Matthew Navarro
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Versatile and adaptable Christ follower who is excited to use his teaching, management, leadership and administrative skills that have been honed in the military and lay ministry to serve Christ's Church overseas!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Prepared officers for their first shipboard assignment through classroom instruction in Navigation, Maritime Warfare, Mariner Skills, Leadership, and Division Officer Management.
- Managed the entire Maritime Warfare Curriculum for Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic and Pacific.
- Delivered comprehensive training to aspiring Surface Warfare Officers, covering a range of Mariner Skills through hands-on experience in more than 1000 Ship Simulator hours.
Pastoral Intern
Virginia Beach Community Chapel
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Planned and oversaw a multi church international student ministry that provided hospitality and engaged in evangelism to students on the J-1 Work Visa.
Navigator
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Oversaw all voyage planning for the USS LEYTE GULF during the training and deployment cycle of the Abraham Lincoln Strike Group.
- Conducted all mariner skills training for 25+ officers onboard the USS LEYTE GULF through ship simulation systems and at sea training.
- Managed a division of sailors who conducted all upkeep for charts, charting systems, and nautical signaling systems.
- Stood 1000+ hours of bridge watch where I would oversee a team of individuals who ensured safety of navigation and collision avoidance during all operations at sea.
Repair Division Officer
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw a division of personnel who were in charge of the operational readiness of all shipboard firefighting equipment and training for the USS BATAAN.
- Qualified Officer of the Deck; a qualification that enabled me to oversee a team of individuals who ensured safety of navigation and collision avoidance during all operations at sea.
Karate Instructor
Stephen's Karate And Kickboxing Center
Boca Raton, FL
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Supported the head instructor in delivering karate instruction to elementary school students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA05-2015
Skills
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Management
- Administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastoral Intern
Virginia Beach Community Chapel
03.2023 - 06.2023
Instructor
US Navy
03.2020 - 08.2023
Navigator
US Navy
01.2018 - 03.2020
Repair Division Officer
US Navy
08.2015 - 10.2017
Karate Instructor
Stephen's Karate And Kickboxing Center
01.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Military Institute