Daniel Blank
Summary
Navy Veteran with 11 years of experience as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery equipment operations supervisor. Trained and qualified as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Military instructor, with 4 years of experience and outstanding knowledge on survival tactics, resistance techniques, and first aid skills. Supervisor of Research and Analysis division with 3 years of experience within the department. Extremely motivated to learn and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, and to grow and excel in future challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
11.2019 - Current
- Supervised operation and maintenance of catapults and associated mechanical, hydraulic and control systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeoff and landing operations. Directly contributed to 98% equipment availability rate, contributing in thousands of fixed-wing aircraft launches with zero mishaps.
- Monitored equipment and tool inventory worth millions of dollars to the US Navy, for consistent replenishment in alignment with demands and requirements, enhancing efficiency, productivity and equipment readiness.
Open Source/Social Media Analyst Internship
DarkStar Intelligence LLC
Alexandria, VA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Monitored online traditional and social media and networking trends and prepared and disseminated summary intelligence reports for federal agency clients to enhance situational awareness.
- Assisted in the development of reports on media and social networking issues of interest; helped manage web-based applications and tools to keep current on the latest trends, practices, programs, and applications evolving in the social media/networking realm.
Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape Instructor
US Navy
Kittery, Maine
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Instructed high risk of capture military personnel on survival skills, evasion tactics, resistance techniques and escape methods during a hostile situation. As a Resistance phase supervisor, conducted daily debriefs for the team and weekly post-training individual assessments.
- Instructed over 3,000 students on maintaining psychological health under adverse conditions and how to apply survival techniques acting in accordance with the United States "Code of Conduct".
- As the Research and Analysis division supervisor, lead a team of 10 military and civilian personnel in data collection and analysis, and management of sensitive information.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
04.2011 - 03.2016
- As a Work Center Supervisor and Catapult captain, flawlessly led a maintenance program through the command 3M self-assessment receiving "Outstanding" grade. Tracked and scheduled over 4,000 maintenance actions and directed 21 Aircraft Launch & Recovery Equipment (ALRE) professionals through the safe and efficient launch of thousands of fixed-wing aircraft in support of Aircraft Carrier Qualifications and Flight Deck certifications.
- Served 3 deployments total. In support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, effectively led a crew of 20 sailors orchestrating the safe launch of over 2,6000 fixed-wing aircraft with zero mishaps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Evidence-based Teaching
- Team Building/Management
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Instructing
- Versatile and Adaptable
Certification
- The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation, John E. Reid and Associates - 2018
- Master Training Specialist, US Navy - 2018
- Wilderness First Responder, SOLO - 2017
- Naval Education and Training Command Instructor Training Course - 2016
Timeline
Open Source/Social Media Analyst Internship
DarkStar Intelligence LLC
01.2022 - 03.2022
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
11.2019 - Current
Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape Instructor
US Navy
04.2016 - 09.2019
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
04.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
Liberty University
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