Navy Chief Gunnersmate
Open To Work
BRYAN SILVERI
Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio
San Antonio,TX
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Range Safety OfficerFirearms InstructorManager in TrainingManagerArmorer
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
San Antonio, TX, USDetroit, MI
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$55000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balance
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Highly experienced leader, program manager, Range Safety Officer, weapons safety professional, and instructor with 20+ years of United States Navy experience specializing in range operations, small arms safety, weapons maintenance, tactics, marksmanship instruction, ordnance handling, cross-agency coordination, and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to, supervise live-fire training, enforce range safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, inspect weapons systems, and train personnel in safe and effective firearms handling. Experienced in leading personnel in high-risk operational environments requiring strict accountability, situational awareness, sound judgment, and adherence to established procedures. Current Secret clearance.
Work History
Chief Petty Officer / Drug Testing Coordinator
3 Years 2 Months- Mentored junior personnel, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
- Maintained strict security protocols while handling classified information, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Increased operational readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
- Developed training materials to support onboarding of new personnel in adherence to the Navy's zero tolerance illicit substance policy.
Weapons Leading Chief Petty Officer / Instructor
3 Years 11 Months- Led 30+ junior personnel in delivering over 2K trained technicians to Naval Surface Vessels via seven weapons systems and two ordnance administration courses of instruction.
- Direct Mentorship of junior personnel resulted in 21 promotions and 18 awards for his division.
- Managed maintenance schedules for seven weapons combat systems, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability. s
- Oversaw curriculum development project timelines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource allocation.
Ordnance Chief / HAZMAT Certifier
6 Years- Managed 20+ personnel in the maintenance, procurement, storage, transportation, and shipment of over $23M in arms, ammunition, and explosives across more than 60 geographically separated locations for 3 training cycles and deployments.
- Enhanced critical allied relationships using expertise to train a diverse spectrum of soldiers, airmen, and sailors from multiple partner forces in austere environments.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance personnel skills and tactical capabilities for 200+ personnel, resulting in streamlined qualification processes in a high-tempo operational environment.
- Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and twice in support of Special Operations Command Africa
Lead Range Safety Officer / Leading Petty Officer
3 Years 1 Month- Conducted training for 1000+ security forces personnel on military security marksmanship and tactics via classroom instruction and live-fire operations.
- Coordinated range safety briefings for personnel, enhancing awareness of operational risks and procedures.
- Provided leadership in emergency response drills, fostering team readiness and coordination during crises.
- Oversaw the implementation of safety measures for live fire, judicial proceedings, and prisoner transport, improving overall incident response effectiveness.
Unit Armorer / RSO /Division Leading Petty Officer
4 Years 1 Month- Managed inventory and maintenance of 3k weapons systems and $5m of ordnance to ensure operational readiness with zero discrepancies.
- Conducted 2k+ inspections and repairs on firearms, enhancing reliability and safety standards within the unit.
- Trained over 3k personnel and partner forces on proper handling, storage, and accountability of military equipment to promote compliance.
- Developed standard operating procedures for armory operations, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.
- Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and AFRICOM.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
High Stress Leadership and Mentorship
Range Safety Operations
Project Management
Marksmanship Instruction
Weapons Inspection & Repair
Ammunition Handling & Accountability
Risk Management & Hazard Identification
Incident Prevention & Emergency Response
Training Program Development
Personnel Qualification & Evaluation
Operational Planning and Execution
Inventory Control & Weapons Accountability
Federal Hazardous Material Certification
Current Secret Clearance
Certification
- Naval Special Warfare Range Safety Officer - Training Detachment Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach, VA
- 717B Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor - Center for Security Forces — San Diego, CA
- 805A Naval Instructor - Naval Instructor School — Virginia Beach, VA
- 787A Naval Special Warfare Small Arms Technician - Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane — Crane, IN
- Naval Special Warfare Sniper Weapons Technician - Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane — Crane, IN
- Ordnance Officer - Center for Surface Combat Systems — Dam Neck, VA
- AMMO-62 HAZMAT Certifier - Army Ammunition Command — McAlester, OK
- 804G Expeditionary Force Combat Skills - Center for Security Forces — Gulfport, MS
- Weapons Combat Course - Shaw’s Shooting School — Hagerman, ID
- Administrative Laser Safety Officer - Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane — Virginia Beach, VA
- Advanced Tactical Driver - Redkoch — Alton, VA
- Level II Advanced Driver - R.F.H. — Alton, VA
- Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course Graduate - CPO LDC — Virginia Beach, VA
- Certified in Homeland Security Level IV via American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
- Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist via Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Current Secret Clearance
Timeline
Chief Petty Officer / Drug Testing Coordinator
Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Weapons Leading Chief Petty Officer / Instructor
Center for Surface Combat Systems Dam Neck
08.2019 - 07.2023Read More
Ordnance Chief / HAZMAT Certifier
SEAL Team TWO
08.2013 - 08.2019Read More
Lead Range Safety Officer / Leading Petty Officer
US Naval Air Station Sigonella Security Department
07.2010 - 08.2013Read More
Unit Armorer / RSO /Division Leading Petty Officer
US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74
06.2006 - 07.2010Read More
Allen Park High School
High School Diploma
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