Directs and manages all aspects of a complex Developmental Test Safety Program at Air Test & Evaluation Squadron Two Zero (VX-20). Leads a team of three Sailors in coordinating Facilities safety, Environmental safety, and Occupational Safety & Health (NAVOSH) efforts throughout the squadron. Updates and tracks six Emergency Action Plans (EAP's), governing emergency response across the squadron.Responsible for tracking and documenting Safety metrics across five Integrated Test Team's (ITT's), encompassing nine different Type/Model/Series aircraft and 12 types of different airframes to include E-2 Hawkeye, E-6 Mercury, P-8 Poseidon, C-130 Hercules, C-27 Spartan, C-38 Courier, T-6 Texan, C-12 Huron, and MQ-4 Triton. Writes Hazard and Mishap Reports, chairs four different Human Factors Councils and the squadron's Aviation Safety Council. Airborne Safety Observer on all squadron aircraft, E-2 Crew Resource Management (CRM) Facilitator, Aviation Mishap Board (AMB) Member, Operational Risk Management (ORM) Assistant, member of the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Safety Council, and NAS Patuxent River BASH Working Group

Assigned to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Reserve Program (NRP).Current Assignments:Commanding Officer - Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Reserve Detachment North Island, CAPast Assignments:Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations - Coordinated, tracked, and consolidatesd data for 250+ NRP members across the five headquarters and ten detachments that comprise the NRP. Maintained communications with unit Operations Officers (OpsO's), in order to compile quarterly data metrics and report it to the Chief of Staff and NRP Admiral. Drafted the NRP Monthly Status Report (MSR) for the Admiral to send to NAVAIR and Navy Reserve leadership. Drafted the monthly Heads Up Display (HUD) report for the Admiral to use for reference in his daily activities. Additionally, drafted the NRP Annual Report, and provided feedback and training to unit OpsO's.PMA-268 Project Lead - Leveraged experience as an E-2 Hawkeye Naval Flight Officer to provide guidance and expertise to the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program. Reviewed Concept of Employment (CONEMPS) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents, and participated in various meetings and working groups to provide subject matter expertise.Operations Officer - Directed the execution of a multi-faceted programmatic support unit composed of 48 Naval Officers spread out across the country. Drafted and submitted over 150 requests for Orders, tracked monthly Unit completion metrics, and managed all aspects of three different financial execution budgets totaling nearly $1 million and leading to nearly 3300 days of operational support.

Directed a team of 14 personnel in providing technical support to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the US Navy by evaluating and testing E-2C Hawkeye mission systems for PMA-231.Used prior experience as an E-2C Hawkeye Mission Commander to bring the operator perspective to software and system development. Performed software and programming analysis to ensure compliance with Fleet requirements, needs, and stated objectives.Wrote Requirements, created Test Scenarios, and performed software testing to verify proper system operation prior to Flight Test.Directly interfaced with Fleet Aviators to ensure urgent needs and capabilities were addressed and incorporated into software update packages.Used Clear Quest, DOORS, LINUX, and Process Dashboard in daily activities.Assisted Imagine One Business Development efforts by participating in Pipeline Reviews, reviewing Proposal's for technical compliance, and reviewing resumes of potential new hires.

- Directed the local area coordination of US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) exercises. - Scheduled and conducted planning sessions, briefed senior leadership, and collated lessons learned across the command. - Ensured continuous interaction with planning assets across all branches of the service to facilitate smooth communication flow between exercise participants. - Single point of contact for all major aspects of each exercise. - Expanded command influence through proactive communication with various U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy organizations. - Qualified as a Tomahawk Weaponeer and Geo-positioning analyst.

Senior Catapult & Arresting Gear Officer - Managed the safe and expeditious takeoff and landing of multi-million dollar aircraft onboard a United States Navy aircraft carrier Flight Deck. - Led Flight Deck teams of up to 15 personnel, coordinating all phases of launch and recovery operations to include ensuring proper set up and function of four steam catapults, preflight inspections, final launch and recovery approval authority, and on the spot maintenance and trouble shooting actions.V-5 Division Officer - Successfully oversaw 30 personnel in the daily up keep and maintenance of over 9,500 pieces of safety and maintenance equipment for the Air Department, and the oversight of the Air Department Maintenance and Material Management (3M) program. - Required to monitor the weekly 3M efficiency of five work centers.V-1 Division Officer - Led and managed 170 personnel in the daily operations and control of all Flight Deck activities. - Required to schedule and coordinate training, oversee four work shops, and control the management of all Aircraft Directors, Plane Handlers, and Crash & Salvage personnel. - Helped develop an innovative training plan that put junior Sailors in increased leadership positions, resulting in improved professionalism, Division training qualifications, and Sailor performance.V-0 Division Officer - Responsible for 25 personnel in the daily upkeep and operations of Primary Flight Control. - Served as the Air Department Administrative Officer and was required to track and coordinate the processing of all awards, personnel evaluations, correspondence, and training documents for the 650 personnel in Air Department. - Implemented a unique calendar spreadsheet that allowed for daily monitoring of hundreds of pieces of departmental correspondence, resulting in a 50% increase in on time or early delivery of personnel evaluations, awards, and qualification paperwork.

Managed the E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA) Safety Programs for the Navy and Marine Corps. - Tracked safety issues, identified trends, and published information back to the fleet. - Interfaced with various fleet and civilian technical personnel to modify and improve safety systems and programs. - Created the first of its kind monthly safety newsletter for the E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and UAS communities and Program Management Activities (PMA’s) to keep fleet and support personnel up to date on the latest safety trends, developments, and ideas and to facilitate timely communications. - Created the first ever Navy and Marine Corps UAS Safety database to track flight hours, mishap rates, and safety statistics, allowing for a daily monitoring of the safety performance of Navy & Marine Corps UAS. - Coordinated, directed, and hosted the first ever Navy and Marine Corps UAS Safety Conference in January, 2012, attended by over 60 personnel from over 25 different offices and programs, resulting in a 100% increase in UAS safety awareness, discussions, and incorporation of Risk Management and proven safety principles into UAS program and flight planning. - Responsible for assisting in the publication of Hazard Reports (HazRep's) and Safety Incident Reports (SIR's) for the E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and UAS communities. - Integral member of the E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound System Safety Working Group (SSWG). - Required to brief, make recommendations, propose alternatives and solutions, and provide guidance to the Director of Aviation Safety and the Commander, Naval Safety Center, as well as numerous civilian and military safety officials. - Coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help facilitate the eventual integration of Navy & Marine Corps UAS into the North American Airspace system.

8 month temporary assignment as part of the Navy’s Individual Augumentee program. Flag Aide to the Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo - Managed all aspects of and executed the daily schedule for the JTF Commander in charge of 2,500 personnel and an over $100M budget. - Scheduled and organized meetings, scheduled and coordinated Video Tele-Conferences (VTC's), interfaced with various top level JTF personnel, as well as government agencies, military leaders, and civilian personnel.Joint Visitors Bureau Distinguished Visitor (DV) Escort - Organized and executed all facets, planning, and coordination of DV visits, including press, celebrities, high level military officers, top government civilians, and members of Congress. - Coordinated aircraft schedules, developed and managed itineraries, and directed the movement of DV's on and off the island and throughout their visit. - Required high levels of coordination with all branches of the service, various government and law enforcement agencies, and media outlets.

Provided overall command and control coordination authority for the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft in a variety of mission sets. - Required to direct two Naval Flight Officers in assigned duties ranging from airspace battle management, fuel management, airborne asset management, communication data link management, and time sensitive weapons tasking. - Involved in the early testing of the Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air (NIFC-CA) system, as well as data link interoperability through the Integrated Battle Group Wireless Network (IBGWN). Additional duties included:1st Lieutenant Division Officer - Supervised 15 personnel in the daily maintenance and upkeep of squadron spaces, building facilities, and surrounding areas.Schedules Officer - Facilitated the coordination and creation of the daily schedule for 25 air crew, 90 maintainers, and 4 aircraft. - Required to interface with various training units to forecast a long range training schedule and coordinate availability of personnel and assets. - Responsible for tracking air crew qualifications and updating flight training records.Line Division Officer - Led and managed 20 personnel in the daily pre and post-flight inspections of 4 E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. - Managed the Fuel Surveillance, Oil Quality, and Plane Captain programs. - Innovative and proactive leadership approach resulted in Line Division personnel achieving 30 crucial personal qualifications, as well being recognized as the only Maintenance workshop to receive the top grade of ‘Satisfactory’ during the squadron’s 2008 Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Aircraft Maintenance Inspection (AMI).

Student Naval Flight Officer at VT-10 and VAW-120.