Novelyn Thomas
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in the United States Navy, USN, adept at managing schedules and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in procurement and training personnel, complemented by a strong ability to correct navigational errors and optimize shipping processes, proven track record of enhancing efficiency, and surpassing objectives through strategic planning and effective communication.
Knowledgeable Quartermaster with 21+ years of experience with United States Navy. Proficient in navigation, ship operations and supply restocking. Expertise in producing charts, standing watch, and correcting errors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quartermaster
United States Navy, USN
07.2003 - Current
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Directed inventory regulation processes and accounting input data processing and reviewed output records from supply systems.
- Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
- Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy, USN
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting and service plans.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
- Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
Dispatcher Manager
United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
- Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance, minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
- Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
- Scheduled and organized delivery routes.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
Master Scheduler
United States Navy, USN
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed analysis of materials to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency meeting customer and site requirements.
- Communicated with manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans.
- Created and monitored production schedules from start to finish.
- Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Specialist
United States Navy, USN
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05.2027
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2020
High School Diploma -
High School Of Commerce And Business Admin
Detroit, MI06.2002
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Managing schedules
- Procurement expertise
- Training personnel
- Preparing nautical charts
- Correcting errors
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Specialist
United States Navy, USN
11.2020 - 10.2023
Master Scheduler
United States Navy, USN
09.2019 - 05.2022
Dispatcher Manager
United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 09.2019
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy, USN
09.2011 - 08.2015
Quartermaster
United States Navy, USN
07.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Trident University International
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Excelsior College
High School Diploma -
High School Of Commerce And Business Admin
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