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Rhode Island

Middletown Rhode Island

New England

Financial Advisor

Trained over 2500 Naval Officers of all positions in leadership, tactics, engineering, and safety, providing direction and guidance for success in challenging jobs in U.S. Navy ships.

Surface Warfare Officer/Financial Management/Instructor

Overall responsible for the Damage Control Training and readiness of 4500 personnel, the maintenance of all Damage Control equipment and repair stations during war time, while operating in the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean, and the Eastern and Western Pacific areas of operation.Developed, programmed, and executed an engineering department annual maintenance and supply budget of more than 10 million dollars.

Trained over 600 Naval Officers in U.S. Navy Intermediate Officer Leadership and Warfare procedures, tactics, and capabilities in preparation for challenging positions as Department Heads on U.S. Navy ships.Developed, reviewed, and assessed plans for implementing changes to U.S. Navy training during the Navy's Revolution in Training, outlining the requirements for defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of Naval Officers.Supervised all phases of the process mapping for… Show more Trained over 600 Naval Officers in U.S. Navy Intermediate Officer Leadership and Warfare procedures, tactics, and capabilities in preparation for challenging positions as Department Heads on U.S. Navy ships.Developed, reviewed, and assessed plans for implementing changes to U.S. Navy training during the Navy's Revolution in Training, outlining the requirements for defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of Naval Officers.Supervised all phases of the process mapping for the Navy's Personnel Development Advisory Group, the keystone process enabling the alignment of Navy training resources with fleet requirements.Pioneered the Navy Personnel Development Command Activity Based Cost Accounting model to track accrued costs relevant to the Navy's Revolution in Training. Show less

Planned and coordinated all maintenance and logistic requirements for seven squadron ships.Managed and supervised the squadron building facilities maintenance, cleanliness, and appearance.Coordinated squadron budgets to maximize available resources and protect readiness during a time of increased security requirements and short notice operations.

Lead and managed an Engineering Department of 60 personnel through a U.S. Navy Maintenance period and training workup cycle in preparation for an overseas deployment. Maintained plant and equipment valued in excess of 300 million dollars and increased operational efficiency by over 75%.

Lead and managed a Division of 40 personnel during construction, system testing and certification, and ship trials leading up to the ship's first overseas deployment.Maintained the Navy's state of the art tactical system in 100% operational readiness.

Lead and managed a Division of 55 personnel during an extended deployment, three mini-deployments, a major overhaul period, and post-overhaul testing and certification.

Education record

Cfp, Financial Planning

M.S, Financial Management

Bs, Engineering