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United States

Groton, Ct

Principal Test Engineer Code 440 Variable Payload Module

Groton, Connecticut

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Naval Submarine Base, New London, Ct

Submarine Base New London

• Program Manager reporting directly to TYCOM N7, OPNAV and NAVSEA 07TR. Responsible for the planning, development, update, procurement and execution of 650 Interactive Multimedia Instructions training products and 20 simulators used onboard 77 submarines valued. This position required senior leveraging experience, superior technical knowledge, leadership, administrative capabilities and communication skills while networking with a select group of technically credentialed corporations.

Naval Submarine Base New London, Ct

Served as Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer (AT/FP) responsible for US Navy security posture. Provided clarity to and direction to 4 shipyards, 3 Submarine Squadrons, 2 Submarine bases, and three tenant commands. Managed the Tactical Weapons Certification, Anti-Terrorism Certification, Submarine Salvage, and Habability inspections for all new construction and overhaul submarines at Electric Boat, Huntington Ingalls, Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval shipyards

Naval Submarine Base New London

Directed the training, certification and ensured the readiness of newly reporting Weapons Officers and all members assigned to weapons handling aboard 12 submarines. Monitored and evaluated all facets of weapons employment, handling, loading and training to maintain the highest level of mission readiness. Assessed and enforced Force Protection practices and programs for effectiveness by conducting drills developing plans of action and milestones (POA&M), providing feedback for corrective actions and feedback reports.

Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Ct

Weapons Department Production Management Assistant responsible for the administration of weapons department and control of 62 employees. Formulated plans and directives involving submarine warfare and employment of submarines. Maintained readiness records and unit availability. Resolved complex concerns relating to ordnance, small arms, and Armory Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) security standards. Enforced and performed oversight and compliance to the following programs: AA&E; Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's); Personnel Ordnance Qualification/Certification; Lighting and Grounding Protective System; Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO); Inert Certification.

La Maddalenna, Italy

Supervised over 70 weapons department personnel. Directed professional development and mentorship of junior sailors to meet organizational needs, military retention, and career goals. Responsible for briefing senior management on production progress and the scheduling of critical evolutions such as weapons maintenance, repair, and handling evolutions including torpedoes, missiles, sonar and countermeasures.

Kingsland, Ga

Assigned as the Tactics Division Leading Chief Petty Officer at Trident Training Facility Kings Bay training and supporting the Atlantic Fleet Trident II submarines.

Naval Submarine Base Bangor

Fire Control Technicians perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on submarine combat control systems, equipment, and associated combat control systems test equipment; operate submarine combat control systems; test submarine combat control systems; operate and maintain combat control systems associated systems; and participate in weapons handling functions and operate and maintain non-tactical computer systems and peripherals. Fire Control Technician Chief Petty Officer responsible training and certification of personnel and maintaining the ship’s combat systems. Maintained accountability and security for and conducted audits of the missile system, sensitive key program and Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) security program. Conducted training, and corrective actions for security, procedural compliance, casualty responses and watch standing deficiencies detected during internal and external monitors.