1. 2897 South Merrimac Avenue Boise, Idaho, 83709 208-921-8560 sean_v_kelleher@outlook.com
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Sean Kelleher
Leader Advisor Educator
Cell: (208) 921 8560 sean_v_kelleher@outlook.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanvkelleher
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Retired Army officer specializing in project management, training, and operations. More than 15 years experience
analyzing, developing and/or managing programs, personnel, training, and resources. Self-motivated with a drive for
excellence, a positive work environment, and organizational improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS
20 years management and leadership experience • Outgoing personality
12 years experience in training management • Experienced/detailed event planner
12 years project management experience • Excellent written and verbal communication
7 years experience in strategic planning • Excellent MS Office and SharePoint
EDUCATION: B.A. History, Boise State University, Idaho (1996)
RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project Manager / Planner (Idaho Army National Guard / US Army) June 2000 – May 2015
Led a 21-person working group in the development and publication of a joint forces military base’ contingency
operations plan. This plan procured temporary living facilities and logistic support for over 850 personnel relocated to 1
of 3 adjacent countries, in the event a natural disaster forces the base to displace
Four years as a tactical and strategic-level plans officer, which coordinated, conducted, and attended/led planning
conferences; wrote command guidance policies; and reported defense readiness to senior officers
Planned several large-scale projects including: standing up the 116th
Brigade’s Pre-deployment Training Program in
2008; the Idaho Army Aviation National Guard Ball in 2007; The Idaho Army National Guard’s participation in the four
day “Gunfighter Skies” Quadrennial Air Show at Mountain Home AFB, which included the movement, logistics and man
power support of wheel vehicles and aircraft for static displays
Training Program Manager (Idaho Army National Guard / US Army) January 2000 –October 2005
Four years as a large organization’s training manager, supervising up to 5 employees in the administration of all
training-related items, including job related education, calendars, resources, written quarterly and annual training
guidance papers and PowerPoint briefings for an organization made up of 1600 employees.
Acquired training skills/accomplishments:
o Responsible for planning, tracking and coordinating training and employee proficiency
o Implemented web technologies and distance learning platforms for creative learning techniques
o Played the training lead role in support of new program and technology development and introduction
o Interpreted training needs and coordinated educational seminars and training events
o Implemented new training requirements to facilitate safety measures and incorporate new programs
o Introduced educational concepts, exported and presented training to customers and employees
o Incorporated cost to benefit analysis for programs and project implementation
o Managed a training budget and was responsible for forecasting expenditures
Budget Officer (US GOV’T- Iraq) (US Army) January – June 2003
Budget Officer- Supervised Three Senior Non-commissioned Officers in the administration of an organization’s 5,000-
employee: $80 million budget, TDY orders, government travel/purchase cards, and all contracts
2. 2897 South Merrimac Avenue Boise, Idaho, 83709 208-921-8560 sean_v_kelleher@outlook.com
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o Submitted 30 “emergency” contracts worth over $5 million in Iraq deployment preparation
o Performed emergency resource manager and contract officer duties in order to obtain local purchased
resources during the first two months of Operation Iraqi Freedom Continued over….
SEAN KELLEHER’S RELATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED (PG 2 of 2)
Operations Manager (Idaho Army National Guard / US Army) June 1998 – May 2015
Directed/supervised operations, administration, and training for the following sized organizations:
o 90 employees operating and maintaining air traffic Control equipment and 24 vehicles (1998-99)
o 15 employees operating and maintaining 4 x Blackhawk Helicopters and 3 x vehicles (1999-2000)
o 32 employees operating and maintaining 8 x Blackhawk Helicopters and 6 x vehicles (2004-2005)
o 72 employees operating and maintaining 24 vehicles and aviation support operations (2007-2008)
One year experience supervising five soldiers in the planning, coordinating, briefing and tracking of all air missions and
management of 72 pilots’ flight time records and mission paperwork (Afghanistan-2006)
Two year experience supervising five employees overseeing the synchronization of a large (800 employee) organization’s
current operations, which were spread out over 4 countries (August 2013 – May 2015)
o Responsible for the receipt, execution, and production of mission type orders, mission oversight and reporting, tas k
tracking, and coordinating all operations related virtual meetings
AWARDS AND HONORS
Order of St. Michael Award (Recognition of distinctive and significant contributions to army aviation)
Numerous military awards highlights: Meritorious Service, Army Air, Iraqi, and Afghanistan Campaign Medals
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Assist, U10 Boys Soccer, Rush Select Boise, ID 2015 – Present
Head Coach, U8 Boys Basketball Honolulu, HI 2015
Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Idaho 2007 – Present
WORK HISTORY (LAST 15 YEARS)
08/15 - Present – Owner Inov8tiv Pool and Spa Services LLC and Certified Substitute Teacher, Boise Schools
07/13 - 05/15 - Current OPS Officer, 94th Army Air Missile Defense Command, Hickam AFB, HI (US ARMY)
Supervisor: LTC Paul Nichols (540-809-0536) or email: paul.e.nichols14.mil@mail.mil
08/12 - 07/13 - Chief of Plans and Exercises, Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano, Honduras (US ARMY)
Supervisor: LTC Michael Oliver (786-514-6484) or email: michael.oliver.2014@gmail.com
12/11 - 08/12 - Aviation Systems Officer, Joint Force Headquarter- Aviation, Boise, ID (IDARNG)
Supervisor: LTC Chris Burt (208-272-3972) or email: christopher.t.burt.mil@mail.mil
11/10 - 11/11 - Camp Cropper, Striker, and Dublin Deputy Mayor, 116th
Garrison Command, Iraq (IDARNG)
Supervisor: LTC Fred Long (208-572-2780) or email: frederick.d.long10.mil@mail.mil
10/07 - 11/10 - Brigade Aviation, Safety, and Asst. Operations Officer, 116th CBCT, Boise, ID (IDARNG)
Supervisor: LTC Bill Spence (208-608-1675/369-6151); wjstang65@yahoo.com or william.j.spence.mil@mail.mil
04/07 - 05/08 - HHC Company Commander, 183rd
Aviation Battalion, Boise, ID (IDARNG- Part time)
Supervisor: LTC Charlie Moore (208-407-8841) or email: charles.c.moore6.mil@mail.mil Charlie
10/05 - 03/07 - TOC Battle Captain, 1-183rd Aviation Battalion, Salerno, Afghanistan. (IDARNG)
Supervisor: LTC Chris Burt (208-272-3972) or email: christopher.t.burt.mil@mail.mil
06/04 - 10/05 - Operations and training Director, 116th Cav Brigade (Rear detachment), Boise, ID (IDARNG)
Supervisor: COL Robin Spofford, (208-863-3889) or email: rob@spoffords.com