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Developed plans and orders for security operations and directed the execution of directives in Maritime Homeland Defense operations. Trained 14 executive leaders leading to the qualification.• Supervised protracted operations against adversaries directing movements of US Naval vessels, submarines, and aircraft• Developed daily CEO level briefs reporting on operations, asset utilization and readiness status• Drafted, reviewed, and edited summary of operations, standard operating procedures (SOP), and exercise directives to support mission objectives

Acted as executive assistant to Chief Operating Officer and staff. Directed operational duties, policy development and managed training requirements. • Provided personal and professional development to 17 executive and 40 supervisor and team members across 3 departments in a robust “all to qual” program resulting in 90 qualifications, increasing readiness by 54% • Developed standard operating procedures and tactical doctrine in 3 warfare areas for department• Directed 2 shipboard developmental tests to validate combat systems suite to include the first MH-60R integration on FORD class carriers • Planned and executed 9 at sea periods to train Operations Department personnel and certify shipboard systems• Directed the successful completion of departmental certifications including 60 air defense evaluations coordinating contractors, engineers, and military objectives• Led a cross functional team of 25 personnel in 20 departments for a habitability project a dynamic work environment; established temporary service installation and removal, space rehabilitation, and crew move aboard for over 2.6K personnel and 300 spaces, ensured compliance with safety regulations in industrial work setting

Conducted all executive correspondence, managed, and supervised employees, implemented new procedures, supervised expenditures, and personnel files. Managed department’s Government Travel Card Program with annual budget of $500K+ and $16K operational budget.• Applied continual process improvement techniques to increase efficiencies leading to “best in wing” during inspections• Initiated a $3M project to recapitalize 2 reserve fleet ships into a first-in-kind training vessel used by Department of Defense (DoD) and numerous federal agencies • Procured $80K of funding for advanced helicopter training device to support preparedness of staff and personnel• Collaborated with civilian agencies in the establishment of 2 helicopter training sites• Identified critical training deficiency and collaborated with local agencies in the development of new training range, resulting in a cost saving of $1M annually • Collaborated with National Forestry Agency to establish 9 training sites within George Washington National Forest to fill limited opportunity training requirement• Scheduled 3K+ events annually for 9 helicopter squadrons at 15 national training sites; rapidly responded to support Carrier Air Wing 3 emergent deployment requirements

Department manager responsible establishment and staffing of new department.• Directed the Carrier Tactical Support Center overhaul, a 2 year, $2M installation project; planned and executed complex end to end test with Naval Undersea Warfare Development Center Keyport and Carrier Air Wing 3• Oversaw the installation of Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System; monitored ship alterations and equipment installation, ensured timeliness• Established new division for company; supervised 10 personnel in the on-boarding, training, and daily operations • Led a detailed refurbishment of acoustic countermeasure system, resulting in $150K cost savings; liaised with industry experts and command personnel to accomplish unmatched collaboration during difficult fault isolation• Led cross functional training team of 40 personnel in 15 divisions over 210 training events; completed over 1K employee qualifications to ensure operational readiness of staff

Served as a Team Manager for transoceanic surveillance, detection, and monitoring systems. • Managed a team of 25 multi-national personnel; recognized during an inaugural, multiday Command Battle Problem assessment as performing well above command standards • Supported 3 Warfare Commanders during 93 tracking evolutions to include real world and exercise units; lauded as the model program across all commands• Planned and executed training program maintaining qualifications program levels 3 months ahead of command expectancy; achieved 95% qualification rate resulting in 57 employee qualifications

Program and Department Manager, Assistant Chief Operating Officer and Project Manager at various shore and sea commands. Program Director of two Operations Centers with oversight of policy development and execution. Department Manager and Assistant Chief Operating Officer for 80 personnel directing policy development and personnel management. Project Manager responsible for the overhaul and system reconfiguration and a building reutilization.Supervisor of aviation operations in the training and execution of operations. Developed operational policy and plans. Direct supervision of up to 40 personnel in professional and personal development, daily operations, and executive advisory functions.