Embry Warren
‘Aiea
Summary
Operations leader with 9+ years of high-responsibility service in the U.S. Navy, trusted to manage people, assets, timelines, and mission-critical systems in environments where failure is not an option. Experience includes leading multi-million-dollar maintenance projects as a Ship Superintendent, supervising specialized submersible operations for Naval Special Warfare, and operating and maintaining critical mechanical systems on submarines. Consistently selected for roles requiring strong judgment, technical skill, and team leadership.
Alongside my military career, I built a foundation in mortgage lending and financial analysis, developing skills in underwriting guidelines, documentation accuracy, client communication, and process management. Known for disciplined execution, problem-solving under pressure, and building dependable teams. Brings a proven ability to manage operations, maintain safety and quality standards, and deliver results with accountability. Positioned to run and scale a service-based franchise with the same structure, reliability, and leadership expected in military operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mortgage Loan Originator
Edge Home Finance
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted credit officers with loan applications to originate loans.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Developed extensive network of referral partners to source new mortgage loan opportunities.
- Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
- Interviewed applicants to assess loan requirements before suggesting offers.
- Collected information from banks, institutions and employers to assess applicant eligibility.
- Updated borrowers through each step of loan application, approval and closing processes while remaining attentive to customer needs.
Ship Superintendent
United States Navy, USN
01.2025 - Current
- Lead and coordinate multi-million-dollar maintenance and repair projects, overseeing scheduling, workflow, and cross-departmental priorities to keep submarines and support craft on track and mission-ready.
- Provide technical oversight on mechanical, auxiliary, and propulsion-related systems, ensuring repairs, testing, and installations meet Navy standards, engineering directives, and safety requirements.
- Manage daily operations between Navy personnel, shipyard shops, and civilian contractors, resolving conflicts, approving work, and ensuring all teams are aligned with project timelines and safety protocols.
- Conduct inspections, verify quality of completed work, and enforce procedural compliance, reducing rework, preventing safety incidents, and maintaining operational readiness during high-tempo maintenance periods.
- Lead teams in high-stress, rapidly changing environments, making time-critical decisions, escalating issues appropriately, and ensuring mission-critical systems are returned to service with zero defects.
Mortgage Loan Originator
C2 Hawaii
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
- Resolved discrepancies between borrowers, lenders and financial institutions with detail orientation and efficiency.
- Assisted credit officers with loan applications to originate loans.
- Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
SEAL Delivery Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised all maintenance, repair, and readiness operations for SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), ensuring mission-critical submersible platforms were fully operational for Naval Special Warfare deployments.
- Directed a multi-rate team of mechanics, electricians, and divers, coordinating complex tasking, troubleshooting major system casualties, and ensuring simultaneous workstreams met demanding operational timelines.
- Maintained and tested complex hydraulic, electrical, propulsion, and life-support systems, ensuring strict compliance with safety, engineering, and diving operations standards.
- Executed rapid-turn maintenance cycles to support time-sensitive special operations missions, making real-time decisions that balanced risk, operational requirements, and equipment integrity.
- Developed and enforced preventative and corrective maintenance procedures, reducing system failures, increasing platform reliability, and improving operational availability for NSW mission sets.
Machinist's Mate Auxiliary
United States Navy, USN
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Operated, maintained, and repaired submarine auxiliary systems including hydraulics, air systems, HVAC, seawater systems, propulsion support equipment, and potable water systems to ensure continuous underway readiness.
- Performed and supervised preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, valves, diesel engines, and refrigeration systems, reducing unplanned equipment downtime during deployments.
- Diagnosed and resolved time-sensitive mechanical failures in high-pressure, zero-fail environments, restoring mission-critical systems while underway and during deployed operations.
- Earned and stood multiple engineering watchstations, overseeing system operations, training junior sailors, and ensuring compliance with engineering directives and safety procedures.
- Executed system tagouts, equipment overhauls, inspections, and testing during shipyard periods and underway maintenance cycles, coordinating with shipyard workers, contractors, and engineering departments.
Recruit
United States Navy, Unit
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Completed intensive 8-week Navy basic training, developing discipline, physical endurance, and adherence to military standards.
- Learned and applied core naval skills, including firefighting, damage control, first aid, seamanship, and basic weapons handling.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and reliability in a high-stress, performance-driven training environment.
- Adapted quickly to structured routines, strict deadlines, and high levels of accountability.
- Selected for additional responsibilities within the division, contributing to morale, organization, and daily operations.
Ranch Hand
Shane Burtnett
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
Education
Certificate - Hyroelectric-Machinery Mechanic
The United States Department of Labor
Arlington, VA04-2025
No Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2024
Certificate - Power Plant Operator
The United States Department of Labor
Arlington, VA04-2024
Certificate - Computer Operator
The United States Department of Labor
Arlington, VA03-2023
Certificate - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
The United States Department of Labor
Arlington, VA04-2022
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport, TX05-2015
Skills
- Project & Operations Management
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
- Equipment Monitoring & System Oversight
- Risk Assessment & Safety Protocols
- Workflow & Schedule Development
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Mentorship
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Documentation & Reporting Accuracy
- Process Improvement & Strategic Planning
- Pipeline & Task Management
Certification
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - HI
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - TX
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - FL
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - WA
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - MI
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - CA
Languages
English
Timeline
Mortgage Loan Originator
Edge Home Finance
06.2025 - Current
Ship Superintendent
United States Navy, USN
01.2025 - Current
Mortgage Loan Originator
C2 Hawaii
04.2024 - 06.2025
SEAL Delivery Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
01.2021 - 01.2025
Machinist's Mate Auxiliary
United States Navy, USN
01.2016 - 01.2021
Recruit
United States Navy, Unit
11.2015 - 01.2016
Ranch Hand
Shane Burtnett
06.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate - Hyroelectric-Machinery Mechanic
The United States Department of Labor
No Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Power Plant Operator
The United States Department of Labor
Certificate - Computer Operator
The United States Department of Labor
Certificate - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
The United States Department of Labor
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School