Andrew Taunton
Mexico Beach,United States
Summary
Dynamic supervisory and management professional with two decades of demonstrated achievement in the United States (U.S.) Navy. Background includes: Technical, procedural and operating manual development and validation; Intelligence monitoring and briefings. Effective Supervisory professional successful at managing sensitive situations with exceptional discretion. Experienced in incident reporting, mentoring and critical thinking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charter Boat Captain
Liquid Addiction Charters
Port Saint Joe, FL
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Organized and executed vessel maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured the safe navigation of vessels in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Performed minor repairs on vessel systems when possible or requested assistance from shore personnel when necessary.
- Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
- Communicated regularly with passengers regarding weather conditions, course changes, and other relevant information.
- Monitored engine performance and made adjustments as needed for improved efficiency.
- Inspected all navigational equipment regularly to ensure accuracy of readings.
Supervisor / LCAC Navigator
USN / ACU-4
Norfolk, VA
11.2003 - 04.2009
- Managed safe navigation and operation of Navy Landing Craft valued in excess of $25 M
- Supervised and prioritized daily workload, training and safety of 10 personnel.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities and program effectiveness.
- Apply diverse instructional techniques; i.e., simulations, team exercise, 1:1 discussions and lectures.
- Work Center Supervisor.
- Supply Officer.
- 3M Manager for Det-2. Coordinated feedback reporting for 6 LCAC's. Insured continuity of weekly and quarterly reports and scheduled weekly spot checks.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, including personnel management, budgeting and scheduling.
- Integrated technology to increase efficiency and real-time accountability of operational tasks.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
LCAC Navigator Instructor
USN / EWTGLANT
Norfolk, VA
11.2000 - 11.2003
- LCAC Navigator course manager. Identified and implemented changes to the Navigator curriculum and student guides. Managed instructors in support of 3 distinct LCAC courses of instruction in classroom and craft environment.
- Coordinator for Instructor qualifications and assessments.
- Conducted training needs assessments to identify individuals' current level of skill compared to required competency for position.
- Prepared detailed reports analyzing course completion rates, learner satisfaction scores.
- Conducted over 200 training missions and 500 safe operating hours.
- Served as career Counselor for 25 staff and student personnel.
- Personally trained and qualified 30 students and 9 landing craft crews.
- Designated LCAC Navigator Instructor (March 2000)
- Completed Instructor Training (A-01200011) FTC Norfolk, VA and earned NEC 9502 (Instructor)
LCAC Navigator
US Navy / ACU-4 / EWTGLANT
Norfolk, VA
11.1994 - 11.2000
- Earned NEC 0304 LCAC Navigator (June 1995)
- Attended trainings or seminars related to professional development opportunities.
- Directed in-flight actions for combat, reconnaissance, and search, and rescue operations.
- Operated communications equipment t as part of warfighting training.
- Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.
- Operated radio equipment to contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information.
- Determined courses and schedules and evaluated weather conditions to promote safety of crew and passengers.
- Served as Training Officer for 150 Personnel.
- 3M and Work Center Supervisor
Joint Surveillance Supervisor
Southern Surveillance and Reconnaissance Op Center
Key West, FL
11.1991 - 11.1994
- Supervised and trained a 12 person tracking and monitoring team for the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Coordinated all mission assignments and Anti-Drug support for Special Reconnaissance Operations (SRO)
- Supervised and trained a 6 person Secret Compartmented Information (SCIF) team in all aspects of Crypto handling and loading, including Fireboat and SRO Operations.
- Disseminated intelligence reports, coordinated with external agencies and conducted detailed briefings fro the Caribbean Area of Operations (AOR)
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to gather intelligence and surveillance data.
- Developed contingency plans in case of unexpected changes in mission parameters.
- Participated in debriefings following each mission to share lessons learned with other members of the unit.
- Analyzed multiple sources of intelligence data to accurately determine threat levels within an area.
- Worked closely with other branches within the military organization to ensure timely exchange of information related to ongoing operations.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
Education
Master Training Specialist - Training
Training Specialist
Norfolk, VA11-2000
LCAC Navigator - Piloting, Navigation And Communications
LCAC Navigator
Little Creek, Va05-1995
Operations Specialist - Air/Surface Operations and Communications
Operations Specialist (USN)
Virginia Beach, VA11-1989
Surveillance/Command and Control
Joint Surveillance Supervisor
Key West, FL01-1992
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
Columbia, ALSkills
- Intelligence Experience
- Leadership
- Logistics
- Program Management
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Communication skills
- English
- Customer service
- Military
- Supervising experience
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Top Secret/Secret Compartmented Information TS/SCI and Secret Clearance
- USCG 100 Ton Master
- Secret Compartmented Information Center (SCIF) and Fireboat Operations Supervisor
- Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations
- Anti Narcotics Monitoring
- Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Navigator
- Work Center Supervisor
- Supply Officer
- Master Training Specialist
Additional Information
- Cross Cultural Diversity Management: Global perspective with a management philosophy that projects efficiency, attitude and leadership. Consistently, and quickly adapts to changing environments, people, and management styles. Recognized for mentoring coaching, and earning the respect of superiors, peers, trainees, and subordinates from diverse backgrounds.
- Management and Operations: Astute business acumen; accomplished at training and supervising personnel while managing critical equipment valued in excess of $23 million. Recognized as a results-oriented management professional with exceptional skills in solving complex problems using innovative approaches and ideas. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of operations, project, development, and planning; qualified to develop and implement policies, procedures, and plans.
- Leadership: established an incredible record of trust at the highest levels of each organization. Successful leader of large and diverse groups of people during both peacetime and crisis. Fosters team cohesion, lead from the front, and set high standards for all without compromise. Served 20 years on active duty, and retired with an honorable discharge
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, Petty Officer First Class, 03/1989, 04/2009
Accomplishments
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal (5)
- Combat Action Medal
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)
- U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist
- Primary Leadership and Development Program
- Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Charter Boat Captain
Liquid Addiction Charters
01.2010 - 01.2024
Supervisor / LCAC Navigator
USN / ACU-4
11.2003 - 04.2009
LCAC Navigator Instructor
USN / EWTGLANT
11.2000 - 11.2003
LCAC Navigator
US Navy / ACU-4 / EWTGLANT
11.1994 - 11.2000
Joint Surveillance Supervisor
Southern Surveillance and Reconnaissance Op Center
11.1991 - 11.1994
Master Training Specialist - Training
Training Specialist
LCAC Navigator - Piloting, Navigation And Communications
LCAC Navigator
Operations Specialist - Air/Surface Operations and Communications
Operations Specialist (USN)
Surveillance/Command and Control
Joint Surveillance Supervisor
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
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