Drew Pickens
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Gerald R. Ford, USN
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Rated job performance for 154 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
Surface Combat Systems Center, USN
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Rated job performance for 62 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Momsen, USN
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Rated job performance 22 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Memorized Equal Opportunity policies and led training for company personnel.
Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Reuben James, USN
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete [Type] taskings.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
Military Training Instructor
Center For Surface Combat Systems
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for RADAR systems operation and maintenance training courses.
Work Center Supervisor
USS Halyburton, USN
09.2002 - 01.2008
- Supervised and inspected over [Number] maintenance actions encompassing over [Number] maintenance hours.
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Cared for [Number] pieces of equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Managed [Number] personnel resulting in [Number]% availability of all equipment.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to meet requirements.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Fire Controlman
Task Force Hurricane
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Operated and maintained key combat equipment.
- Maintained operational computer systems by inspecting, testing and aligning detection and warning equipment and associated networks.
- Identified and reported target positions to accurately calibrate weapons direction systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School
Altamonte Springs, FL05.1996
Skills
- Equipment Updates
- Corrective Actions
- Base Protection
- Performance Measurement
- Training Initiatives
- Interpreting Technical Documentation
- Coordinating Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Providing Feedback
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Managing Classified Information
Timeline
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Gerald R. Ford, USN
08.2020 - 09.2023
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
Surface Combat Systems Center, USN
02.2018 - 07.2020
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Momsen, USN
02.2014 - 01.2018
Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Reuben James, USN
04.2011 - 07.2013
Military Training Instructor
Center For Surface Combat Systems
02.2008 - 03.2011
Fire Controlman
Task Force Hurricane
02.2007 - 12.2007
Work Center Supervisor
USS Halyburton, USN
09.2002 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School