Megan Pettyjohn
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Leader with six years of successful Strategic and Operations experience within the US Navy. Employs strong organizational skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills and in-depth knowledge throughout multiple areas of study to effectively perform administrative and operational duties with maximum impact. Consistently promotes Navy values and maintains high service standards for successful warfare operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer
US Navy
03.2024 - Current
- Updated and published 15 standard operating procedures (SOPs) using feedback from both senior leadership and watch standers resulting in clearer and more concise instruction for users. Thus, allowing for successful completion of multiple certification events prior to deployment.
- Coordinated three visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects within budget and timeline constraints.
Reactor Laboratories Division Officer
US Navy
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new Sailors, ensuring strong foundation of skills and knowledge while enduring complex nuclear testing.
- Evaluated emerging trends/technologies within the chemistry and radiological landscape, making informed recommendations on potential applications/adoption strategies within the testing program.
- Led both division and watch teams in delivering high-quality results under tight timelines, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability.
- Fostered a positive work environment with open lines of communication and proactive problem-solving approaches to multiple abnormal situations throughout the testing program.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing data trends and forecasting future needs accurately in order to maintain chemistry in proper specification.
- Collaborated with other divisions within Reactor department to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of division initiatives throughout multiple phases of testing.
- Mentored junior Sailors, providing guidance and support for their professional development within the US Navy.
Strike Warfare Officer
US Navy
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures throughout multiple warfare areas.
- Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies which allowed for successful strike mission planning during a variety of complex tasking.
- Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on minimal manning, resulting in adequately balanced knowledge and capability distribution among team members.
- Spearheaded successful mission tasking from conception through completion, showcasing strong project management abilities. Allowing USS MILIUS to be recognized repeatedly as the top performing Strike Team within both 5th and 7th FLEET.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry and military regulations, allowing for the deterrence of adversary aggression while maintaining peace and democracy around the world.
Education
No Degree - Advanced Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power Training Unit
Charleston, SC06.2021
Bachelor of Science - History
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05.2018
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee performance
- Resource Management
- Organizational Efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Production Planning
- Process Improvements
- Engineering
Timeline
Operations Officer
US Navy
03.2024 - Current
Reactor Laboratories Division Officer
US Navy
01.2022 - 02.2024
Strike Warfare Officer
US Navy
05.2018 - 08.2020
No Degree - Advanced Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power Training Unit
Bachelor of Science - History
United States Naval Academy