Patricia Cundiff
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Dynamic Nuclear Propulsion Plant Manager in the U.S. Navy, skilled in strategic project planning and execution. Orchestrated electrical overhauls, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime by 15%. Established leader in team development and stakeholder engagement, fostering process improvements and ensuring compliance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Manager & Project Leader
U.S. Navy
03.2006 - Current
- Directed large-scale maintenance projects, integrating teams to expedite electrical upgrades ahead of schedule.
- Managed timelines and resources for nuclear propulsion overhauls, ensuring safety compliance with high standards.
- Led 25+ personnel, executing 28,000+ man-hours to resolve 135+ material deficiencies efficiently.
- Implemented tracking improvements for 900+ components, reducing downtime and boosting operational efficiency.
- Facilitated 3,000+ training hours for 450+ personnel, enhancing readiness for key operations.
- Aligned cross-functional teams with strategic goals under pressure to meet project deliverables effectively.
- Completed electrical overhaul early, improving readiness and reducing downtime by 15%.
- Developed equipment tracking process, reducing repair times by 20% and enhancing reliability.
Education
M.S. - Engineering Management (Leadership focus)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
B.S. - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2012
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Risk management and compliance
- Resource allocation and scheduling
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and development
- Vendor coordination
- Technical operations oversight
Availability
01/26
Selected Achievements
- Led electrical system overhaul project to early completion, improving operational readiness and reducing downtime by 15%.
- Designed and executed nuclear plant training program credited with improving inspection performance scores and ensuring 100% watch team certification prior to deployment.
- Developed new equipment tracking process for 900+ components, cutting repair turnaround time by 20% and improving system reliability.
- Partnered with shipyard and contractor teams to integrate workflows, reducing delays and increasing project efficiency by 10%.
- Consistently selected for senior leadership roles, achieving measurable improvements in personnel qualification rates, maintenance cycle efficiency, and safety compliance.
Certifications And Credentials
- Secret Security Clearance
- Navy Nuclear Engineering Training
- PMP Certification - In Progress
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Manager & Project Leader
U.S. Navy
03.2006 - Current
M.S. - Engineering Management (Leadership focus)
Liberty University
B.S. - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College