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Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

Menlo Park, California, Us

BreakLine is an immersive professional development program designed to help veterans, women, and underrepresented groups transition into roles in the technology sector. As a participant, I am actively refining my communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through workshops, networking events, and one-on-one coaching sessions. This experience emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and leadership in building relationships and navigating new professional environments. By engaging with industry leaders and peers, I am strengthening my ability to foster innovation and contribute meaningfully to diverse, high-performing teams.

I've separated from the Navy in September 2024 and have embarked on my next journey to find my next career.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Led a team of eight instructors, training approximately three-hundred Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians annually, improving mission readiness and minimizing personnel risk in mission-critical operations• Directed over twenty-five hundred hours of high-risk training each year, including underwater explosives, diving, and anti-terrorism tactics, achieving zero safety incidents and 100% mission objective completion• Designed and implemented hardware and software solutions to streamline training, increasing instructional efficiency, upskilling instructors, and adapting methods to evolving global security challenges• Customized training plans based on specific organization needs and mission goals, consistently preparing operational units to meet mission objectives with improved performance metrics• Developed a digital feedback system to refine and expedite training improvements, reducing response time for skill gaps and increasing objective completion rates

Washington, Dc, Us

• Managed training and deployment cycles for team members over a two-year period, successfully leading the team on deployment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), achieving all mission objectives• Led training initiatives for international partner teams, coordinating two groups to provide instruction in five key skill areas, improving the team’s adaptability, capabilities, and overall efficiency in training and operations• Designed and implemented streamlined training protocols for UAE forces, enabling more efficient and safer training sessions with reduced risks during both practice and real-world operations• Oversaw the logistics, transport, and storage of six million dollars in critical equipment, coordinating six international relocations without incident, and meeting all operational and strategic targets

Washington, Dc, Us

• Administered and executed maintenance protocols for department equipment, ensuring all gear was fully operational and mission-ready, minimizing potential delays and improving mission preparedness• Assisted team leadership in training exercises and deployment operations, contributing to streamlined processes that improved overall team efficiency and effectiveness in high-stakes scenarios• Oversaw the handling, training, and secure storage of advanced military communications equipment, a critical resource for mission success, ensuring 100% functionality and availability during deployments

Washington, Dc, Us

San Diego, California, Us

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. We provide a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career.The Mission: We exist to serve others with Honor, for life. So that their next mission is always clear and continues to impact the world.