MICHAEL NEWMARKER
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), U.S. Navy
Suffolk,VA
4
Certification
20
Years of experience
Results-oriented leader with 20 years in technical asset management and maritime engineering. Currently pursuing a Computer Science degree with a 4.0 GPA and holding an active Secret Security Clearance. Experienced in analyzing complex systems and managing asset logistics, seeking an internship in predictive maintenance and data-driven engineering to enhance asset longevity and operational efficiency.
Work History
1 Year 11 Months
02.2024 - 01.2026
1 Year 11 Months
Mechanical Engineer - MARMC (GS-12)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), U.S. Navy | Norfolk, VA
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Acted as a civil service Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advanced technical assistance and engineering oversight for C255 Deck Machinery.
- Provided technical evaluations, engineering troubleshooting, and repair solutions for critical shipboard systems including Sliding Pad Eyes, Cranes, Davits, Antenna Tilt Groups, Stern Gates, Winches, and Hangar Doors.
- Directed engineering support across surface ship platforms, including DDG, LSD, LPD, LCS, and Carrier Groups, ensuring compliance with naval engineering directives and optimizing system performance.
1 Year
02.2023 - 02.2024
1 Year
Mechanical Engineer
Thor Solutions | Norfolk, VA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and conducted comprehensive technical assistance for C255 Deck Machinery across all surface ship platforms, including DDG, LSD, LPD, LCS, and Carrier Groups.
- Provided advanced troubleshooting, repair guidance, and technical evaluations for complex shipboard systems, including Sliding Pad Eyes, Cranes, Davits, Antenna Tilt Groups, Stern Gates, Winches, and Hangar Doors.
- Coordinated with ship's force and maintenance teams to uphold operational readiness and meet naval engineering standards.
- Worked as a contractor for MARMC, U.S. Navy.
3 Years 10 Months
07.2019 - 05.2023
3 Years 10 Months
Chief Machinery Technician (Inspections)
United States Coast Guard | Portsmouth, VA
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Established timelines and schedules, ensuring compliance with operational protocols.
- Upheld federal regulations and ensured identical standards were met when conducting inspections.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert; conducted thorough inspections of electrical distribution, auxiliary machinery, main propulsion, and administrative record keeping for 35 Coast Guard ship platforms.
- Conducted inspections in accordance with federal regulations, maintaining consistent standards across all evaluations.
- Led a team of 8 personnel, enhancing productivity, ensuring timely reporting, and facilitating 6 promotions within the team.
4 Years 1 Month
06.2015 - 07.2019
4 Years 1 Month
Chief Machinery Technician (Main Propulsion)
United States Coast Guard | Portsmouth, VA
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Established feed rates and trimming protocols, ensuring production efficiency and adherence to schedule demands.
- Supervised 9 subordinates, overseeing a total of 500 man-hours logged per quarter.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components, maintaining production within optimal tolerances.
- Managed 9 subordinates, logging over 500 man-hours total per quarter.
3 Years 11 Months
07.2011 - 06.2015
3 Years 11 Months
Machinery Technician First Class (AC&R; Instructor)
United States Coast Guard | Yorktown, VA
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Tested an estimated 500 students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Tracked student progress and provided tailored support to struggling students, addressing root causes of challenges.
- Tested approximately 500 students to assess progress and adjusted learning plans based on individual performance.
1 Year 9 Months
06.2013 - 03.2015
1 Year 9 Months
Adult Education Instructor (HVAC)
New Horizons Educational Center | Hampton, VA
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed diverse groups of students in classroom and off-site settings to foster engaging learning environments.
- Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in HVAC 1, HVAC 2, and Heating Technologies.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for student learning. and planned course content and methods of instruction.
3 Years
07.2008 - 07.2011
3 Years
Machinery Technician Second Class (Auxiliary Div)
United States Coast Guard | Charleston, SC
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Supervised 8 personnel, enhancing productivity and ensuring optimal equipment operations.
- Set up and operated machinery, delivering high-quality products for industrial needs.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components, keeping production within optimal tolerances.
- Maintained daily production logs and communicated production incidents or non-conformance issues to management.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
2 Years
06.2006 - 06.2008
2 Years
Machinery Technician Second Class (Logistics)
United States Coast Guard | Portsmouth, VA
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to ensure accurate vendor shipping details and timely updates.
- Reduced process discrepancies through effective inventory and supply management.
- Eliminated process lags by overseeing $3,000,000 in logistics assets fulfilling customer demand.
- Delivered inventory and supplies of Government Furnished Equipment on time for over 30 Coast Guard assets.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | 05-2027
- Graduation Expected: Fall 2027
- Academic Excellence: Maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA over 3 consecutive semesters.
- Honors & Societies: Invited to join Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society for outstanding academic achievement.
- Completed Coursework: Intro to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Core Competencies (Completed prior to Summer 2027 Internship): Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus II.
- Academic Pathway: Arranged direct articulation pathway to transfer to Old Dominion University (ODU) in Spring 2028 to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Data Science.
- GPA: 4.0 GPA
Skills
Exposure to Python and Java
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Analysis
Mechanical system analysis
Technical analysis
Project management
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Certification
Certification: ALCO 251 C School, 09/2015 | United States Navy D – North Chicago, IL, Completed professional development in Diesel Inspections, Maintenance, Overhaul, and Repair of Large Diesel Engines.
Certification: Mechanical And Electrical Pro (HVAC), 06/2013 | Carrier University – Syracuse, NY, Received Certification of Completion from Carrier University.
Certification: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Installation and Repair, 2012 | Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown – Yorktown, VA, Received EPA Universal Certification and completion for HVAC Technician.
Certification: Instructor Development Course, 09/2011 | Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown – Yorktown, VA, Completed professional development and received qualification as a United States Coast Guard-approved instructor.
Certification: Hydraulics and Fluid Power, 2009 | Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown – Yorktown, VA, Received Certification and completed Hydraulics Technician.
Certification: Leadership and Management School, 2005 | Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown – Yorktown, VA, completed continuing education in Team Building, Leadership, and Management.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer - MARMC (GS-12)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), U.S. Navy
02.2024 - 01.2026Read more
Mechanical Engineer
Thor Solutions
02.2023 - 02.2024Read more
Chief Machinery Technician (Inspections)
United States Coast Guard
07.2019 - 05.2023Read more
Chief Machinery Technician (Main Propulsion)
United States Coast Guard
06.2015 - 07.2019Read more
Adult Education Instructor (HVAC)
New Horizons Educational Center
06.2013 - 03.2015Read more
Machinery Technician First Class (AC&R; Instructor)
United States Coast Guard
07.2011 - 06.2015Read more
Machinery Technician Second Class (Auxiliary Div)
United States Coast Guard
07.2008 - 07.2011Read more
Machinery Technician Second Class (Logistics)
United States Coast Guard
06.2006 - 06.2008Read more
Tidewater Community College - Associate of Science, Computer Science
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