Damon Kelley
Seattle
Summary
Construction management professional and U.S. Navy veteran with a solid track record in leadership and mentorship. Successfully guided teams and veterans through complex processes while enhancing service efficiency. Strong communicator with experience in cross-functional coordination and improving operational workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant School Certifying Official
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / North Seattle College
Seattle
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed daily operations of Veteran Educational Benefits Office and mentored a team of 4-8 Veteran Work-Study students.
- Facilitated navigation of education benefit issues and school administrative processes for veterans and military-connected students.
- Collaborated with campus departments and external partners to enhance service continuity and operational effectiveness.
- Trained and developed student staff to independently manage key office responsibilities with confidence and accuracy
- Built and managed schedules and workflows that balanced office needs with student work-study requirements
- Advanced from clerical support to a leadership role within one quarter through initiative, adaptability, and consistent performance
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Bureau Veritas Group
Seattle
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated with clients, contractors, and multiple trades to enhance project progress and ensure quality system performance
- Submitted and coordinated RFIs to maintain alignment with project requirements and schedules
- Conducted site observations and documented field conditions to verify compliance with plans and specifications
- Led start-of-day meetings to prioritize tasks, facilitate coordination, and drive daily execution
- Earned increased field responsibility early through strong procedural compliance, reliability, and attention to detail
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Navy
Bremerton
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated major maintenance and audits for 160+ shipboard personnel during shipyard availabilities and dry dockings
- Oversaw scheduling and execution of maintenance work in regulated and safety-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety
- Led and trained 18 personnel, enhancing team qualifications and ensuring maintenance readiness across command
- Held leadership positions aboard the USS Connecticut, including Auxiliary Division Leading Petty Officer, Assistant Quality Assurance Officer, and Assistant Maintenance and Material Management Coordinator
Maintenance Planner
U.S. Navy
Bremerton
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated maintenance activities across multiple teams, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
- Aligned priorities, schedules, and maintenance requirements across organizational lines to streamline operations
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment and systems on naval vessels.
- Coordinated with crews to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Maintenance Mechanic
U.S. Navy
Bremerton
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on critical shipboard systems, ensuring operational reliability and readiness
- Diagnosed equipment issues and conducted repairs following technical specifications and safety protocols, minimizing downtime
Student
U.S. Navy
Bremerton
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Completed technical training in operating, maintaining, and repairing shipboard mechanical and support systems to ensure optimal functionality
Education
B.S. - Construction Management, Architecture
University of Washington
Seattle04-2026
Associate of Arts -
North Seattle College
SeattleSkills
- Compliance Management
- Regulatory Adherence
- Operations Support
- Issue Resolution
- Team Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Professional Communication
- Mentorship
- Leadership
Leadership Experience
DBIA Student Chapter, University of Washington, Founding Secretary
Timeline
Assistant School Certifying Official
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / North Seattle College
04.2024 - 03.2026
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Bureau Veritas Group
07.2023 - 04.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Navy
10.2021 - 08.2023
Maintenance Planner
U.S. Navy
03.2020 - 10.2021
Maintenance Mechanic
U.S. Navy
04.2019 - 03.2020
Student
U.S. Navy
08.2018 - 04.2019
B.S. - Construction Management, Architecture
University of Washington
Associate of Arts -
North Seattle College