Joshua Holderfield
Snow Hill,MD
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished Operations Specialist with 10 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy. Proven expertise in supervising 20+ roatating personnel annually, radar operations, tactical data coordination, and security operations. Skilled in leadership, task management, and program coordination. Recognized for exceptional mission focus, attention to detail, and operational excellence. Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Specialist Second Class (OS2)
United States Navy
01.2015 - Current
- Supervised and mentored20+ sailors, ensuring readiness, professional development, and mission success
- Operated and maintained advanced radar and communication systems, including Link16, Link11, and Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)
- Coordinated tactical data and managed real-time situational awareness to support defense operations
- Managed multiple volunteer and operational programs involving event coordination, budgeting, and personnel
- Conducted pier and shipboard security operations utilizing M4 and M9 for tactical team movements
- Trained in valve maintenance, firefighting, and advanced first aid for shipboard emergency preparedness
- Developed and implemented operational procedures for data evaluation and message traffic dissemination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Skills
- Task and Time Management
- Personnel Leadership and Supervision
- Radar Operations and Tactical Data Coordination
- Security and Tactical Team Operations
- Program Management and Event Coordination
- First Aid and Firefighting
- Microsoft Office and Data Management Systems
- Resourceful Organizer and Operational Expert
- Inspiring Mentor and Role Model
Certification
- Multi-Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL) Operator
- Advanced First Aid
- General Shipboard Firefighting
Training
- Operation Specialist “A” School — Bridge Watchkeeping, Coastal Navigation, Maritime Navigation
- Voyage Management System (VMS) Version9 Operator School — Electronic Chart & Information Systems
- Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK2 Advanced Operator School — Radar Systems
- Security Reaction Force Advanced Training — Tactical Team Movements, Security Operations
- Track Data Coordinator School — Communication Systems, Tactical Data Links
- Air Direction Controller School
- General Shipboard Firefighting School
- Basic Valve Maintenance School
- Level1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training
Timeline
Operations Specialist Second Class (OS2)
United States Navy
01.2015 - Current