Nicole J. Brooks
Lusby,USA
Summary
U.S. Navy veteran security professional with strong background in delivering security training program protection. Known for reliability and results-driven approach, adapting to dynamic environments and delivering top-notch service. Knowledge of evolving security needs and proficiently collaborating effectively with team members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Tech Trainer
American Systems Corporation (ASC)
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct support to the U.S Government Program Office, Department of Defense, and U.S Navy delivering Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA), Program Protection Planning (PPP), and Operational Security (OPSEC) strategies for the acquisition workforce and U.S. Navy personnel.
- Developed and delivered 16 training modules for SETA, PPP, and OPSEC programs to safeguard critical program assets and educate program personnel.
- Qualified 24 security professionals as Multi-Level Security Posture Training Instructors directly improving the program security environment nationwide.
- Managed qualifications, proficiency, and training requirements of 64 acquisition members to meet the program office standards with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Lead and coordinated required initial, bi-monthly, and annual security training to enhance organizational security posture.
- Scheduled program protection training and improved security posture across 29 workforce locations.
- Contributed to overall company growth by exceeding deadlines of delivering contract requirements to the Program Office.
- Stayed current on security violation trends and reports, enabling the company to offer cutting-edge security solutions to mitigate security incidents .
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Mission Payload Operator (MPO)
USN Test and Evaluation Squadron One
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Instruct, operate, test, and evaluate MQ-4C UAV flight missions, flight simulators, and operator events.
- Support enhancement of future flight mission operations via ongoing troubleshooting and fine tuning.
- Operate a wide array of sophisticated tactical aircraft flight systems to determine system efficiencies.
- Devise right-fit technical solutions to ensure that systems maintain 100% operational readiness level.
- Prepare & deliver 25 post-flight mission data reports to senior leadership and contractor organizations.
Lead Naval Air Training & Operations Standardization (NATOPS) Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained 5 junior personnel on standard operating procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Develop and administer NATOPS tests to strengthen Payload Operators’ systems operation acumen.
- Executed risk assessments and safety inspections, identifying potential hazards to maintain high safety standards.
- Mentored junior sailors in professional development, promoting career advancement opportunities within the Navy structure.
- Delivered critical presentations to brief senior Leadership on aircraft system functionality.
- Carried out MPO trainings on aircraft safety and operating tactics resulting in 35 mishap-free missions.
Lead Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy | Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed squadron MQ-4C Operations Dept.; Supported Air Test & Evaluation 20 Operations Dept.
- Scheduled 165 MQ-4C in-flight and simulator familiarization, training, and test mission events.
- Supervised the aircrew proficiency for 17 Air Vehicle, Tactical, and Mission Payload Operators.
- Performed inspections of MQ-4C’s UAV systems to enhance future operational test flight events.
- Compile 20 critical monthly reports to advise senior leadership on the performance of 17 MQ-4C Staff.
- Established metrics to track Operator flight hours, simulator proficiency, readiness & qualification.
- Coordinated internally to execute numerous flight test events resulting in 100% mission completion rate.
Lead Tactical Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead Petty Officer of Flight Operations for Rim of Pacific Naval Exercise.
- Lead Acoustic Future Operations, Planning, and Training Petty Officer.
Airborne Acoustic Naval Aircrewman Operator (AAW)
United States Navy | Boeing P-8A Poseidon Fixed Wing Aircraft
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed over 1,300 flight and simulator hours in support of the P-3C and P-8A fixed wing aircraft.
- Performed airborne detecting, analyzing, classifying, and tracking of friendly and enemy contacts.
- Lead Sensor One Acoustic Operator for aircrew tactical missions with a 99% mission completion rate.
Tactics Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2016 - 12.2017
Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2015 - 12.2016
Naval Training and Aircrewman Operator – Student Pipeline Training
United States Navy
01.2012 - 12.2015
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Business, Organization Management Certificate
American Public University System
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Criminology, Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
12.2011
Skills
- Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA), Program Protection Planning (PPP), Operational Security (OPSEC), Microsoft Office Suites, MQ-4C UAV, Flight Mission Operations, Tactical Aircraft Flight Systems, Multi-Function Active Sensor Radar, Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Camera, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), MQ-4C Operations, Air Test & Evaluation, Naval Air Training and Operations Standardization (NATOPS), Aircraft Safety & Systems Instruction, Acoustic Operator, Tactical Missions, Flight Operations, Tactics Operations
Certification
- Program Protection Planning Awareness (ACQ 160) Defense Acquisition University 2023
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Project Management Institution 2022
- Test & Evaluation Level I Certification Defense Acquisition University 2020
Awards
U.S Navy Sailor of the Year 2021
Timeline
Security Tech Trainer
American Systems Corporation (ASC)
01.2023 - Current
Lead Naval Air Training & Operations Standardization (NATOPS) Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Mission Payload Operator (MPO)
USN Test and Evaluation Squadron One
01.2020 - 01.2023
Lead Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy | Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Tactical Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Airborne Acoustic Naval Aircrewman Operator (AAW)
United States Navy | Boeing P-8A Poseidon Fixed Wing Aircraft
01.2017 - 01.2019
Tactics Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2016 - 12.2017
Flight Operations Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2015 - 12.2016
Naval Training and Aircrewman Operator – Student Pipeline Training
United States Navy
01.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Criminology, Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Business, Organization Management Certificate
American Public University System