuilt the ship’s counter-piracy team. Recruited new members and arranged their… Show more - Supervised 15 personnel in safe execution of complex deck operations including: refueling at sea, man overboard recovery, crane operations, boat operations, helicopter operations, and ship maneuvers arriving and departing from port.- Oversaw ship’s external corrosion control program. Prioritized areas of greatest need and collaborated efforts across departments to prevent loss from corrosion. - Rebuilt the ship’s counter-piracy team. Recruited new members and arranged their certification, ordered new equipment, planned the training and exercises. Net result: 18 person team with the best performance scores in the squadron. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

- Collaborated daily with the Department Head to prepare for ship’s engineering certification.- Coordinated intensive repair efforts to electrical systems during a designated repair cycle. - Supervised 5 personnel in the preventative maintenance and repair of electrical components.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Theology/Theological Studies

Associate'S Degree, Web Design

Bachelor'S Degree, History, 3.7