Maritime Specialist with over 6 years in the U.S. Navy, demonstrating expertise in strategic navigation and operational efficiency. Skilled in navigation, equipment operation, and training development, ensuring precise maritime operations and fostering team proficiency. Driven to advance navigational processes and inspire professional growth within dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Security Supervisor
Bethel Baptist Church
09.2024 - Current
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers for congregation of 4,500 members and clergy.
Protect and prevent potential threats to Senior Pastor, congregation, esteemed visiting clergy, notable community leaders, and professional athletes and gospel singers conducting seminars, political, and community events.
Facilitates ongoing training initiatives for 105 security personnel and staff to ensure highest levels of situational awareness, local and state laws updates, and security protocols are maintained.
Managed security team scheduling for worship services and special events, and implemented an updated version of standard operating procedures.
Develop security policy and design and develop, evaluate, and sometimes install protection systems and devices. Lead security team in safeguarding church premises, personnel, and high-profile visitors. Implement advanced training programs for 105 staff members.
Conduct comprehensive security assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations. Develop and refine protection systems to address identified vulnerabilities.
Modernize security protocols, including implementation of a 10-camera monitoring system. Revamp standard operating procedures for enhanced efficiency.
Optimize security team scheduling for worship services and special events. Significantly reduce potential threats through proactive measures and staff training for 105 staff members.
Lead security operations for large congregation, overseeing 105 personnel. Implement advanced training programs, conduct assessments, and refine protection systems.
Quartermaster
United States Naval Service
01.2018 - 09.2024
Safely navigated over 120,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean as Quartermaster of the Watch, ensuring optimal course plotting and adherence to maritime safety standards during deployments and operational missions.
Provided expert training in navigation techniques to junior sailors, leading to the achievement of over 50 qualifications and significantly improving team proficiency and mission success.
Operated and monitored navigational equipment such as radar, GPS, sonar, and electronic charting systems to ensure the vessel stays on course and avoids potential hazards.
Tracked and recorded ship's position, keeping detailed logs and navigation records to document the ship's movements, environmental conditions, and any unusual occurrences.
Provided updates to senior officers and the Officer of the Deck regarding navigation status, weather conditions, and any immediate hazards or changes in the route.
Assisted the Officer of the Deck in executing maneuvers, including turns, course changes, and docking procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with operational orders.
Calculated and plotted courses, using both electronic tools and manual techniques to ensure safe navigation through various sea conditions.
Kept watch over the ship's systems to monitor for any malfunctions or issues, responding promptly to correct navigational or mechanical problems.
Enforced bridge watch standards and procedures, maintaining situational awareness at all times to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.
Supervised the maintenance of navigation charts and publications, ensuring that they are current, properly updated, and available for use during watch.
Responded to emergency situations by executing emergency procedures such as collision avoidance, grounding avoidance, and man-overboard protocols, as required during watch periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin E Mays High School
Atlanta, Georgia
05-2017
Skills
Military experience
Natural leadership skills
Bridge watch procedures
Training & Development
Flexible and adaptable
Controlling ship operations
Security clearance
Navigational charting
Emergency preparedness
Security training
Analytical and critical thinking
Time management
Certification
W13A NEC - Quartermaster Journeyman Course - May 2024
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Course - Sep 2023
Leadership Development Course - Aug 2023
Suicide Alert for Everyone (SAFE TALK) - Aug 2023
EO Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures - Jun 2021
Marine Species Awareness Training - Apr 2019
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist - Oct 2018
Quartermaster "A" School - Jun 2018
Timeline
Assistant Security Supervisor
Bethel Baptist Church
09.2024 - Current
Quartermaster
United States Naval Service
01.2018 - 09.2024
W13A NEC - Quartermaster Journeyman Course - May 2024
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Course - Sep 2023
Leadership Development Course - Aug 2023
Suicide Alert for Everyone (SAFE TALK) - Aug 2023
EO Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures - Jun 2021
Marine Species Awareness Training - Apr 2019
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist - Oct 2018
Quartermaster "A" School - Jun 2018
High School Diploma -
Benjamin E Mays High School
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