Keith Veselka

About Keith Veselka

MILITARY EDUCATION2004, Air and Space Basic Course (ASBC), Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2004, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ101), Defense Acquisition University 2004, Completion of National Security Space Institute (NSSI) distance courses: Satellite Communications, Space Environment, Orbital Mechanics, GPS, and Space History20••••05, Officer Space 100 Training, 35 day/280 hours of instruction with focus on five space operations mission areas, satellite command and control operations, spacelift operations, missile crew operations, space control operations, and space warning operations, initial background in technical information focusing on orbital mechanics, space environment, communications, sensor fundamentals, organizations, and history, Vandenberg AFB, CA2005, ICBM Initial Qualification Training Course, 69 day/552 hours of instruction (21 days of weapon system operations training, 19 days of classified emergency war orders (EWO) training, 27 high-fidelity simulator training days), Vandenberg AFB, CA2009, Squadron Officer School Correspondence Program2009, Squadron Officer School in-residence selectee, Sept. 2010CERTIFICATIONSFirst Aid & CPR Training, 2003Self Aid & Buddy Care, 2010Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 2002, 2003TRAININGSquadron Security Manager/ Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) Training, 20••••09Boeing ICBM Code Controller Training Course, 2009Personal Reliability Program (PRP) Monitor, 20••••09 Weapon System Safety Training, 2009Nuclear Surety/2 Person Concept Training, 2009Force Protection, 2009Homosexual Policy Training for Supervisors Training Course, 2007Information Protection, 2009Law of Armed Conflict, 2008OPSEC Awareness Training, 2009Force Protection, 2009DoD Information Assurance Awareness, 2009DoD Combating Trafficking in Persons, 2006SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) 100, Level B – Code of Conduct, 2008Specialties: Highly motivated, result-oriented professional with a myriad of military, academic, and civilian program/administrative experience. Uncanny ability to provide solid results under high stress environments. Utilizing years of experience and training to bridge any communication gap and bring people/ideas together. Skilled mentor and supervisor with the capability to lead, delegate, or follow. Advanced analytical skills allow for detailed oriented as well as big picture ideas and analysis.

Experience

1. Orchard Operations Manager

   Nwfm, Llc

   May 2011 — Present · Yakima, WA, US

   Orchard Operations Manager; current crops include Apples, Cherries, and Pears (all include multiple varieties, with over 1400+ planted acres in the beautiful Yakima Valley). We specialize in custom farming for investment groups and land owners.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  MAS, Aeronautical Science/Space Studies

  2006 — 2010

• Central Washington University

  BA, Law & Justice

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Security Management
• Air Force
• Defense
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Force Protection
• Security Operations
• Project Management
• Security Clearance
• Military
• Dod