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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, material accountability, and proper documentation.• 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.

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Education record

Activities and Societies: Army JROTC Band