Jonathan Adams
El Paso
Summary
Results-driven command master chief with expertise in operational efficiency, personnel training, and safety compliance. Enhanced team readiness through effective mentorship and streamlined logistical coordination, implementing innovative training programs. Focused on strategic planning and team development, fostering a positive work environment to drive performance improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Master Chief
HSC-6, US Navy
San Diego
05.2023 - Current
- Led personnel training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain management for mission-critical operations.
- Oversaw daily operations and maintenance of equipment to ensure peak performance.
- Mentored junior staff in leadership skills and career development strategies.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to streamline workflow processes.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members to promote a positive work environment.
- Mentored professionals to align performance with core values and promote personal and professional development
- Assessed crew readiness regularly, identifying improvement areas to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Ensured adherence to Navy Regulations concerning discipline among enlisted personnel.
- Facilitated communication between the Commanding Officer, Executive Officers, Department Heads, Chiefs Mess, Junior Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Ensured shipboard personnel are trained and certified in accordance with regulations and directives.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Conducted periodic reviews of individual qualifications to ensure they met standards set by the chain of command.
- Provided oversight of all training programs and events to ensure completion within established timelines.
- Served as a liaison between the Commanding Officer and subordinate commands regarding personnel management issues.
- Established positive working relationships with external agencies to facilitate cooperation in support of mission requirements.
- Assisted the Commanding Officer in developing short-term goals and long-range objectives.
- Assessed current practices against best practices for safety concerns; recommended corrective actions.
- Reviewed requests from subordinates for leave or special liberty; determined approval status based on policy guidelines.
- Counseled professionals on needs and morale of enlisted personnel to assist in formulation and implementation of policies.
- Developed and coordinated command initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and boost crew morale.
- Maintained records of inspection results for assigned departments; identified trends indicating potential problems or areas needing improvement.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary matters, including counseling sailors on personal issues or grievances.
- Managed departmental budgets and monitored expenditures, ensuring optimal resource allocation for mission success.
- Participated in planning meetings with senior staff members to discuss operational plans for upcoming assignments.
- Organized professional development activities that promoted career growth opportunities for junior sailors.
- Coordinated administrative functions such as awards ceremonies, promotions, advancements, inspections, audits, performance evaluations, transfers, separations, retirements.
- Directed staff when assigning and prioritizing tasks.
- Compiled, reviewed and interpreted information from inspections and recommended corrections to resolve deficiencies.
- Managed critical communication links between air, naval and ground forces.
- Managed modifications and upgrades of facilities and critical systems to achieve optimal operational strength.
- Oversaw new teammate training for completeness and compliance.
Command Master Chief
ESB-5 USS Miguel Keith, US Navy
San Diego
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Led personnel training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain management for mission-critical operations.
- Oversaw daily operations and maintenance of equipment to ensure peak performance.
- Conducted safety briefings and compliance checks to ensure personnel adherence to safety regulations and operational standards.
- Mentored junior staff in leadership skills and career development strategies.
- Facilitated effective communication between command staff and enlisted personnel to enhance operational cohesion and address concerns.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to streamline workflow processes.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members to promote a positive work environment.
- Mentored professionals to align performance with core values and promote personal and professional development
- Conducted regular assessments of crew readiness and identified areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between the Commanding Officer, Executive Officers, Department Heads, Chiefs Mess, Junior Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Ensured shipboard personnel are trained and certified in accordance with regulations and directives.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Conducted periodic reviews of individual qualifications to ensure they met standards set by the chain of command.
- Provided oversight of all training programs and events to ensure completion within established timelines.
- Served as a liaison between the Commanding Officer and subordinate commands regarding personnel management issues.
- Established positive working relationships with external agencies to facilitate cooperation in support of mission requirements.
- Collaborated with Commanding Officer to develop strategic short-term goals and long-range objectives.
- Assessed current practices against best practices for safety concerns and recommended corrective actions.
- Counseled professionals on needs and morale of enlisted personnel to assist in formulation and implementation of policies.
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented onboard command initiatives to improve efficiency and morale.
- Maintained records of inspection results for assigned departments; identified trends indicating potential problems or areas needing improvement.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary matters, counseling sailors on personal issues to promote morale and adherence to Navy regulations.
- Participated in planning meetings with senior staff members to discuss operational plans for upcoming assignments.
- Organized professional development activities that promoted career growth opportunities for junior sailors.
- Served as intermediary between professionals and professionals by making officers aware of developing situations potentially affecting mission-readiness and promoting well-being and morale of enlisted personnel.
- Coordinated administrative functions such as awards ceremonies, promotions, advancements, inspections, audits, performance evaluations, transfers, separations, retirements.
- Directed staff when assigning and prioritizing tasks.
- Compiled, reviewed and interpreted information from inspections and recommended corrections to resolve deficiencies.
- Managed critical communication links between air, naval and ground forces.
- Managed modifications and upgrades of facilities and critical systems to achieve optimal operational strength.
- Oversaw new teammate training for completeness and compliance.
Senior Enlisted Leader
VFA-113, US Navy
Lemoore
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment parts to ensure availability for timely repairs.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues and prioritize repairs effectively.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance reliability of machinery.
- Liaised with vendors for procurement of tools and replacement parts.
- Documented maintenance activities and generated reports for management review.
- Prepared detailed documentation outlining preventative measures taken during routine servicing or repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies; ordered necessary items.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance control operations to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Provided technical assistance to mechanics when required to help resolve complex problems quickly.
- Assessed system defects reported by pilots during flight operations; determined corrective actions based upon findings.
- Managed the maintenance control department and supervised personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Investigated discrepancies between actual performance results versus expected outcomes from scheduled maintenance activities.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain repair services or replacement parts in a timely manner.
- Maintained records of aircraft maintenance, parts and labor costs, budget estimates, and other related data.
- Utilized computer software programs to generate reports summarizing aircraft status information for review by management team members.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or quality assurance to resolve any issues identified during inspections or testing processes.
- Reviewed completed maintenance tasks for accuracy prior to approving for flight release.
- Researched industry best practices regarding airworthiness standards; implemented those guidelines within the organization.
- Created weekly reports on aircraft performance metrics to inform decision-making and identify areas for operational improvement.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to health and safety standards.
- Analyzed trends in maintenance scheduling, labor hours, and materials costs to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured that all staff were properly trained in aircraft systems, troubleshooting techniques and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained communication with external agencies such as the FAA regarding any changes or updates in regulations or policies.
- Served as an active member of Safety Review Board meetings; provided input into decisions affecting overall aviation safety standards.
- Evaluated new technologies available in the marketplace; recommended changes or upgrades where appropriate.
- Communicated with vendors to organize, supervise and document repairs and maintenance work.
- Planned work based on daily status report and inspection due list.
- Alerted staff affected by grounded aircraft of repair timeframes and offered status updates.
- Oversaw timely location or purchase of parts needed for repairs.
- Outlined requested work tasks for scheduled and unscheduled repairs in work packages.
- Determined insufficient or incorrect repair work and assigned tasks to team for correction.
- Collaborated with pilots and supervisors to plan aircraft repairs and manage aircraft certification.
- Arranged for transportation of maintenance personnel to aircraft grounded offsite.
- Diagnosed and fixed mechanical problems on the maintenance line.
- Reviewed and documented work completed before directing staff to return to service.
- Accessed aircraft tracking information and records to monitor compliance and schedule maintenance.
- Coordinated and scheduled maintenance staff to complete necessary repairs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
Recruit Division Commander
Recruit Training Command Great Lakes
Great Lakes
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Led recruitment strategy for diverse military divisions and operational units.
- Coordinated comprehensive training programs that enhanced readiness of new recruits and ongoing staff.
- Managed personnel records and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
- Conducted interviews and assessed candidates for various roles in the division.
- Implemented onboarding processes to facilitate smooth integration of recruits.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify staffing needs and plan recruitment efforts.
- Developed outreach initiatives that increased candidate diversity for military recruitment.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team cohesion and improve communication skills.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at various events promoting military service as a viable career option.
- Actively monitored social media platforms for trends related to military recruitment.
- Interviewed candidates for enlistment into the armed forces and evaluated their suitability for service.
- Reviewed applications from potential recruits to assess qualifications for enlistment into the armed forces.
- Analyzed data regarding past recruiting efforts in order to develop effective strategies going forward.
- Collaborated with human resources department on matters pertaining to enlisted personnel.
- Developed strategies to identify qualified individuals who are interested in joining the military services.
- Maintained current knowledge of changes in laws relating to military recruitment.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure successful recruitment of personnel.
- Participated in career fairs throughout assigned region as a representative of the organization's recruiting division.
- Organized and supervised recruiting staff, ensuring that all activities were conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Attended periodic briefings from higher headquarters regarding changes affecting recruiting operations.
- Provided timely reports detailing progress made towards meeting goals set by leadership.
- Managed budget allocations related to recruiting operations and ensured compliance with established financial guidelines.
- Researched new technologies or methods which could be used by recruiters in order to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
- Conducted regular meetings with recruiters to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provided advice and guidance to subordinate commanders on issues related to recruitment.
- Coordinated the development of a comprehensive training program for recruiters.
- Established relationships with local high schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations to increase visibility of the organization's recruitment efforts.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters. to promote military recruitment programs.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
- Developed training programs for diverse employee skill sets and roles.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team knowledge and competency in operations.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs across departments.
- Designed instructional materials for various learning styles and preferences.
- Mentored new trainers on best practices and teaching methods.
- Coordinated logistics for training sessions, ensuring all resources are available.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline training processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new employees.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing programs and developed strategies to improve them.
- Developed training materials and procedures.
- Facilitated group discussions among participants during workshops and seminars.
- Provided coaching and mentoring services to help individuals develop professionally.
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Safety compliance
- Operational metrics
- Operational efficiency
- Performance metrics
- Solution-oriented development
- Compliance adherence
- Compliance oversight
- Strategic planning
- Strategic development
- Project planning
- Risk assessment
- Team management
- Coordinating personnel
- Managing resources
- Personnel management
- Employee evaluation
- Performance review
- Employee coaching
- Leadership training
- Team collaboration
- Team-building activities
- Communication strategies
- Verbal communication
- Communication proficiency
- Presentation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem resolution
- Issue resolution
- Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- People skills
- Networking management
- Organization
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Active listening
- Human Resources
- Curriculum design
- Program design
- Product development
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain logistics
- Coaching
- Career guidance
- Encouragement techniques
- Leadership skills
- Orientation process
- Technical expertise
- Operational training
- Employee coaching
- Technical expertise
- Risk assessment
- Policy implementation
- Encouragement techniques
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Command Master Chief
HSC-6, US Navy
05.2023 - Current
Command Master Chief
ESB-5 USS Miguel Keith, US Navy
11.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Enlisted Leader
VFA-113, US Navy
07.2021 - 11.2022
Recruit Division Commander
Recruit Training Command Great Lakes
09.2016 - 07.2021