Evan Reese
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Quality-focused former navy construction electrician with nine years of military experience diagnosing, repairing and installing electrical equipment and components. Three years experience as an electronics technician/drone operator with Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations. The skills and knowledge I gained working for the Navy have given me the confidence to separate and seek employment better suited to my needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Reliance Test & Technology
Norfolk, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Remotely operated two surface targets in support of RIMPAC, poniard guided rocket test, on board of a South Korean Landing ship.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained the electrical components of high-speed maneuvering surface targets.
- Remotely operated, high-speed maneuvering surface targets in support of various naval training exercises while on board Navy training support vessels.
- Supervised small boat operations in support of Naval rescue swimmer exercises.
- Trained subordinates how to efficiently operate remote systems and diagnose electrical malfunctions.
Underwater Construction Technician
United States Navy
Little Creek , VA
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Constructed, inspected, repaired, and maintained oceanfront facilities in support of Naval and Marine Corps operations.
- Installed split pipe over fiber optic sonar cable assemblies at 50-70 foot water depths off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Instructed Dutch and Norwegian military divers on how to weld steel underwater using the Kirby Morgan surface-supplied dive helmet.
- Performed rapid penetration soil testing using hydraulic power tools in Antsiranana, Madagascar, and Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
- Inspected anti-terrorism force protection barriers in Augusta Bay, Italy; Groton, Connecticut; and Norfolk, Virginia.
- Maintained and operated diver air systems containing 5,000 psi of compressed air.
- Executed and completed work in zero-visibility water conditions with a limited supply of air.
- Maintained records of all dives made within my unit using the Navy dive jump reporting system.
Construction Electrician
United States Navy, USN
Juffair, Bahrain
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed a 4-member facilities maintenance shop alone as a result of funding constraints.
- Executed work orders addressing various facility electrical concerns.
- Successfully completed installations of ballasts in overhead lighting.
- Inspected electrical panels, switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers.
- Identified electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.
Construction Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Supervised 10 Navy Construction Electricians, overseeing daily maintenance tasking and attending weekly command meetings to ensure operational readiness.
- Assembled electrical systems, installed them in elementary school buildings, and wired them for optimal functionality for the Pacific Partnership exercise in Southeast Asia.
- Supplied power to a 1,500 man tent camp through the utilization of generators, phase cable, and distribution panels for Joint Logistics Over The Seas (JLOTS) exercise in Pohang, Korea.
- Provided heat through environmental control units, ensuring comfort and operational efficiency during Joint Logistics Over The Seas (JLOTS) exercise in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Instructed command physical training sessions and official physical fitness assessments leading to overall 95% passing rate.
Education
Underwater Construction Technician
Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center
Panama City Beach, FL02.2017
Electrical Construction
Construction Electrician, Advanced (C-School)
Port Hueneme, CA11-2015
Electrical Construction
Construction Electrician, Basic (A-School)
Shepard Airforce Base Wichitaw, TX 08-2012
Skills
Electrical systems troubleshooting
Wiring and soldering
Power distribution
Equipment installation
Electrical theory
Remote systems operator
Small craft operator
Functional testing
Schematic reading
Maintenance management
Record keeping
Public speaking
Situational awareness
Communication
Customer service
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Reliance Test & Technology
11.2021 - Current
Underwater Construction Technician
United States Navy
03.2018 - 03.2021
Construction Electrician
United States Navy, USN
01.2016 - 01.2017
Construction Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2012 - 01.2016
Underwater Construction Technician
Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center
Electrical Construction
Construction Electrician, Advanced (C-School)
Electrical Construction
Construction Electrician, Basic (A-School)
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