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Riley French
New London,CT
Summary
Versatile supervisor with exceptional success at leading both organizations and individuals into unprecedented personal and professional growth. Expands and allocates resources and policies for maximum productivity and meets needs of individuals via expert mentorship. Researches tirelessly using latest technology and decisively guides teams in sound directions.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy - Naval Submarine School
Communications Rate Lead
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw manning of all Information Systems Technicians at Naval Submarine School, ensuring 6 separate divisions were adequately staffed to perform their duties.
- Managed all aspects of technical training and qualifications for 29 personnel in Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and Submarine Local Area Network (SUBLAN).
- Responsible for development, execution and maintenance of 7 technical courses, ensuring delivery of the most competent Sailors to all fleet submarines.
US Navy - Naval Submarine School
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
01.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Led staff of 1 Senior Chief, 3 Chiefs and 40 instructors in all aspects of their duties resulting in over 2,000 successful student graduations.
- Established training program to mentor instructors in qualifications, resulting in 500% increase in Master Training Specialist qualified personnel for the department.
- Coordinated high-risk training events for indoctrination of 85 Chief Petty Officer candidates.
US Navy - USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Blue
Leading Petty Officer
12.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Led 14 Sailors across three divisions through pre-deployment training cycle and three missions vital to national security.
- Provided critical expertise in CSRR, Electronic Warfare, imaging systems, and Fifth & Sixth Fleet communications, ensuring GEORGIA's ability to conduct sustained submerged operations in challenging overseas environments.
- Directly managed two submarine crews in execution of complete sail repopulation costing tens of millions of dollars, resulting in early or on-time achievement of every milestone.
- Recipient: Sailor of the Quarter (2019); Thomas H. Latham, Jr. Submariner Leadership Award (2021); Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2019, 2020, 2020).
US Navy - Trident Training Facility
Instructor
04.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Managed divisional qualification program, resulting in seven ahead-of-schedule qualifications for Electronics Technician (Communications) instructors.
- Provided Subject Matter Expertise to Submarine Learning Center, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, and Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in areas of curriculum development, technology development, and modernization.
- Trained submarine sailors and crews in operation and maintenance of CSRR and AN/BLQ-10 in all formal courses and Team Dimensional Training facilities at TTF.
- Recipient: Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2015, 2017, 2018); Blue Jacket of the Quarter (2017)
US Navy - USS New Mexico (SSN 779)
Electronics Technician (Communications)
03.2011 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex faults within target timeframes.
- Installed and maintained variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Led preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.
- Recipient: Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2014, 2015); Bluejacket of the Quarter (2015)
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science from Cybersecurity
12.2025
United States Navy Community College
Naval Studies Certificate
12.2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Design
- Training Program Development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Advanced understanding of Submarine Communications and Information Systems
- Organization
- Communication
Certification
- Master Training Specialist
Timeline
Communications Rate Lead
US Navy - Naval Submarine School
09.2023 - Current
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy - Naval Submarine School
01.2022 - 09.2023
Leading Petty Officer
US Navy - USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Blue
12.2018 - 01.2022
Instructor
US Navy - Trident Training Facility
04.2015 - 12.2018
Electronics Technician (Communications)
US Navy - USS New Mexico (SSN 779)
03.2011 - 04.2015
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science from Cybersecurity
United States Navy Community College
Naval Studies Certificate
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