Wesley Ward
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Resourceful petty officer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in leadership, operational planning, and emergency response coordination. Proven ability in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective collaboration in diverse environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), IT / Communications Operations Lead
Naval Base Kitsap – Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Bangor, USA
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Directed IT and communications readiness for installation-level emergency operations center supporting crisis response.
- Maintained integrated communications ecosystem for seven mission-critical systems and twenty workstations, ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Supported real-world emergency operations, facilitating uninterrupted communication for leadership during critical incidents.
- Ensured reliability of audio/visual systems, VTC, and teleconferencing platforms across all environments.
- Supervised personnel to improve technical proficiency and bolster operational readiness for mission-critical tasks.
- Oversaw asset accountability and system readiness for rapid deployment.
- Conducted weekly system checks, achieving approximately 99% system uptime.
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), Cyber Operations / IT Leadership
553 Cyber Protection Team
San Diego, USA
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Led 28-person Cyber Protection Team, ensuring mission readiness and driving operational execution
- Oversaw lifecycle accountability of mission-critical IT assets and systems, safeguarding operational integrity
- Contributed to cyber mission planning by identifying and managing key cyber terrain, enhancing strategic positioning
- Coordinated with leadership to align resources, capabilities, and mission objectives
- Led career development, mentorship, and performance evaluations, improving retention and team capability
Spectrum Operations Instructor / Course Manager
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
Keesler AFB, USA
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Delivered technical instruction to 350+ students across DoD, joint forces, and international partners
- Ensured high academic performance and readiness standards across training cohorts
- Directed curriculum development and modernization to meet evolving operational requirements
- Led 4 senior instructors to enhance training consistency across service branches
- Managed a 35-system network, performing installs, maintenance, and updates in a secure environment
- Advised leadership on training effectiveness and program improvements
Store Manager
Coffee Fusion
Biloxi, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Increased revenue by 50% through improved operations, customer experience, and product consistency
- Oversaw operations for 3 locations, leading team of 11 employees to meet performance goals
- Increased customer retention and repeat business through consistent service standards
- Reduced customer wait times and improved workflow efficiency
- Standardized recipes and processes across locations to ensure consistent product delivery
- Coordinated hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness
- Streamlined inventory and vendor relationships to maintain supply levels and reduce waste
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Naval Base Kitsap
Silverdale, USA
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed radio frequency spectrum operations supporting Navy and Marine Corps missions
- Processed assignments using SPECTRUM XXI, ensuring regulatory compliance for effective spectrum management
- Conducted interference analysis and frequency deconfliction to enhance operational readiness
- Advised leadership on spectrum constraints, informing strategic decisions on mission execution
- Developed policies improving technical efficiency and system performance
- Coordinated with joint and interagency partners to support operations
- Maintained GMF and FIRS databases, ensuring accurate spectrum records
Information Systems Technician / Leading Petty Officer
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3 (CCSG-3)
Bremerton, USA
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Led 8 IT personnel supporting communications for a 7-ship strike group
- Achieved 98% communications uptime through improved redundancy and reliability
- Supported a 7-month deployment, maintaining classified and unclassified network operations
- Led technical refresh of 150+ network assets, improving system performance
- Directed installation of network and conferencing systems to enhance operational capability
- Partnered with senior leadership to ensure communications met mission objectives
- Maintained compliance with cybersecurity and network policies to safeguard information integrity
Information Systems Technician / Watch Supervisor
NCTAMS PAC Det Puget Sound
Whidbey Island, USA
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Supervised 5 personnel managing 6 communications systems, ensuring ~99% uptime for mission-critical operations
- Conducted system monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Managed secure cryptographic material accountability with 100% compliance
- Coordinated with mission planners to guarantee system availability for operational success
- Trained and mentored junior personnel, enhancing team capability and readiness
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
02-2023
Skills
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Network Administration
- IT Infrastructure
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Technical Project Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Personnel Development
- Customer Support
Certification
CompTIA Security+, 02/13/25
Timeline
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), IT / Communications Operations Lead
Naval Base Kitsap – Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
01.2025 - 04.2026
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), Cyber Operations / IT Leadership
553 Cyber Protection Team
02.2024 - 01.2025
Store Manager
Coffee Fusion
01.2021 - 01.2023
Spectrum Operations Instructor / Course Manager
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
12.2020 - 12.2023
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Naval Base Kitsap
03.2018 - 12.2020
Information Systems Technician / Leading Petty Officer
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3 (CCSG-3)
03.2014 - 03.2018
Information Systems Technician / Watch Supervisor
NCTAMS PAC Det Puget Sound
12.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus