Lead commissioning engineer with 1.5 years of experience in delivering reliable results through critical thinking and problem-solving. Eight years of U.S. Navy service, including three years as a recruiter, successfully sourcing top talent through schools, community events, and online platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Areial Lead/Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Apollo Mission Critical Engineering
01.2025 - Current
Achieved NFPA 70E certification to enhance electrical safety compliance.
Obtained OSHA 30 certification to improve workplace safety standards.
Completed First Aid and CPR training through American Red Cross, ensuring preparedness for emergencies.
Delivered 22 L4/L5 commissioning projects as Mechanical Lead, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
Led team of 8-12 employees to achieve operational goals, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Presented innovative ideas that improved team performance and contributed to successful project outcomes.
Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to resolve product and service issues.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Navy Talent Acquisition Group – Houston
12.2021 - 01.2025
Utilized social media and digital platforms to increase audience reach and generate interest in Navy careers, collaborating with local organizations and community leaders to strengthen recruitment efforts.
Conducted outreach activities to attract potential candidates through job fairs, career expos, and community events, engaging high schools, colleges, and vocational institutions to promote active-duty service benefits.
Built and maintained relationships with local communities and educational institutions, serving as ambassador and representing the Navy at public events, educating the public on Navy's mission and contributions to national security.
Quartermaster
USS DEXTROUS
12.2020 - 12.2021
Served as quartermaster on the navigation team. of the watch for 7,000 nautical miles.
Supported navigation team during 25 critical sea and anchor details, ensuring mission success.
Enforced safety protocols for hazardous materials storage as damage control petty officer, safeguarding crew and equipment.
Leading Petty Officer (Quartermaster)
USS TYPHOON
09.2018 - 12.2020
Led 6-member team in safe navigation of Navy ship over 10,000 nautical miles, conducting 50 harbor transits and completing 30 multinational events while maintaining daily history records.
Supervised daily operations and maintained readiness of equipment on naval vessel.
Coordinated training sessions for junior personnel on safety protocols and procedures.
Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper stocking for mission requirements.
Education
BA Degree - Criminal Justice, Victim Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Skills
Commissioning engineering
Project management
Performance tracking
Scheduling and assessment
Technical support
Problem solving
Decision making
Leadership
Team collaboration
Time management
Communication reporting
Effective communication
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Administrative tasks
Work Experience
Commissioned various builds, including industrial water systems and fuel oil systems. Led a team of engineers as aerial lead, managing 3-4 projects simultaneously. Conducted client and management meetings to enhance team capabilities. Tested diverse data center equipment to ensure reliability and performance. On-boarding Supervisor, Led 15 Houston Navy talent acquisition recruiters to identify potential candidates for military service through various channels such as schools, community events, online platforms, and military outreach programs. Delayed Entry Coordinator, Assisted all recruiters manage and work with new recruits scheduled to enter Navy military service; communicated with new recruits to ensure their respective needs were addressed and resolved., Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Conducted US Navy outreach activities to attract potential candidates, attended job fairs, career expos, and community events, engaged with high schools, colleges, and vocational institutions to promote benefits of active-duty service., Utilized social media, websites, and other digital platforms to reach a wider audience and generate interest in Navy careers, collaborated with local organizations and community leaders to enhance recruitment efforts., Built and maintained positive relationships with local communities, educational institutions, and civic organizations, serving as an ambassador, represented the Navy at public events, educated the public on the Navy's mission, values, and contributions to national security., Collaborated with other recruiters and military personnel to coordinate recruitment efforts, share best practices, and achieve recruitment goals effectively., Managed paperwork, documentation, and administrative processes related to recruitment, including enlistment contracts, medical records, background checks, and enlistment processing., Monitored recruitment metrics, tracked progress towards targets, and prepared reports on recruitment activities, trends, and outcomes for higher-level review and decision-making.
Lead Testing and Commissioning Engineer for Mechanical at SAUDI SERVICES FOR ELECTRO MECHANICAL WORKS (SSEM)Lead Testing and Commissioning Engineer for Mechanical at SAUDI SERVICES FOR ELECTRO MECHANICAL WORKS (SSEM)