Brian Kelly
New London,CT
Summary
Distinguished U.S. Navy Diver with proven expertise in underwater repair operations, experienced in leading teams and coordinating complex projects in real world applications. Confidence, exceptional problem-solving skills and resilience in high-pressure environments. Meritoriously promoted three times during a five year military tenure.
Versatile, accountable and capable research scientist. Developed exceptionally strong research skills with a proven ability to reliably manage complex projects independently while demonstrating a wide skill set in laboratory techniques at the undergraduate level.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Navy Diver
U.S. Navy
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted underwater inspection, maintenance and repair on naval surface ships and submarines to support operational readiness.
- Responsible for the maintenance and custody of over $300,000 in diver life-support equipment while supervising a team of 12 personnel in its inspection, operation, and accountability.
- Experienced in coordinating across multidisciplinary teams and organizations to execute complex maintenance and repair operations aboard nuclear-powered naval submarines safely and successfully.
- Resilient and success oriented. Proven ability to solve complex problems involving high-value assets in demanding, high-pressure environments.
Supply Manager
A.W. Sales
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed inventory, online sales, and order fulfillment for an e-commerce company processing hundreds of products daily with a two-person team.
- Oversaw warehouse operations and personnel to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment and delivery.
Musician/Music Teacher
Self-Employed
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Played various venues as part of a live band professionally.
- Taught guitar performance to skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced in various styles including contemporary, classic rock, classical, progressive rock and jazz.
Salesperson
A.J. Perri
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Full-time salesperson at medium-large size HVAC and Plumbing business.
- Communicated product features, advantages, and benefits to customers.
- Identified customer needs and delivered tailored, effective solutions through strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with customers on a daily basis.
Research Assistant
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Contributing laboratory member and independent researcher investigating the in vivo effects of the Engrailed-2 gene on neurodevelopment and autism-related phenotypes.
- Independently managed all phases of a research project involving 120 adolescent mice, including euthanasia, tissue dissection, cryogenic sample preparation and sectioning, immunohistochemical assays, light microscopy, quantitative analysis of large-scale datasets, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.
- Presented and successfully defended an honors thesis before a doctoral faculty committee.Third author of a peer-reviewed publication (Genestine et al., 2015).
Research Assistant
University of California, San Francisco
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Independent researcher studying astroglial calcium signalling in adolescent mice.
- Developed proficiency in live-tissue preparation and two-photon microscopy and imaging using virally expressed genetically encoded calcium indicators.
- Responsible for all phases of the experiment from mice euthanasia to data analysis and interpretation.
- Analyzed time-lapse imaging data using photon-analysis software and MATLAB.
Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted independent research examining satellite glial cell organization and development in adolescent mice using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
- Performed tissue dissection, collection, and high-fidelity nanometer-level TEM sample preparation.
- Gained proficiency in operating transmission electron microscopes to capture high-resolution images.
- Conducted literature reviews and evaluated primary sources to identify relevant findings concerning an under-studied cell type.
- Created and gave several presentations of findings in academic settings.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ08-2014
Skills
- Proficient in underwater inspection, maintenance and repair operations involving naval vessels and shipboard systems Skilled in the use of specialized tools, mechanical troubleshooting, repair assessment, visual inspection and in-depth step-tracked repair procedures Certified in underwater welding with experience performing repairs and modifications on both topside and submerged equipment Experienced in operating, inspecting and maintaining complex mechanical equipment and systems including diver life-support equipment and naval shipboard machinery Certified in first aid, CPR and dive medicine
- Gained tremendous soft and interpersonal skills including taking leadership roles, coordinating between different teams and departments, working effectively in a team setting, functioning confidently and autonomously in high-risk settings and developing resilience and self-regulation
US Navy Diver
- Experienced neuroscience undergraduate researcher with experience in the fields of neurodevelopment, astroglial calcium signaling, satellite glial cell organization and autism-related genetics in rodent models Able to independently manage research projects reliably from experimental design and animal procedures through microscopy, quantitative analysis and interpretation Technical experience includes tissue dissection, live-tissue and cryogenic sample preparation, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, light microscopy, two-photon laser imaging and transmission electron microscopy Experience with MATLAB, imaging-data analysis, statistical analysis, database management, literature review and scientific figure preparation Experienced in presenting and defending research findings before academic committees and audiences as well as contributing towards peer-review publication
Academic Research and Laboratory Experience
Timeline
U.S. Navy Diver
U.S. Navy
04.2021 - Current
Supply Manager
A.W. Sales
06.2019 - 02.2021
Salesperson
A.J. Perri
05.2019 - 05.2019
Musician/Music Teacher
Self-Employed
06.2018 - 01.2020
Research Assistant
University of California, San Francisco
07.2016 - 09.2016
Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
07.2015 - 09.2015
Research Assistant
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
01.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Biology
Ocean County College