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Margaret Nichols

Mount Vernon,WA

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Navy Reserve Region Readiness Mobilization Command, driving operational efficiency and strategic planning for 3,700 personnel. Expert in budget management and enhancing mission readiness, leveraging strong leadership and analytical skills to achieve exceptional results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Navy Reserve Region Readiness Mobilization Command
10.2024 - Current

Regional Direction of Operations and Training for 16 Reserve Centers, 3,700 people and a budget of xyz (Insert Steve's FITREP bullets)

Commanding Officer

Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne, WY
12.2024 - 03.2025

Interim Commanding Officer for 75 personnel ensuring mobilization readiness (Insert more about CO duties)

Executive Officer

Navy Reserve Center Everett
12.2020 - 10.2024

Lead staff of 20 Full time Sailors and coordinated with 12 Reserve Unit leaders in the management of 360 Reservists to maximize individual and warfighting readiness. Also was the head security Manager for 380 personnel.

Officer in Charge

Carrier Air Wing 5
11.2018 - 11.2020

Supervised a multi-million dollar simulator building that included 12 simulator devices across two services. Responsibility for 3,600 simulator training hours totaling $1Million Dollar ensuring size squadrons successfully deployed tactically proficient.

Maintenance and Operations Officer

Airborne Command & Control Logistics Wing SAU
02.2016 - 11.2018

Fill in

Operations Admin

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120
06.2013 - 02.2016
  • Coordinated operational schedules to ensure efficient resource allocation and mission readiness.

Assistant Operations Officer

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124
06.2010 - 06.2013

Managed a $2.6million dollar budget resulting in the execution of 674 flight events totalling 1,898 mishap free flight hours.

Flight Student

Various
06.2007 - 06.2010

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Navy Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA
09-2018

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05-2007

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Operations oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Strategic planning and execution

Certification

Naval Security Manager Course

Timeline

Commanding Officer

Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne, WY
12.2024 - 03.2025

Director of Operations

Navy Reserve Region Readiness Mobilization Command
10.2024 - Current

Executive Officer

Navy Reserve Center Everett
12.2020 - 10.2024

Officer in Charge

Carrier Air Wing 5
11.2018 - 11.2020

Maintenance and Operations Officer

Airborne Command & Control Logistics Wing SAU
02.2016 - 11.2018

Operations Admin

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120
06.2013 - 02.2016

Assistant Operations Officer

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124
06.2010 - 06.2013

Flight Student

Various
06.2007 - 06.2010

MBA - Business Administration

Navy Postgraduate School

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Naval Academy