Operations Department Leading Petty Officer
Ensured efficient coverage and smooth operations by directing a cross-functional team of 12 Marines and sailors and coordinating all events and daily schedules for up to 200 prisoners. Managed multiple roles and responsibilities, from leading a team of 12 to serving as the Operations Department Leading Petty Officer, overseeing four groups and 64 sailors and marines. Facilitated the transition and development of junior leadership by moving to the maintenance department to ensure continuity and capacity building within the team.· Maintained order and discipline within a challenging environment by overseeing prisoners.· Supported emergency response and security operations by serving as a CERT team member.· Enhanced daily operations and team performance by leading the Operations Department as LPO, managing 60 sailors and marines, and overseeing 4 watch teams.· Streamlined security and onboarding processes by managing contractor badges and new check-ins.· Facilitated educational advancement for prisoners by assisting the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in administering college courses and test-taking, coordinating with Virginia Tech and TCC, and ensuring smooth transportation to testing centers.· Optimized maintenance operations as ALPO/LPO by overseeing the wood shop, print shop, and grounds department.· Improved work detail efficiency and security by successfully managing prisoner work details outside the fence in compliance with regulations.