Awards, Certifications, and Certificates

Over the years, Kevin has earned many awards. As the Navy has been a big part of his life, many of these awards are from the military. Kevin has also earned awards for his academic achievements and personal efforts. He has also earned Certifications and Certificates that help prove his skills.

Military Awards

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the United States European Command Director of Command, Control, and Communications Systems while serving as the Multi-National Systems Information Systems Security Manager for his work there from 2020 through 2023.

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy Commendation Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the USS CARL VINSON Combat Systems Department while serving as the Combat Systems Information Officer for his work there from 2018 through 2020.

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy Commendation Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the United States Naval Forces Europe Command and Control Director while serving as the Cybersecurity Department Head for his work there from 2015 through 2018.

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the Defense Intelligence Agency while serving as the IT Helpdesk Manager and Exercise Planner for his work there from 2011 through 2014.

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal the dozens of volunteer campaigns that he led, as well as the over 500 hours of volunteer work that he contributed over the period from 2010 through 2013.

Navy Achievement Medal

Navy Achievement Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the USS EMORY S LAND (AS-39) from 2010 through 2011.

Navy Achievement Medal

Navy Achievement Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal being selected as the Commander, Destroyer Squadron 21 Junior Sailor of the Year for 2002. He was selected for this prestigious award from over 2,000 other Junior Sailors.

Academic Awards

Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership

After completing 7 Doctorate-level classes in a veriety of leadership topics, I earned the Executive Certificate in Leadership from Liberty University.

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Enlisted Electronics Technician

Enlisted in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician on May 4, 2000.

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Kevin earned this certification through the International Information System Security Certification Consortium on his first attempt back in 2011. His certififaction number is 387839. He has kept this certification current through years of cuntinuous cybersecurity education.

Certificates

Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Kevin earned this certificate through Liberty University after completing 6 strategic leadership postgraduate-level classes. Among these classes were Leadership Theory, Leading Organizational Change, Leading Effective Change, and The Ethical Leader.

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy Commendation Medal

Kevin was awarded this medal for his contributions to the missions of the USS CARL VINSON Combat Systems Department while serving as the Combat Systems Information Officer for his work there from 2018 through 2020.

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