Alfredo Salgado
Wichita Falls
Summary
Military-trained professional specializing in team building and achieving results. Demonstrated expertise in training and supervising large teams to meet daily objectives. Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electronic systems and test equipment. Strong organizational skills in managing documentation, inventory, and repair processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leading Petty Officer/ Sonar Supervisor
US Navy
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Collected intelligence and prepared routine in-depth intelligence briefs for the Chain of Command aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) regarding to contacts of interest throughout the area of operations for 6th fleet vessels.
- Conceptualized and streamlined standard operating procedures, which were adopted facility-wide, resulting in a significant increase in the efficiency of safety and security protocols and a 100% rating by the facilities auditors.
- Consolidated personnel from three different departments, increasing workforce productivity by 30%, while ensuring proper compliance with internal and external facility procedures, policies and guidelines.
- Assisted the Department Head in the execution of an innovative training program while maintaining an active role within the workforce reporting any abnormalities to the next level of authority.
- Reviewed project status and conducted weekly project status reports for the Divisional Officer and Department Head.
- Directly responsible to the Commanding Officer aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) for routine assessments of the readiness of Roosevelt’s Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities.
- Participated in the management, counseling, and remediation of over 20 sailors within the department and division.
- Earned multiple awards (Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and Armed Forces Medal) through my efforts and cooperation within the successful relocation of more than 124,000 Afghan and military contracted refugees fleeing the Taliban’s rule during Operation Allies Refuge in late August and early September of 2021.
- Supervised and oversaw the professional and personal development of 20 sailors within the division and the Weapons Department as a whole. Leading to the eventual qualification of all those involved within their respective areas of expertise.
Mid-Level Manager/ Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Supervised up to 20 personnel in the completion of 13,327 preventative maintenance checks of nearly 150 pieces of equipment during the span of 3 years while ensuring to keep the highest of maintenance standards.
- Integrated a training program to assist in the professional development of team members while rewarding exceptional performance with positions in leadership.
- Led unit strategic and tactical efforts for completion of preventative and corrective maintenance while ensuring safety standards compliance and periodically informing management of any changes of status to equipment.
- Created and maintained preventative maintenance schedule to ensure efficient and effective equipment operation.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance audits to identify any areas in need of improvement.
- Generated reports to maintain proper inventory of parts to expedite ordering processes for maintenance.
- Initiated the incorporation of audio and visual aides to train and mentor over 250 personnel in 13 crucial positions throughout the ship, identifying vulnerabilities and overcoming shortfalls with specialized training success leading to unit record breaking performance.
Education
SONAR Journeyman School - Oceanography
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
San Diego, CA 08.2020 - 10.2020
Underwater Fire-Control Systems Operator School - Firing Solution
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
San Diego, CA 06.2020 - 08.2020
Advanced Acoustics Analysis School - Acoustic Analysis
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
San Diego, CA 04.2020 - 05.2020
Sonar Systems Operations and Maintenance School -
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
San Diego, CA 08.2016 - 11.2016
Sonar Technician (STG) A - School - Basics of Sonar
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
San Diego, CA 04.2016 - 06.2016
United States Navy Bootcamp -
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes, IL 12.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Childress High School
Childress, Texas 08.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- intelligence analysis
- sonar system operations
- anti-submarine warfare readiness
- training program development
- equipment management
- project management
- team leadership
- problem solving
- effective communication
- technical reporting
- performance evaluation
- staff mentoring
- workforce productivity
- attention to detail
- Procurement
- Combat preparedness
- Training and mentoring
- Safety procedures
- Personnel management
- Time management abilities
- Gather intelligence
- Field exercises
- Troop training
- Crew briefing
- Adaptability
- Multitasking capabilities
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Small arms proficiency
- Defense Strategies
- Written communication
- Military doctrine
- Information security
- Humanitarian assistance
- Self motivation
- Military law
- Teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Leadership development
- Performance Evaluations
- Solid State Electronics
- Electronics Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Ordnance Inventory and Control
- Safety
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- SONAR Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Computer Peripherals
- Computer Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Networking Fundamentals
- Security Operations
- Industrial Technology
- Electromechanical control systems
- Schematic & Block Diagram
- Classroom Instruction
- Inventory of Replacement Parts
- Testing & Inspection Documenting
- Cable Systems Installation and Maintenance
- Crisis Management
- Independent Supervision
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Reliability
- Status Reports
- Operational Management
- Microsoft Suite
- Office Administration
- Maintenance Management
- Organizational Leadership
Awards
- 3 Navy/Marine Corp Achievement Medals
- 2 Good Conduct Medals
- National Defense Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Expert Pistol Shot Medal
- Expert Rifle Shot Medal
- Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Humanitarian Service Ribbon
- Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
- Armed Forces Ribbon
- Fleet Letter of Commendation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Midwestern State University
08.2023 - Current
Leading Petty Officer/ Sonar Supervisor
US Navy
03.2021 - 07.2023
SONAR Journeyman School - Oceanography
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
08.2020 - 10.2020
Underwater Fire-Control Systems Operator School - Firing Solution
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
06.2020 - 08.2020
Advanced Acoustics Analysis School - Acoustic Analysis
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
04.2020 - 05.2020
Mid-Level Manager/ Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
02.2017 - 02.2020
Sonar Systems Operations and Maintenance School -
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
08.2016 - 11.2016
Sonar Technician (STG) A - School - Basics of Sonar
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
04.2016 - 06.2016
United States Navy Bootcamp -
Recruit Training Command
12.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Childress High School
08.2011 - 05.2015