Jessie Thomas Email & Phone Number

Jackson, Michigan

Perry, Ohio

Arlington, Va

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Naval Research/ Director of TechSolutions• Ensured senior leadership maintained situational awareness on all issues pertaining to fleet readiness and assigned military personnel.• Mentored and advised over 30 senior officers. Provided counsel and personal development for the senior enlisted leaders stationed at ONR's tenant commands.• Routinely interfaced with first line supervisors, project managers and senior executives.• Provided… Show more Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Naval Research/ Director of TechSolutions• Ensured senior leadership maintained situational awareness on all issues pertaining to fleet readiness and assigned military personnel.• Mentored and advised over 30 senior officers. Provided counsel and personal development for the senior enlisted leaders stationed at ONR's tenant commands.• Routinely interfaced with first line supervisors, project managers and senior executives.• Provided management and oversight of TechSolutions, a $10M per year Quick Reaction Science and Technology Program. • Processed inputs, requested solicitations, awarded contracts, and tracked completion of over 30 projects.• Coordinated with multiple government field activities and academia affiliates across the US in the research, experimentation, and development of innovative and effective solutions to problems encountered by fleet personnel. Show less

Kingsland, Ga

The senior enlisted advisor on proper administration and supervision of a nuclear propulsion plant. Primary assistant to the Engineering Officer in administering personnel, designating assignments, performing department administration, and monitoring the qualification program for all nuclear trained personnel.• Continually trained over 120 employees in emergency response, noted as exceptional by several external inspection teams.• Established and maintained the highest of standards for… Show more The senior enlisted advisor on proper administration and supervision of a nuclear propulsion plant. Primary assistant to the Engineering Officer in administering personnel, designating assignments, performing department administration, and monitoring the qualification program for all nuclear trained personnel.• Continually trained over 120 employees in emergency response, noted as exceptional by several external inspection teams.• Established and maintained the highest of standards for the safe operation and maintenance of a submarine nuclear propulsion plant. Managed and supervised the training, qualification, and day to day operations of the department.• Coordinated and supervised the efforts of a 50+ person department through 4 overseas deployments and 2 extensive shipyard repair periods.• Developed and implemented a long range training plan that included a complex drill and evolution program. This resulted in a marked increase in performance trends, increased morale, and the highest possible evaluation on fleet wide inspections.• Evaluated personnel performance and submitted appraisals. Recommended awards for superior performance and provided mentorship and guidance to improve negative performance trends. Show less

Bangor, Wa

Trained and mentored 9 division personnel in the areas of reactor plant operation, maintenance, and complex casualty control. • Developed a comprehensive lecture and evolution package that dramatically improved performance.• Led the successful troubleshooting and repair of several key reactor instrumentation and control faults. Developed an in-depth troubleshooting guide that is currently being utilized by the west coast fleet.• Supervised over 800 planned and corrective… Show more Trained and mentored 9 division personnel in the areas of reactor plant operation, maintenance, and complex casualty control. • Developed a comprehensive lecture and evolution package that dramatically improved performance.• Led the successful troubleshooting and repair of several key reactor instrumentation and control faults. Developed an in-depth troubleshooting guide that is currently being utilized by the west coast fleet.• Supervised over 800 planned and corrective maintenance items over 4 years while at times being forward deployed. Performed a complex prime standard alignment while overseas with very limited support. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina

Nuclear Power School instructor • Supervised a team of 4 junior officers and senior enlisted instructors teaching advanced electrical and electronic engineering concepts to more than 230 students.• Revised the student lesson plans for the division allowing the command to downsize while maintaining the highest quality instruction.• Developed and administered over 30 course exams and over 6 comprehensive exams.