Mark Carlos
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Training and Development Manager with a strong focus on leadership, communication, and decision-making. Successfully directed complex projects, bridging gaps between stakeholders and ensuring alignment with strategic goals to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Development Manager
US Navy
Port Hueneme, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Authored high-impact executive briefing materials and comprehensive status reports, empowering senior leadership with data-driven insights for critical decision-making.
- Bridged the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders through expert communication, ensuring a unified project vision and operational synergy.
- Directed project risk management and action-item tracking, proactively mitigating delays and ensuring strict alignment with leadership's strategic priorities.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts across engineering, cyber security, operations, and contract divisions driving seamless execution of multi-disciplinary projects.
Senior Technical Leader
US Navy
Jacksonville Beach, FL
06.2018 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded multiple work centers through rigorous Continuous Maintenance Availability and Planned Maintenance Availability (CMAV/PMAV) cycles, managing complex modifications to Main Propulsion Diesel Engines, Gas Turbine Engines, and Ship's Generator replacements and critical repairs.
- Engineering Plant Officer & Risk Management: Served as the engineering plant primary decision-maker (Engineering Officer of the Watch/ Readiness Control Officer) for 2 Main Diesel Engines, 2 Main Gas Turbine Engines, 4 Ship's generators, and all ship's auxiliaries managing complex logistics and real-time safety protocols to ensure zero-incident execution underway and in-port.
- Directed all shipboard safety and emergency response efforts as the primary advisor on firefighting, flooding control, and hazardous material mitigation, functioning as the organization's Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Mentored and trained 75 personnel in casualty response protocols, directly enhancing unit-level survivability and technical proficiency.
Lead Recruiter
US Navy
Newport News, VA
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Led recruitment initiatives for diverse roles, enhancing candidate quality and fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and refine job descriptions.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices and effective interviewing techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12-2016
Skills
- Project Management Planning
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Organization
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Safety
- Training delivery
- Technical training
Timeline
Training and Development Manager
US Navy
02.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Leader
US Navy
06.2018 - 02.2024
Lead Recruiter
US Navy
05.2014 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Excelsior College