Principal Assistant to the Director of flight operations of a U.S. Navy LHD. Directed the Air Department consisting of five divisions and 150 personnel responsible for flight deck, hangar deck, tower, fuel, and air traffic control operations. Proactively analyzed quantitative and qualitative facilities and maintenance data to inform decision making. Worked collaboratively with other departments and contractors to gain alignment around project management initiatives for flight deck upgrades and maintenance requirements. Maintained, organized and updated records for ship’s Air Certification. Led shipboard flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Ran Protocol for high level leadership meetings to include members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the CNO. Planned and coordinated annual conference attended by 70 Flag Officers with a budget of $8,340. Managed and balanced all collections, budgeting, and expenditures of the Flag Mess while maintaining organized and up to date records.

Planned, managed and executed search and rescue operations in a high altitude remote mountainous environment. Scheduled and oversaw execution of operations for a 3 aircraft, 28 personnel detachment. Spearheaded a working relationship with the Placer County Search and Rescue Team resulting in two successful training events and the successful recovery of an avalanche victim.

Aircraft Commander of $37M aircraft and 3-person crew. Responsible for mission success and the safety of the aircraft and crew. Planned and oversaw the execution of all flight operations onboard a US DDG over a five month deployment in the Far East.