Kevin M. Benedict
4215 Cattail Run
Gurnee, IL 60031
Cell: (224) 392-0707
Email: biker0962@comcast.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dedicated team-oriented military-trained Technical Instructor with over 24 years experience in Instruction,
Curriculum Development, Facilitation, Program Management, and Program Evaluation. Career highlights
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Crosby Group ASME Certified Rigging Trainer.
Konecranes certified rigging and crane operator trainer.
Developed two new courses for the U.S. Navy (Gunner’s Mate, Fire Control Theory).
Implemented a multilevel course feedback system for U.S Navy.
Improved course curriculum for U.S. Navy resulting in a 30% reduction in training time and a $500,000
cost savings.
U.S. Navy Certified Master Instructor
California State Certified Adult Education Instructor.
CPR Certified Instructor (American Heart Association).
EXPERIENCE
2014 to Present
Konecranes Training Institute, New Berlin, WI
Technical Instructor
Employed by an OEM of industrial overhead cranes providing on-site training in the theory and safe operation
Of industrial overhead cranes and rigging practices in accordance with federal and national safety regulations
and standards.
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Taught Train the Trainer for overhead/Cab Cranes
Inspection of rigging equipment
Risk Management
Curriculum Development
Test Writing
1989 to 2014
Naval Station Great Lakes – Training Support Center, North Chicago, IL
Technical Training Instructor
While applying expertise as a Gunner’s Mate (GM), Fire Controlman (FC), Electronics Technician (ET) “A”
School Technical Training Instructor providing accession level training in electronic principles and theory,
electronic equipment schematic reading, hydraulic equipment schematic reading and Command-approved
troubleshooting techniques. Responsibilities and accomplishments included:
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Recommending new projects to Senior Management;
Developed Course to certify technicians on proper techniques of weapon system alignment on all naval
vessels, resulting in a 30% reduction of training and qualification time for new technicians throughout
the U.S. Navy.
Coordinated the development of 2 new courses;
Instructing ET, GM, and FC students in the proper use of General purpose Test equipment and
Command-approved troubleshooting techniques;
Instructing 25 students daily on all Apprenticeship Training School curriculum and the RADAR Signal
Distribution Switchboard, RADAR Set, and Signal Data Converter Laboratories for FC and ET
Apprenticeship Training School;
Instructing 25 students daily on all GM Apprenticeship Training School curriculum and laboratories;
Instructing students on basic electronics, and electrical theories to include Direct Current (DC) electron
theory and components; Alternating Current (AC) electron theory and components; Analog devices
such as resistors, diodes, field effect transistors and transformers; digital theory and devices such as
logic voltages, logic gates, and flip flops;
Scored Excellent in all Instructor Evaluations
EDUCATION
Military 1981-1988 United States Army Honorable Discharge:
 Sapper School, Fort Leonardwood, MO
 Army Drug and Alcohol Prevention Instructor Course
 Army Primary Leadership Development Course
 Instructor Training School N.E.C. 9502
Civilian Training:
 Certified Adult Education Instructor
 Certified CPR Instructor – Certification is current