Ryan Sweet
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Senior operations leader with expertise in strategic planning, logistics management, and workforce coordination. Known for improving readiness, aligning teams, and driving efficient mission support across complex organizations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Operations and Personnel
US Navy Seabees
Port Hueneme, CA
10.2026 - Current
- Advised senior executive leadership on personnel readiness, morale, and discipline, influencing strategic decisions impacting 140 personnel; strengthened accountability, improved command climate, and fostered a positive culture that enhanced overall organizational effectiveness .
- Collaborated with senior leaders to develop long-term strategic plans for 10 departments during the development of a new organization and it's success.
- Mentored and coached 140 personnel through targeted professional development and career progression, strengthening performance standards, increasing career readiness, and accelerating professional growth while building a more capable team.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, adapting and streamlining 8 operational processes to meet evolving mission requirements, minimizing transformation risks, improved organizational efficiency, and execution of operations.
Director of Construction Operations
US Navy Seabees
Port Hueneme, CA
01.2023 - 10.2026
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish organizational-wide strategic direction, aligning 7 departments, 585 personnel, and strategic initiatives, translated organizational vision into actionable objectives, improving cross-departmental coordination driving mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Directed safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance oversight for 40 construction projects totaling $50M; proactively mitigated project risks, strengthened quality assurance standards, and ensured regulatory compliance, safeguarding $50M in assets while supporting on-time, mission-critical project execution.
- Led the operational planning team in deployment planning and force management for 585 personnel, synchronizing schedules, assignments, and resource allocation across mission support operations; maximized workforce efficiency, strengthened deployment readiness, and ensured seamless execution of mission requirements through disciplined personnel and resource management.
Construction Operations Manager
US Navy Seabees
Port Hueneme, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Led a 45-member joint construction force of U.S.N. Seabees and Royal Thai Marines, executing two projects totaling $1.1M; synchronized multinational resources, enforced construction standards, and delivered 100% project completion, strengthening allied partnerships and advancing regional readiness.
- Managed procurement and resource management for two $1.1M construction projects, coordinating material requirements, logistics, and supply readiness; maintained 100% material availability and on-schedule execution, eliminating resource constraints and ensuring successful project completion.
- Oversaw construction safety and quality assurance efforts, conducting 200 inspections and implementing proactive hazard mitigation measures; reduced safety deficiencies by 10%, maintained OSHA compliance, and reinforced a zero-incident safety culture while ensuring construction projects met stringent quality and regulatory standards.
Assistant Director of Training
US Navy Seabees
Port Hueneme, CA
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed training operations and curriculum maintenance across 185 courses of instruction, synchronizing departmental priorities, instructor resources, and curriculum requirements; supported qualification of 25k Sailors, and strengthened organizational readiness for 4 schoolhouses by delivering mission-essential curriculum aligned with operational requirements.
- Supervised workforce management for 35 personnel across 4 departments, aligning personnel assignments, workload distribution, and performance standards; improved resource utilization, strengthened accountability, and streamlined departmental operations to maximize training effectiveness.
- Engineered a centralized curriculum management framework for 185 courses of instruction, standardizing task prioritization, sequencing, and review cycles; improved curriculum maintenance efficiency by 25%, reduced update backlogs by 10%, and ensured 100% alignment with current training standards and operational requirements.
Quality Assurance Manager
US Navy Seabees
Port Hueneme, CA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Led quality assurance oversight for 44 construction projects valued at $54m, conducted comprehensive inspections to enforce building codes and project specifications; identified and resolved multiple deficiencies, maintained 100% compliance, and protected construction quality while ensuring projects met operational and regulatory standards.
- Reviewed work packages, plans, and drawings for accuracy prior to field execution, facilitating seamless project implementation.
- Coordinated with engineers, safety teams, production personnel, and stakeholders to resolve various construction discrepancies and field adjustment requests; reduced rework by 15% and ensured 100% alignment with engineering specifications and project requirements.
- Trained 30 personnel in construction inspection and quality control standards, improving inspection accuracy by 45% and reducing workmanship deficiencies by 15%; strengthened compliance and elevated overall project quality.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Executive Level Leadership
U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy
Newport, RIGraduate Certificate - Senior Leadership
U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy
Newport, RIHigh School Diploma -
Snohomish High School
Snohomish, WAGraduate Certificate - Instructor Fundamentals
U.S. Naval Instructor Training Course
San Diego, CASkills
- Secret security clearance
- Strategic planning
- Operational leadership
- Effective communication
- Logistics management
- Process improvements
- Workforce planning
- Change management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Delegation
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations and Personnel
US Navy Seabees
10.2026 - Current
Construction Operations Manager
US Navy Seabees
05.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Construction Operations
US Navy Seabees
01.2023 - 10.2026
Assistant Director of Training
US Navy Seabees
05.2021 - 05.2023
Quality Assurance Manager
US Navy Seabees
09.2018 - 05.2021
Graduate Certificate - Executive Level Leadership
U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy
Graduate Certificate - Senior Leadership
U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy
High School Diploma -
Snohomish High School
Graduate Certificate - Instructor Fundamentals
U.S. Naval Instructor Training Course