Natalie Jackson
Hanford,CA
Summary
Collaborative, detail oriented, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in my community. Demonstrated experience and excel at both short- and long-term planning, implementing new programs to improve processes as well as development of personnel. Lived abroad and has traveled to 26 countries which aides in the ability to establish rapport easily and foster cohesive relationships effectively within teams and individuals at every level or background with whom I collaborate. A highly trained Naval Officer with 12 years of strategic and operational experience. My time in the Navy provided me with the opportunity to develop my leadership, management, teaching, and mentorship skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Officer
United States Navy
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and delivering engaging training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated employee progress and provided constructive feedback, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
Instructor
United States Navy
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, relevant, and up-to-date instructional materials.
- Increased overall unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training programs tailored to specific mission requirements.
- Successfully prepared service members for deployments by conducting rigorous and realistic scenario-based training exercises.
Junior Officer
United States Navy
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Mentored junior officers in leadership development, contributing to a high-performing organizational culture.
- Established effective communication channels among diverse teams, enabling seamless collaboration in joint operations.
Student Naval Aviator
United States Navy
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Completed academic, simulated, and live military flight training in Navy T-6A, T-39, N/G, T-45C, and F/A-18E/F aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY05.2012
Skills
- Navagating Change on Complex Programs and Projects
- Driving Improvements through Data and Influence
Certification
- PMP Coursework in progress
Knowledge Skills Expertise
Developed a long-term schedule and qualification plan with designated resources. Efficiently allocated limited and dwindling assets to maximize training and qualifications., Orchestrated and executed complex long-term schedules which included personnel management and asset allocation., Subject matter expert. Provided lecture-based training in both small and large forums which allowed for the newest techniques and procedures to be passed directly to the end user., As a program manager, governed the standardization for qualifications, ensured adherence to regulations, safety standards, and protocols. Incremental in updating syllabi to streamline asset requirements without sacrificing the end result. The improvement in efficiency of the syllabus resulted in a 30% reduction is asset usage., Hand-selected to formulate and represent Naval Aviation's strategic acquisitions and funding requirements for future aircrew training systems procurement during the 2021 Naval Aviation Requirements Group., Collaborated with peer instructors which contributed to a dynamic learning environment focused on continually improving our program, syllabi, and procedures which constantly focused on a standard of excellence., Planned and implemented complex computer based programs and software overhauls. mission planning system and aircraft software overhauls through the update of five computer operating systems and software upgrades to 13 F/A-18 aircraft with zero impact to the squadron’s operational requirements., Program manager of three programs simultaneously of Foreign Object Debris (FOD), Fuel and Plane captain. Ensured all programs adhered to naval aviation safety regulations, safety standards, and maintenance protocols. Took a very hands on approach and executed multiple audits to ensure all programs were on track. This ultimately resulted in the squadron passing the Safe For Flight Inspection., Designed and implemented a comprehensive training curricula that was tailored to each individual. This ensured maximum improvement of end user execution and resulted in a 100% qualification rate., Collaborated between 20 other squadrons on the flight line as well as other DOD services to ensure the highest level of joint training. There’s a term for inter/intra company collaboration, Directly reported to the commanding officer on training deficiencies for all aircrew and provided feedback and the plan moving forward to improve tactical execution and knowledge., Meticulously managed and audited qualification and performance records to ensure 100% accuracy, Instructed over 50 qualification upgrade flights amongst the west coast FA-18 fleet. Participated in 6 Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (SFARP). For each event, conducted debrief sessions to analyze mission outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and refine tactics for future operations., Instructed and mentored 22 Junior Officers through the multi-level F/A-18 tactical syllabus resulting in 35 qualifications., Revamped individuals debrief techniques to mentor the junior officers personally and professionally. Was able to analyze induvial performance and provide feedback in personal debriefs to show deficiencies and ways to improve in a straightforward and impactful manner., Led and coordinated flight briefs and debriefs while actively going through the arduous tactics syllabus, ensuring clear communication of mission objectives and strategies to aircrew members, and most importantly executed an effective debrief to identify friction points and continually improve. Once a fully qualified aviator, took that knowledge and experience and mentored junior aircrew to ensure their greatest success., Led a diverse team of 30 maintenance personnel as the line division officer. Providing guidance, supervision and fostering a culture of excellence amongst the team
Timeline
Training Officer
United States Navy
04.2022 - Current
Instructor
United States Navy
04.2019 - 04.2022
Junior Officer
United States Navy
10.2015 - 12.2018
Student Naval Aviator
United States Navy
05.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime College
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