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San Diego, California, United States

Greater San Diego Area

Directed the efforts of 200 Officer and Enlisted in the delivery of 89 courses of instruction in the Anti Submarine Warfare, Strike, Air Defense, Mobility and C4I mission areas for the Operartion Specialist, Gunners mate, Quartermaster, Sonar Technicial (Surface) and Fire Control ratings. Reorganized and increased efficiency by functionally and administratively realigning Directorates and Departments in the Command Structure and Watch Organization. Senior Watch Officer, providing 24 hour security to threefacilities.Provided officer and enlisted Sailors the knowledge, ability, and skills to operate, employ, and maintain Surface Combat Systems. Assisted Program Managers in ensuringall Surface Combatants meet fleet operation, training, and maintenance requirements.Fluent in operations, maintenance and curriculum delivery, focusing efforts to maximize training, readiness and equipment availability. Maximized interaction and mentorship between staff and over 1200 initial entry Navy students per year and 4000 Fleet Sailors annually.

Directed efforts in delivering the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) for use in the Navy.Oversaw the delivery of the first two LCS ships and manning and training of the firstfour ship crews and four Mission Module teams (two Mine Warfare and two Anti-submarineWafare teams). Coordinated the initial scheduling, testing and evaluation sequenceand sailing from construction to Fleet delivery.Established Crisis Action Teams ensuring transition of an administrative staff toan operational ship support staff. Lead in command watch center and liaison withUS Fleet Forces Command. Led and provided operational and emergency administrativesupport while ships were underway.Assisted in drafting and reviewing the Concept of Operations for the Littoral Combat Ship.Oversaw the preparation and implementation of training schedules and exercises. Maintainedliaison with Command Third Fleet and Afloat Training Group Pacific. Developed and administered the command's disaster preparedness program. Organizeddisaster preparedness functions and teams. Supervised the command's control center.Security and Information Security Program Manager. Promulgated command proceduresfor the security of classified information. Advised and assists the commanding officerin matters pertaining to the safeguarding of classified material. Coordinates a securityorientation, education and training program. Coordinates security control and storagemeasures. Ensured that all personnel having access to classified information wereproperly cleared. Performs duties of Secret Control Officer.

Coordinated and led multi-national meetings and conferences with coalition military,government and non-government organization to provide humanitarian relief, economicand reconstruction efforts, and Provincial Iraqi Control transfer of Security. Prepared, coordinated and de-conflicted Civil Military Operations events to includebriefing senior leaders on critical real time events. Awarded the Bronze Star for his accomplishments in a combat environment.Performed general duties relating to administration of civilian population in combatarea, or to directing civil affairs in Iraq. Conducted programs to assist and controlcivilian population, including public welfare measures, care and relocation of refugeeinstallations. Assisted specialists in various functional fields of civil administrationsuch as economics, labor, supply, agriculture, education, and safety. Coordinatedwith Non Government Organizations, US Embassy and Iraqi National Governement in thereconstruction of Iraq.

Manama, Bahrain

Staff Operations and Plans Officer/Theater Security Cooperation Officer:Lead military exercise and Theater Security Cooperation planner for all Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and Middle East Area of Operations.Planned and executed the largest military exercise (BRIGHT STAR) in the world with 17 ships, 40 aircrafts and over 20,000 participants from 47 nations.Coordinated theater security cooperations with coalition countries utilizing US Embassies, Special Warfare, Special Operations, Navy and Marine strike and expeditionary forces.

Manama, Bahrain

Assisted commander by coordinating the formulation and preparation of operation plans and policies. Preparedstandard instructions concerning disposition and tactical procedures.Advised in matters relating to the combat readiness of subordinate commands to perform air/surface/subsurface functions. Oversaw preparation and implementation of training schedules and exercises. Senior Watch Officer for a 24/7 watch organization maintaining a common operatingpicture. Executed the movement of the watch floor to over 12 navy ships during Iraqi Freedom Campaign.Coordinated and executed 6 multi-national navaland marine surface and sub surface exercises, establishing an exercise command center to coordinate the exercise.Theater Security Cooperation Officer for US Naval Surface Forces Central Command.Iraqi and Northern Arabian Gulf Maritime water space coordinator. Ensured the safety of navigation during the phases of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Manama, Bahrain

Administered ship's engineering department. Directed operation and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery and electric power equipment. Directed maintenance of ship machinery, control of damage, repair of hull and equipment not specifically assigned to other departments. Directs procurement and use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other engineering equipage. Maintained a comprehensive maintenance program. Directed preparation of required engineering records and reports.Maintained the engineering plant ready for sea for 14 months. Engineering readiness proven during four unscheduled underway periods within a two hour of notification.Led his team to repairing critical engineering systems underway due to lack of time to return to port for shipyard level repairs.Completed shipyard maintenance period with 100% job completion on time and within budget

Greater San Diego Area

Planned and directed shipboard damage control activities to assist with the Damage Control Assistant and Damage Control Officer.Directed and supported all actions required to maintain watertight integrity, stability, mobility and maneuverability and control of list, trim and draft.Evaluated potential hazards and takes necessary action to minimize them, placing special emphasis on fire and explosion prevention.Established escape systems and personnel rescue procedures. Directed confinement and extinguishment of fires, including dewatering operations and ventilation control. Accomplishes rapid repairs.Maintained inventories for 10 repair lockers and qualifications for over 1200 sailors.

San Diego, Ca

Directed activities of navigation department. Maintained accurate plot of ship'sposition by means of celestial navigation, piloting, electronic devices and navigationaltables and formulas. Established ship's position in pilot waters by fathometer readingsand ranges and bearings on land objects. Operated GPS, Loran, radio direction finderand fathometer. Evaluated radar data in determining ranges and bearings. Advisedcommanding officer of course and location. Ploted course to be steered. Maintainedall navigation equipment. Directs administrative division as executive assistant to the Executive Officer.Performed a combination of administrative duties such as personnel administration, organization and methods, space planning, work-progress reporting, and supervision of postal activities. Planned modification of organization in accordance with workload. Exercised management control over personnel, services and funds.Analyzed organization methods to improve effectiveness. Approved requests for office supplies and equipment.

San Diego, Ca

Supervised deck force in performance of seamanship functions and evolutions. Prepared work schedules. Directedmooring, docking, anchoring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo at sea. Directed operation and maintenance of deck machinery. Arranged for cargo handling. Assigned boats and boat crews. Maintained readiness of boats and survival equipage. Directed cleaning and preservation of weather decks, ship's exterior, running gear, ground tackle and boatswain's stores. Approved watch, quarter and station assignments.Ship's Electrical Officer:Administerd operation, repair, overhaul and alteration of shipboard electrical equipment such as gyrocompasses, generators, lighting and ventilating equipment, motors, pumps and compressors, interior communication systems and steering engines. Established operating routine with scheduling and supervisingrepair work.Estimated time and material needs.Inspected and conducted operational tests of completed work. Directed requisitioning of spare parts and gear. Prepared machine history records and machinery reports. Traind and assigned 25 Electrician Mate sailors. Operated electrical control switchboards during emergencies.