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Damien Chapman

Norfolk

Summary

Highly accomplished U.S. Navy veteran with 25 years of distinguished service providing executive-level leadership, operational oversight, and strategic planning across diverse, mission-driven organizations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of 80+ personnel, manage training and development programs, oversee performance management systems, and execute mission-critical operational initiatives. Experienced in talent acquisition, workforce planning, compliance oversight, and process improvement. Recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening organizational culture, and aligning personnel strategy with operational objectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Assessor / Training Specialist

Afloat Training Group Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

01.2023 - Current

Serve as a senior operations and workforce development assessor supporting enterprise-level readiness initiatives across multiple operational units. Evaluate organizational training programs, workforce capability, and compliance with operational certification standards.
Conduct workforce training assessments to evaluate employee qualifications, operational compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
Design and deliver training and development programs that enhance workforce readiness and professional competency.
Partner with executive leadership to analyze personnel performance, identify skills gaps, and implement targeted development strategies.
Produce detailed operational and workforce assessment reports outlining deficiencies, risk areas, and corrective action recommendations.
Support organizational readiness through mentorship, coaching, and performance improvement initiatives.

Departmental Leading Chief Petty Officer (Department Manager Equivalent)

USS San Jacinto

01.2018 - 01.2023

Directed daily operations, staffing, workforce scheduling, and professional development initiatives for 80+ personnel.
Managed employee performance evaluation programs, counseling sessions, and career development planning.
Coordinated interdepartmental logistics, resource allocation, and strategic operational planning.
Oversaw compliance inspections, audits, and quality assurance programs ensuring organizational readiness.
Managed departmental operating budgets, supply chain resources, and asset readiness.
Enforced organizational policies, workplace standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Mentored junior supervisors on leadership, employee relations, and performance management practices.

Recruitment Manager / Talent Acquisition Specialist

United States Navy Recruiting Command

Raleigh, NC

01.2015 - 01.2018

Executed talent acquisition strategies including candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
Managed onboarding processes ensuring compliance with employment eligibility and documentation requirements.
.Conducted demographic and labor-market analysis to identify high-yield recruiting territories.
Conducted workforce marketing and outreach campaigns to attract qualified applicants.
Maintained applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases.
Consistently exceeded hiring targets and staffing objectives.