Terrance D. Winfield
San Diego,USA
Summary
Results-driven organizational leader and strategic planner with over 30 years of executive-level experience in the United States Navy. Skilled in resource allocation, personnel security management, and performance evaluations, with a focus on improving operational workflows and productivity. Proven ability to lead complex teams and streamline systems while fostering collaboration to achieve business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Department Head
UNITED STATES NAVY
San Diego, USA
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed all 17 Administrative Programs, including security management, earning accolades during 2021 Command Assessment Visit amid 30% increase in manning.
- Developed complex processes and leveraged technology, such as electronic document processing and automated ticklers, to improve production and reduce operating costs by 33%.
- Revamped personnel security program for 400 personnel, ensuring continuous monitoring for access to classified information.
- Masterfully provided command-level leadership to 424 personnel delivering dynamic, high-risk training to Expeditionary Strike Group THREE for composite detachments aboard L-Class/Littoral combat ship operating in THIRD, FIFTH, and SEVENTH Fleets.
- As Educational Services Officer (ESO), provided educational support to 400+ personnel to achieve educational goals, stimulating a rise in region-wide retention—earning HSC-21 the 2021 and 2022 Golden Anchor Award for Retention Excellence.
- Identified areas for improvement across 8 diverse departments; aligned leadership and subordinates to improve customer service for 430+ personnel—increasing the efficiency of command directives and earning two Battle “E” Awards.
- Led 2 officers, 4 senior managers, and 13 junior personnel across Executive Administration, Personnel/Human Resources, Legal Services, Educational Services, Command Career Counselor, Command Climate Specialist, and Drug Alcohol Program Advisor, supporting 430+ personnel.
- Orchestrated check-in/out process for over 200 personnel, ensuring seamless transitions during gain and transfer.
- Delivered $2.1M in pay and allowances, executed 13 career development programs, and managed a $3.4M travel budget with zero outstanding claims or offsets.
Administrative Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
San Clemente Island, USA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted the Officer-in-Charge in providing operations and sustainment for the Navy’s largest West Coast bombing complex, supporting the U.S. Pacific Fleet and other operating forces, including over 34,000 military and civilian personnel, tenant commands, and visiting units.
- Guided undermanned team in timely processing of over 320 pieces of time-sensitive documentation, 40 awards, and 120 personal evaluations and fitness reports through focused leadership and management.
- Managed 120 Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) and Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System accounts, ensuring 100% personnel accountability.
- Ensured completion of 400 Transaction Online Processing System (TOPS) transactions for all pay and personnel actions, preventing overpayments or loss of pay.
- Direct oversight significantly improved administrative functions by more than 50 percent.
- Performed administration, oversight, and delivery of 246 Navy-wide Advancement Exams with "ZERO" discrepancies in the role of Education Services Officer (ESO).
- Coordinated monthly events with the Island Recreation Committee, ensuring effective management of over $80K in transferred funds.
Executive Department Head/Legal Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
Camp Pendleton, USA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Exceptionally served as Executive Department Head, leading 22 personnel responsible for key command programs, including Medical, Maintenance, and Material Management (3M), Career Counseling, Personnel, Administration, and Legal.
- Oversaw management of 600 NSIPS leave, NFAAS, and Navy relational administrative data management (RADM), personnel tempo (PERSTEMPO), government travel card, and Defense Travel System (DTS) accounts, achieving 100% accountability.
- Collaborated with Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific, and manpower experts to manage 600 billets and fund critical organizational positions.
- Directed oversight and leadership efforts that resulted in ACU-5 winning the 2016 Retention Excellence Award.
- Processed 600 fitness reports and evaluations and coordinated over 80 awards.
- Processed 16 administrative separations and 20 non-judicial punishments.
- As Security Manager, oversaw the timely submission of 27 periodic reinvestigations and advised the Commanding Officer on security violations while briefing members and their leadership.
Officer-in-Charge – Personnel Support Detachment (PSD)
UNITED STATES NAVY
Diego Garcia, USA
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided pay, personnel, and transportation support to multi-theater and multinational force operations in the areas of responsibility (AORs) of Central Command (CENTCOM), Africa Command (AFRICOM), Europe Command (EURCOM), and Pacific Command (PACOM) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and overseas contingency operations.
- Led 8 military and 4 civilian personnel in the full operation of a Personnel Support Detachment, including auditing and releasing personnel transactions, processing fiscal procedures, and coordinating transportation.
- Direct efforts and oversight resulted in a highly efficient pay and personnel processing team that significantly contributed to the morale and welfare of more than 2,000 Sailors, Airmen, civilians, and British Forces.
- Managed the 100 percent completion of Page 2, Servicemember Group Life Insurance, Family Separation Allowance, and Basic Allowance for Housing recertification for 240 Navy personnel on the island, with zero discrepancies.
- Direct oversight and direction resulted in a four percent overall increase in accuracy and timeliness for pay, while maintaining consistently high 95 percent accuracy and timeliness for personnel transactions.
- Oversaw flawless transportation off the Island for a highly diverse customer base requiring onward travel while operating across CENTCOM/AFRICOM/EUCOM/PACOM AORS.
- Oversaw the payment of $2.5M in disbursements and the processing of $5.3M in collections from the galley, Ship's store, travel reimbursements, AMC flights, and unaccompanied personnel housing, with zero discrepancies.
- Directed efforts in PSD Diego Garcia, achieving an excellent grade on the Naval Supply (NAVSUP) Field Examination Group Audit, reflecting strong operational standards.
Administrative/Personnel Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
Gulfport, USA
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Led 11 military personnel and oversaw all administrative and personnel functions.
- Skillfully led a department of 11 well-trained sailors, providing comprehensive administrative and pay support for 554 Seabees across all 11 detachments.
- Maintained a 97% customer service efficiency rate while overseeing 1,248 pay transactions, 239 transfers/receipts, 400 evaluations and fitness reports, 1,500 ESO and personnel requests, 48 separations, 100 passports, and 200 awards.
- Orchestrated all administrative support for the Senior Executive.
- Coordinated social events, protocol, honors, and ceremonies, preparing and liquidating travel orders and personnel reports to support organizational operations.
- Crafted and executed a detailed plan to distribute 300 Navy-wide exams to 11 locations across Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and Pacific Command (PACOM), achieving 100% accountability.
- Leveraged communication and teamwork to address challenges in a fractured department across three geographic hubs during a complex Pacific deployment.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA01-2022
Associate of Science - Advanced Personal Training and Exercise Science
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ12-2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Coastline College
Fountain Valley, CA01-2010
Skills
- Security Management
- Process Improvement
- Resource Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Performance-Based Management
- Effective Collaboration
- Learning & Program Evaluation
- Data Management
- Program Coordination
- Superb Communication
- Information Gatekeeper
- Force Multiplier
Additional Expertise
- Senior Leadership & Management
- Legal Administration
- Operations Support
- Executive Administration
- Personnel Security Management
- Budge Management
- Travel/Passport Coordination
Timeline
Administrative Department Head
UNITED STATES NAVY
07.2020 - 05.2023
Administrative Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2018 - 06.2020
Executive Department Head/Legal Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
06.2015 - 06.2018
Officer-in-Charge – Personnel Support Detachment (PSD)
UNITED STATES NAVY
06.2014 - 06.2015
Administrative/Personnel Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
05.2012 - 06.2014
MBA - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Massachusetts Global
Associate of Science - Advanced Personal Training and Exercise Science
Bryan University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Coastline College