Resume of Kenneth Eugene Whitehead
Jan 2003 Present
English teacher with Youth Exchange School. I have
also taught for other private and government schools
in Thailand. Associated with the Royal Thai Navy
English Dept.
Aug 2001
Jan 2003 Traveling Asia, teaching
recreational scuba diving.
July 1988
Aug 2001 Department of Defense Civil
Service Logistics AC/S MCB Transportation
Specialist.
Sept 1991 Sept
1993
High School Teacher Onslow County North Carolina)
Dec 1987
July 1988 Southern California
Transportation Company
Aug 1965 Dec 1987
United States Marine Corps (Active duty). Retired
Dec 1987.
Jan 2003 Present English Teacher
I have been
teaching English to both children and adults, for
conversational and general education purposes at The
Yes School, The American English Language School,
The International Institute of Education, NAVA
Language School and Thai Government School. I am
also presently working with The Thai Royal Navy
English department on a part time basis to evaluate,
advise their students and help prepare them for
study abroad.
Aug 2001 Jan 2003 Dive Master
Traveling to both
The Philippines Islands and Thailand teaching and
working with recreational SUBA divers as a Dive
Master.
July 1988 Aug 2001- Transportation
Specialist/Instructor
I worked for the
department of Defense as a transportation
specialist. My job covered many areas of
logistics, transportation and training of personnel
in every area of transporting U S Marine Corps
Personnel, there related equipment and all supplies
which were required to accomplish their mission. I
trained both civilian drivers and Marines in the
proper handling, loading and transporting related
mission equipment both in a classroom and work area
environment.
(Sept 1991 Sept
1993 School teacher.)
I worked with the Onslow County School System, in
Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA. Teaching high
school in the subject area of World History and
English.
There was a reduction (Lay off) in force at MCB Camp
Lejeune, NC, which affected many DOD workers
including myself so; I elected to teach school until
a job with DOD came available again which it did in
late 1993.
Dec 1987 July 1988 Loading Supervisor
During this period
I worked as a loading supervisor for the Southern
California Transportation Company. I was responsible
for Checking shipments and documents for incoming
and out going shipments. I was responsible for
ensuring proper loading of all cargo and that divers
were assigned to transport these loads. I assured
that all documents were correctly filled out and the
loads were with in standards for DOT regulations
with respect to both weight and hazardous materials.
Aug 1965 Dec 1987
United States Marine Corps. (Active duty)
I served as a
Marine in many capacities. The following are just a
few:
1985 1987 S-3
Training Chief.
As a Master
Sergeant I was assigned as the S-3 Training Chief
For First Tank
Bn, Camp Pendleton, Ca. My duties were to ensure
training was conducted through out the Bn
according to Marine Corps order and regulations. I
Instructed classes to both Officers and enlisted
Marines when required. Assign personnel to service
schools, made weekly training schedules for the Bn
and administer physical training test to Marines.
Submitted various required reports to G-3. I also
formulated letters of instruction for my Officer in
charge. Monitored mail and message traffic for my
S-3 office. Supervised many areas of training for
the Bn and requested firing and training ranges for
both the Battalion, Companys and Platoon level for
various tank gunnery, other Marine related weapons
and MOS training areas. I was responsible for
ensuring that annual rifle and pistol requalifcation
was completed by all Marines. I made request to the
S4 to insure ammunitions was on sight for gunnery
training and deploying units. Note: Also during this
time I served as a competitor/Instructor with the
First Marine Div Rifle and Pistol Team in evenings
and on weekends. Retired 31 December 1987.
June 1984 Aug
1985 Drill Instructor Parris Island, SC
I was given the
task of training young American men to becoming U S
Marines. This encompassed many hours of continuous
instruction and supervision. I instructed drill,
personal hygiene, weapons, general military
subjects, integrity, physical fitness, marksmanship,
and too many other subject to mention. I strived to
instill motivation, spirit de corps and pride of
Country and Corp in these young men. Also during
this time I served as the NCOIC of the Parris Island
Rifle and Pistol team, instructing and competing in
rifle and pistol matches all over the USA.
July 1978 June 1981 Tank Leader /Battalion Master
Gunner
Dec 1981 - I was
assigned to MCB 29 Palms, California. Serving with
C Company, Third Tank Bn, Third Mar Div as the
Tank Leader. In this assignment I was responsible
for supervising over125 enlisted Marines, to ensure
their personal needs were met and that they were
well trained in their jobs as United State Marine
Corps Tankers. As the Bn Master Gunner, my duties
were to insure that a high state of proficiency was
maintained with respect to tank gunnery within the
Battalion. Note: During one year of this
tour I was a member of the United State
Marine Corps Shooting Team. My assignment there was
as a competitor/instructor
and to
travel to U S
Marine Corps bases around the world, teaching
advanced marksmanship skills to Marines
preparing to shoot in U S Marine Corps competition.
Aug 1976 July 1978 Rifle and Pistol Range NCOIC
Work as the Camp
Hansen Rifle and Pistol ranges as the NCOIC. My
responsibility was to ensure that annual
requalification was conducted accordance with Marine
Corps orders and
regulations. I supervised and instructed
marksmanship classes and requalification of
Marines during live fire. This unit also hosted
Competitive shooting matches to include the Far
Eastern Division Matches
Aug 1965 Aug 1976
During this time I
served in many jobs about the Marine Corp:
1975-1976 Tank
platoon sgt.
1974-1975 Drill
Instructor, PISC
1973-1974 NCOIC of
Battalion Marksmanship Instructors, Camp Lejeune, NC
1967-1973 Tank
Crewman Camp
1966-1967 Tour of
duty in Republic of Vietnam
Education/Professional
1964 Graduated High
School from Douglas County High School Douglasville
Ga
1990 BA Business
Management San Diego State University San Diego, Ca
1989 Personal
Management and Supervisors Course, Department of
Defense.
1990 Logistical
Materials Instructors Course World Chemical Inc,
Anaheim Ca Certificate.
1991 North Carolina
Teaching Certificate, Costal Carolina Community
College.
1998 2001
Computer Courses Coastal Carolina Community College
Personal
Achievements
Bronzes Star with
Combat/V for heroic achievement Republic of Vietnam
Obtained the Rank
of Master Sergeant of Marines before retirement.
Member of the
National Championship National 45 Cal. Hard Ball
Team 1980
Achieved
Distinguished Pistol shot 1987
Achieved National
Distinguished Rifle Shooter 1998
5 Letters of
Accommodation from the Commanding General 1980,
81,83,86 and 1987
Letter of
appreciation from The Chief of Police LAPD 1980 for
instructing/Training the LAPD SWAT Team in
Marksmanship and Police Combat Course.
Instructor/Dive
Master PADI Certification 2002
Service Schools
July 1967
Nuclear chemical and Biological Warfare School
Aug 1968 NCO
Instructors Training Course
Sept 1968
Advance Marksmanship Instructors Course
Nov 1968
Marine Corps Supply Shipping and receiving course
June 1969
Non-Commissioned officers Course
Feb 1970
Techniques of Instruction Course
Dec 1972
Drill Instructor School Parris Island South Carolina
Jan 1975
Non-Commissioned Officers Advanced Course Fort Knox
Ky
July 1975
Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Course Camp Lejeune
NC
Sept 1982
Master Gunners Course Fort Knox Ky
July 1984
Drill Instructor School Parris Island South Carolina
Career
(12) Marine Corps Institute correspondence courses.
