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WILLIAM HEAHTH PHILLIPS

Crossville,TN

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Administrative assistantTorpedo Division Leading Petty OfficerWeapons DepartmentTorpedo Division Leading Petty OfficerWeapons Department Leading Petty Officer

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Location: Crossville, TN
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Summary

Strategic leader managing seven teams of 150 personnel in high-pressure environments, driving improvements in logistics, quality assurance, and physical security for Department of Defense assets. Conducted risk assessments for assets exceeding $2.5 billion and trained 2,500 personnel in firearms safety. Coordinated contract revisions to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Overview

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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative assistant

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Managed the receipt and transfer of newly reporting and departing personnel to various duty stations within the United States Submarine Force.
  • Managed the training budget for five Submarine Squadrons encompassing over 3,000 personnel.
  • Maintain a daily track of funds required for personnel travel.
  • Ensure all elements have been completed prior to transferring personnel.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve issues with personnel travel claims and government issue credit cards.
  • Provide support, as needed, to the other Submarine Squadrons to resolve personnel and travel issues.

Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Managed the delivery and maintenance of shipboard Weapons Launching and Handling Systems.
  • Implemented the use of the Ordnance Qualification and Certification (QUAL/CERT) Program.
  • Lead eight personnel through the arduous post-delivery and commissioning testing required for new construction submarines to operate at sea.
  • Develop and manage small arms training and proficiency program.
  • Advise the Ship’s Anti-Terrorism Officer, Combat Systems Officer, and Commanding Officer on present threats and necessary security measures based on local and global intelligence.
  • Implement and improve Work Center processes using the Maintenance, Materials, and Management (3M) System.
  • Implement the use of the Submarine Quality Assurance Program for Safety of ship maintenance and material control.
  • Develop a relevant training program to improve professional knowledge and adjustments based on mission sets.
  • Direct and execute all Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) movements within prescribed deadlines.

Weapons Department

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Manage the shipment and delivery of submarine ordnance in compliance with Dod and DoT parameters.
  • Provide technical assistance to various naval units berthing at Subase New London.
  • Completed the maintenance of 228 TLAMs, 147 ADCAPs, and 65 Submarine ballasting devices.
  • Assisted in the development of new standard operating procedures affecting the entire Navy for the safe and efficient breakdown and build up of external countermeasure launchers.

Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provide recommendations to the Commanding Officer based on crew morale and the effects of the Ship’s operational tempo on personnel as the Assistant Extended Operational Stress Control Team Lead.
  • Provide in-depth planning for maintenance, ordnance handling, and small arms qualification in accordance with established parameters.
  • Train personnel on the installation, maintenance and operation of anti-drone equipment.
  • Provide daily executive level briefings on current operations.
  • Direct and train in-port security teams on current threats and scenarios.
  • Successfully trained ship’s security team for an extended overseas deployment completing port visits that had not been able to be accomplished in over ten years.
  • Completed an emergent off-load of 12 Tomahawk missiles and 24 ADCAP Torpedoes with less than 72 hour notice.
  • Implemented a new firefighting standard operating procedure and damage control training plan.
  • Wrote and implemented a more efficient shipboard firefighting instruction which resulted in a measurably more rapid response to shipboard fires and more efficient use of personnel responding.
  • Developed 'Damage Control Crucible' Program to more effectively train newly reported officers and enlisted alike.

Weapons Department Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Performed duties and responsibilities as Weapons Department Leading Petty Officer.
  • Implemented the phase replacement of eight pieces of outdated equipment further enhancing the department's ability to meet mission objectives.
  • Acquired and managed contracts for material handling equipment (MHE) maintenance and phase replacement, ensuring operational readiness.
  • Developed and implemented training plan to improve processes and update standard operating procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
  • As the Ammunition Area Leading Petty Officer, oversaw the completion of over 640 ordnance shipments.
  • Led junior sailor development board, mentoring six weapons department personnel to achieve early advancement.
  • Contributed to the completion of two Explosive Safety Inspections both earning a perfect score.

Firearms Outfitter

CABELA’S
East Hartford, USA
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for the sales and inventory of firearms in accordance with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provide superior customer service for all customers.
  • Conducted inventory of over 2,000 assets with 0 discrepancies in the course of an 8 hour shift.
  • Completed the sale of over 300 firearms with 0 discrepancies noted by Federal auditors.
  • Maintained clean, professional appearance and knowledgeable about products and services available.
  • Asked for by name to mount scopes for three specific customers on firearms totaling $60,000 in value.

Torpedo Division Member/ LPO

UNITED STATES NAVY
Groton, USA
01.2013 - 05.2018
  • Managed daily operations of submarine as Chief of the Watch, delivering executive-level briefings to Commanding Officer.
  • Executed pre-inactivation refit availability and dual media discharge, ensuring operational readiness.
  • Shipped 365 ADCAP Torpedoes and 63 Tomahawk Missiles.
  • Completed two overseas deployments and seven surge deployments.
  • Developed and implemented an On-watch training plan.
  • Performed seven Depot Level repairs on the Torpedo Tubes and Vertical Launch System without support from outside technical assistance.
  • Developed security plans for foreign port visits to hostile countries, enhancing safety and mission effectiveness.
  • Ensured proper functionality and organization of ordnance handling equipment.
  • Performed the role of the Leading Chief Petty Officer for two years.
  • Put out five shipboard fires while minimizing damage to equipment.

Education

Advanced Enlisted Leadership Course -

USN
01-2024

Quality Assurance Inspector -

USN
01-2024

Vertical Launch Systems Technician-Basic -

USN
01-2019

Advanced Submarine Firefighting -

USN
01-2017

Torpedo Room Supervisor -

USN
01-2016

SUBFOR Crew Served Weapons Instructor -

USN
01-2016

Security Reaction Force- Basic -

USN
01-2016

Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor -

USN
01-2015

Administrative Laser Systems Safety Officer -

USN
01-2013

Basic Submarine Firefighting -

USN
01-2012

Submarine Damage Control -

USN
01-2012

Torpeoman’s Mate “A” School -

USN
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Fisheries Management (Conservation Biology)

Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN

Skills

  • Training and development
  • Process improvement
  • Operations planning
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Team building
  • Controlled material handling
  • Government contracting
  • Asset protection
  • Missile technician
  • Arms instructor
  • Weapons instructor
  • Range safety officer
  • Ordnance management

Certification

  • Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Quality Assurance Controlled Material Handler
  • Quality Assurance Work Center Supervisor
  • 3M Maintenance Person
  • 3M Repair Parts Petty Officer
  • 3M Work Center Supervisor
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
  • Range Safety Officer
  • M9 Service Pistol Operator
  • M16/M4 Service Rifle Operator
  • M500 Service Shotgun Operator
  • Mk48 Mod0/1 Medium Machinegun Operator
  • Duty Armorer
  • Small Arms Supervisor/ Clearing Barrel Supervisor
  • Operational Stress control Assistant Team Leader
  • Weapons Quality Assurance/ Safety Observer
  • Weapons Team Leader
  • Weapons Team Member
  • Ammunition, Pyrotechnics and Countermeasures Quality Assurance/ Safety Observer
  • Ammunition, Pyrotechnics and Countermeasures Team Leader
  • Ammunition, Pyrotechnics and Countermeasures Individual
  • Ordnance Qualification and Certification Board Member

Previous Addresses

  • 186 Babcock Hill Road., South Windham, CT, 06266
  • 56 Butternut Road., Groton, CT, 06340
  • 90 Yawbux Valley Road., North Stonington, CT, 06359
  • 55A Laurel Point Drive., Oakdale, CT, 06370
  • 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • 101 NNPTC Circle, Goose Creek, SC, 29445

Special Military Training

  • Advanced Enlisted Leadership Course, USN, 2024
  • Quality Assurance Inspector, USN, 2024
  • Vertical Launch Systems Technician-Basic, USN, 2019
  • Advanced Submarine Firefighting, USN, 2017
  • Torpedo Room Supervisor, USN, 2016
  • SUBFOR Crew Served Weapons Instructor, USN, 2016
  • Security Reaction Force- Basic, USN, 2016
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, USN, 2015
  • Administrative Laser Systems Safety Officer, USN, 2013
  • Basic Submarine Firefighting, USN, 2012
  • Submarine Damage Control, USN, 2012
  • Torpeoman’s Mate “A” School, USN, 2012
  • Naval Nuclear Power School, Machinist’s Mate Pipeline, USN, 2011

Timeline

Administrative assistant

UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2025 - 05.2026

Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
08.2024 - 09.2025

Weapons Department

UNITED STATES NAVY
08.2023 - 08.2024

Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
07.2021 - 08.2023

Firearms Outfitter

CABELA’S
08.2018 - 03.2020

Weapons Department Leading Petty Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY
05.2018 - 07.2021

Torpedo Division Member/ LPO

UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2013 - 05.2018

Advanced Enlisted Leadership Course -

USN

Quality Assurance Inspector -

USN

Vertical Launch Systems Technician-Basic -

USN

Advanced Submarine Firefighting -

USN

Torpedo Room Supervisor -

USN

SUBFOR Crew Served Weapons Instructor -

USN

Security Reaction Force- Basic -

USN

Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor -

USN

Administrative Laser Systems Safety Officer -

USN

Basic Submarine Firefighting -

USN

Submarine Damage Control -

USN

Torpeoman’s Mate “A” School -

USN

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Fisheries Management (Conservation Biology)

Tennessee Tech University

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