Andrew Smith
Lockhart,TX
Summary
Senior level leadership as a Navy fire control technician with 20 years of experience in technical training, curriculum development, and mission-ready systems to support the DOD's strategic mission. Skilled in coaching sailors, managing critical program, and improving operational readiness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical instructor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2007 - Current
- Instructed Navy personnel on technical systems and safety standards, enhancing operational readiness.
- Developed training materials aligned with U.S. Navy curriculum requirements.
- Coordinated training schedules, optimizing alignment between command staff and student needs.
- Mentored sailors through remediation, coaching, and skill development.
- Contributed to online course development by advising on design and navigation, improving user experience.
- Instructed shooters on firearm safety and range procedures.
- Supervised live-fire drills and controlled range activity.
- Supervised junior sailors and assigned watch, maintenance, and training duties.
- Directed department operations and enforced Navy standards across daily tasks.
- Coordinated inspections, drills, and readiness checks with command leadership.
- Conducted command briefings on retention programs, promotion standards, and counseling procedures.
- Coordinated transition counseling, separation processing, and retirement preparation support.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, and career documents using Navy personnel systems.
- Instructed Navy personnel on technical systems, procedures, and safety standards.
Education
Master of Arts -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Public Safety
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN06-2021
Skills
- Technical training
- Curriculum development
- Combat systems maintenance
- Online course design
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Physical fitness expertise
- Records management
- Career counseling
Timeline
Technical instructor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2007 - Current
Master of Arts -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Public Safety
Vincennes University