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San Marcos, Texas, United States

Led a team of recruiters seeking talent for the Navy’s Nuclear Field specialties, consistently surpassing production goals. Managed all administrative preparations necessary for enlistment in the U.S. Navy, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.● Collaborated with local high schools, colleges, and trade schools to create strong alliances in support of Navy recruitment efforts; cultivated relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote brand.● Aligned talent acquisition strategies with organizational objectives, implementing strategic plans to optimize recruitment performance in San Marcos, TX and San Antonio, TX; recognized as Nuclear Recruiter of the Month for efforts.● Canvassed assigned areas through phone and face-to-face interactions to inform potential applicants, providing expertise in Nuclear Field positions to attract Nuclear Electronics Technicians, Nuclear Submarine Officer’s, and more.

Guided a specialized team planning and executing navigation operations for naval vessels, providing subject matter expertise and considering factors like weather, resources, and threats to develop operational strategies aligned with DoD objectives.● Utilized advanced navigational equipment and systems, including GPS systems, gyrocompasses, and inertial navigation systems, to analyze data and identify optimal routes; managed the maintenance and calibration of equipment.● Developed preventive maintenance schedules and conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting of instruments to identify and resolve technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime for operational continuity.● Led on-the-job training for the Navigation Battle Stations Missile team, providing comprehensive guidance to technicians; developed training schedules and conducted drills to simulate navigation scenarios and instrument errors.

Directed teams of 30+ electronics technicians in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems aboard naval ships, maintaining submarine-launched ballistic missiles, navigations systems, and communication equipment.● Organized tasks to develop proactive work center agendas and equipment maintenance schedules, allocating resources and manpower efficiently to meet operational requirements; provided administrative management and status reports.● Maintained multi-million-dollar inventories, monitoring levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment necessary for maintenance activities; coordinated with supply personnel to procure replacements and conduct routine inspections.● Liaised with leadership, including department heads and division officers, to communicate work center priorities, resource requirements, and operational challenges; participated in executive meetings, briefings, and planning sessions.

Provided extensive expertise in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of electronic systems and equipment aboard surface vessels, including radar equipment, sound powered phones, Trident submarine missiles, and sonar devices.● Conducted routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on electronic components and utilized technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools to identify and rectify electrical and electronic faults.● Spearheaded equipment inspections as a Test Instrument Operator/Technician, ensuring quality assurance for electronic systems; documented maintenance activities and equipment status in maintenance management systems.● Provided hands-on training and mentorship to junior electronics technicians, imparting electrical knowledge, technical skills, industry best practices, and safety protocols to foster professional development and proficiency within the team.

Managed the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic communication systems aboard naval vessels. Provided troubleshooting expertise and leadership for junior technicians in the advancement of telecommunications infrastructure.

Conducted inspections and diagnostics, performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, and executed installations and calibrations to optimize the performance of advanced missile systems and equipment supporting national defense objectives.

Operated navigation workstations and serviced strategic weapon system navigation components, utilizing skills in gyro maintenance, calibration, schematics, navigation software, mainframe maintenance, and electrical systems.

New Braunfels, Texas, United States