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Chiefland, Florida, United States

Responsible for the administration of management activities for maintenance field, contract development/inspection, permit issuance/inspection, shop, and warehouse operations; includes all planning, budgeting, administrative, and operational functions; including supervising/oversight of other managers within the maintenance unit. Coordinates and directs programs and work needs for the permit and contract maintenance work groups. Supervises and oversees subordinates in all phases of required work within the contract and permit work groups. Motivates, trains, coaches and guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Signs and seals plans and specifications packages. Analyzes, evaluates, and directs programs and work needs for field crews and maintenance contract inspection for the maintenance unit.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Jeblcfs Virginia Beach, Va

Captain, Civil Engineer Corps, United States Naval Reserve.Mission: Train Naval Expeditionary Force in Advanced Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).Ensure organization, administration, training, readiness and operations of Reserve Component are carried out IAW EXWDC Commander's policies, plans and intentions. Directly support Active Command by providing qualified military senior staff to complete exercise control and white cell functions for NECC Integrated and Fleet exercises; provide direct support to Active Command staff as required for backfill and surge capability; assist Active Component training staff in mentoring and training of NECF units during Integrated and Fleet exercises.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Captain, Civil Engineer Corps, United States Naval Reserve.Lead and provide mission capable, fully trained personnel to US Fleet Forces (USFF) N41 to support exercises, contingency operations, surge/sustain Maritime Operations Center/Logistics Readiness Center, planning conferences, White Cell support, and continuity of operations as required. Oversee the completion of operational support for USFF exercises, staff support/augmentation, mobilization readiness, and unit level training. Ensures the Logistics Support Unit (LSU) team leverages the experience gained from these exercises/ support training to be a force-multiplier to prepare for real-world events and deployments. Provides leadership, mentorship, guidance, and discipline for LSU members to ensure maximum integration in USFF LSU mission execution and operations.

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Operational leadership of 1,200 naval construction personnel (Seabees). Execute peacetime and combat construction, disaster recovery and humanitarian assistance operations worldwide. Direct strategic planning, operations, and training for a $1M/year enterprise with 3 individual Seabee commands and $1M of construction equipment.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

SOUTHCOM, J7 Joint Staff South. Successfully developed and managed Joint Staff United States Southern Command Desk Officer training and exercise support requirements for reserve personnel for exercises TRADEWINDS, PANAMAX and INTEGRADED ADVANCE. Also worked with an integrated active-reserve Joint Staff Sustainment team to create und validate all mission scenarios prior to exercise execution, resulting in positive training for the participant nations.

Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Supervises and leads JTF engineering staff and oversees Base Emergency Engineering Force (BEEF). Manages the development of the needs of the JTF-GTMO mission into projects, and tracks projects to completion. Attends meetings, conferences, design, and reviews briefings in support of JTF projects to ensure project needs and requirements are being supported and JTF interests are being projected. Communicates all aspects of projects to Command Element, Engineers, Contractors, and JTF Directors / Commands. Liaison with Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Public Works Department, NAVFAC SE, ARSOUTH, and SOUTHCOM for all major, priority and special interest construction, repair, and maintenance projects in support of JTF-GTMO.

Gainesville, Florida

Responsibilities include Section Manager for the Structural Material Systems Section which includes the Concrete Materials and Research Workgroup, Corrosion and Materials Durability Laboratories and Chemistry Laboratory. These workgroups perform research, testing, inspection and chemical analysis of materials used in the transportation infrastructure of the State of Florida. Responsible to manage, train, and mentor a staff of over 50 personnel. As part of the Leadership Team, develop and maintain communications and working relationships with all internal and external customers and partners including contractors, consultants, governmental agency employees, and the public concerning various section programs and activities.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Responsibilities include managing resources and supervising all construction activities for TEG out of the TEG Gainesville Field Office, Lead and manage TEG staff on various FDOT construction projects to ensure compliance with the contract plans and specifications, and meeting with FDOT and contractor representatives to facilitate and resolve various construction / maintenance / design issues and interpretations of the contract documents. Developed teaming relationships with other CEI firms. Managed transportation infrastructure hurricane recovery efforts for the North Florida area.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Responsible for Nondestructive Testing (NDT) statewide which included evaluating the friction characteristics and structural adequacy of in-service pavement systems (pavement cross-slope, pavement thickness, and pavement resilient modulus). Managed in-depth forensic and geophysical investigations on roadways in support of District Construction, Maintenance and Materials Offices. Responsible for the State Pavement Marking Management program in support of State Maintenance and State Construction offices.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Responsible for all activities related to the design, construction, maintenance, and testing of asphalt pavements in the State of Florida. Charged to improve the performance statewide of asphalt pavements and related construction and maintenance practices through testing, research, development of specifications and procedures, training, and inspection.

Master'S Degree, Civil Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering