• JLON Program Owner and Team Lead for Assurance, Training, Quality Control, Conduct of Operations, Document Control, and Records Management.• Technical expert and coordinator for all LLNL Readiness activities at the NNSS: determined appropriate readiness levels, developed Plan of Actions, assembled the assessment teams, and executed the assessment timelines.• Team Lead for multiple proficiency demonstrations: led teams of up to eight members to assess the SCE team in executing… Show more • JLON Program Owner and Team Lead for Assurance, Training, Quality Control, Conduct of Operations, Document Control, and Records Management.• Technical expert and coordinator for all LLNL Readiness activities at the NNSS: determined appropriate readiness levels, developed Plan of Actions, assembled the assessment teams, and executed the assessment timelines.• Team Lead for multiple proficiency demonstrations: led teams of up to eight members to assess the SCE team in executing nonnuclear proficiency demonstrations as program work in accordance with NFO O 421.X1. Accurate documentation ensured proficiency was maintained and the team was prepared for the next experiment.• Managed flow down of Nevada Field Office (NFO) regulatory requirements: ensured laboratory policies and procedures sufficiently implemented NFO requirements to permit execution of strategic-level laboratory projects at the NNSS.• Chaired the Management Review Board for LLNL and Los Alamos National Laboratory: managed assessment schedule, screened assessments and observations to identify issues or trends, assigned issue significance level, assigned ownership, and triaged to either the Deficiency Tracking System or home lab issues management process.• Managed accurate laboratory Safety Management Program (SMP) interface and integration with the NNSS Management and Operating (M&O) Contractor and ensured appropriate SMP assessment coverage to document and defend the health of each program.• Participated in NNSS Safety Basis changes and reviews to ensure coverage for new or changing program requirements and review for potential effects on other programs, then reviewed project documents to ensure adequate implementation of Safefy Basis changes. • Led Fact Findings for LLNL projects, performed appropriate causal analysis, and made recommendations for issue remediation. Provided oversight and quality assurance of issue correction, documentation, and close out. Show less

• Directed ConOps program for all Nuclear and Non-nuclear WCI/SD facilities.• Operations and Procedures Team Member for Contractor Readiness Assessment of TRU Waste Characterization.• Lead ConOps interface with the Livermore Field Office: owned WCI responses to issues raised by the Facility Representatives or other assessors and held monthly meetings with the Facility Representative’s Management.• Led quarterly ConOps Management Self Assessments to evaluate DOE O 422.1 requirements… Show more • Directed ConOps program for all Nuclear and Non-nuclear WCI/SD facilities.• Operations and Procedures Team Member for Contractor Readiness Assessment of TRU Waste Characterization.• Lead ConOps interface with the Livermore Field Office: owned WCI responses to issues raised by the Facility Representatives or other assessors and held monthly meetings with the Facility Representative’s Management.• Led quarterly ConOps Management Self Assessments to evaluate DOE O 422.1 requirements flow down, verified proper implementation in institutional and facility documents, and assessed facility performance on ConOps principles.• Managed WCI ConOps issues in the Issues Tracking System (ITS): screened issues, developed appropriate corrective actions, performed or oversaw performance of actions, and provided proper documentation for closeout of issues.• Coached facility management on ConOps principles (procedures, shift turnover, communications, log keeping, required reading, on-shift training, lockout/tagout, independent verification, etc).• Identified inconsistencies in institutional guidance regarding component labeling and initiated effort between multiple laboratory directorates to shape laboratory policy to effectively meet applicable requirements.• Conceived and managed collaborative initiative with other Department of Energy sites to provide a forum to discuss and share ConOps issues, ideas, and practices.• Owned and updated ConOps Manuals and matrices for all Nuclear and Non-nuclear WCI facilities.• Spearheaded initiative to reduce the number of ConOps matrices by approximately 75%: identified unwarranted matrices and presented proposal to WCI Management, Livermore Field Office, and ConOps Functional Area Manager. Show less

• Performed observations and coached management, technical and operations personnel, as Conduct of Operations (ConOps) Subject Matter Expert, on implementation and improvement of ConOps principles (shift turnover, communications, procedure compliance, log keeping, required reading, on-shift training, lockout/tagout, etc) in Operations, Configuration Management, Work Control, Training, and Quality Assurance.• Identified and analyzed trends in ConOps performance, performed root cause analysis… Show more • Performed observations and coached management, technical and operations personnel, as Conduct of Operations (ConOps) Subject Matter Expert, on implementation and improvement of ConOps principles (shift turnover, communications, procedure compliance, log keeping, required reading, on-shift training, lockout/tagout, etc) in Operations, Configuration Management, Work Control, Training, and Quality Assurance.• Identified and analyzed trends in ConOps performance, performed root cause analysis for negative trends, provided interpretation and made recommendations to correct deficiencies in accordance with company requirements.• Updated ConOps company policies to provide for more efficient and effective operations and to ensure proper adherence to Department of Energy requirements.• Collaborated with National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Field Office, operations, management, and engineering personnel to ensure effective and efficient management of ConOps requirements and improvements. • Developed ConOps matrices for new non-nuclear facilities.• Updated matrices for 3-year review at existing nuclear facilities or for new project introduction at existing facility.• Team Lead for Contractor Readiness Assessment following installation of new Linear Accelerator at the Device Assembly Facility.• Operations Team Member during Contractor Operational Readiness Review for Hazard Categorization upgrade at U1a.• Team lead; identified and made recommendations to fix 57 issues during ConOps Matrix gap analysis.• Lead Instructor; provided site-wide formal ConOps training for engineers, craft, technicians, senior management, etc. Show less

• Shift Manager on USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72); led shift-work crew of 90 nuclear trained mechanics, electricians, chemists and electronic technicians in the safe operation, maintenance, testing and emergency response of two A4W nuclear reactors, associated steam plants and power generation equipment. • Implemented a training program ensuring all 90 shift-work personnel were fully prepared to conduct intricate nuclear and non-nuclear tests flawlessly to include rod testing, hydrostatic… Show more • Shift Manager on USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72); led shift-work crew of 90 nuclear trained mechanics, electricians, chemists and electronic technicians in the safe operation, maintenance, testing and emergency response of two A4W nuclear reactors, associated steam plants and power generation equipment. • Implemented a training program ensuring all 90 shift-work personnel were fully prepared to conduct intricate nuclear and non-nuclear tests flawlessly to include rod testing, hydrostatic testing, chemistry conversion and steam testing. This was instrumental in the department progressing through major testing, passing the Reactor Safeguards Exam the first time and ensuring the critical path did not deviate from schedule.• Additionally, managed division of 39 Engineering Laboratory Technicians in performance of reactor plant chemistry control, steam plant chemistry control, radiological work, surveys, and contamination controls.• Oversaw all divisional programs including radioactive material accountability, training, qualifications, quarterly data reports, chemistry trend analyses and internal monitoring program. • Managed radiological compliance audit program; implemented training program for departmental leadership to ensure properly documented radiological adherence resulting in 12% increase of self-discovered radiological deficiencies, 33% increase in corrected deficiencies and marked improvement in performance during program assessment. Show less

• Specialized in high return on investment renovation recommendations which resulting in increased profitability, improved marketability and decreased time on market for sellers.• Expertly staged homes for sellers resulting in the sale of 100% of homes listed and an average Days on Market of only 37 days.• Generated clients through community networking, social media and open houses.

• Developed written proposals for direct, custom-designed window and door replacements to include cost estimates, return on investment, savings potential and payment options.• Top 10% in closing percentage (41%)• 2008 personal sales of nearly $600K.

• Managed training restaurant consisting of 61 employees.• Trained bartenders on improved bartending techniques and tendencies decreasing liquor cost 4.5%.• Trained servers and bartenders in sales techniques and implemented incentive program resulting in overall sales increase of 28% and 4.5% increase in wine sales positioning our store as #3 of 224 companywide in wine sales.• Continuously monitored for changes in and adjusted food inventory levels to reduce waste from over… Show more • Managed training restaurant consisting of 61 employees.• Trained bartenders on improved bartending techniques and tendencies decreasing liquor cost 4.5%.• Trained servers and bartenders in sales techniques and implemented incentive program resulting in overall sales increase of 28% and 4.5% increase in wine sales positioning our store as #3 of 224 companywide in wine sales.• Continuously monitored for changes in and adjusted food inventory levels to reduce waste from over ordering. • Developed 3 people into successful restaurant managers. Show less