Jared Cruz
Honolulu
Summary
Senior Chief Petty Officer with expertise in ordnance management, operational leadership, and training development. Proficient in developing undersea warfare tactics and analyzing intelligence data to enhance mission effectiveness and crew preparedness. Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance underscores a strong commitment to security and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordnance Technician
Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (COMUSWFORPAC MIW)
Honolulu
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for storage and transportation of ordnance materials, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
- Analyzed intelligence data to inform strategic undersea warfare initiatives.
- Currently serving in a senior leadership role contributing to the development of undersea warfare tactics and training.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
MCM 10 WARRIOR
Sasebo
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Led minesweeping and combat systems operations as a qualified Minesweeping Boatswain's Mate and Exercise Evaluator.
- Supervised shipboard teams as Section Leader, CIC Watch Supervisor, and Division Damage Control Petty Officer, ensuring operational readiness and crew proficiency.
- Executed force protection training programs, enhancing security readiness across the command.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring vessel operational readiness and crew safety.
Certified Navy Instructor
CSCS DET MAYPORT, FL
Jacksonville
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed, refined, and taught curriculum to hundreds of sailors, ensuring alignment with fleet readiness standards.
- Integrated technology into curriculum design, boosting engagement and knowledge retention among sailors.
- Delivered technical training on advanced weapons and combat systems, enhancing sailors' operational readiness.
- Researched emerging trends in education and best practices for curriculum design, informing curriculum updates and improvements.
Work Center Supervisor
MCM 7 PATRIOT
Sasebo
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed shipboard maintenance and logistics, ensuring operational readiness and timely supply of repair parts as Work Center Supervisor and Repair Parts Petty Officer.
- Supervised operation and maintenance of the AN/SQQ-32 Sonar system, enhancing mine detection and classification capabilities.
- Qualified as Antiterrorism Training Team Member and led reaction force teams, improving response effectiveness during drills and real-world scenarios.
Ordnance Artificer
NMC EAD UNIT GUAM
Guam
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Completed 4000-hour government service apprenticeship as Ordnance Artificer, focusing on advanced weapon systems.
- Developed expertise in handling, maintaining, and repairing Tomahawk cruise missile systems and vertical launching systems (VLS), ensuring operational readiness.
- Completed 2000-hour apprenticeship as Armory Technician, specializing in weapon systems management and support.
Deck Supervisor
MCM 5 GUARDIAN
Sasebo
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Supervised deck operations, enforcing safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure crew safety.
- Performed deck rigging tasks, securing lines and managing equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Managed inventory of supplies and materials to ensure uninterrupted deck operations.
Education
Associate's Degree - General Studies, Business Management
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX03-2026
Skills
- Weapons Systems Maintenance
- Ammunition management
- Ordnance & Weapons Systems
- Weapons handling
- Small Arms (M-2 50 Cal, M240, M16/M4, M9)
- Tomahawk maintenance
- Ordnance artificer
- Armory technician
- Security Operations Management
- Operational Risk Management
- Work center supervisor
- Chief of guard
- Navy instructor
- Management & Leadership
Awards
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Navy Commendation Medal
- Navy Achievement Medal (7)
Education And Certifications
Ordnance Artificer, 4000, Armory Technician, 2000, Rigger, 6000, Computer Operator, 2000, Ammunition Supply Administration, Antiterrorism Training Supervisor, Crew Served Weapons (CSW) Instructor, Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC), Command Fitness Leader, Central Texas College, 50, Principles of Management, Business & Professional Communications, Business Principles, Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Timeline
Ordnance Technician
Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (COMUSWFORPAC MIW)
09.2023 - Current
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
MCM 10 WARRIOR
09.2020 - 08.2023
Certified Navy Instructor
CSCS DET MAYPORT, FL
02.2017 - 01.2020
Work Center Supervisor
MCM 7 PATRIOT
05.2014 - 12.2016
Ordnance Artificer
NMC EAD UNIT GUAM
05.2011 - 04.2014
Deck Supervisor
MCM 5 GUARDIAN
04.2008 - 04.2011
Associate's Degree - General Studies, Business Management
Central Texas College