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Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Navy Region Southwest, San Diego Ca

Provided consolidated base operations support, facilities, and real estate management at 10 Navy Region Southwest installations including budgetary forecasting and analysis, personnel management and evaluation, and general administrative oversight to installation training officers.• Deputy Principal Advisor to the Regional Commander on all matters relating to Regional, Installation, and Integrated Training aboard Navy installations.• Restructured program for purchasing regional and departmental supplies, which resulted in 25% cost reduction per year.• Developed, directed and conducted presentations for Region Ashore Training and Readiness requirements. • Expert Training Program Budget Analyst. Rapidly assumed management of a $1.56M budget while maintaining keen oversight and attention to detail to a critical program. Assured highly accurate program execution in a fiscally constrained environment.

Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan

Managed the training and readiness program for all Forward Deployed Naval Forces in the Seventh Fleet Operations Area (India to Dateline and Russia to Australia). Ensured critical force data was provided to the Commander in order to assess unit readiness levels so that units could be employed in support of global strategic operations. • Tracked all fleet training initiatives and results for Carrier Strike Group Five and all transiting Carrier Strike Groups within the Seventh Fleet Area.• Performed duties as Surface Operations Officer enabling successful planning and execution of all Battle Force operations in the Seventh Fleet Area of Operations including 40 surface combatants and 4 Carrier Strike Groups. • Lead Planner for annual large-scale, complex, multi-national, joint-bilateral fleet exercises with multiple Seventh Fleet Task forces. Skillfully weaved competing requirements to achieve all fleet objectives for theater security cooperation, naval presence and over-watch and bilateral/multinational exercise.• Awarded Naval Commendation Medal by the Secretary of Defense

San Diego, Ca

Exceeded command expectations as an Experimentation Analyst. Recognized by numerous senior Naval Officials as an exceptional and insightful planner with superior insight. Mission-critical initiatives included providing integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare and Mine Warfare documentation, tactics, techniques and procedures, requirements, and new technology for the Fleet from a Holistic ASW paradigm.• Focused efforts across multiple Resource Sponsors, System Commands, Research Laboratories, Training Organizations, and Operational Commands ensuring Navy-wide competency.• Primary Command and Subject Matter Expert in National Communications Security matters. Established command Electronic Key Material Security policies and procedures that significantly improved security and accountability for over 100 pieces of communication security equipment and material totaling over $250K without incident during tenure.• Planned and executed over 12 Anti-Submarine and Mine Warfare Improvement Program conferences with superior foresight and unbridled success. Exceed numerous Senior Naval Officers expectations for this capstone annual event that was clearly articulated, to the highest levels of Navy Leadership.• Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the President of the United States.

San Diego, Ca

Operations Department Team Lead for training and readiness of over 300 ships personnel. Recognized by the Command Officer as a superb leader and mentor who consistently provides visionary leadership to the crew. • Restructured departmental training program vastly improving quality of training and accuracy of training records.• Identified and resolved multiple security vulnerabilities within training database safeguarding sensitive personnel information.• Spearheaded the reorganization of the Summer Midshipmen Training Program, maximizing available resources and capitalization of all available training opportunities to shape and mold future naval officers. Hailed as having one of the best midshipmen training programs. • Superior initiative and managerial abilities. Expertly planned and flawlessly coordinated THIRD FLEET’s Continuity of Operations Exercises. Authored what has become the model program for all potential Flagships within THIRD FLEET.• Awarded Naval Commendation Medal by the Secretary of Defense

San Diego, Ca

Performed mission-critical initiatives including Expeditionary Strike Group operations oversight, developing operational readiness policies, and performing long-range strategic, deliberate and contingency planning to ensure a seamless transition from peacetime operations to warfighting operations. Lead Squadron Scheduler overseeing operational schedules and planning initiatives for 4 surface combatants and 1 submarine.• Expertly employed naval assets to maximize capabilities taking the fight to the enemy. Provided sound guidance and direction to team members necessary to achieve success regardless of mission or operational tasking. Excels under pressure.• Skillfully coordinated all Sea Combat Commander operational plans for the strike group to include 4 straits transits, sustained maritime interdiction operations and short-notice search and expeditionary operations.• Awarded Naval Commendation Medal by the Secretary of Defense

San Diego, Ca

Combat Systems Department Head responsible for maintaining life-cycle management, maintenance and oversight of all installed fixed and mobile weapons systems and equipment onboard. Ensured all combat systems were properly maintained and Operators drilled in real-world scenarios while maintaining combat readiness. • Developed training plans and tracked crew qualifications and scenarios for training cycle evolutions and exercise. • Rated as “Outstanding” by Fleet Inspection Teams for impeccable ammunition accounts and safety records and impressive maintenance history and operation qualification records. • Identified numerous training and personnel issues, significantly raising departmental standards and performance as evidenced by improvement in quarterly and annual inspections by Fleet Safety, Maintenance and Readiness Teams. • Developed and maintained departmental budgets of $1M and maintained lifecycle analysis for all installed combat, communications, and support systems.• Senior Watch Officer responsible as the principle scheduler for all tactical and operational watches onboard.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Deputy Commander, Task Force Platinum, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from 15 January to 12 July 2008 in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and the Global War on Terror. As Deputy Commander, his superior leadership, judgement and guidance were instrumental to the successful execution of classified and extremely sensitive operations to secure, detain, in-process and maintain safe custody and humane treatment of 16 high-profile detainees, including the alleged operational leaders and the alleged masterminds behind he September 11th attacks, the USS COLE (DDG 67) bombing, and other terrorist attacks against the United States and it's interests abroad. Additionally, Lieutenant Commander Mercer conducted detailed troop-to-task analysis, identifying various capabilities and limitations which had a direct impact on Task Force Platinum's ability to conduct simultaneous detention operations and military commissions proceedings. His hands-on leadership ensured security forces comprised of troops from Army and Navy were trained and equipped to complete their complex missions with great success.

Norfolk, Va

Lead test director for numerous intelligence and cryptologic warfare systems. • Recognized as one of the top ranked Lieutenant Operational Test Directors at the Command.• Consistently sought out by defense contractors for advice in writing test plans and scenarios for the $18 billion Navy Marine Corps Intranet. • Supervised a Test and Evaluation team of six test directors in developing a testing and evaluation strategy plan as well as designing and conducting a baseline systems assessment that was utilized to assess the local area networks for four test sites around the United States.• Recognized for always willing to assist wherever needed and understanding how to develop a sense of ownership in a project within his team. Possess the astute ability to integrate personnel strengths into goal achievement enabling quick integration of new test team members seamlessly into the team.• Awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the Secretary of Defense.

Norfolk, Va

Managed 3 mid-level managers and 30-40 low-level workers in EISENOWERS Deck Department. Demonstrated outstanding foresight and organizational skills ensuring flawless execution of major seamanship evolutions, including anchoring, at sea operations, refueling at sea, replenishment at sea, launching/recovering small boats and ship handling without incident. Active hands-on approach in the workplace increased the level of safety and readiness tenfold.• Expert in assessing weak points, fining efficient solutions that were crucial to the departmental and team success during numerous inspections and operations.• Unparalleled performance during the ships 5-year In-service Inspection. Keen management abilities and skilled insight allowed his team to complete their portion of the inspection well ahead of schedule despite a 60% turnover in team members.• Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by the Secretary of the Navy

Little Creek, Va

Team Leader for 2 mid-level managers and 10-15 low-level workers. Ship’s electronics and weapons officer responsible for maintenance and operation of all ship’s combat, communications and weapons systems and associated ordnance and ammunition allowances.• Coordinated, planned and executed 4 ship’s ammunition delivery evolutions. Maintained open lines of communication between key Naval Station and ship’s personnel to accomplish delivery quickly, methodically and efficiently without error or incident.• Characterized my Naval Inspectors as having an outstanding level of knowledge in ammunition accounting and administration that greatly exceeded the fleet average.• Recognized as having superior insight in training programs. Instrumental in conducting a review of Engineering Department team training records and identifying and correcting numerous deficiencies which would have impacted the department’s performance during an upcoming inspection. • Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by the Secretary of the Navy.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon Comptroller, Student Attorney General - 1988-1989 - Student Attorney General as a Sophomore.

Diploma