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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Revised the maintenance plan for an aging nuclear submarine, resulting in a 7-month savings in the overhaul timeline, allowing a national asset to return to operational status ahead of schedule.
• Supervised complex reactor plant operations, including planning, training, mock-up performance, operation completion, and post-job evaluation, collaborating with divisional leaders to achieve goals.
• Approved system maintenance and testing documents, ensuring comprehensive quality assurance, including developing testing procedures and procuring replacement parts.
• Conducted investigations into human errors, identified their main causes, and recommended solutions to prevent them from happening again.
• Assisted in the training, qualification, and proficiency of four first-line managers and up to 50 operators, performing responsibilities of the Department Head in their absence.

Newport News, VA

• Provided Quality Assurance oversight for all nuclear systems repair and testing across seven nuclear power plants.
• Reviewed and enhanced engineering procedures and drawings related to the operation and repair of nuclear power plants, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Approved planned repair procedures and technical drawings for nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conducted routine audits of documentation for the construction, operation, and repair of reactor control equipment for up to seven nuclear-powered submarines, including technical specifications, equipment tolerances.
• Offered component-level troubleshooting guidance for nuclear equipment, improving maintenance efficiency, effectiveness, and equipment lifetime.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Developed, maintained, and tracked a new and unique process ensuring all nuclear-trained sailors were prepared for milestones related to the readiness of a nuclear-powered submarine.
• Developed a comprehensive training plan for 50 operators, ensuring readiness for several unique and critical tests.
• Assisted in the training, qualification, and proficiency of four first-line managers and up to 50 operators, performing responsibilities of the Department Head in their absence.
• Conducted investigations into human errors, identified their main causes, and recommended solutions to prevent them from happening again.
• Supervised complex reactor plant operations, including planning, training, mock-up performance, operation completion, and post-job evaluation, collaborating with divisional leaders.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

• Oversaw the training and qualification of classes with up to 150 students.
• Maintained an accountability log for over 200 students and staff, ensuring proper training and reporting compliance with the Department of Energy and U.S. Congress.
• Ensured compliance with training standards and regulatory requirements, providing regular updates to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Developed and implemented training programs, enhancing the skills and qualifications of personnel to meet operational demands.
• Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to improve effectiveness and maintain high standards of operation.

Bremerton, Washington, United States

• Developed and maintained a Microsoft Suite-based program to track the utilization of the submarine's nuclear power plant, presenting weekly updates to the command team to ensure adherence to usage guidelines.
• Provided in-depth technical training in nuclear theory, control system operations, electrical power supply operation, and plant operation procedures.
• Wrote system maintenance and testing documents, including quality assurance documentation, development of testing procedures for new and replaced equipment, and procurement of required replacement parts.
• Conducted routine surveillance of operations to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Created and implemented testing procedures for new and replaced equipment.
• Procured and managed replacement parts for the submarine's nuclear power plant to maintain operational readiness.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting, 3.677

Certificate, Veteran Entrepreneurship Scholar

“The Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars program is an intensive entrepreneurship boot camp that trains current and former service members to.

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Education record

Activities and Societies: Army JROTC Band