Zachariah Schuler
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Sonar Technician experienced in surface and underwater sonar systems and fire control systems over 5-year career in the Navy. Teamed with crews to conduct undersea surveillance, navigation and target location. Coordinated equipment maintenance, upgrade and replacement. Known for collaborating effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds and working hard in rigorous environments. Well-versed in navigation, equipment maintenance and transmission monitoring. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonar Technician
Navy
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Performed over 800 routine maintenance checks on sonar equipment during 4 year period onboard USS Wayne E. Meyer.
- Managed 16 sailors as Work Center Supervisor with the responsibility of scheduling, repairing, teaching, and performing preventative maintenance to ensure equipment readiness.
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for thousands of routine surface vessels and 17 subsurface suspected targets.
- Detected and tracked 24 torpedoes during two Torp EX evolutions which included evasive maneuvers.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for over over 200 Sonobuoys and other sonar related ordnance.
- Coordinated with live naval helicopter in detecting and tracking of underwater submersible equipment.
- Utilized diagrams, schematics, and procedures to safely tagout mechanical and electrical equipment for corrective/ preventive maintenance actions.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real time propagation changes.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Generated 6 acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout 16 casualty responses/operations and multiple times during normal operations.
- Replaced over 50 worn parts on engineering/ sonar equipment.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
- Tracked locations of nearby submarines by operating sonar arrays, sonar equipment, and applying strong analytics and mathematics skills.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Led 6 personnel in 21 Multi-Functional Sonar Towed Array streaming evolutions.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real-time propagation changes.
- Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Presented 14 operations intel briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
Food Service Attendant
Navy
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Complied with all federal and state regulations regarding food safety and waste disposal.
- Trained and coached 10 new team members in restocking items and delivering good service to customers.
- Cleared area, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs to remove residue and comply with hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift.
- Trained 10 new staff members on company policies and procedures.
- Answered guests' questions about menu items and helped make selections.
Sales Associate
Shipwreck LTD
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped more than 15 customers daily to locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging hundreds of products each week.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with around 20 customers each shift to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Education
No Degree - Undersea Warfare Fire Control Operator
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Pearl Harbor, HI11.2022
No Degree - Occupational Safety
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Pearl Harbor, HI07.2021
No Degree - Military Operations
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Pearl Harbor, HI07.2021
No Degree - Sonar Systems
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Pearl Harbor, HI05.2021
No Degree - Basic Oceanographic Concepts, Sonar Systems
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center
San Diego, CA07.2019
No Degree - Acoustic Analysis, Oceanography, Sonar Systems
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center
San Diego, CA04.2019
High School Diploma -
J.R. Arnold High School
Panama City Beach, FL05.2018
Skills
- Acoustic Intelligence Data Management
- Sonar Equipment
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Manufacturing Systems Integration
- Electronic Systems
- Scientific Standards and Principles
- Safety Standards
- Electric Distribution Design
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Retail Store Operations
- Meeting Deadlines
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Staff Leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 16 divisional sailors coordinating the completion of 137 preventative maintenance checks accounting for 156 man hours with no discrepancies or unsatisfactory results.
- Led my junior sailors in 124 hours of job training, allowing for the completion of 52 personal qualification standards.
- Awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for operating over 258 hours on the Wayne E. Meyers acoustic sensor and located and tracked 3 subsurface contacts, enabling the sonar team to conduct ten constructive kills and one REXTORP engagement. Corrected two casualty reports, restoring Recording Functional Segment and Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment SMPs and returning the sonar suite back to full functionality.
- Awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for serving as Underwater Battery Operator on the Wayne E. Meyer from December 2022 to June 2023. Demonstrated a superior level of knowledge of active and passive sonar systems, directing the anti-submarine warfare team to detect, classify, and track 26 surface combatants, five subsurface contacts of interest for a total of 1,316 hours. Ensured the safe operations of eight air slug evolutions and the upload of four torpedo's.
- Awarded Food Service Attendant of the Quarter for superior performance of duties as FSA onboard USS Wayne E. Meyer
Timeline
Food Service Attendant
Navy
12.2020 - 03.2021
Sonar Technician
Navy
11.2018 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Shipwreck LTD
03.2017 - 07.2018
No Degree - Undersea Warfare Fire Control Operator
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
No Degree - Occupational Safety
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
No Degree - Military Operations
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
No Degree - Sonar Systems
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
No Degree - Basic Oceanographic Concepts, Sonar Systems
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center
No Degree - Acoustic Analysis, Oceanography, Sonar Systems
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center
High School Diploma -
J.R. Arnold High School
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