DIEGO RUGEL
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly trained, skilled, motivated and seasoned Naval Officer with 17 years of Naval service. Subject Matter Expert in supervisory positions with expertise in administration, design and implementation of developmental programs, mentoring and training, program assessment, technical assistance and quality assurance. Recognized as versatile, results-driven leader, trusted mentor and respected advisor. Committed to utilizing my skills to further the mission of a company. Fluent in writing/speaking Spanish.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK- PORT OPERATIONS
Norfolk, United States
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversees all daily administrative divisional operations and serves as executive assistant to Port Operations Manager.
- Successfully directed and contributed to the completion of over 250 performance evaluations, and implementation of 18 new Navy wide instructions and policies resulting in Port Operation's full mission readiness and its ability to support over 41 ships on the waterfront.
- Performed administrative duties such as personnel administration, command organization and departmental operations planning.
- Exercises management control over personnel and Navy wide assignments.
SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER- OPERATIONS OFFICER
US NAVY- USS COLE
Norfolk, United States
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Led a team of 22 Sailors in the execution of daily operations and the successful completion of at sea functions while ensuring 100% immediate response to new Naval mission tasking.
- As the ship's Operations Officer, he maintains and develops project/production schedules and reports ship's mission ready status to upper chain.
- Developed departmental plans to improve operational readiness and efficiency.
- While out to sea, he is primarily responsible for the scheduling and briefing of evolutions such as: Underway Replenishment, Flight Operations, Small Boat Operations, Search and Rescue Operations, and more through the use of Naval Message.
- Performs audits of all Divisional maintenance programs to verify successful completion of maintenance tasks as per technical manuals within prescribed periodic cycles.
- Creates executive planning and debriefs all ship personnel including Executive Officer and Commanding Officer on upcoming mission evolutions and safety precautions utilizing Operational Risk Management tools.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
VR-62 NAS JAX, US NAVY
Jacksonville, United States
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Led a team of six in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives and maintained Aviation Life Support Systems for five C-130T Aircrafts.
- As the Flight Gear and Aviation Life Support Program Manager, he developed and implemented controls when inspecting Life Support Equipment, thus ensuring 100% compliance with Naval Aviation Publications and Technical Publications.
- Utilizing the Optimized-Organizational Maintenance Activity Program (OOMA/NALCOMIS), he ensured the documentation and record keeping on the completion of all maintenance inspections and technical directives on over 2200 pieces of Life Support Equipment.
- Prepares departmental daily workloads and communicates his daily goals keeping the maintenance department and top leaders abreast on the accomplishment of each task.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Hand selected due to his remarkable performance as a leader to attend U.S Navy Officer Candidate School at Officer Training Command, Newport, R.I.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
FRC EAST, JB MDL, US NAVY
Fort Dix, United States
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Led a team of 10 in the maintenance of Aviation Life Support Systems for VR-64 Squadron custodian of four C-130T aircraft and for MAG-773 and MAG-774 Squadron custodian of 10 AH-1W Helicopters.
- Utilizing the Intermediate-Level Maintenance Activity Configuration Management (IMA/NALCOMIS), he ensured the documentation and record keeping on the completion of all maintenance inspections and technical Directives on over 30,000 pieces of Life Support Equipment in support of one Navy and two Marine Aviation Squadron ensuring 100% mission completion at all times.
- As a Certified Green Belt Lean Six Sigma- Process Improvement, he developed and implemented a new inspection process for the maintenance of Pilots Life Preserves systems.
- This new process incorporated a set of management tools and techniques designed to improve the capability of the Command by reducing the likelihood of error, decreasing production time, and reduction of maintenance cost by $250,000 in maintenance hours.
- This new process is now being used by all Navy Intermediate Level Command performing maintenance on Life Support Equipment.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
VR-53, US NAVY
JB ANDREWS AFB, United States
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Led a team of six in the maintenance of Aviation Life Support Systems for four C-130T aircraft ensuring full mission capable status at all times.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- As the Flight Gear and Aviation Life Support Program Manager, he developed and implemented controls when inspecting Life Support Equipment, thus ensuring 100% compliance with Naval Aviation Publications and Technical Publications
- Utilizing the Optimized-Organizational Maintenance Activity Program (OOMA/NALCOMIS), he ensured the documentation and record keeping on the completion of all maintenance inspections and technical directives on over 1850 pieces of Life Support Equipment
- Prepares departmental daily workloads and communicates his daily goals keeping the maintenance department and top leaders abreast on the accomplishment of each task.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
MAN VR-48, US NAVY
JB ANDREWS AFB, United States
10.2006 - 08.2009
- As the Work Center Aviation Life Support Systems Tech, directly responsible for the completion of maintenance of Aviation Life Support Equipment
- Responsible for the Inventory, maintenance, receiving, storing, and issuing of all pilot/aircrew equipment used in daily squadron operations of four C-20 Gulfstream Aircraft
- As the Flight Gear and Aviation Life Support Program Manager, he developed and implemented controls when inspecting Life Support Equipment, thus ensuring 100% compliance with Naval Aviation Publications and Technical Publications
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Provides Logistic Support of cargo and personnel Nationwide and all theaters of operation.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
06.2024
CERTIFIED DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGER -
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS
06.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
09.2018
ASSOCIATE OF ART - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
05.2015
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT COURSE -
ENTERPRISE AIR SPEED
08-2014
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Decision Making
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Certification
- EGRESS/EXPLSIVE CHECK-OUY, 2012, 02/28/19, C-130T Aircraft Egress Check-out Instructor for all the safety of personnel when performing maintenance around ordnance equipment. Qualified C-130T Aircraft personnel on the removal and installation of Cartridge Actuated Devices, Flares and Aircraft Fire Suppression Systems.
- ORDNANCE HANDLER QUALIFIER, 2012, 02/28/19, Qualified C-130T Aircraft personnel on the removal and installation of Cartridge Actuated Devices, Flares and Aircraft Fire Suppression Systems.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE, 03/01/09, 03/31/19, Quality Assurance Representative for 8 C-130T Aircraft.
Skillsets
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Decision Making
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication
Details
Chesapeake, United States, (914) 290 3725, diego.rugel1988@gmail.com
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance, 05/01/19, Current U.S Government Secret Security Clearance, Last adjudicated May, 2019.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
References
- LT Samuel Simeon, SAMSIME@GMAIL.COM, 347-844-3424
- LT Pharen Barron, PHARENBARRON@GMAIL.COM, 919-819-2588
- LSC Angelo Ramirez, MRAMIREZ.USN@GMAIL.COM, 757-214-5133
Timeline
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK- PORT OPERATIONS
12.2021 - 11.2022
SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER- OPERATIONS OFFICER
US NAVY- USS COLE
11.2019 - 03.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER
VR-62 NAS JAX, US NAVY
12.2015 - 03.2019
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
FRC EAST, JB MDL, US NAVY
10.2012 - 12.2015
OPERATIONS MANAGER
VR-53, US NAVY
10.2009 - 10.2012
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
MAN VR-48, US NAVY
10.2006 - 08.2009
MASTER OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
CERTIFIED DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGER -
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF ART - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT COURSE -
ENTERPRISE AIR SPEED
- EGRESS/EXPLSIVE CHECK-OUY, 2012, 02/28/19, C-130T Aircraft Egress Check-out Instructor for all the safety of personnel when performing maintenance around ordnance equipment. Qualified C-130T Aircraft personnel on the removal and installation of Cartridge Actuated Devices, Flares and Aircraft Fire Suppression Systems.
- ORDNANCE HANDLER QUALIFIER, 2012, 02/28/19, Qualified C-130T Aircraft personnel on the removal and installation of Cartridge Actuated Devices, Flares and Aircraft Fire Suppression Systems.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE, 03/01/09, 03/31/19, Quality Assurance Representative for 8 C-130T Aircraft.
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