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Florida, United States

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Developed and executed visionary IT strategies, overseeing strategic operations for the City of Tampa's Technology & Innovation DepartmentKey Achievements:-Strategic Financial Leadership: Built and managed annual IT budgets, optimizing resource allocation and financial stewardship. Leveraged data analytics to forecast future needs and proactively address.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Spearheaded the efficient and data-driven management of Hillsborough County's 3,400-vehicle fleet.-Data Management Champion: Led the strategic and tactical management of Asset Works (M5), a comprehensive data platform for maintenance records, scheduling, billing, work order management, historical data, and real-time vehicle tracking (Oracle.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Led process optimization initiatives that enhanced organizational efficiency and streamlined operations.-Conducted in-depth analyses of departmental structures, procedures, and systems to identify potential improvements.-Leveraged advanced systems analysis methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, SWOT) to evaluate workflow, data flow, and opportunities for.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance and driving project success.-Contract Management Expertise: Led the oversight of various contracts, including purchase agreements, licensing agreements, and NDAs, for both government and commercial entities.-Compliance Champion: Provided guidance and leadership on contractual.

Delivered secure, high-performance communication solutions for the DoD and US NavyLed a multidisciplinary engineering team through the design, development, and verification of critical communication systems, collaborating with the PMO to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.Successfully managed a complex project involving the upgrade of a system to a Tier.

Led high-performing teams and delivered impactful logistics solutions within the Naval Aviation Enterprise.-Leadership and Training: Directed daily operations, provided guidance to 56+ senior military personnel, and designed/delivered training programs for mass casualty and recall drills.-Logistics Expertise: Averted obsolescence for critical avionics.

Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)Navy Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) Serve as technical and tactical experts, providing critical guidance and leadership to junior enlisted personnel, officers, and entire departments. SCPOs play a vital role in ensuring mission accomplishment across the Navy.Leadership and Mentorship:-Provide strategic direction.

-Led a high-performing Quality Assurance (QA) team responsible for inspections on 14 assigned aircraft and 7 deployed detachments.-Achieved consistent excellence by earning recognition as the top QA team for three consecutive years.-Contributed directly to unit success by supporting HSL-44's achievement of the Battle Efficiency Award for all three years.

Led high-performing teams and streamlined operations to maximize mission effectiveness aboard the USS Carl Vinson.-Master Scheduler: Developed and executed comprehensive maintenance schedules for 250 Navy personnel, optimizing resource allocation and exceeding established goals by over $3.5 million. This reduced overall deployment time by eight.

Led the successful launch and management of the USS Ronald Reagan's Calibration Laboratory and Communications Division.-Built a Functional Calibration Program: Established a comprehensive calibration program, processing over 3,000 critical items and ensuring the accuracy of vital equipment valued at over $4.5 million.-Enhanced Security Protocols.

Achieved significant improvements in repair efficiency and network infrastructure.-Revolutionized Repair Process: Developed innovative quality assurance programs that streamlined initial part requisition and troubleshooting, resulting in a 38% workload reduction and a 23% increase in turnaround time for P-3/EP-3 aircraft COMSEC, RADAR, and IFF avionics.

B.A., Business Management, 3.69

Graduated with Honors

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, 3.8