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Dorothy Murray

Summary

Results-driven Project Management Specialist and U.S. Navy Department Head for Unmanned Systems with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end product development lifecycle of advanced autonomous platforms while leading diverse, cross-functional teams to enhance operational safety and drive mission success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Head

US Navy
Port Hueneme, CA
09.2023 - Current

· Experienced Project Management Specialist with a proven track record of overseeing the full product development lifecycle, managing customer relationships to ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

· Drives schedule and cost performance through diligent opportunity management and performance metrics, leveraging the Microsoft Office Suite to deliver clear, professional written and verbal communication.

· Led the strategic coordination and planning for 24 community engagements during 2025 Los Angeles Fleet Week, successfully increasing brand awareness and exposing 60,000 civilians to Navy operations and diverse career opportunities.

· Led a 45-member joint-force team across all military branches to develop critical multi-branch training curricula and represented the command at staff-level strategic conferences and high-profile engagements.

Safety and Emergency Response Director

US Navy
Sasebo, Japan
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Directed all shipboard safety and emergency response efforts as the primary advisor on firefighting, flooding control, and hazardous material mitigation, functioning as the organization’s Emergency Management Coordinator.
  • Led large-scale damage control operations and personnel training, serving in a role akin to a Fire Marshal or Safety Director to ensure 24/7 operational readiness and the protection of high-value assets.
  • Served as Mission Operations Director, responsible for real-time tactical decision-making and situational control of complex systems, mirroring the high-stakes environment of a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager or Air Traffic Director.

Operations Assistant (Division Officer)

US Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Spearheaded a personnel retention initiative that achieved a 100% retention rate, optimizing human capital and reducing turnover costs through proactive mentorship and resource management.
  • Technical Training & Compliance: Orchestrated a 70-hour strategic training program for a cross-functional team, resulting in an 800% increase in critical qualifications (8 personnel) and enhancing overall mission readiness.
  • Risk Management & Vessel Operations: Served as the primary decision-maker (Officer of the Deck) for 12 high-risk helicopter recoveries, managing complex logistics and real-time safety protocols to ensure zero-incident execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Bachelor of Science -

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
06-2018

Skills

  • Project Management Planning
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Safety

Timeline

Department Head

US Navy
09.2023 - Current

Safety and Emergency Response Director

US Navy
06.2021 - 09.2023

Operations Assistant (Division Officer)

US Navy
06.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science -

Bachelor of Science -

United States Naval Academy
Dorothy Murray