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Middletown, Rhode Island, United States

Newport, Rhode Island

Provided direct support engineering services to the AN/SQQ-90 SONAR system. Responsible for identifying, assessing, and recommending corrective actions for all facets of software defects. Additionally, conducted analysis of prospective 3M checks, identified shortfalls, and made recommendations to Program Office to close maintenance gaps. Led effort to.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Supervised a team of five team members in intaking, orientating, and training over 690 unique customers; identified shortfalls in intake process and collaborated to streamline and cut done on redundancy
• Coordinated over 167 relocations, and 80 termination processes to support organizations man-power objectives
• Coordinated job placement with 40 offsite partners resulting in over 5,000 man hours.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Responsible for over 150 temporary employees, ensuring compliance of all company policies.Coordinated with community leaders to rehabilitate 3 community clean up events resulting in 3 blight areas deemed safe for the public.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Led a diverse team of 22 high quality employees through an intense 16+ month modernization of facilities and equipment, resulting in achieving certification and allowing the organization to meet critical time and money.
• Elected to serve as President of peer group professional organization which served as a community outreach program, mentorship program for junior employees, and leadership training for those seeking promotion.
• Led unit’s Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society yearly fundraiser which resulted in more than $16K of donations; raised funds in excess of 88% over previous year

Pearl Harbor, HI

Lead and manage 15 sailors through various mission critical evolutions. Serving as Quality Assurance, and Subject Matter Expert through an extensive Dry Dock. Serve as tactical advisor utilizing AN-SQQ 89 A(V)/15 Sonar Suite.

Point Loma, CA

Completed: Advanced Acoustic Analysis A/V 15 Sonar Operations- Academic Honors Graduate A/V 15 Advanced Operations

Scranton, Pennsylvania

• Acted as point person in the seeking out, hiring, and training high quality young men and women in a competitive job market; increased local hires by over 25% from previous year
• Managed inventory/supply distribution for a budget in excess of $100K yearly; refined inventory control procedures to reduce waste/loss; expedited order/distribution methods to reduce duplicate ordering
• Developed training program to acclimate new hires into the ethos of the organization; provide hands-on training to master necessary job skills
• Received numerous awards for Top Acquisition Leader, Top Office (Large Office), Distinguished graduate

USS O'Kane

Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all aspects of active and passive sonar equipment. Conducted regular and routine maintenance on over 40 individual pieces of equipment. Trained and managed a team of 12 junior sailors which led to a successful Board of Inspection and Survey inspection in 2010. Oversaw and managed the administrative tasks.

Completed:Apprentice Technical TrainingSonar Technician Initial Entry TrainingAN/SQS 53C Maintenance Repair TrainingSonar Auxiliary Equipment Maintenance/Repair Training

Completed initial entry training

Master Of Arts - Ma, Emergency And Disaster Management

B.S., Youth Ministry