Jason Morton
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Operational leader and 12-year Navy veteran with expertise in logistics, risk assessment, and program administration. Combines hands-on experience managing tactical teams and high-stakes operations with formal business administration training to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and deliver on mission-critical goals.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist First Class
US Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2014 - 05.2026
- Coordinated sea combat air control for precise identification and interdiction of subsurface, surface, and air contacts.
- Administered payroll systems ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members.
- Executed complex radar operations to enhance situational awareness during missions.
- Utilized Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems to accurately identify aircraft, contributing to mission success.
- Monitored lookout for threats and hazards on aircraft carrier, enhancing operational safety.
- Operated as crewman/gunner, engineer, navigator and coxswain for 40-foot patrol boats.
- Led dynamic patrol missions as patrol leader of multiple 40-foot patrol boats.
- Conducted canvassing recruitment efforts for Navy personnel selection and training.
- Managed student administration at Navy schoolhouse to streamline academic processes.
- Established, maintained, and updated employee files for accurate payroll processing and record management for large military units.
Dockhand
Caspers Marina
Swansboro, North Carolina
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted customers with boat launches and recoveries, ensuring safe practices.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate docking procedures.
- Collaborated with marina staff to enhance customer service experiences on-site.
- Operated dock equipment to secure and service vessels at Caspers Marina.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dock areas for optimal operations.
- Trained new dock hands on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Master Control Operator
WWAY News Channel 3
Wilmington, North Carolina
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Operated broadcast equipment for live news programming and recorded segments.
- Monitored video feeds to ensure quality and accuracy during broadcasts.
- Coordinated with production team to manage on-air schedules and transitions.
- Troubleshot technical issues swiftly to maintain uninterrupted broadcast flow.
- Collaborated with newsroom personnel for seamless news delivery and timing.
- Monitored audio and video levels of incoming feeds from remote locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2027
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC01-2011
Skills
- Radar operations
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Crisis management
- Operational coordination
- Surveillance systems
- Training coordination
- Logistics management
- Mission coordination
- Talent acquisition
- Customer relationship management
- Vessel operations
- Payroll administration
- Safety protocols
- Technical troubleshooting
- Threat assessment
Certification
- Navy Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA)
- Navy Career Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA)
- Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)
- 40 Foot Patrol Boat Coxswain
- Maritime Security Squadron Patrol Leader
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x5: Awarded for exceptional performance, leadership, and operational management across multiple deployments and command missions.
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation: Conferred for outstanding collective performance and cross-functional teamwork in high-stakes environment.
- Navy Battle E x2: Recognized as part of an elite unit demonstrating top-tier operational readiness, efficiency, and mission execution.
- Enlisted Surface and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Designations: Earned dual warfare qualifications, demonstrating advanced technical mastery, multi-domain system operations, and risk management.
- Navy Expert Pistol and Rifleman: Demonstrated top-tier discipline, precision, and adherence to strict safety protocols.
Timeline
Operations Specialist First Class
US Navy
05.2014 - 05.2026
Dockhand
Caspers Marina
05.2013 - 05.2014
Master Control Operator
WWAY News Channel 3
06.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Fear Community College