Zackery Plett
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 08.2020
- Responsible for supervising over 50+ personnel in the planning and executing of Mine Countermeasure
(MCM) operations using Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) as part of the Navy’s first Expeditionary MCM (ExMCM) Company and the Nation’s only Very Shallow Water MCM Force. - Operationally proven leader vital in the execution of two Operation SPARTAN SHIELD deployments, leading
teams in over 150 UUV missions and 2,000nm of MCM clearance through nine Joint Operations, four Multi-
National exercises, three Theater Security Cooperation engagements, and one counter-smuggling operation. - As the SME in UUV operations, he created several tactics and training plans that have become the standard and
are aligned with SECNAV Initiatives. - 3 deployments to Middle East
Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 08.2020
- Responsible for supervising over 50+ personnel in the planning and executing of Mine Countermeasure
(MCM) operations using Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) as part of the Navy’s first Expeditionary MCM (ExMCM) Company and the Nation’s only Very Shallow Water MCM Force. - Operationally proven leader vital in the execution of two Operation SPARTAN SHIELD deployments, leading
teams in over 150 UUV missions and 2,000nm of MCM clearance through nine Joint Operations, four Multi-
National exercises, three Theater Security Cooperation engagements, one counter-smuggling operation, one
Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Recovery operation and the positive identification of a crashed F/A-
18 Super Hornet debris field in the Northern Arabian Gulf. Leadership greatly exceeded CTF 52’s objectives and
played crucial role in the CNO’s National Strategy Plan. - As the SME in UUV operations, he created several tactics and training plans that have become the standard and
are aligned with SECNAV Initiatives.
UnManned Maritime Systems(UMS) Course Manager/Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
- Demonstrates advanced instructional techniques; develops curricula, instructions, and course materials; performs training management functions including Instructor Training, Evaluations, and Formal Course
Reviews. - Established the first UMS Training Division and supervised the development of a 15-week UMS COI from the
ground up. - Lead advisor to NHRC Warfighting Lab for PMA Fatigue Sleep Study
- Led the execution of 147 weeks of high-risk training for 21 UMS platoons with zero mishaps. Leadership ensured
that UMS PLTs achieved the highest state of readiness prior to their deployment. - Enhanced combat power of the Navy’s UMS program by creating 3 CIN courses of instruction and revised the Navy's EXW program. This action impacted 600 Fleet Sailors and helped close critical training gaps.
UnManned Maritime Systems(UMS) Course Manager/Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
- Demonstrates advanced instructional techniques; develops curricula, instructions, and course materials;
performs training management functions including Instructor Training, Evaluations, and Formal Course
Reviews. - Established the first UMS Training Division and supervised the development of a 15-week UMS COI from the
ground up. - Lead advisor to NHRC Warfighting Lab for PMA Fatigue Sleep Study
- Led the execution of 147 weeks of high-risk training for 21 UMS platoons with zero mishaps. Leadership ensured
that UMS PLTs achieved the highest state of readiness prior to their deployment. - Enhanced combat power of the Navy’s UMS program by creating 3 CIN courses of instruction and revised the Navy's EXW program. This action impacted 600 Fleet Sailors and helped close critical training gaps.
Team Lead Trainer
United States Navy, USN
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Managed a team of 6 in the maintenance, logistics and usage of 7 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats(RHIB)
Combat Coxswain
United States Navy, USN
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Lead Coxswain and trainer for six 36ft diesel jet boats.
- Enhanced trainee combat skills by implementing rigorous and challenging training exercises.
- 2 combat deployments to Middle East
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TXSkills
- Training and Development
- Program Evaluation
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Master Training Specialist
- MK18 UUV Family of Systems Operator and Instructor
- Hydroid REMUS 600 and REMUS 100 UUV Operator and Instructor
- Teledyne Marine SeaBotix vLBV300 ROV Operator
- Strategic Robotic Systems FUSION ROV Operator
- VideoRay Defender ROV Operator
- Black Laser Learning Sonar Operator
- Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Navy Tactical Craft Coxswain/Operator, Small Craft Insignia Qualification
- 15ton Stake-Truck License
- 20K Forklift and below License
- Crew Served Weapons Operator and Maintainer
- Possess active SECRET security clearance
- NSW & EOD HRST/CAST/SPIE Basic Roper
Timeline
UnManned Maritime Systems(UMS) Course Manager/Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
UnManned Maritime Systems(UMS) Course Manager/Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 08.2020
Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 08.2020
Team Lead Trainer
United States Navy, USN
05.2010 - 05.2013
Combat Coxswain
United States Navy, USN
05.2007 - 05.2010
No Degree - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
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