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Frederick, MD, US

Frederick, Maryland, United States

• Managed an improvement project critical to TAMKO's manufacturing process that utilized Six Sigma Black Belt training and processes to create a more efficient process and save TAMKO ten of thousands of dollars.
• Responsible for front-line implementation of the Six Sigma system throughout TAMKO while providing leadership that inspired team members and other personnel to accomplish TAMKO’s mission.
• Supported teams by providing them with the information, training and tools to succeed, lead and guided others in the practical use of the Six Sigma philosophy and tools, concentrating on never-ending improvement.
• Promoted and demonstrated effective and “boundaryless” communication to achieve “cross pollination” in all areas and at all levels while completing project analyses and reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Direct and organized effective and efficient use of personnel and resources to promote the concept of ownership among the workforce and institutionalize teamwork in the implementation of project teams in the day-to-day.

Camp Pendleton North, California, United States

Naval officer attached to a unit comprised of 170 Marines to serve as a conduit between the Navy and Marine Corps and advise how to best utilize Navy assets and capabilities as part of the Marine Corps’ mission to plan, coordinate, and employ fire support missions for US and coalition forces.

Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

Department Head/Leader/Manager/Subject Matter ExpertLed, managed, and mentored the professional development of over 450 officers and senior enlisted personnel who were executing a critical mission to meet the Navy's manning and operational needs. Developed and implemented innovative procedures to increase efficiency and operations of the workforce.

Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

Division Officer/Team Leader/InstructorLed over 40 enlisted staff members who are responsible for the training, safety, and welfare of over 1,000 recruits. Instructed courses on mental toughness techniques and applying them to the rigors of US Navy operations. As the Operations Security Program Manager developed the curriculum and instruct training for all.

San Diego, California, United States

Division Officer/Program ManagerMentored, guided, and supervised the most junior sailors in the command while they earned their first qualifications in the Navy (plane captain). Directly supervised and managed the plane captain program: interviewed sailors attempting qualification as plane captain, reviewed and revised procedures for plane captain.

San Diego, California, United States

Operations Officer/Scheduling OfficerManaged and executed the flight schedule for 11 MH-60R helicopters while ashore and aboard US Navy ships conducting training and operational missions. Managed and coordinated daily maintenance and operations of 11 MH-60R helicopters and over 350 squadron personnel. Led the integration and execution of helicopter.

San Diego, California, United States

Aircraft Commander/Mission CommanderResponsible for the safety and well-being of all crew members and all aircraft operations: ensuring aircraft procedural compliance, compliance with FAA flight rules and regulations, expert aircraft systems knowledge, and safe weapons employment. Mentored and train junior crew members for more advanced qualifications..

San Diego, California, United States

Training OfficerManaged, organized, and prepared all administrative requirements for a 30-person detachment aboard a US Navy Ship. Maximized squadron resources and enabled the execution of over 2,500 flight hours to improve aircrew combat readiness. Advocate for, and plan, training, readiness, and tactical advancement of 9 flight crew members’.

San Diego, California, United States

Rigorous certification in MH-60R fleet aircraft- visual flight procedures, advanced instrument navigation, and weapon and tactics employment. Final stage of training before joining deployable operational sea going command.

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Successfully completed certification to fly the T-6B Texan II including visual flight rules, basic instrument flying, introduction to aerobatics, radio instrument navigation, formation flying, and several solo flights. Successfully completed one of the most demanding, and unique, US Military training programs in TH-57B/C- search and rescue, over water.

Master'S Degree, Executive Management For Design And Construction

Bachelor'S Degree, Ocean Engineering (Spanish Minor)

Field Engineering And Readiness Laboratory

A systems approach to learning that bridges the gap between theory and practice—a concept that has evolved into the “construct first.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Completed a mix of technical courses and culture immersion courses in Spanish during a semester abroad.