William Law
Mobile,AL
Summary
Experienced Safety Diver with 9 years of experience diving in diverse aquatic environments. Participant in extended dives to complete tasks related to Ships husbandry, Salvage operations, Aviation Survival Training. Situationally aware and technically savvy diver with acute instinct in compromising circumstances.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Diver
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough pre-dive checks and equipment maintenance.
- Communicated with workers on surface while underwater using signal lines or telephones.
- Discovered and salvaged items such as vehicles and weapons from rivers and lakes.
- Improved underwater visibility with effective communication and dive light utilization.
- Completed complex underwater tasks, such as welding, cutting, and rigging, leading to successful project completions.
- Conducted detailed underwater inspections for structural integrity and potential hazards.
- Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in challenging underwater conditions.
- Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Successfully completed decompression procedures after deep dives, ensuring diver safety and health.
- Utilized advanced diving techniques for specialized projects such as cave diving or ice diving missions.
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Recovered objects beneath silt and water, connecting hooks and elevating with cranes, winches or derricks.
- Repaired Surface Ship hull appendages in high-risk underwater setting.
- Utilized underwater telephones, beacons and signal lines to effectively communicate with staff above water.
- Checked and maintained diving equipment such as helmets, air tanks or gauges.
- Remained calm and focused, even during stressful or intense diving situations.
- Handled underwater inspections and welding repair work.
Naval Aviation Survival Training Instructor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced trainee retention by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples into training sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive lesson plans, ensuring consistency in training quality.
- Increased trainee engagement by implementing a variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored new instructors, aiding their transition into the role and ensuring effective delivery of course content.
- Provided one-on-one coaching for individuals needing additional support, leading to increased confidence and competence in their roles.
- Established clear objectives for each session, setting expectations upfront and measuring success against those goals upon completion.
- Initiated open lines of communication with participants throughout the duration of the course, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning and collaboration.
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment by accommodating diverse backgrounds and learning preferences, leading to increased overall satisfaction among trainees.
- Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality goals.
- Coached junior training staff on correct procedures and optimization strategies.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Diving Supervisor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced diver safety by implementing strict protocols and guidelines for underwater operations.
- Reduced equipment failures with consistent maintenance and system checks before each dive.
- Increased team efficiency by streamlining communication between divers and surface support personnel.
- Conducted thorough pre-dive briefings to ensure all team members understood their roles and responsibilities during the operation.
- Improved diver skills by providing ongoing training and performance evaluations, ensuring a highly competent workforce.
- Maintained accurate dive logs, contributing to detailed project documentation and recordkeeping.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, resulting in minimal injuries or incidents during diving operations.
- Optimized use of resources with careful planning of dive schedules and equipment allocation.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes through proactive identification of potential hazards and risk mitigation strategies.
- Supported workplace diversity by fostering an inclusive environment that valued input from all team members regardless of background or experience level.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the diving team through regular debriefs, feedback sessions, and process refinement initiatives.
- Coordinated with other departments to align diving operations with overall project objectives.
- Facilitated clear communication channels among diving team members, enabling seamless collaboration throughout projects.
- Established strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to project management.
- Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to iron out any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.
- Checked and maintained diving equipment such as helmets, air tanks or gauges.
- Remained calm and focused, even during stressful or intense diving situations.
- Reviewed all emergency procedures before each dive and followed safety protocols to protect team members.
- Checked all personal diving equipment to identify and correct functional concerns prior to scheduled dives.
- Took appropriate safety precautions such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions began.
- Discussed equipment failures and medical problems arising during dives.
- Communicated with workers on surface while underwater using signal lines or telephones.
- Discovered and salvaged items such as vehicles and weapons from rivers and lakes.
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
- Achieved higher levels of customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and quality assurance checks.
- Reduced production downtime by effectively coordinating maintenance and repairs of equipment.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient work schedules and mentoring staff on best practices.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections, enforcing safety protocols, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Managed budgets and resources to ensure cost-effective operations without compromising service delivery or product quality.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to optimize work center performance and maximize productivity levels.
- Fostered a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Increased overall operational efficiency through effective delegation of tasks and monitoring of progress towards goals.
- Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for smooth operations.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures as needed, maintaining compliance with industry standards and ensuring the highest levels of quality control.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, providing regular updates on work center performance and addressing any concerns in a timely manner.
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Supervised and inspected over [Number] maintenance actions encompassing over [Number] maintenance hours.
- Cared for [Number] pieces of equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Managed 5 personnel resulting in 100% availability of all equipment.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Underwater Construction
- Dive Locker Maintenance
- Hull Cleaning
- Fitness and endurance
- Deep Diving Expertise
- Decompression Theory Understanding
- Technical diving abilities
- Recompression Chamber Operations
- Team Operations
Timeline
Safety Diver
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
Naval Aviation Survival Training Instructor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
Diving Supervisor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
05.2021 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
The University of Alabama
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