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Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

Plymouth, Mn

Plymouth, Mn

Plymouth, Mn

Naval Rotc Unit, U Of Mn

• Directed operations, training and administration for a department of 80 active duty military, reserve and civilian staff. Ensured fairness and consistency. 100% of requirements met and positive comments have increased during the last 4 annual command climate surveys.• Trained and mentored an average of 70 young men and women per year for commissioning as Naval Officers. Average academic grades increased 5.8% from 3.09 to 3.27.• Created and managed an administrative requirements… Show more • Directed operations, training and administration for a department of 80 active duty military, reserve and civilian staff. Ensured fairness and consistency. 100% of requirements met and positive comments have increased during the last 4 annual command climate surveys.• Trained and mentored an average of 70 young men and women per year for commissioning as Naval Officers. Average academic grades increased 5.8% from 3.09 to 3.27.• Created and managed an administrative requirements tracker that included action items, references, responsible individuals and due dates. Tracker was briefed weekly and ensured 100% visibility and accountability for staff members. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

• Taught Leadership and Management to 85 undergraduate students resulting in skills required to be successful as junior officers.

Norfolk, Va

• Directed coordination, planning and execution for complex, at-sea carrier evolutions involving multiple departments and agencies. 100% certification completion and carrier qualification of more than 600 pilots.• Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged development and retention of superior personnel. 64% advanced, 88% stayed Navy and 29 were cited for outstanding performance.• Directed the scheduling and execution of 42 space rehabilitation jobs during an extended… Show more • Directed coordination, planning and execution for complex, at-sea carrier evolutions involving multiple departments and agencies. 100% certification completion and carrier qualification of more than 600 pilots.• Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged development and retention of superior personnel. 64% advanced, 88% stayed Navy and 29 were cited for outstanding performance.• Directed the scheduling and execution of 42 space rehabilitation jobs during an extended aircraft carrier maintenance period. 100% jobs completed on time or ahead of schedule.• Organized and implemented an airspace utilization plan for multi-Carrier Strike Group operations. All evolutions were deconflicted and 100% of exercise objectives were accomplished. • Planned, coordinated and safely executed over 9,645 aircraft flights resulting in the successful completion of required ship and air wing certifications, maximum aircrew currency and proficiency and 100% support of combat and training missions. Show less

The Pentagon, Washington, Dc

• Prepared testimony for Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff to appear before Congressional Committees resulting in the Chairman being thoroughly prepared for highly classified and sensitive question & answer session on military space posture.• Led and directed a multi-agency effort to review GPS interference testing and redefine testing software. Drafted a software update funding request that was approved for $517K.• Formed and led division crisis action team within hours of 911 Pentagon… Show more • Prepared testimony for Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff to appear before Congressional Committees resulting in the Chairman being thoroughly prepared for highly classified and sensitive question & answer session on military space posture.• Led and directed a multi-agency effort to review GPS interference testing and redefine testing software. Drafted a software update funding request that was approved for $517K.• Formed and led division crisis action team within hours of 911 Pentagon attack. Developed and implemented division schedule and training plan resulting in 100% qualified divisional support.• GPS operations expert on NATO Navigation Sub-committee. Helped State Department forge White House position that GPS remain the "gold standard" for satellite navigation.• Directed process review as leader for Process Action Team. Reorganized Joint Staff Operations Directorate which more closely aligned it with higher authority and enhanced efficiency. Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Directed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 3 highly complex, full-motion aircraft systems trainers and associated support facilities resulting in minimal downtime and maximum student throughput. • Led a 10 person project management team of Naval Officers and Contractors to develop and build complex, full-motion aircraft trainers. Two were delivered on time and 4 remained under development and on schedule.• Managed the efficient organization, scheduling and functioning of 100… Show more • Directed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 3 highly complex, full-motion aircraft systems trainers and associated support facilities resulting in minimal downtime and maximum student throughput. • Led a 10 person project management team of Naval Officers and Contractors to develop and build complex, full-motion aircraft trainers. Two were delivered on time and 4 remained under development and on schedule.• Managed the efficient organization, scheduling and functioning of 100 instructor and student staff, a 12 workstation computer lab, instructor and contractor office spaces and student study areas resulting in maximum availability of resources and a shorter time to qualify instructors and train students. • Guided and mentored over 25 instructor pilots and Naval Flight Officers resulting in top pilot and Naval Flight Officer of the year for 3 instructors.• Trained and qualified naval aviators and aircrew in military aircraft resulting in 100% qualification. Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Managed a department of 130 personnel in the maintenance of 4 multi-million dollar aircraft. Department received outstanding remarks and 0 major discrepancies during a major inspection. • Planned and executed multiple complex military aircraft missions. Hand-picked out of 9 to be the squadron’s mission commander for the first mission into Iraq in November 1999. • Directed a complete squadron (180 personnel, 4 aircraft and associated support equipment) move from one hangar facility… Show more • Managed a department of 130 personnel in the maintenance of 4 multi-million dollar aircraft. Department received outstanding remarks and 0 major discrepancies during a major inspection. • Planned and executed multiple complex military aircraft missions. Hand-picked out of 9 to be the squadron’s mission commander for the first mission into Iraq in November 1999. • Directed a complete squadron (180 personnel, 4 aircraft and associated support equipment) move from one hangar facility to another. Squadron maintained 100% functionality during this transition.• Directed in-depth review of allowance listing for squadron aircraft parts. Ensured all parts were available resulting in 97% mission completion rate for high visibility exercises. Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Designed and implemented individual training plans for not only new but also experienced aviators. This ensured a smooth, coordinated flow and the expeditious completion of required qualification training.• Taught 2 technical weapons system classes and developed over 30 computer based training modules. Students received outstanding instruction and were well prepared to operate weapon systems. • Fully qualified to instruct all aspects of NFO training and fully qualified in all 3… Show more • Designed and implemented individual training plans for not only new but also experienced aviators. This ensured a smooth, coordinated flow and the expeditious completion of required qualification training.• Taught 2 technical weapons system classes and developed over 30 computer based training modules. Students received outstanding instruction and were well prepared to operate weapon systems. • Fully qualified to instruct all aspects of NFO training and fully qualified in all 3 versions of the E-2C resulting in greater flexibility for operations when scheduling events. Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Led a 10 person operations team in the execution of extremely complex aircraft carrier evolutions both day and night. 100s of evolutions were safely and professionally conducted. • Coordinated, scheduled and implemented a training plan for 3,000 personnel. Assertive effort resulted in timely completion of required training and enhanced quality of life. • Directed a departmental training budget exceeding $500K annually. 100% of requirements were met and stayed within budget.… Show more • Led a 10 person operations team in the execution of extremely complex aircraft carrier evolutions both day and night. 100s of evolutions were safely and professionally conducted. • Coordinated, scheduled and implemented a training plan for 3,000 personnel. Assertive effort resulted in timely completion of required training and enhanced quality of life. • Directed a departmental training budget exceeding $500K annually. 100% of requirements were met and stayed within budget. • Maintained readiness management. Attention to detail and punctual reporting resulted in 11 of 12 departments and the command overall receiving the “best of the best” award for 1994.• Chaired or was a member of 8 Total Quality Leadership boards and teams. Developed and implemented a command wide group check-in process and comprehensive training matrix. Show less

Ma, National Security Affairs

Activities and Societies: Member of Monterey Navy Flying Club. Attained private pilot's license.

Bs, Electrical Engineering