Eric Mitchum
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Experienced First-Class Petty Officer in the US Navy with a strong and diverse background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Highly Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy
02.2025 - Current
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
Production Controller
United States Navy
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored inventory use and adjusted inventory control techniques.
- Coordinated with inventory managers to plan deliveries around production schedules.
- Reviewed job orders and adjusted schedules for timely delivery.
- Prepared job order documents and gave timely approvals.
- Reviewed production plans to identify and report potential risks.
- Trained new employees in various departments and safety standards.
- Planned material equipment and manpower needs for job.
- Established and enforced organization systems and standards.
- Worked with managers to plan and coordinate production tasks.
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
United States Navy
08.2014 - 02.2025
- Scheduled aircraft support maintenance.
- Tested, inspected, repaired, and installed avionics equipment.
- Manufactured and installed necessary replacement parts, components and avionics.
- Performed automotive and aircraft bodywork.
- Supervised operation and maintenance personnel.
- Tested ground and automotive electrical systems.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Security Forces Leader
United States Navy
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Monitored personnel access and maintained accurate security records.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Developed and maintained operational plans and strategies to support special forces objectives.
- Utilized advanced communications technology to plan and execute missions.
- Developed, coordinated and implemented instruction for host nation militaries.
- Trained and mentored junior special forces personnel to apply principles of mission planning, operational security and field skills.
- Developed security plans and procedures to protect personnel and assets.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Conducted background checks on new personnel to certify security clearance.
Auxiliary Security Force Member
United States Navy
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Monitored personnel access and maintained accurate security records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marist High School
Chicago, IL05-2014
Skills
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Test equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Team supervision
- Operations management
- Quality control
- Patrol techniques
- Crowd control
- Firearms proficiency
- Defensive tactics
- Physical fitness
- Information security
- Intelligence collection
- Research
Accomplishments
- As an Auxiliary Security Force Member, obligated 48 off-duty hours in support of the 2017 New Orleans Airshow ensuring the safety of 200,000 civilian patrons while supporting and enforcing all base security measures.
- As a Security Force Leader, led a team of 36 Sailors in the execution of all daily watches across 9 fixed and roving posts, ensuring all security requirements were met, resulting in zero security incidents.
- As an Aviation Support Equipment Technician, led the production efforts of 12 Sailors in collaboration with depot-level artisans on mission critical support equipment. His efforts resulted in the overhaul of 13 units saving the Navy $166,058 in repair costs.
- As a Production Controller, led 18 personnel in the completion of 1,958 maintenance actions, resulting in 6,638 man-hours, and producing a 93% ready-for-issue rate across nine work centers. Supplied 58 items of support equipment in support of three Marine detachments to Jaded Thunder, Integrated Training Exercise (ITX), and Raven 24-1
- As a Quality Assurance Representative, conducted 23 program audits and trained 35 Sailors and Marines, rectifying 92 discrepancies and allowing the maintenance to execute 2,740 maintenance actions, accumulating 14,321 mishap-free man hours.
Certification
- Certified in numerous types of aircraft Support Equipment to include Mid-Range Tow Tractors, Mobile Electric Powerplants, and Air Conditioning Units
- Licensed CPR/AED - 11/25/2025
- Certified Painter (Aircraft & Support Equipment) - 07/17/2024
- Certified Basic and Advanced Damage Control (Navy) - 08/23/2021
- Certified Advanced First-Aid/Stretcher Bearer - 06/09/2020
- Certified Basic Firefighting - 02/20/20
- Certified Aviation Support Equipment Manager - 10/15/2022
- Certified Security Reaction Force (Ship) - 10/14/2022
- Certified M9 Pistol, M4/M16 Rifle, and M500 Shotgun - 08/12/2019
- Certified Command Fitness Leader - 07/15/2016
Timeline
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy
02.2025 - Current
Production Controller
United States Navy
10.2024 - 02.2025
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy
01.2023 - 10.2024
Security Forces Leader
United States Navy
05.2019 - 05.2022
Auxiliary Security Force Member
United States Navy
01.2015 - 05.2019
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
United States Navy
08.2014 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Marist High School
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