Director Of Operations, Training And Leadership Development
Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, San Diego, California
As a Navy helicopter squadron Commanding Officer, I had the privilege of leading an exceptional team of 280 members operating $250 million of capital assets and executing a $4 million annual operating budget. Directed operational readiness, training, leader development, organizational culture and effectiveness, retention, advancement and talent management programs.Manned, trained and equipped, helicopter teams deploying worldwide on U.S. Navy ships and to land based locations providing… Show more As a Navy helicopter squadron Commanding Officer, I had the privilege of leading an exceptional team of 280 members operating $250 million of capital assets and executing a $4 million annual operating budget. Directed operational readiness, training, leader development, organizational culture and effectiveness, retention, advancement and talent management programs.Manned, trained and equipped, helicopter teams deploying worldwide on U.S. Navy ships and to land based locations providing combat logistics, combat support, search and rescue, humanitarian relief and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter services.Reformed existing programs and implemented new people processes for leadership development, sponsorship and opportunity, human factors, advancement and retention. Organization earned consecutive Naval Aviation awards for mission execution, personnel retention and aviation/workplace safety, as well as special recognition for personnel advancement in 2009 & 2011. Led a Navy helicopter life-flight unit in Iraq, safely executing hundreds of missions with 100% mission completion. Show less