Keith Walker, Masters Candidate

Keith Walker

Masters Candidate

Hult International Business School

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, International Business
Experience
7 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months

Masters Candidate at Hult International Business School
  • China
  • September 2014 to September 2015

Consistently ranked in top 1% for all business schools by Financial Times
Courses in Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Global Economics, Global Strategy, International Accounting, International Marketing, Leadership Skills I-III, Operations & IT Management, Organizational Leadership, Luxury Marketing

Accomplishments:
• Dean’s List Module D & Member of Hult Shanghai Rotary Club
• Created Business Plan for Norwegian luxury furniture brand to market & relaunch campaign in Chinese market
• Leader of Action Project team collaborating with CEO of American medical device company and created a Business Plan to launch product in South American market
• Recognized by my peers for exceptional presentation skills and leadership qualities

Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems | Reservist at United States Air Force
  • United States
  • June 2011 to May 2014

Reservist Mechanical Engineer on Lockheed Martin’s C-5 Galaxy. Focused on protection of freedom and terroristic activities on domestic and foreign soil through air defense. Responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and operation of electrical & environmental aviation systems worth in excess of billions of dollars. Interpreted inspection findings, determined corrective actions, and ensured compliance with technical publications and directives.

Accomplishments:
• Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service for successful aircraft launches under extreme conditions on classified overseas deployment
• Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service for leadership in training and mentoring a team of airmen to successfully complete Level 5 upgrade training
• Consistently earned Excellent rating on all Physical Fitness Assessments
• Identified and adjusted a faulty tail up-lock switch, saving $1, 200 in replacement costs and 40 man-hours

Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems | Active Duty at United States Air Force
  • United States
  • January 2008 to June 2011

Active Duty Mechanical Engineer on Lockheed Martin’s U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Program. Held an Interim Top Secret Security government clearance. Held Level 5 Aircraft Engineering certification.

Accomplishments:
• Deployed 72 hours after 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti and helped capture thermal imagery resulting in hundreds of human lives saved
• Successfully monitored and lead a team of 10 airman through Level 5 upgrade training, resulting in a 100% pass rate
• Appointed as Squadron Leader in Basic Military Training by showcasing excellent leadership qualities
• Awarded Most Professional Airman Award in Introductory Airman Course
• Supported generation of 21 surveillance missions, capturing images of 1, 500 targets covering 91, 000 square miles for Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE in direct humanitarian support
• Performed six aircraft preflight inspections with zero defects during the 2009 Headquarters Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection
• Contributed to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s “Outstanding” rating, one of only five in Air Combat Command history

Education

Master's degree, International Business
  • at Hult International Business School
  • August 2015
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
  • at Suffolk University
  • December 2013
Diploma, Aerospace Engineering
  • at Community College of the Air Force
  • January 2011

Specialties & Skills

business devlopment
Marketing
Leadership
Customer Service
Database
MS Office Suite

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Overseas Advisory Council
  • Member
  • September 2015

Training and Certifications

American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (Training)
Training Institute:
American Heart Association's Professional Education Center
Date Attended:
January 2008

Hobbies

  • Food & wine, world travel, mixed martial arts, scuba diving, fitness