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JENNIFER YOUNG

JENNIFER YOUNG

San Diego,CA

Summary

An accomplished leader and strategic planner, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity within Fleet Readiness Center Southwest. Expert in leadership & team management and conflict resolution, significantly improving performance outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring 180+ sailors, driving mission readiness, and optimizing workflow, ensuring zero loss of $3M+ government property.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Avionics Division Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Managed and led a division of 180 sailors, ensuring high operational standards and mission readiness.
  • Supervised and provided leadership to six shop Leading Petty Officers (LPOs), offering guidance and ensuring their teams consistently met task deadlines and maintained operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed, processed, and conducted detailed debriefs for over 200 performance evaluations for sailors of all ranks within the division.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies that improved efficiency and performance across the division.
  • Ensured the divisional calendar was meticulously maintained by scheduling all command functions, including Career Development Boards (CDBs), reenlistments, administrative deadlines, annual Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) deadlines, trainings, classes, and annual advancement exams. Proactively monitored attendance to ensure all Sailors met their scheduled commitments on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed challenges swiftly, maintaining high morale and productivity.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align division goals with broader organizational objectives.

Electrical Shop Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Mentored and supervised 47 sailors within a work center, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Enforced high standards of conduct, uniform appearance, and maintenance efficiency while addressing conflicts and providing support to Sailors facing challenges, ensuring overall discipline and operational effectiveness.
  • Directed safe and secure operations of over $3M worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
  • Analyzed maintenance reports to identify potential bottlenecks and production delays, ensuring timely intervention to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize disruptions.

Aviation Electrician's Mate Shop Supervisor

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49
10.2016 - 11.2021
  • Served as an Aviation Electrician's Mate on the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, fully qualified as Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR).
  • Completed two deployments, the first in 2017 in 5th Fleet and the second in 2019 in 7th Fleet, serving as the Detachment Supervisor during the latter. Each deployment included the operational management of two aircraft and 15 sailors.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

National University
San Diego, CA
12.2027

Advanced Leadership Development Course
Naval Air Station North Island
08-2023

Aircraft Nickel Cadmium Battery Management
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
03-2022

MH-60R/S Electrical Instrumentation Systems
Naval Air Station North Island
03-2017

Aviation Electrician's Mate Apprentice School
Pensacola, FL
08.2015

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
  • Performance & Productivity Improvement
  • Strategic Planning & Decision-Making

United States Navy

Active Duty Service Date: June 17, 2015                        End of Active Service: November 19, 2024


Security Clearance: Secret                                              Pay Grade: E-6

  • Expires August 2026

Timeline

Avionics Division Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
10.2023 - 11.2024

Electrical Shop Leading Petty Officer

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
11.2021 - 10.2023

Aviation Electrician's Mate Shop Supervisor

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49
10.2016 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

National University

Advanced Leadership Development Course

Aircraft Nickel Cadmium Battery Management

MH-60R/S Electrical Instrumentation Systems

Aviation Electrician's Mate Apprentice School