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United States

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Atlantic Aircraft Carrier Nuclear (CVN) IT subject matter expert (SME) for seven CVN’s. Conducts periodic training requirement and ships manning documents reviews that identified multiple staffing, training, and equipment shortfalls across multiple CVN’s. Engaged ships Combat Systems department leadership to address and correct deficiencies that impact communication systems for CVN operational readiness at sea and in-port without the need for personnel augmentation. • Collaborated with… Show more Atlantic Aircraft Carrier Nuclear (CVN) IT subject matter expert (SME) for seven CVN’s. Conducts periodic training requirement and ships manning documents reviews that identified multiple staffing, training, and equipment shortfalls across multiple CVN’s. Engaged ships Combat Systems department leadership to address and correct deficiencies that impact communication systems for CVN operational readiness at sea and in-port without the need for personnel augmentation. • Collaborated with Information Warfare Training Group, and Program Office SME’s in identifying, developing, and implementing needed changes to the CVN communication Training and Assessment Cards (TAC’s). Developed 10 new CYBER TAC’s which increased Carrier Strike Group network and Cybersecurity readiness. Developed and replaced outdated legacy Satcom system TAC’s: EHF, SHF, and GBS with Naval Multi-band Terminal Satcom system and created Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) TAC’s which increased communication readiness standards for 11 CVNs throughout the Carrier training cycle.• Led working group discussions to identify and address training and manning deficiencies impacting Global Command and Control Subsystem (GCCS). Coordinated with PMW-150 and GCCS school quota control in scheduling special training convenes for three CVN’s, qualifying 30 GCCS SYSAD’s and increased course quota’s; improving both Atlantic and Pacific CVN and Surface Force GCCS manning and mission readiness by 90%.• Identified and prioritized foundational training requirements for critical network and tactical systems needed to support CVN-75 Advanced Capability to the Fleet (ACF) system installation; which involved the scheduling of schools and special convenes that enabled Truman to meet training objectives, achieving 90% Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services, 100% GCCS, 100% Automated Digital Network System, and 100% BFTN long-term training readiness needed to support future ACF operational capabilities. Show less

Uss Dwight D. Eisenhower Cvn-69

• Drove 20 Department Maintenance Assistants, 142 Work Center Supervisors, and Departmental Leadership in managing the Current Ships Maintenance Project (CSMP) and Zone inspection programs.• Oversaw completion of 7,500 mission critical work orders for over 2K spaces across 20 Departments that corrected deficiencies, reduced maintenance actions by 40%, and improved the ships material condition.• Managed the Organizational Maintenance Management System-Next Generation (OMMS-NG) database;… Show more • Drove 20 Department Maintenance Assistants, 142 Work Center Supervisors, and Departmental Leadership in managing the Current Ships Maintenance Project (CSMP) and Zone inspection programs.• Oversaw completion of 7,500 mission critical work orders for over 2K spaces across 20 Departments that corrected deficiencies, reduced maintenance actions by 40%, and improved the ships material condition.• Managed the Organizational Maintenance Management System-Next Generation (OMMS-NG) database; used to document and report ship's material deficiencies that need to be scheduled for repairs.• Managed the Total Ship Information Management System (TSIMS) database; used to maintain location and data for over 1500 spaces ship-wide and schedule weekly zone inspections to locate and document space discrepancies for repair and ensure material condition readiness of each space. • Led and coordinated Command CSMP reviews across various work centers; resulting in closing 7K shipboard and INSURV jobs, reducing command maintenance actions by 50% and led to a 94% Maintenance Data Score during Type Commander (TYCOM) Inspection. • Conducted weekly trend analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel to track the uploading and closing of shipboard jobs and briefing the status to the Ships Maintenance Manager. • Conducted Maintenance Data Sheet Confidence Factor assessments on 170 Sailors and Senior Leadership which assessed level of knowledge and practical application for OMMS-NG database operators; 98% l and TYCOM 3M inspection 94% Maintenance Data Score.• Streamlined requirements for timely job submissions and expeditiously coordinated with Echelon Command Subject Matter Experts in re-screening numerous jobs to prepare for future ship yard availabilities.• Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) Leader. Developed drill scenarios, updated drill packages, and led personnel through Damage Control drills in port and at sea that increased IKE’s mission readiness and casualty response for 2 deployments. Show less

Commander Naval Network Warfare Command, Suffolk, Va 23435

• Managed day-to-day operations of the NETWARCOM watch floor which is responsible for the command and control of the Navy's Global Information Grid.• Instrumental in the evolution of the command's Battle Watch into a more effective Command and Control instrument. Expanded leadership roles throughout five watch teams by creating an Assistant Battle Watch Captain position that provided enlisted sailors with increased responsibilities and career growth while improving the watch floor's… Show more • Managed day-to-day operations of the NETWARCOM watch floor which is responsible for the command and control of the Navy's Global Information Grid.• Instrumental in the evolution of the command's Battle Watch into a more effective Command and Control instrument. Expanded leadership roles throughout five watch teams by creating an Assistant Battle Watch Captain position that provided enlisted sailors with increased responsibilities and career growth while improving the watch floor's efficiency. Conducted walk-through practical training and qualification boards which qualified 14 IT Service Operators and 7 Network Tactical Action Officers which allowed the watch teams to be self-sustaining.• Provided leadership and guidance to 51 senior level personnel in operational and strategic level support to align 800K ashore and afloat Naval Network users under the Joint Regional Security Stack, supporting Commander Task Force 1010 directives and the joint warfighter.• Supported 2K SATCOM requests for military and commercial satellite access, Extremely High Frequency monitoring, and technical reviews supporting over 500 shore and afloat operations.- Forward deployed to Djibouti, Africa during this time-frame. • Led 65 joint service personnel and contractors across two divisions, supporting tactical satellite and radio communications, convoy operations, and local cryptographic support for Commander Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. • Ensured the readiness and deployment 36M in communication assets; provided planning and support for coalition exercises and real world missions supporting Task Force units in the East African Area of Operation.• J6 Security Manager, conducted NATO Security Read-ins to newly reported personnel into the directorate, granting them access to sensitive material. • Led 90 personnel in identifying and correcting administrative discrepancies found during pre-inspections, ensuring 100% compliance during 2 AFRICOM security assessments. Show less

Navsta San Diego, Ca

Joint Communication Center (JCC) Leading Chief Petty Officer!!!• Led personnel in accomplishing Satellite and IP Service cut-overs, while processing over 20K messages, maintained over 40 voice and data circuits supporting 2K USN and USMC users during the 2012 USS Makin Island deployment.Ships Material Maintenance Management (3M) Coordinator!!!• Led 130 work center supervisors, 180 Senior Enlisted and Officer Leadership in correcting maintenance and administrative… Show more Joint Communication Center (JCC) Leading Chief Petty Officer!!!• Led personnel in accomplishing Satellite and IP Service cut-overs, while processing over 20K messages, maintained over 40 voice and data circuits supporting 2K USN and USMC users during the 2012 USS Makin Island deployment.Ships Material Maintenance Management (3M) Coordinator!!!• Led 130 work center supervisors, 180 Senior Enlisted and Officer Leadership in correcting maintenance and administrative discrepancies, while conducting divisional and cross-departmental spot checks which ensured maintenance was conducted properly across 65 Work centers. This led to the ship achieving a 99% maintenance accomplishment rate which increased equipment operational readiness and a 92% TYCOM 3M Assessment score. • Created 3M Academy training program which qualified over 100 new Sailors in basic 3M maintenance with a 10% increase in scores and 50% increase in 3M qualifications.• Implemented an equipment validation training plan that guides sailors on how to properly authenticate the ship’s equipment physical location, quantity, and serial numbers to what’s present in the Organizational Maintenance Management System-Next Generation (OMMS-NG) database which improved equipment validation accuracy by 76%. • Provided annual updates to local shipboard 3M instructions including standard operating procedures.• Ensured personal safety for all personnel who perform preventative maintenance to include: eye and hearing protection, electrical and valve isolation, and aloft safety harness procedures IAW OSHA standards. Show less

Uss Shoup Ddg-86

Temporarily assigned to USS Shoup during 2010 deployment. • Corrected operational and administrative discrepancies while setting new standards of excellence for USS SHOUP Radio Division and provided immediate leadership and mentorship to 13 Sailors. Provided C5I connectivity to 300 ships company and staff users. • Conducted man-aloft evolutions to conduct visual inspections of all UHF and HF communication antennas to identify any material condition discrepancies that would affect… Show more Temporarily assigned to USS Shoup during 2010 deployment. • Corrected operational and administrative discrepancies while setting new standards of excellence for USS SHOUP Radio Division and provided immediate leadership and mentorship to 13 Sailors. Provided C5I connectivity to 300 ships company and staff users. • Conducted man-aloft evolutions to conduct visual inspections of all UHF and HF communication antennas to identify any material condition discrepancies that would affect operational readiness; while accomplishing preservation and preventative maintenance. • Planned and executed 4 communication shifts for 40 voice, data, phone services, and upgraded 2-WAY Fleet SIPRnet Messaging.• Streamlined Radio Divisions training by implementing a qualification road map that integrated cross-training encompassing the IT spectrum, resulted in 3 Communications Watch Officer’s qualified in 2 months. Show less

Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station San Diego

N3 Department Technical Control/Message Center Leading Chief Petty Officer!• Led 32 Sailors and 2 civilians in the coordination and activation of 50 afloat units, 400 shore contingency circuits, and activation, upgrade, maintenance, and deactivation of the Defense Information System Network services. Qualified Communications Watch Officer (CWO).• Provided outstanding C4I services and connectivity in support of Exercise Terminal Fury, USS JOHN C. STENNIS and USS NIMITZ Joint Task… Show more N3 Department Technical Control/Message Center Leading Chief Petty Officer!• Led 32 Sailors and 2 civilians in the coordination and activation of 50 afloat units, 400 shore contingency circuits, and activation, upgrade, maintenance, and deactivation of the Defense Information System Network services. Qualified Communications Watch Officer (CWO).• Provided outstanding C4I services and connectivity in support of Exercise Terminal Fury, USS JOHN C. STENNIS and USS NIMITZ Joint Task Force Exercises. Successfully installed a new classified Video Teleconferencing suite, and upgraded 25 afloat units from legacy phone services to Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol-Interworking Function (SCIP/IWF), supporting the warfighter. • Restructured and revamped departmental training and 102 standard operating procedures that led to the qualification of 50 Sailors, 12 Supervisors and 7 CWOs, improving operational readiness. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Management, 3.91 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Bachelor's degree was completed on-line with the following courses.

Associate'S Degree, Business/Information Technology, 2.95 Gpa

General Geology Introduction to Radio-TV-Film History/Appreciation of the Cinema Introduction to Marine Science

Business Administration And Management, General, 2.27 Gpa

Principles of Accounting Introduction to Marketing Survey of Calculus Human Communication Academic Life & Skills

Business Administration And Management, General, 2.88 Gpa

Legal Environment of Business Introduction to Information Systems Principles of Economics (Macro) English Composition I English.