Senior leader and decorated veteran with highly specialized expertise in quality assurance, safety, supply chain management, training, developing and leading cross-functional teams. Proven superior ability to influence diverse teams in dynamic environments requiring multi-cultural, global communication strategies. Consistently known and sought after for exceptional research, analytical, and quality assurance skills to develop and implement various programs, policies, and initiatives. Over a decade of experience working with other government agencies. Active Top Secret Security Clearance – SCI eligible
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Supervisor
United States Navy
07.2010 - 06.2021
Directly oversaw 164 quality assurance packages and 26,011 maintenance procedures, ensuring uninterrupted certification of 25 diving life support systems and ancillary equipment valued at $122.5 million
Performed 31 quality assurance inspections on non-US Navy recompression chambers in 23 foreign countries, addressing diving-related illnesses in support of multinational diving exercises.
Conducted 134 hours of training to qualify 47 personnel as re-entry control quality assurance technicians on diver life support systems and nuclear-powered submarine safe equipment
Supervised first-ever water-borne replacement of 16 main ballast tank check valves on 8 nuclear-powered submarines, achieving zero rework and ensuring that Naval assets remained 100% mission-capable.
Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
07.2010 - 06.2021
Led a team of 13 in executing 129 diving operations supporting 3 US Navy aircraft carriers and 18 warships, saving the Navy $32.2 million in dry-docking costs and contracting fees, ensuring 100% mission readiness and on-time repair delivery to the Pacific Fleet
Trained and mentored 14 explosive ordnance platoons, qualifying 162 supervisors for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus and recompression chambers, while directly supporting 36 highly successful multinational exercises
Expertly planned and coordinated 1,741 intra-theater flights and maritime logistical movements over 400 nautical mile joint operations area in direct support of a 145-member task force
Planned and executed a diving subject matter expert exchange for 113 Philippine Navy Seals to include 27 mishap-free dives
Oversaw 172 incident free diving operations that included 252 hours of diving time completing more than 200 mission essential repairs to trident nuclear-powered submarines and army corps of engineer's hydroelectric dams and navigation locks
Supervised 13 personnel in completing over 12,230 maintenance procedures on diving life support equipment valued at $10.5 million.
Safety Supervisor
United States Navy
07.2010 - 06.2021
Successfully guided four organizations through five Diving Operational Readiness Inspections, achieving zero discrepancies and earning the highest possible scores
5 Diving Safety Assessments, and 12 Diving Life Support System Quality Assurance Certifications
Flawlessly prepared the 4 organizations for bi-annual Naval Sea Diving Operational Readiness Inspection
This Quality assurance inspection resulted and outstanding remarks from the inspection team
Supervised 113 personnel during 12 Diving Life Support System Safety Certifications, resulting in zero discrepancies and maintaining the organizations' mission readiness
Oversaw 765 hours of intense specialized training which resulted in the qualification of 134 supervisors and increased personnel promotions by 64%.
Supply Chain Manager
Naval Education & Training Center
06.2021 - Current
Advised and assisted organizations and the Career Information Program Manager in organizing and implementing a career information program for officers and enlisted personnel
Led a diverse team of 27 to develop and implement personnel shipping documents and policies
Credited with generating 40,329 shipping documents across 36 projects and over 300 training programs, facilitating $144.6 million in funding
Analyzed data, updated existing policies and procedures, and developed process improvements to the US Navy supply chain
Additionally, composed and implemented recommendations for recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management which led to 96% retention within the command
Collaborated with Branch Heads and the Senior Data Analyst to execute timely project management tasks, which led to enhanced production, planning, forecasting, team member relations, operating cost reduction, and excellent quality assurance, all while overseeing a $140M budget
Developed and implemented the Naval Education and Training Command's first standardized order writing qualification, resulting in a 34% increase in production by analyzing and optimizing business policies and processes for the production line.
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