Travis D. Boatwright
Dallas,GA
Summary
Dedicated electronic professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Oversees tactical, personnel and operational planning to meet dynamic mission needs. Adept at delivering training and closely mentoring junior team members to optimize knowledge and performance. Fluent in English. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Paulding County School District
Dallas, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Service Manager
Exponential Power
Marietta, GA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
- Met with 25 customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
- Followed up with customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction.
- Developed 10 written plans and obtained customer consent to proceed.
- Inspected rental equipment before and after rentals, marking changes in conditions and charging customers when necessary.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Followed up with 20 customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction
Cable Puller
IES Communications
Norcross, GA
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Selected location and installed equipment and inside wiring with customers.
- Dressed, terminated and tested 2500 cables and components.
- Installed, maintained and repaired 20 voice and data communications systems.
- Educated customers on service features and functionalities.
- Performed work in buildings, attics, basements and crawl spaces.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
SPY- 1B Radar Officer Trainer
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren
Dahlgren, Va
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Trained 350 Officers on Radar setup and manipulation of radar parameters.
- Trained 150 enlisted sailors of radar use and setup for tactical situations
- Trained 15 Combat information Center teams on proper setup for tactical environments
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Aegis BMD Waterfront Trainer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Honolulu, HI
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Aegis Training and Readiness Support Center
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Mentored 10 new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Scheduled and taught in 20 class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Petty Officer First Class CSMA
USS Stethem DDG-63/ US Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
09.2011 - 11.2014
- Responsible for overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects related to combat systems suite
- Lead team of 65 dedicated weapons systems specialists in implementing Government decisions, guidance, regulations and policy in development/support of various projects related to fire control/ship’s weapons systems
- Responsible for Quality Control of completed projects for assigned areas of responsibility working closely with Ship’s Repair Facility (SRF) and private contractor personnel, analyzed wide variety of operating and progress reports on continuing basis to determine trends and possible bugs
- During Ship’s Repair Availability (SRA) period, led 6 sailors and worked closely with 18 shops to ensure execution of over 552 Work Authorization Form (WAF) requests totaling up to $2.2M in various combat systems repairs
- Led 87 Sailors from 6 divisions during Critical System Maintenance Authorization work and oversaw 73 system operations tests across 3 departments
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on ship’s weapons fire control systems, called upon to lead technical maintenance teams in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and/or upgrading ship’s fire control systems
- Work with various maintenance teams consisting of 65 systems and technical specialists charged with maintaining over 550 line items of equipment, parts and systems worth $9.3 M
- As Work Authorization Form (WAF) Lead, worked closely with various Department Heads and Supervisors in assigning work classification codes to countless projects to ensure that work is completed in safe and timely manner based on overall importance of systems or component to ship’s ongoing mission
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, casualty analysis and fault isolation while operating, testing, aligning and repairing equipment related to ship’s weapons control systems
- As AEGIS Combat Systems Maintenance Supervisor, directed and coordinated maintenance cycle, actions, tests and performance of operational procedures on all of ship’s AEGIS Combat System elements ensuring that performance standards are meeting assigned design specifications
- Work closely with, and monitored performance of, AEGIS Combat System personnel to ensure integrated team approach to achieving full combat system operational status is achieved in timeliest and safe manner ensuring that downtime of key systems and components is kept to minimum
- Ensure that functional integration and operation of all elements of AEGIS system is achieved by working closely with technicians and other key personnel
- Serve as ship’s contract specialist ensuring that contracted work on ship’s fire control and weapons systems are properly completed to ensure timely receipt of required equipment and parts
- Designated key member of Combat Systems Training Team by Commanding Officer, was given duty of writing and ensuring proper and successful execution of 22 drill packages which included 25 new drill guides
- Utilized prior experience as Master Training Specialist to work closely with junior personnel in certifying their timely qualification on various key ship’s weapons systems and suites to allow for quick integration onto watch bill as qualified watch standers/weapons systems technicians
- Supervise, mentor and assign job tasks to work teams assigned to me
- Indirectly lead 500 ship’s personnel in conducting maintenance, watch-standing, security and other functions as assigned by ship’s leadership to include Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Department Heads, Division Officers and Leading Chief Petty Officers
- Observe, mentor, offer constructive feedback and discipline to those personnel assigned as direct subordinates while writing performance evaluations and award recommendations based on superior performance of duties.
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Trained 25 junior officers to develop officers into future leaders.
Master Training Specialist/Course Supervisor
Aegis Training And Readiness Center
Honolulu, HI
07.2008 - 08.2011
- At Center for Surface Combat Systems Pearl Harbor Naval Base, managed highly trained and efficient team of 6 training specialists tasked with all aspects of training material development and presented to Hawaii Naval Base and assigned ship’s personnel
- Was recognized domain’s AN/SPY-1 radar expert on West Coast leading to being part of team that created unique AN/SPY-1 radar simulation program and curriculum
- Designed and developed training courses and adapted existing materials to needs of students related to highly complex AN/SPY-1 radar operations as well as ballistic missile defense strategies
- Adapted or extended available material and developed new approaches, methods and techniques to enhance courses of study based on up to date methodology and teaching practices
- Accurately forecasted operations and plans requirements and milestone data to ensure timely completion of course assignments
- Materials utilized included self-contained training products such as training aids, methods and plans
- Researched, analyzed and evaluated usability of various simulations, training scenarios and existing programs of study to improve, enhance or replace currently utilized methodologies leading to changing of over 500 pages of curriculum in both instructor and student guides
- Developed project guidelines, conducted periodic reviews of progress, reviewed completed training courses and revised materials to better suit needs of students
- Developed training methodology and materials and incorporated full range of training strategies and training aids such as computer videodiscs, CD ROM, interactive software, video telecommunications and print media
- As Senior Master Training Specialist in assigned subject matter area, provided advice and guidance to other instructors and training specialists in organization
- Established evaluation criteria and adapted guidelines and procedures
- Identified and resolved controversial issues and unconventional problems
- Planned and conducted studies of qualification courses and advanced courses to determined requirements for large changes based on newly introduced instructional methods
- Prepared feedback on individuals and groups to present to higher authority for approval
- As senior Petty Officer supported chain of command by offering feedback and sound advice pertaining to individual training, discipline, promotion standing and awards recognition
- Handle all paperwork related to large division consisting of personnel from various professional backgrounds
- Planned, prepared and presented training to command personnel to ensure that training standards exceeded expectations of higher authority.
- Trained and mentored 6 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Decreased training time by designing effective new training programs.
Division Leading Petty Officer
USS Stethem DDG-63/ US Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Handled 20 administrative requirements, maintained 65 records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw 10 teams planning, implementing and realigning field operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of supply operations.
- Quickly learned 5 new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI11.2025
No Degree - AEGIS Weapons System
AWS MkII TrkII
Dahlgren, VA06.2004
No Degree - SPY-1b Radar Operations And Repair
FC C School
Dahlgren, VA05.1995
No Degree - Electronics Technology
FC A School
Great Lakes, IL08.1994
No Degree - Basic Training
Recruit Training Command Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL01.1994
High School Diploma -
R.L. Osborne High School
Smyrna, GA06.1989
Skills
- Quality Control Analysis
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Examine systems and capabilities to determine system readiness for any and all missions
- Verbal & Written Communication
- For planning and executing projects on regular basis Complex Problem Solving, Trouble Shooting and Resolving of Issue
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and Power Point, ESAMS
- Course Materials Development
- Training Program Design
- After-sales support
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Paulding County School District
11.2022 - Current
Service Manager
Exponential Power
05.2021 - 08.2022
Cable Puller
IES Communications
09.2019 - 05.2021
SPY- 1B Radar Officer Trainer
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren
07.2018 - 07.2019
Aegis BMD Waterfront Trainer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2015 - 07.2018
Petty Officer First Class CSMA
USS Stethem DDG-63/ US Navy
09.2011 - 11.2014
Master Training Specialist/Course Supervisor
Aegis Training And Readiness Center
07.2008 - 08.2011
Division Leading Petty Officer
USS Stethem DDG-63/ US Navy
07.2006 - 06.2008
No Degree - Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific University
No Degree - AEGIS Weapons System
AWS MkII TrkII
No Degree - SPY-1b Radar Operations And Repair
FC C School
No Degree - Electronics Technology
FC A School
No Degree - Basic Training
Recruit Training Command Great Lakes
High School Diploma -
R.L. Osborne High School
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