BRIAN SULLIVAN
JACKSONVILLE,FL
Summary
Extremely versatile and driven Navy veteran with 22 years of dedicated service excelling in a variety of dynamic and fast-paced environments both ashore and at-sea. Customer and mission-focused, as well as being well-versed in incorporating solution-based recommendations, with a focus on process improvement and teamwork. Works well under pressure, ensuring problems are solved right, the first time. A dedicated and highly skilled trainer, mentor, and advisor. Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
COMBAT MISSSILE DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS CARNEY
Mayport, FL
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Personally led and trained 10+ Sailors assigned to Combat Systems in operating and maintaining complex multi-million-dollar electronic weapons systems
- Electronic maintenance and repair
- Wrote work schedules placing qualified individuals
- System tagout authority ensuring the safe operation and repair of potentially dangerous electronic equipment
- Company Safety program manager conducting routine safety inspections, organized safety training and submitted safety reports
- Skillfully led and trained team members and watch standers through an intensely demanding certification period, resulting in a certifying grade of 98% at first attempt
- Dedicated to training and mentoring, personally mentored and trained countless Sailors, resulting in numerous promotions.
COMMAND TRAINER
Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2
07.2017 - 12.2020
- While serving as both a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) and Combat Systems Training team member, singular efforts were key during crew certification events, resulting in the certification of five littoral combat ship crews
- Additionally, spearheaded crucial overhauls and updates to levels of knowledge exams, assessment data cards, and training and readiness cards, ensuring the surface division maintained fleet standards
- Member of combat system training team as well as VBSS training team
- Led multiple training for CREW members of LCS ships
- Facilitated over 220 hours of VBSS instruction, training, and assessment to over 100 VBSS team and crew members, ultimately leading to the certification of five LCS crews
- As Department Safety Manager, led 10 recreational and operational safety training events, resulting in zero operational mishaps and zero off-duty incidents
- Maintained Advanced Skills Maintenance training program, Developed Level of Knowledge tests.
COMBAT GUNNERY DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS HALSEY
04.2013 - 05.2017
- During two lengthy overseas deployments, led 21 Sailors in the maintenance and upkeep of 80 small arms
- 12 crew serve weapons, and all major caliber weapons, correcting 23 major weapons casualties
- Additionally, instrumental in the safe movement of nearly 1M rounds of ammunition and missiles during 10 major ammunition handling evolutions
- Supervisor of Gunnery division Leading team in maintenance and upkeep of gun and radar systems
COMBAT FIRE CONTROL DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS CROMMELIN
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Supervisor of radar and gunnery division, leading a team of 8 subordinates
- Member of training team trained and assessed operational watch standers
- Esteemed part of decommissioning 30-year-old warship.
NAVAL RESERVES TRAVEL COORDINATOR
Naval Operations Support Center
11.2008 - 12.2011
- While serving as the Travel Coordinator, processed 1000s of Naval Reserve force official orders, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to DoD travel regulations, Singular efforts resulted in additional duties as the DoD Travel System Coordinator
- As the Government Travel Card Authorizing Officer, managed the initial activation of the card and monitored authorized expenditures in accordance with DoD travel regulations.
FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
USS Dewert
10.2003 - 10.2008
- Served as a Radar and Cooling System Technician, ensured the proper and timely maintenance of the MK92 Fire Control system
- As one of the VBSS team members, boarded over 20 suspected drug-carrying vessels from various countries, resulting in the seizure of 25-30 million dollars in illegal drugs
- Flawlessly executed countless weapons system firings with a near 100% success rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School
Statesboro, GASkills
- Organizational Skills
- Process Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- People-Oriented
- Management Skills
- Calm Demeanor
- Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Training and Mentoring
- Safety Management
- Delegation Skills
Timeline
COMBAT MISSSILE DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS CARNEY
06.2021 - 11.2023
COMMAND TRAINER
Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2
07.2017 - 12.2020
COMBAT GUNNERY DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS HALSEY
04.2013 - 05.2017
COMBAT FIRE CONTROL DIVISION SUPERVISOR
USS CROMMELIN
01.2012 - 09.2012
NAVAL RESERVES TRAVEL COORDINATOR
Naval Operations Support Center
11.2008 - 12.2011
FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
USS Dewert
10.2003 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School