Thomas Reeder
Moyock,NC
Summary
Assistant Navigator, Chief Quartermaster, Instructor and ANTI-Terrorism Watch Officer with 12 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Subject matter expert in all methods of navigation procedures aboard any and all Naval Vessels to include Piloting on Charts and Electronic Charting Display Information System requiring familiarization with the National Geospatial Intelligence agency and affiliated materials. Positive, self-motivated, and quick learning professional. Proven ability to Lead and adapt to new surroundings while remaining observant and focused to get tasks done accurately and on time. Able to analyze a situation and employ a creative approach to meet all desired objectives. Ability to take on multiple tasks at once while providing quality work with exceptional leadership abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
Mariner Skills Training Center
Norfolk, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of Navigation to include mathematics and science.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Provided instructional leadership to Staff and Junior Instructors in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Managed budgeting process for school house operations including, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
Assistant Navigator, LPO
United States Navy, USS Iwo Jima LHD-7
Norfolk, Va
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervised and directed day to day operations for 15 personnel
- Managed the navigation team ensuring the proper planning and preparation for all voyages
- Planned and executed emergency drills and evaluated personnel in the navigation department
- Planned and executed ANTI-Terrorism drills and evaluated personnel across 8 security teams
- Preparing weekly and quarterly schedules of preventive maintenance and confirming 100 percent accomplishment
- Maintained 100 percent accountability of 140 pieces of assigned equipment worth more than 1 million dollars with no loss or damage
- Performed daily safety checks on 20 assigned spaces ensuring a safe work environment
- Assisted the Navigator through 60 restricted water transits with no loss or damage to personnel and equipment
- Successfully completed 9 month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Operation Traveling over 50,000 nautical miles
- Trained Junior Officers on basic Seamanship and Navigation Skills
Leading First Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, Naval Station
Key West, Fl
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Supervised and directed day to day operations for 25 personnel
- Coordinated, tracked and recorded all harbor transits entering and departing Naval Station Key West, FL through Port Operations Management System
- Managed the operation, preservation and maintenance of 10 Oil Spill Response and Security boats and associated gear worth 1.7 million dollars
- Planned and executed emergency Oil Spill Response drills IAW OSHA regulations
- Planned and executed ship docking evolution drills resulting in 160 safely docked vessels with zero damages or losses
- As the Facilities Manager, submitted over 200 maintenance requests and 16 new projects (TF-1) ensuring the refurbishment and repair of 22 million dollars in damage to structures and equipment due to Hurricane Irma
- Awarded End of Tour Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 4th Award.
Quartermaster, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy, USS Roosevelt, DDG-80
Mayport, FL
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Supervised and directed day to day operations for 5 personnel
- Managed the navigation team ensuring the proper planning and preparation for all voyages
- Planned and assisted in ANTI-Terrorism drills and evaluated personnel across 6 security teams
- Preparing weekly and quarterly schedules of preventive maintenance and confirming 100 percent accomplishment
- Maintained 100 percent accountability of 144 pieces of assigned equipment worth more than 1 million dollars with no loss or damage
- Procure, correct, and stow navigational and oceanographic publications and charts
- Performed daily safety checks on 10 assigned spaces ensuring a safe work environment
- Assisted the Navigator through 65 restricted water transits with no loss or damage to personnel and equipment
- Successfully completed 8 month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Operation traveling over 45,000 Nautical Miles
- Trained Junior Officers on basic Seamanship and Navigation Skills
- Awarded End of Tour Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal 3rd Award
- Uartermaster
VBSS Team Member
United States Navy, USS Kauffman, FFG-59
Norfolk, Va
12.2012 - 10.2015
- Procured, corrected, and stowed navigational and oceanographic publications and charts
- Observed and recorded all weather observations
- Maintained and corrected all ships logs
- As a Visit Board Search and Seizure team member, conducted over 20 boarding’s leading to the confiscation of 8 Kilograms of narcotics valued at 51 million dollars and the apprehension of 23 narcotic traffickers
- Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 1st Award
- Successfully completed 7 month deployment to 4th Fleet SOUTHCOM traveling over 30,000 nautical miles
- Awarded End of Tour Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2nd Award.
Education
Command Drug And Alcohol Program Advisor
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
Virginia Beach, VA10-2023
Navy Instructor Training Course
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
Virginia Beach, VA02-2023
Surface Warfare Officer School – Navigator / Assistant Navigator Course NEC: W12-A -
US Navy
Newport, Rhode Island08.2021
High School Diploma -
Deland High School
Deland, FL05.2011
Associate of Arts -
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLSkills
- Leadership Development
- Administration and Management
- Employee Training and Development
- Identifying and Prioritize Safety Concerns
- Problem Resolution
- Effective Communicator
- Time Management
- Conducting Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- ANTI-Terrorism Training and Enforcement
- Port Operations Scheduling and Pier Services Management
- Subject Matter Expert Using Standard Nautical Charts
- Subject Matter Expert Using Digital Nautical Charts
- Subject Matter Expert Using Celestial Navigation
- Subject Matter Expert in Voyage Planning
- Subject Matter Expert Using Visual Signaling
- Subject Matter Expert Using COLREGS 72
- Subject Matter Expert in Log Keeping
- Secret Clearance
- Workforce Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Learning skills development
- Task Delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Operational Efficiency
- Mentoring and Coaching
Accomplishments
- Naval Surface Afloat / Ashore Safety Technician NEC: W12-A
- Visit, Board, Search and Seizure – NON Compliant Boarding
- OSHA 72 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- OSHA 8 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher Course (HAZWOPER)
Timeline
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
Mariner Skills Training Center
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Navigator, LPO
United States Navy, USS Iwo Jima LHD-7
07.2019 - 11.2022
Leading First Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, Naval Station
11.2017 - 07.2019
Quartermaster, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy, USS Roosevelt, DDG-80
10.2015 - 11.2017
VBSS Team Member
United States Navy, USS Kauffman, FFG-59
12.2012 - 10.2015
Surface Warfare Officer School – Navigator / Assistant Navigator Course NEC: W12-A -
US Navy
High School Diploma -
Deland High School
Associate of Arts -
Saint Leo University
Command Drug And Alcohol Program Advisor
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
Navy Instructor Training Course
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
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