Maria Martinez

Sonar Technician

US Navy

01.2019 - 01.2025

Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with position, range and system statuses.
Conducted thorough analysis of surface data, contributing to successful missions and overall team objectives.
Maintained detailed records of sonar equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for efficient tracking purposes over the course of 4 years.
Enhanced situational awareness for crew members by providing timely updates on relevant surface activity detected via an integrated system of surface sensors.
Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout casualty responses/operations and normal operations.
Managed inventory of essential supplies and spare parts needed for maintaining top-notch performance of all sonar equipment.
Safeguarded sensitive information by diligently following security protocols for handling classified materials.
Increased sonar equipment efficiency by performing 609 man hours of regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks by leading 7 other sailors in performing 1023 maintenance checks.
Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
Provided 119 hours of extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
Worked to retrofit equipment and upgrade software systems.