Tyler Stone
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Results-driven and analytical professional with comprehensive experience in technical operations, systems maintenance, and cross-functional team leadership across high-stakes environments. Demonstrated excellence in preventive maintenance, mechanical and electrical system repairs, and troubleshooting Aegis Combat System components. Adept at improving operational efficiency, minimizing system downtime, and maintaining infrastructure compliance with safety and procedural standards. Recognized for leading large teams, executing complex maintenance schedules, and optimizing critical systems on naval vessels and shore-based facilities. Equipped with foundational education in electronics and business administration, and currently enrolled in UMSL/WashU Joint Engineering program pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering to further enhance technical proficiency and career advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Chief
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
10.2023 - Current
- Improved organizational efficiency and career development by leading a team of 10 personnel in administrative and transitional roles at a premier training command.
- Ensured 100% completion of watch-standing duties, medical appointments, and training compliance for 10 personnel via effective coordination.
- Maintained a 100% secure training environment by enforcing strict access controls for classified information according to clearance levels.
- Managed facility operations by addressing alarms and resolving equipment failures, ensuring a secure and uninterrupted training environment for Aegis and radar systems courses.
- Slashed facility damage and system downtime by responding to alarms, address overheating pump, and mitigate safety hazards with firefighters.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Department Leading Chief and Tech Rep
Ship Repair Facility
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Enhanced reliability of navigation, weapons, and support systems by directing seven Fleet Technical Assistance Divisions and 50+ technical experts to resolve 1,350+ equipment malfunctions and 450+ high-visibility casualty reports across 21 ships.
- Boosted operational efficiency by training 133+ Shipboard Technicians, 34 Leading Chiefs, and 25 Officers on Aegis Weapon System maintenance, repair, and planning procedures.
- Executed 56+ technical assistance visits, resolving 69 equipment malfunctions and 41 high-visibility casualty reports across 21 ships.
- Secured critical self-defense accuracy by overhauling antenna alignment program in Japan, leading alignment of 39 missile guidance antennas, and correcting 11 major misalignments.
- Oversaw seven Fleet Technical Assistance Divisions and 50+ senior technical experts as Combat Systems Departmental Leading Chief, including 4 Senior Chiefs and 28 Chiefs.
- Selected for urgent deployment to Guam to restore USS THE SULLIVANS’ 360-degree missile coverage by diagnosing and repairing complex RF detection faults during 2022 deployment.
- Provided departmental leadership resulting in 5 Sailor of the Quarter awards, 7 Navy Commendation Medals, and 5 Navy Achievement Medals, contributing to Command’s Retention Excellence and Golden Anchor Awards in FY 2021.
- Delivered depot-level maintenance, modernization, and technical support to 21 forward-deployed ships.
- Cut equipment downtime through the implementation of optimized diagnostic and repair workflows.
- Achieved top rankings as Senior Chief: #1/6 in 2023, #2/6 in 2022, and #3/9 in 2021 evaluation cycles.
- Restored cooperative engagement capability system to full operational status on USS MUSTIN via emergent repairs during 2020 deployment.
- Maximized system performance and maintained safety compliance by interacting with cross-functional teams.
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
USS Lake Champlain (CG-57)
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Controlled department of 120+ technicians and 14,900+ preventive maintenance hours across 3 departments within high-pressure operational environments, while reducing system downtime and boosting mission readiness.
- Coordinated 17,400 preventive maintenance hours across 5 ships in the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group during 2018 deployment, ensuring 100% defensive coverage for the aircraft carrier.
- Attained 14 reenlistments, 31 advancements, 1 Sailor of the Year, 3 Sailor of the Quarter awards, 272 basic qualifications, and 8 achievement awards through divisional leadership.
- Selected for panel of 6 senior enlisted technicians to revise 3,000 questions for 8 Navy-wide Aegis Technician advancement exams.
- Facilitated 58 critical technical and tactical qualifications, maintaining 100% personnel readiness across two Western Pacific deployments.
- Achieved 95% Air Warfare and 97% Surface Warfare scores during 2016 Combat Systems Watch Team certification.
- Earned Senior Sailor of the Year Award for FY 2015.
Recruiter in Charge
Navy Recruiting Station
12.2010 - 02.2014
- Managed recruitment operations across a 6,400 square mile territory.
- Trained and mentored a team of 4 recruiters to achieve 100% success rate in missions.
- Processed and prepared 103 candidates for Navy accession.
Shipboard Technician/Work Center Supervisor
USS Decatur (DDG-73)
12.2005 - 11.2010
- Supervised maintenance and repair operations for Aegis Weapon System, ensuring optimal performance.
- Trained and developed a team of 5 technicians, enhancing their technical skills and efficiency.
- Coordinated troubleshooting efforts, minimizing downtime and maximizing system reliability.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced equipment failures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate system upgrades and improvements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Electronics & Business Administration
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CABachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri
St Louis, MO05-2027
Skills
- Critical Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Data Center Infrastructure Management
- Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC Systems
- Emergency Response & Risk Mitigation
- System Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Technical Documentation & Schematic Interpretation
- Safety Protocols & Regulatory Compliance
Awards
2 Navy Commendation Medals | 6 Navy Achievement Medals
Courses
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager, Naval Training Schools
Combat Systems Senior Enlisted, Naval Training Schools
Fiber Optic Workshop, Naval Training Schools
Safety Programs Afoat, Naval Training Schools
Aegis Weapon System Supervisor, Naval Training Schools
Enlisted Recruiter School, Naval Training Schools
Fire Controlman Class "A" School, Naval Training Schools
MK99 Fire Control System "C" School, Naval Training Schools
Timeline
Division Chief
Surface Combat Systems Training Command
10.2023 - Current
Department Leading Chief and Tech Rep
Ship Repair Facility
01.2020 - 03.2023
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
USS Lake Champlain (CG-57)
08.2014 - 12.2019
Recruiter in Charge
Navy Recruiting Station
12.2010 - 02.2014
Shipboard Technician/Work Center Supervisor
USS Decatur (DDG-73)
12.2005 - 11.2010
Associate of Arts - Electronics & Business Administration
Coastline Community College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri
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