Derek Willard Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Contracting Officer Representative and construction/project management.

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Biloxi, Ms, United States

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Homeport Air DET Operations Chief:- Orchestrated both superlative performance in Battalion Field Training Exercises and homeport construction projects.- Resource-leveled personnel to deliver a two-story shoot house for Naval Special Warfare (NSW). - Managed the execution of 650 man-days and placed approximately $80K in materials to complete a 5,000 sq. ft two-story structure to include 3,800 sq. ft. of architectural shingles, 46-44' x 8' trusses, 68' catwalk, 25 doors, 37 light switches, 35 electrical outlets, 33 lights, four sets of stairs and seven ceiling fans.Seabee Combat Warfare Coordinator:- Led and managed the unit's warfare program in FY20 homeport resulting in 40 new qualifications and 19 re-qualifications while significantly improving program accountability.- Created and implemented a training schedule- Communicated personnel warfare qualification status- Crafted an updated command SCW instruction to align with most recent guidelines

Israel

Detail Israel: Assistant Officer In Charge/Senior Enlisted Leader- OPERATIONS TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL:- Led 22-person detail to success by completing construction tasking of two buildings worth $2.5M for a ballistic missile defense command headquarters for Israel. - Delivered both facilities taskings on time and on budget, completing 3x as much as the previous crew which enabled improved Command and Control capabilities during the next combined-joint exercise.PROACTIVE LEADER:- Maintained accountability of all staff and communications with the U.S. Embassy and the Israeli Air Force during multiple rocket attacks. - Maintained order and discipline during an enemy barrage of 690 rockets, keeping the crew on task and focused, minimizing injuries and maintained construction momentum.TEAM PLAYER:- Led the receiving, staging, onward movement, and integration of 120 Navy Seabees, Airmen, and Air National Guardsmen. - Managed both the Operational Security (OPSEC) and Force Protection (FPCON) programs, conducting in-country briefs to all incoming personnel and ensuring safety and accountability of all service members

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Charlie Company/Delta Company Platoon Chief UNMATCHED LEADERSHIP:- Decisively led and trained 54 Seabees through a compressed homeport cycle. - Completed Career Development Boards for 40 staff members- Produced and debriefed 46 periodic evaluations, contributing positively to retention and helped troops understand career needs and opportunities.Command Fitness Leader: - Led and developed the Command’s Physical Training program for 596 Sailors - Achieved a 98% pass rate for physical readiness test (PRT) program-wide. - Trained and managed both line company and command level assistant command fitness leaders (ACFL’s) in physical training, monthly body fat composition assessments, and was the trusted expert to promote leadership within the program.Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear warfare (CBR) Chief: - Led 43 enlisted troops and mentored one Junior Officer through a rigorous training regimen. - Led multiple all-hands battalion training evolutions resulting in Command Operational Decontamination and CBR-Exercise certifications.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

NAVAL SUPPORT UNIT- STATE DEPARTMENTOPERATIONAL CATALYST:- Managed a $4M Operating Target (OPTAR). - Coordinated resources and successfully accomplished 20 missions to 19 countries; completing 3000 man-days of technical security support worldwide. - Led eight construction projects ensuring the protection of U.S. Personnel and facilities at remote locations world-wide.PROBLEM SOLVER:- Resurrected the command Medical Program, greatly enhancing mission readiness. - Meticulously managed the program encompassing 124 deployable Sailors serving in 43 locations globally achieving unit mobilization readiness to 95%.- Refined the command two-week indoctrination (INDOC) program for 24 personnel and families, greatly increasing awareness and unit cohesiveness.OPERATIONAL LEADER:- Managed, coordinated, and supported 36 Seabee posting assignments driving the completion of all readiness. - Expertly led 20 personnel in the execution of 56 TDY missions totaling over 8,000 man-days valued at $4 million.MENTOR/ TEAM BUILDER:- Passionately led and mentored 33 peers and junior Sailors. - Developed a recruiting plan to boost accessions resulting in a 50% increase in the commands capability and response time for support.o Back to back Sailor of the Year for the command in 2015/2016.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lima, Peru

❖ NSU State Department• Seabee Technical Security Specialist, ESO Lima, Peru Feb 2012 - Dec 2013• Seabee Technical Security Specialist, OBO Guangzhou, China, Jan 2011 - Jan 2012• NSU C School/ TDY Pool Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

❖ NSU State Department• Seabee Technical Security Specialist, OBO Guangzhou, China, Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Virginia, United States

•NSU C School/ TDY Pool Jun 2010 - Dec 2010