Led a department of 18 in planning, managing, and executing maintenance schedules, complex small craft, squadron operations and exercises, repair availability, inspections, and certifications; championed operational, maintenance, and administrative support; facilitated mission capability, personnel readiness, and material availability.➟Implemented new processes for the planning, acquiring, organizing, and directing manpower and material resources as the Maintenance Program Manager; supported the proper operation of boats while maintaining an inventory for materials and parts.➟ Conducted 18 assessments identifying and assisting in the correction of multiple deficiencies on different boat platforms; prepared for a mobilization of 8 different SeaArk Boats resulting in the attainment of a 100% certification rate.➟Directed the execution of over 2.2K corrective maintenance and manufacturing jobs totaling more than 8500 man-hours of production and trouble call work enabling the organization to meet all mission requirements➟Supervised and mentored over 250 personnel in the Repair / Engineering department spread over 9 divisions as subject matter experts which increased departmental readiness by 15%.➟Conducted executive level briefings on the material condition of all shipboards’ systems and the projected plan and timeline for all shipboard repairs while ensuring the ship passed material readiness inspections.

Responsible for warehouse duties including the physical loading, unloading and sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights on and off trucks and into and out of warehouse spaces. ➟ Moved packages, documents, dangerous goods, and supplies in a timely, safe, and efficient manner through effective loading procedures with motorized and manual equipment.➟ Scanned, tracked, and documented all supply movement through handheld devices and electronic inventory systems; verified documentation matched freight descriptions; secured freight inside trailers and trucks, recouping and repairing damaged freight when necessary.➟ Developed and controlled deadlines and activities; applied change, risk, and resource management ensuring adherence to master plans and schedules to develop solutions for program problems.➟ Planned and supervised the breakdown and movement of all equipment, personnel, and transportation assets with zero losses.➟ Analyzed and validated quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents.

Traveled to sites throughout Southwest Virginia to assemble and install metal framing and trim for windows, doorways, and vents, overseeing large-scale construction projects.➟ Fitted and fastened wallboard and related materials into position using a range of specialized equipment, hand tools, and adhesives, ensuring 100% accuracy on all reference lines and measurements.➟ Interpreted blueprints and related specifications to determine the method of installation, work order details, and equipment requirements; collaborated with a team of personnel to develop plans and timelines.➟ Communicated daily with supervisors, managers, and colleagues to ensure timely and accurate completion of all jobs, maintaining a 100% on-time completion rate.➟ Provided detailed aesthetic work including color matching, patching, hanging wall with no seams or bubbles, and warranty-compliant repair work.

Experienced in the operation and maintenance of 4 different $25M hovercraft and advanced through increasingly responsible positions in equipment operation maintenance, quality assurance and safety.➟ Directed the accurate weight and balance calculations vital to hovercraft operations; supervised the safe loading and unloading logistics of over 10K personnel, 30K tons of vehicles and cargo during routine, combat, and contingency operations.➟ Strengthened the organizations by leading flight crew members through over 1K hours of mishap free flight experience operating high speed machinery and effectively performing emergency hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.➟ Increased the level of knowledge and leadership resulted in the organization receiving a 93% and 97% on 2 critical inspections which certified “mission ready to deploy and meet all commitments”.➟ Provided review, planning, scheduling, follow-up and reporting of service request workflow processes by identifying and optimizing available resources to achieve defined work and financial performance metrics supporting the Client account team.➟ Oversaw the complex administrative requirements that helped streamline operations. Ensured that operational readiness was maintained.

Providing amphibious lift capability with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to the Atlantic Fleet in support of Global Expeditionary Warfare Operations. Directing the accurate weight and balance calculations vital to LCAC operations. Supervising safe loading and unloading of personnel, vehicles, and cargo during routine, combat, and contingency operations.➟Flawlessly executed 27 cross-team ship-to-ship replenishments, resulting in zero-incident transfers of 1 million gallons of fuel and crew supplies.➟Directly contributed to the zero-incident loading and transfer of 5,338 tons of equipment and 1,119 personnel in support of operations Noble Shirley and Sea Soldier 2014.➟Led the load planning and execution of 48 amphibious training missions in preparation for 2014 deployment.➟Led the load planning and execution of 90,000 lbs. of cargo and 150 personnel for the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) exercise.➟Selected to support unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configuration and testing onboard LCAC vehicles. Expertise identified recommendations for streamlining which saved the Navy over $100,000.➟Recognized for technical expertise in craft repairs including replacing one right angle gear box seal, two lift fan bearings, one prop replacement, one auxiliary power unit, and four main engines.➟Conducted 55 zero-incident flight hours in support of OPSAIL 2012, and dedicated over 100 man hours in the removal and reinstallation of LCAC starboard forward gearboxes and associated systems.➟Participated in diplomacy efforts during Rendezvous de Quebec by providing LCAC tours to over 15,000 Canadian civilians, military, and dignitaries.