An effective leader with extensive experience managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex military operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
EMALS Catapult Electricians LCPO
U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford
04.2022 - Current
Responsible for the professional and technical development of 12 Sailors in the Catapult Electricians work center onboard USS GERALD R. FORD.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Maintenance experience includes the troubleshooting, repair, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, various General Atomics sensors, and fiber optic connections and cabling for Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System and Advanced Arresting Gear.
IC/Navigation Fleet Tech Assist LCPO
U.S. Navy Southwest Region Maintenance Center
04.2019 - 04.2022
Provided technical assistance and assessment of of Pacific Fleet warships Interior Communications equipment including navigation, shipboard announcing, toxic gas monitors, audio and visual systems, CCTV cameras, and alarm, safety, and warning systems.
Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
Experience includes technical familiarity with Parasense Refrigerant Leak Detectors, Crestron Control Processors, L3 Technologies, Orbit Marine and Dynalec communications/alarm equipment.
CS8 Leading Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, USS Theodore Roosevelt
04.2017 - 04.2019
Oversaw the professional development of 32 Sailors assigned to Combat Systems 8 Division onboard CVN-71.
Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of various equipment including video distribution systems, machinery control systems, shipboard announcing, telephone systems, and toxic gas monitors.
Combat Electronics Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, USS Cape St. George
02.2014 - 03.2017
Mentored and supervised 24 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
Trained 3 junior officers to develop officers into future leaders.
Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
Oversaw the troubleshooting and repair of various electronic equipment onboard including exterior communication radios and antennas (HF,VHF,UHF), navigation, RADAR, audio and visual systems, electronic test equipment, and mini/micro-miniature electronics repair (testing and repair of circuit card assemblies).
Combat Systems 11 Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Center
12.2010 - 01.2014
Managed and oversaw maintenance efforts for all exterior and interior communications equipment including HF/VHF/UHF antennas and radios, data multiplex systems, navigation sensors, gyrocompass, telephones, and alarm, safety, and warning equipment.
Supervised 10 personnel and inspected over 825 maintenance actions encompassing over 3,300 maintenance hours.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Combat Electronics 5 Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
04.2008 - 11.2010
Led 9 personnel in the preventative and corrective maintenance of all navigation and engineering interior communications equipment onboard LHD-5.
Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment including salinity systems, Cathodic Protection, and alarm, safety, and warning sensors.
Interior Communications Electrician
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
11.2004 - 10.2005
Maintained alarm, audio and visual, CCTV, shipboard announcing, navigation and indicator systems onboard USS Bataan.
Completed inspections, followed maintenance schedules and completed repairs.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Tracked information with spreadsheets, updated databases and used word processing software to type correspondence.
Interior Communications Electrician
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
10.2005 - 03.2008
Maintained alarm, audio and visual, CCTV, shipboard announcing, navigation and indicator systems onboard USS Bataan.
Completed inspections, followed maintenance schedules and completed repairs.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Tracked information with spreadsheets, updated databases and used word processing software to type correspondence.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2013
Skills
Project Planning
Organizational Skills
Decision-Making
Technical Expertise & Process Improvement
Team building
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Time Management
Mentorship
Problem Solving
Risk Management
Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
Timeline
EMALS Catapult Electricians LCPO
U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford
04.2022 - Current
IC/Navigation Fleet Tech Assist LCPO
U.S. Navy Southwest Region Maintenance Center
04.2019 - 04.2022
CS8 Leading Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, USS Theodore Roosevelt
04.2017 - 04.2019
Combat Electronics Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, USS Cape St. George
02.2014 - 03.2017
Combat Systems 11 Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Center
12.2010 - 01.2014
Combat Electronics 5 Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
04.2008 - 11.2010
Interior Communications Electrician
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
10.2005 - 03.2008
Interior Communications Electrician
U.S. Navy USS Bataan
11.2004 - 10.2005
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
ECPI University
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