Justin Lindsey
U.S. Navy Reserve Component, Navy Reserve Center Tulsa and Navy Reserve Center New London
Quincy,Massachusetts
13
years of professional experience
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Work History
Natural Resources Specialist
4 Years 8 Months- Let multiple environmental and infrastructure projects by coordinating contractors, stakeholders, funding, and regulatory requirements while ensuring on-time execution.
- Managed and administered outgrants to include leases, licenses, easements, and permits for municipal, recreational, and wildlife usages by third party entities.
- Administered federal contracts by writing scopes of work, managing contractual funds and solicitations, and overseeing contractor performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to support flood risk reduction, environmental protection, and sustainable management of public lands and water resources.
Pipefitter and Outside Machinery Technician
10 Years- Completed more than 140 hours of preventative maintenance on potable water flushing and chlorination systems, ensuring compliance with technical procedures and system reliability.
- Executed preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on potable water distribution components, including filter alignment, visual inspections, and operational testing.
- Performed approximately 40 hours of depot-level maintenance supporting a CAT III pressure and launch system, contributing to successful completion of critical maintenance activities.
- Assisted with leak testing and operational verification of high-pressure systems, ensuring testing requirements were completed accurately and on schedule.
- Supported cross-functional maintenance teams to accomplish mission-critical objectives while maintaining strict adherence to quality assurance, technical standards, and safety procedures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills by overcoming operational challenges and contributing to successful project completion.
- Recognized by leadership for exceptional performance, initiative, and reliability in supporting high-priority maintenance operations.
Prior Service Recruiter (Contract)
3 Years 4 Months- Increased station production by over 200%, recruited 21 qualified prior-service candidates, and achieved zero attrition through strategic outreach and relationship development.
- Delivered 9 public recruiting presentations that increased brand awareness and generated interest from 150+ prospective applicants.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with applicants, guiding them through the recruitment and selection process from initial contact to enrollment.
- Planned and executed 12 monthly training programs, ensuring completion documentation accuracy and consistent compliance with organizational standards.
- Mentored and coached three recruiters, improving team readiness and helping personnel achieve recruiting qualifications.
- Supervised and developed junior personnel through mentoring, counseling, and performance coaching, strengthening accountability and operational effectiveness.
Safety Specialist (Contract)
4 Months- Led safety compliance initiatives supporting more than 1,180 personnel, improving workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Audited 121 work centers, corrected 59 compliance deficiencies, and increase program compliance to 96%
- Planned and delivered 25 safety training sessions, qualifying more than 200+ personnel in respiratory protection and workplace safety.
- Conducted 16 Class C mishap investigations and implemented corrective actions to reduce operational risk.
- Identified and resolved 428 safety discrepancies, contributing to a 10% reduction in shipboard mishaps.
Natural Resources Specialist
4 Years 7 Months- Managed public safety, resource protection, and regulatory enforcement across 50,000+ acres of land and water, conducting vehicle, boat, and foot patrols while ensuring compliance with Title 36 and providing visitor assistance.
- Supported recreation operations by administering recreation fee programs, overseeing volunteer and gate attendance activity, resolving visitor issues, and coordinating with maintenance and natural resource staff to enhance park operations.
- Advanced public outreach and education through water safety initiatives, interpretive programs, life jacket inspections, and community events, including an annual youth fishing derby serving 200+ participants.
- Assisted with flood risk management and emergency response by monitoring dam instrumentation, supporting floodgate operations, securing inundated facilities, communicating public safety information, and participating in post-flood recovery efforts.
- Contributed to environmental stewardship and park maintenance by conducting water quality sampling, monitoring for harmful algal blooms, improving fish habitat through conservation projects, and performing facility, infrastructure, and grounds maintenance to maintain safe, high-quality recreational areas.
Paddlefish Intern
1 Month- Collected biological data of paddlefish to include weights, dimensions, jaw bones, certain organs, and other measurements to aid in population and health studies.
- Served as a liaison between local anglers and facility operations.
- Maintained facility equipment such as fish tanks, weighing scales, measuring tables, vehicles, air compressors, and boats.
Boat Crewman and Landside Security Specialist
3 Years 5 Months- Served with Coastal Riverine Squadron Two as a Crewman/Engineer aboard 34-foot SeaArk patrol boats and as a Sentry/Security Team Member.
- Supported maritime security operations by conducting static security missions and dynamic escort operations.
- Performed maintenance on patrol boats, to include engine, transmission, steering, electrical, structural, and hull repairs to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated and navigated patrol craft using Furuno radar and navigation systems, applying GPS/GIS training to support safe and effective mission execution.
- Conducted vehicle and personnel inspections at entry control points as part of a landside security team, helping maintain installation security and access control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success, equipment reliability, and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Education
B.S. - Biology: Environmental Conservation Emphasis
- Dean's List [Fall 2016]
Skills
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Program Administration
Scheduling
Contract Management
Risk Management
Military Awards
- Good Conduct Medal - 8/2015
- Navy Achievement Medal - 1/2020
- Navy Achievement Medal - 3/2020
- Good Conduct Medal - 8/2024
- Enlisted Recruiter of the Month - 9/2025
- Navy Achievement Medal - 3/2026
Timeline
Prior Service Recruiter (Contract)
Navy Recruiting Reserve Command, Division New England
04.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Safety Specialist (Contract)
USS George Washington (CVN-73)
10.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Natural Resources Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Natural Resources Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District
05.2017 - 12.2021Read More
Paddlefish Intern
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Paddlefish Research Center
03.2017 - 04.2017Read More
Pipefitter and Outside Machinery Technician
U.S. Navy Reserve Component, Navy Reserve Center Tulsa and Navy Reserve Center New London
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Boat Crewman and Landside Security Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Component, Coastal Riverine Squadron Two
03.2013 - 08.2016Read More
Rogers State University
B.S. from Biology: Environmental Conservation Emphasis
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