Victor Chavez

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Trained and advised 8 US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Chief Engineers and Main Propulsion Assistant Officers in proper bulk fuels monthly reporting as outlined by the Chief of Naval Operations policy guidelines.
• Developed and authored Littoral Ship Squadron One's Navy Energy Usage Report formalized instruction that affected 8 ships fuel programs and their monthly reporting regarding consumption, onloads, offloads, and transfers.
• Qualified Joint Fleet Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor.
• Developed engaging individual and group activities to promote departmental employee involvement.
• Developed appropriate policies for the identification of substance abuse-related social and emotional needs of clients as Command Drug and Alcohol Program Manager(DAPA) for USS Fort Worth, USS Freedom, and LCS Crew 102.
• Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients as DAPA.
• Implemented Naval heritage in developmental training for 300 active duty Sailors.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Programmed and maintained online documentation and tracking systems to reduce reporting errors and implementing auditing and engineering legal records.
• Designed and introduced standard operating procedures in the engineering department assessments office for optimal efficiency directly supporting 8 naval vessels.
• Efficiently organized, updated and maintained naval energy usage records for the NEURS for 8 ships.
• Ensured that contractor personnel adhered to the quality assurance standards and requirements of plans and specifications.
• Supported asset transfers and audit requests.
• Implemented process improvements based on productivity or quality issues.
• Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance.
• Performed weekly maintenance assessments.
• Maintained site safety and kept work in line with budget, schedule, and applicable quality assurance practices.

RESULTS-ORIENTED

• Spearheaded fuel policy change updates affecting 8 platforms ensuring compliance and ease of reporting protocols endorsed and authorized by the Squadron Commodore.
• As DAPA, pursued treatment plans such as group therapy or rehabilitation for three Sailors coordinating care with treatment facilities and Commanding Officer, ensuring completion.
• As DAPA, developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with substance addiction.

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION

• Coordinated 8 ships fuel consumption reporting systems to US Pacific Fleet ensuring accuracy and ship's crews were familiar with proper communication.
• Co-facilitated weekly support groups and provided indidvidual counseling to three individuals with adjustment issues.
• Led over 40 individual counselings, performance evaluation debriefings, and career development boards.

CLIENT-FOCUSED

• Partnered with therapists and employer to outline therapy goals and monitor employee progress against objectives, including active participation in lengthy inpatient/outpatient treatment and aftercare.
• Collaberated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care service.

FILE/RECORDS MANAGEMENT

• Maintained three years of operational and testing logs for diesel and fuel programs.
• Review, train personnel and correct input of 8 ship's fuel and water reports for thorough accountability for US Pacific Fleet.
• Maintained inventory for warehouse tools and supplies.
• Reviewed engineering documentation to determine order of maintenance and repair operations.
• Recorded comprehensive patient histories and maintained treatment logs and progress notes.

EXCEL IN LEADERSHIP

• Led four Sailors in the Safe operation of the main propulsion plant for USS FORT WORTH, being the only LCS ship able to get underway at the time.
• Train To Qualify Leading Chief Petty Officer-Led over 300 students and 8 staff members in the their training pipelines ensuring prompt delivery to critical billet fulfillment to multiple ships.
• Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor- established first ever policy regarding the Commanding Officer's expectations of 40 Sailors, while maintaining counseling and advising for two personnel.

EXCEL IN LEADERSHIP

• Qualified as Command Duty Officer, leading duty personnel to stand proper watches and ensuring physical security and day to day operations of 2,000 personnel. Reporting directly to Commanding Officer.
• Lead Supervisor, directing team of 84 Sailors and DoD personnel in quality project management, maintenance and compliance, being the US Navy's only diesel repair shop able to do so worldwide.
• Qualified as Fleet Maintenance Quality Assurance Work Center Supervisor.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Maintained site safety and kept work in line with budget, schedule, and applicable quality assurance practices.
• Managed project team and coordinated activities of contractors and 70 DoD personnel to achieve "Safe to Operate" Quality Assurance certifications.
• Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.
• Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment.
• Managed shift equipment and materials.
• Managed four highly visible DoD projects to comprising of 84 employees and 270 QA controlled work packages to successful completion and closeout.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Trained around 14 DoD contractors on a quarterly basis by developing and teaching processes and systems that increased customer
  satisfaction.
• Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques .
• Interacted with elementary students and promoted good behavior
  through positive reinforcement methods with literacy and
  comprehension.
• Developed and implemented a productivity improvement plan which resulted in command saving over $10M in one year.
• Completed Advanced Industrial Management for Regional Maintenance Centers (AIM4RMC) Certification.
• Completed US Dept Of Labor Diesel Mechanic Journeyman Apprenticeship.
• Completed US Dept of Labor Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman Apprenticeship.

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION

• Kept supervisors and leadership informed of all job progress and material requirements.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to achieve optimal performance within budget parameters.
• Promptly notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials, always resulting in an all-stop, thorough review, and way-forward for completion.

CLIENT-FOCUSED

• Resolved ship (customer) inspection deficiencies promptly.
• Performed daily inspections of multiple job sites.
• Exceeded ship (customer) production expectations by maintaining equipment and meeting timeline demands.
• Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
• Resolved product issues with manufacturers to maintain relationships with key producers and deliver quality diesel engine components and repair parts to ship (customer).
• Established relationships with shipyard personnel and project managers and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.

TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Led two different shops in meeting ship orders of over 150 refurbished fuel injectors, pumps, cylinder heads and piston assemblies for easto coast based, far east based and west coast based ships.
• Processed multiple controlled work and formal work packages adjusting to repair schedules and underway timelines.
• Tracked work hours for 70 personnel and directed rotating work schedules.

FILE/RECORDS MAINTENANCE

• Built and maintained over 100 divisional personnel files, readily inspectable, to include personal info, education acheivements, discplinary reports, and personal awards.
• Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports for over 300 work packages.
• Ensured compliance with Quality Assurance regulations in work contracts are met through dissassembly, reassembly, testing and certification.

RESULTS-ORIENTED

• Performed testing and troubleshooting of propulsion and auxiliary systems with all "Repairs Before Operations" and "Safe To Operate" criteria met contributing to 100% mission reliability.
• Supervised 6 personnel in maintaining 230 pieces of equipment resulting in 100% maintenance compliance and 86% Administrative Effectiveness Review, contributing to overall command score of 96% Maintenance certification.
• Entrusted as Flight Deck Refueling and JP5 Program Manager to oversee and run the USS Blue Ridge/7th Fleet Commander flight deck refueling program and personnel during six aviation inspections and certifications, with zero deficiencies or casualties, as per NATOPS and JFFM meeting all QA checkpoints and safely conducting flight operations of 7th Fleet Commander and HSL-51 Seahawk VIP helicopters.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Improvised emergency operating procedures for ship's service generators and emergency generators leading to minimal down time for repairs and safe equipment operability.
• Qualified and trained 18 personnel in diesel generator fundamentals, small boat exercises and helicopter refueling evolutions.

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION

• Worked with Japanese inspectors and technicians in coordinating repairs and maintenance cycles.

EXCEL IN LEADERSHIP

• Qualified as Engineering Duty Officer. Entrusted to run engineering department's day to day evolutions and operations. Reporting directly to Chief Engineer and Commanding Officer.
• Qualified as Flight Deck Refueling Quality Assurance Technician, Supervisor, and Inspector.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Supervised 8 personnel in over 300 flight deck refueling operations supporting two primary helicopters and several foreign aircraft.
• Simultaneously led diesel generator operations, underway replenishment of aviation fuel, and flight deck refueling operations during OPERATION TOMODACHI, with 100% mission success and zero mishaps.

EXCEL IN LEADERSHIP

• Qualified as Engineering Duty Officer, as an E4, on two different ships. Entrusted to run engineering department's day to day evolutions and operations. Reporting directly to Chief Engineer and Commanding Officer.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Integrated ship's force protection efforts, anti-terrorism educational training and pre-deployment certification programs.
• Trained 6 watch standers in procedural compliance and engineering plant operations and casualty control.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Performed 33 reconnaissance operations and maritime interdiction operations in Southern Iraq to counter insurgent and piracy operations.

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION

• Conducted joint operation exercises and missions briefings and debriefings with Australian and British Royal Navy personnel.