Explosive Safety Specialist at Naval Base San Diego

• Established, launched, a civilian-run Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility for Navy and Marine Corp. Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE) within a government missile maintenance facility.• Conducted comprehensive research to procure the necessary tools, equipment, and hazardous materials compliant with local and state laws. Stocked an extensive inventory of repair parts based on Navy fleet unit historical demand and actively recruited/ hired a team of six qualified maintenance technicians.• Oversee all aspects of the program including the setting of goals, priorities, workflow, PHS&T, logistical support and the accurate documentation of all actions taken, and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.• Create and maintain files documenting patterns or trends for use in providing feedback to stakeholders and to identify training needs.• Implement continuous process improvement which reduced downtime by 98%, rework by 87%, and repair costs by 42% over the year prior.• Collaborate with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), distribution depots, and transportation networks, creating and maintaining complete supply chain support.• Maintain oversight on all required qualifications to include forklift and explosive handling in accordance with all government regulations, resulting in a mishap free work environment.• Generate reports regarding, maintenance and personnel status, quality assurance projects and activities for submission to all stakeholders.• Perform database research and analyses of impacts of any proposed engineering changes, which has ensured no impact to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and operational readiness.• Develop work products, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other official documents used to improve professional knowledge.

• Maintained and enforced policies and procedures for personnel and equipment (utilized Lean Six Sigma processes for maintenance) in relation to daily operations• Assigned all subordinates according to their education, training, qualifications and professional background• Responsible for the maintenance of over 500 personnel/training/qualification records to include those who required Security Clearances• Prepared personnel/maintenance of personnel/equipment/supply reports• Monitored and ensured compliance with programs in regards to personnel, training, maintenance and safety• Personnel performance evaluator which included personnel award writing and submission• Chaired qualification/certification boards, discipline review boards and sailor award boards• Mentored the career development of Junior Executive Leadership and all subordinates• Managed material requisitions for 52 aircraft, and personnel work levels for 150 maintenance employees across seven Naval Aviation job specialties. Qualified and designated to deem combat aircraft Safe for Flight.• Adept in the use of proprietary software related to all aspects of Branch Manager duties• Advisor to Senior Executive Leadership on matters concerning sailors, equipment and readiness• Directed the management and movement of Navy Aircraft Armament Systems, valued at $3.4B in support of Naval Aviation operations worldwide, • Armory Director: Inspected, operated, and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose weapon malfunctions. Range Safety Officer and instructor/ qualifier for small arm and crew served weapons.• Career Counselor: Maintained employment records for 465 personnel using Navy human resources management software. Interpreted and explained human resources policies and regulations.Ordnance Director: Directed the daily duties and assignments in explosive PHS&T for a varying number of 70 to 120 direct report personnel over eight deployments.