KAYNE G. SMITH
smithkg@suddenlink.net
OBJECTIVE
Hard-working, and dedicated professional seeks position with a progressive firm that utilizes my
human resources, management, and training skills toward the success of the company.
CAREER PROFILE
Distinguished career managing and training individuals in my chosen career field(s). Expert in team
building, leadership, organizational development, and quality/performance improvement. Experienced
in human resources and staffing. Has intermediate to advanced knowledge in computer hardware and
software usage/maintenance. Very proficient with Microsoft Office and can type over 40 WPM.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SIHAF Career Institute Bossier City, LA
Jun 2009 – Present
Taught basic computer literacy classes (COMP 101). Fine -tuned course materials to meet established
curriculum. Graded assignments. Created subject measurements (quizzes, exams, etc.). Tutored
students when needed.
Westaff
Bossier City, LA
Nov 2007 – Mar 2009
Involved in the hiring process from start to finish. This includes reviewing application s and resumes,
interviewing applicants, and actively recruiting new applicants. Selects skill assessments and assigns
them to applicants to gain an objective perspective of their qualifications. Also attends local job fairs
and posts jobs on the Internet. Interacts with area businesses to obtain more positions to place
applicants in.
A few of the highlights of my time with Westaff are as follows:
 Reinvigorated degraded relationship with high profile clients.
 Private side saw more growth in last six months than in previous 2-3 years.
 Put on local job fairs and helps teach transition assistance class at Barksdale AFB.
 Made a number of office improvements, including setting up network filing system and a dedicated
training/testing computer.
 Active member of Bossier City chapter of Business Networking International.
United States Air Force
Multiple Locations
Aug 1981 – Sep 2007
My last position with the US Air Force was as Asst. Operations Superintendent for a regional weather
center located at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. I was responsible for overall operations for a unit
that forecasted the weather in a 10-state region known as Tornado Alley. I interviewed new folks to
determine the best position to place them in, and helped manage unit work force in a 150-person
organization. I tracked metrics in an effort to improve forecasting capability.
Prior to the above assignment, I was Systems Training Manager for the entire weather career field.
While there, I developed paper, computer, and web -based training materials for the career field. This
included a comprehensive 300+ page training workbook on a brand new weather forecasting and
dissemination system. This workbook is still in use today. I was also my unit’s computer expert. I
had to maintain, repair, and update all of the computer systems in my unit. The downtime of my
systems was less than 1%. I was also the lead purchasing authority for new computer hardware and
software upgrades.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
A few of the highlights of my last ten years with the United States Air Force follow. They are all
bullets from previous performance reports.
Assistant Operations Superintendent
2006 to 2007
26 th Operational Weather Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA
 Reviewed and analyzed unit climate assessment & briefed leadership; morale improved .
 Highly effective leader/manager; at home and while deployed; efforts pivotal to success.
 Indispensable contributions made as unit’s system administrator and computer manager.
 Experienced leader/mentor; accomplished and savvy manager who met challenges head on.
 Acting 1 st Sgt for two weeks; worked issues for 50+; office never failed —Unit Senior Manager of
the month.
Flight Manager/Regional Forecast Manager
2003 to 2006
26 th Operational Weather Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA
 Led to 20% increase in forecasting accuracy rate; increased advance notification by 13% .
 Trained flight personnel; team bested squadron average in four of six forecast categories .
 Forecast Manager of the Quarter, 3 rd Quarter 2004; beat squadron accuracy rate by 30%.
 Took over as Manager for squadron’s new graphics flight; exceeded all new requirements.
 Caring Leader; spent off-duty time helping Airmen with personal & professional issues.
Manager, AFW Systems Training/Computer Systems Security Officer
1997 to 2003
Air Force Weather Technical Training Branch, Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, NE
 Produced thorough 300+ page New-Tactical Forecast System (N-TFS) training book.
 Taught classes to command trainers and technical schoolhouse instructors.
 Expertly orchestrated short-notice N-TFS classes to 40+ Air National Guard trainers .
 Key to production and publication of materials saving over $3.2M in training costs .
 Superior performer all-around; contributions led to numerous training i nitiatives.
 Very reliable CSSO; Unit expert on all computer software and hardware issues .
EDUCATION
Community College of the Air Force
American Society of Training Development
3 Classes from Associates Degree
2 Classes from Certification
USAF CLASSES
Senior Manager Academy
Instructional Systems Design Course
Principles of Instruction Course
Advanced Management Principles
Basic Management Principles
2000
2000
1997
1988
1984
AWARDS AND HONORS
Squadron Senior Manager of the Month
Forecast Manager of the Quarter
Forecaster of the Year
Six-time Forecaster of the Month
Honor Graduate, Weather Observer Course
Nov 2006
2004
1990
1987 - 1993
1986
HONORABLY DISCHARGED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE