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United States

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Assists the Force Weapons Officer in the planning, coordination, and administration of the Force Weapons Department. Provides technical advice and assistance to COMNAVAIRLANT ships and shore stations regarding conventional weapons, materials, and facilities.- Created a robust monthly report for 12 aircraft carriers (CVN), tracking all aspects of a CVN.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Assists the Force Weapons Officer in the planning, coordination, and administration of the Force Weapons Department. Provides technical advice and assistance to COMNAVAIRLANT ships and shore stations regarding conventional weapons, materials, and facilities. - Masterfully juggled responsibilities as Weapons Safety Assistance Team (WSAT) Lead and Force.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Provides technical advice and assistance to COMNAVAIRLANT ships, shore stations, function / type wings, Carrier Air Wings (CVW) and squadrons regarding conventional weapons training, weapons safety, readiness, facilities, technical manuals, and inspections. Represents COMNAVAIRLANT N7 for CV-TRAMAN ordnance training.- Advised the Weapons Officer on all.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Led / mentored 167 sailors fostering a collaborative and disciplined environment and highest standards of performance. Supervised the safe and efficient assembly / disassembly, issue / receipt, and stowage of conventional ordnance while ensuring adherence to safety standards.- Implemented a robust maintenance training curriculum, creating a tiered approach.

Norfolk, Virginia

Managed 79 sailors, effectively budgeting and allocating resources for 2,490 assets, ensuring all necessary equipment was maintained and ready for issue. Supervised all ordnance handling, loading, and unloading on the flight deck, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for 7 diverse squadrons and ~180 ordnance professionals. - Planned and executed the.

Atsugi, Japan

Led 3 senior enlisted and 26 sailors in the performance of weapons system maintenance, loading, test, and troubleshooting on MH-60R aircraft. Coordinated logistical support for 7 deployed aircraft while masterfully managing administrative requirements for 49 support personnel.- Spearheaded the acquisition and implementation of the Advanced Precision Kill.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Managed and directed activities of 91 personnel in the performance of handling, stowage, inspection, and stock maintenance of ammunition.- The epitome of flexibility and resource management. Flawlessly managed the accountability of 3.5 million ordnance assets, valued at over $70 million. Supervised the storage, issue, logistical movement, and expenditure.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Directed 45 personnel in 2 work centers with the maintenance / upkeep of small arms, magazine sprinkler systems, and associated equipment, directly contributing to the completion of 4,300 corrective and preventative maintenance actions and a 99.7% Recorded Accomplishment Rating (RAR).- Trained 300 personnel in anti-terrorism / force protection (ATFP) while.

Norfolk, Virginia

Directed 32 personnel in the safe receipt, handling, and stowage of conventional ordnance and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance of 10 ammunition spaces.- Demonstrated remarkable management and guidance during the pre-deployment ammunition onload. Led 32 personnel in the safe movement of 1,088 pallets of ammunition assets, valued in excess of $67 million.

Sicily, Italy

Sicily, Italy

- Visible leadership and managerial skills were critical in the management of 28 personnel in 6 work centers, resulting in the completion of 2,582 maintenance actions, totaling 10,342 man-hours and an impeccable Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) Explosive Safety Inspection (ESI) and Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Aviation Maintenance.

Sicily, Italy

- Conducted troubleshooting and sound maintenance practices in the upkeep of 192 Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE) assets, directly contributing to a 100% Full Mission Capability (FMC) rate for deployed Patrol and Reconnaissance (VP) squadrons and 5 programs graded "On Track" during the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Aviation Maintenance Inspection.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

- Maintained 100% ammunition accountability and the safe assembly / disassembly of more than 400 tons of conventional ordnance.- As Small Arms Line Coach, assisted in the qualification of over 2,500 military personnel in small arms marksmanship; 350 personnel were forward deployed to the Global War on Terrorism.- Assisted the Division Officer in the.

Master Of Science - Ms, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, 4.00 Gpa

Certificate, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), General Studies (Sports Management Concentration)

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies

Diploma