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Led, trained, and supervised training, assessment, and certification for littoral combat ship combat systems and warfighting readiness. • Conducted over 150 hours of training to four Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) crews; led to the successful completion of combat systems certifications with an average score of 92%• Assisted in qualifying 2 ships combat system training teams; maintained their proficiency• Assisted in the red-line review of all training team members; streamlining the qualification process and the qualification of four training team members• Maintained high standards of excellence, teamwork, and a positive training environment

Uss New York

Combat Missiles Division ManagerLed 12 personnel in the operation and upkeep of military equipment and weapons systems. • Led personnel in the upkeep of all weapon systems and RADARs; ensured successful completion of the organization's deployment operations• Executed 20 complex scenarios allowing the organization to sustain combat readiness, watch team proficiency, and ultimately qualified 10 personnel while serving as the CSTT Tactical Coordinator• Trained and qualified 60 personnel in level I certifications supporting the organization’s ability to effectively man the in-port watch bill while serving as the only Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor• Ensured the organization was always ready for operations; oversaw 8 transits and 20 underway replenishments

Uss New York

Combat Systems Maintenance ManagerLed and mentored seven junior leaders and 70 personnel in six different career fields as 15 work centers of 32 weapons, communications, intelligence systems. • Trained and led 40 personnel in flawless military exercises demonstrating the ship's technical and tactical mission readiness for worldwide deployment • Managed 5 divisions with 15 work centers through an intensive combat systems super Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); resulted in 5K man-hours of preventative and corrective maintenance, 19 systems upgrades, installs, and alignments• Accounted for more than $25K and facilitated 17 personnel in completing college courses resulting in master’s and bachelor’s degrees while serving as the educational assistance fund manager

Uss New York

Combat Missiles Division ManagerLed eight personnel in the operation and upkeep of military equipment and weapons systems. • Improved quality and scope of work within the division; efforts delivered a perfect Air Warfare underway demonstration for the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). • Orchestrated uptick in work centers programs and raised quality and compliance by 50%• Revamped the department’s combat systems operational sequencing system program; increased accuracy, communications, and effectiveness

Afloat Training Group Norfolk

Managed a team consisting of 5 different warfare areas and 10 personnel to assess the ship’s ability to enter the training phase and to pinpoint areas of concern. Led to 3 ships being able to finish the certification cycle early. Led a team of 6 senior assessors in training and assessing tactics, techniques, and procedures; completed 12 missions, training and evaluating 80 personnel in preparation for operational deployments; resulted in on-time certificationTrained and evaluated 5 Atlantic Fleet Navy ships and to certify their Combat Systems and Air Warfare watch standers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice

Associate'S Degree, Criminal Justice