Andrew Kirk

Camarillo CA 93010 andrew@fixitkirk.com

Ambitious professional with a strong background in technology and a highly-motivated drive to learn and help others. Strong communication and people skills gained from rigorous coursework and practical work experience guarantees quality work in any work environment.


Experience

Human Resources Specialist, Training Specialist

NAVAIR

Identifying and prioritizing assigned group(s) developmental requirements for current and future fiscal years. Supports career development, education, and training services relevant to all employment life cycle phases, from orientation to retirement. Establish execution strategies to ensure all obligations are expensed timely and in alignment with Command priorities. Full project management includes confirmation and oversight of logistical, administrative, budgeting aspects, as well as evaluation of results and making improvements/adjustments as needed. Interpreting workforce data, human capital planning, creation of long-term development strategies, and prioritizing needs across customer stakeholders. Coaches customers on workforce planning activities. Identifying, distributing and balancing the workload and tasks among employees to accommodate the work flow and team members’ skill level. Cyber Security subject matter expert for the Workforce Development Department

October 2019 - Present

Systems Administrator

Smartronix/Jacobs (Contractor)

Facilitate the presentation of training classes using job specific, Navy-specific, and generic software applications. Responsible for Classroom management, class schedule management and set-up/tear down of equipment and maintaining an inventory of all the IT assets and equipment. Responsible for wireless campus integration. Liaison between vendors, instructor, and training specialists. Report to management on IT issues, classroom procurements, instructor and student feedback, and ideas to improve efficiencies and technology.

March 2019 - October 2019

Lead IT Help Desk Student Assistant

California State University Channel Islands CSUCI

Provided IT service and support to campus visitors, students, faculty and staff. Assisted with access to the network and network drives through troubleshooting and user account control Created, tracked and resolved IT incidents using a ticketing system. Installed various software and hardware on an ongoing basis including PCs, Printers, and IOT Devices.

June 2017 - January 2019

Education

California Lutheran University

Master's of Science
Information Technology - Cybersecurity

GPA: 3.3

November 2023 - Present

Naval Postgraduate School

Master's Certificate
Cybersecurity Fundamentals

GPA: 3.3

December 2023

California State University Channel Islands

Bachelor's of Science
Information Technology

Semester Honors: Spring 2018

January 2016 - December 2018

Skills

Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • HCI Human Capital Strategist Certification
  • HCI People Analytics for HR
  • HCI Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP)
  • HCI Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)
  • HAM Technician License Call-sign N6ATK

Interests

Get to know me!

I Enjoy the outdoors!


Awards

  • Business Excellence Award - NAVAIR July 2021
  • Employee of the Quarter - NAVAIR July 2020