The Fleet Support Manager assumes a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and readiness within naval fleets. This dedicated professional oversees various critical aspects, including providing on-site support during tactical training exercises and coordinating efforts to align operational requirements with training objectives. Collaborating closely with subject matter experts, they contribute to the development of comprehensive training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of the West Coast Battle Force. The Fleet Support Manager remains abreast of emerging technologies and integrates them into training initiatives to enhance realism and effectiveness. Conducting regular readiness assessments, they identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to bolster operational preparedness. Through collaborative coordination with naval commands, units, and external agencies, they foster a cohesive and integrated approach to fleet support activities. Leading post-exercise After-Action Reviews, the Manager gathers feedback and implements lessons learned to refine training methodologies continuously. Meticulously managing equipment and resources, including Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), they ensure availability and functionality for scheduled training activities. Additionally, they are responsible for preparing comprehensive reports covering attendance, performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement. Efficient resource management, including budgetary considerations, ensures the successful execution of fleet support operations, ultimately contributing to the excellence of naval readiness and performance.

Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead On Site Installation Coordinator (OSIC) for Advance Training Domain (ATD) / Battle Force Technical Trainer (BFTT) Support Specialist. * Maintain an on-site presence, particularly for key/critical milestones and events * Conduct daily walkthroughs of ship spaces * Attend advance planning meetings * Support Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO)/ Naval Supervisory Authority (NSA) Check-In/Check-Out * Review AIT Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) updates * Resolve AIT issues * Support Pre-Installation Check Out (PICO) * Support execution of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to ensure AIT compliance with specified technical and quality requirements * Support the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process * Ensure the AIT complies with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items (SIs) * Ensure AIT contractor is maintaining a QA workbook on-site during the installation * Report shall address overall alteration status, AIT progress, problems encountered, and Lessons Learned. * Ensure AIT is maintaining red-lined mark-ups of all drawings * Support deliver of all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (e.g. tech manuals, red-line drawings, training, etc.) * Provide an itemized inventory utilizing the DD1149 (if applicable) for all deliverables to the ship with a signature from the appropriate department head or authorized personnel. * Provide enhanced oversight of all safety processes / procedures in order to ensure full regulatory compliance, including OSHA and local shipyard standards * Knowledgeable of NAVSEA TS9090-310G * OSHA 10-hr Maritime certification * Shipboard AIT experience * Familiarity of NAVSEA Standard Items and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Clearance All applicants for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Manages the development of production and testing schedule per NAVSEA Standard Item 009-60 and coordination/management of the Integrated Test Plan as described in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67. Reviews the Authorized Work Package (AWP) and Work Specifications to evaluate and ensure that contractors/maintenance activities have properly tied work items to Key Events and Milestones. Reviews Work Specifications to ensure appropriate Work to Test relationships (WTR) have been developed. This includes work scheduled for contractor, Alteration Instillation Teams (AIT), Fleet Maintenance Activities (FMA) and Naval Shipyard (NSY) work (as applicable). Reviews HM&E and Combat Systems test procedures prior to issuance and after completion of testing. • Acts as government primary POC to collect schedule and testing information from all maintenance activities including AITs, FMA and NSY. Ensure this information is provided to the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) for inclusion in the Integrated Schedule and Integrated Test Plan. Evaluates Test Sequence Networks (TSN) provided by each maintenance activity. Evaluate Integrated TSN provided by LMA. Evaluates Production Schedules provided by each maintenance activity and Integrated Production/Test Schedules provided by LMA. Ensures that all maintenance activities update schedules on a minimum weekly basis and include changes to accommodate Production schedule changes and authorized Growth/New Work. Ensure that the Integrated Production and Testing Schedules are updated at least weekly. Receives completed test procedures from all maintenance activities and evaluates results for completeness and accuracy. Ensures that non-conformance's have been documented and action is being taken to resolve or technically adjudicate. Serves as government representative on Total Ship Testing Task Group (TSTTG) as outlined in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67.

Manages the development of production and testing schedule per NAVSEA Standard Item 009-60 and coordination/management of the Integrated Test Plan as described in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67. Reviews the Authorized Work Package (AWP) and Work Specifications to evaluate and ensure that contractors/maintenance activities have properly tied work items to Key Events and Milestones. Reviews Work Specifications to ensure appropriate Work to Test relationships (WTR) have been developed. This includes work scheduled for contractor, Alteration Instillation Teams (AIT), Fleet Maintenance Activities (FMA) and Naval Shipyard (NSY) work (as applicable). Reviews HM&E and Combat Systems test procedures prior to issuance and after completion of testing. • Acts as government primary POC to collect schedule and testing information from all maintenance activities including AITs, FMA and NSY. Ensure this information is provided to the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) for inclusion in the Integrated Schedule and Integrated Test Plan. Evaluates Test Sequence Networks (TSN) provided by each maintenance activity. Evaluate Integrated TSN provided by LMA. Evaluates Production Schedules provided by each maintenance activity and Integrated Production/Test Schedules provided by LMA. Ensures that all maintenance activities update schedules on a minimum weekly basis and include changes to accommodate Production schedule changes and authorized Growth/New Work. Ensure that the Integrated Production and Testing Schedules are updated at least weekly. Receives completed test procedures from all maintenance activities and evaluates results for completeness and accuracy. Ensures that non-conformance's have been documented and action is being taken to resolve or technically adjudicate. Serves as government representative on Total Ship Testing Task Group (TSTTG) as outlined in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67.

Manages the development of production and testing schedule per NAVSEA Standard Item 009-60 and coordination/management of the Integrated Test Plan as described in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67. Reviews the Authorized Work Package (AWP) and Work Specifications to evaluate and ensure that contractors/maintenance activities have properly tied work items to Key Events and Milestones. Reviews Work Specifications to ensure appropriate Work to Test relationships (WTR) have been developed. This includes work scheduled for contractor, Alteration Instillation Teams (AIT), Fleet Maintenance Activities (FMA) and Naval Shipyard (NSY) work (as applicable). Reviews HM&E and Combat Systems test procedures prior to issuance and after completion of testing. • Acts as government primary POC to collect schedule and testing information from all maintenance activities including AITs, FMA and NSY. Ensure this information is provided to the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) for inclusion in the Integrated Schedule and Integrated Test Plan. Evaluates Test Sequence Networks (TSN) provided by each maintenance activity. Evaluate Integrated TSN provided by LMA. Evaluates Production Schedules provided by each maintenance activity and Integrated Production/Test Schedules provided by LMA. Ensures that all maintenance activities update schedules on a minimum weekly basis and include changes to accommodate Production schedule changes and authorized Growth/New Work. Ensure that the Integrated Production and Testing Schedules are updated at least weekly. Receives completed test procedures from all maintenance activities and evaluates results for completeness and accuracy. Ensures that non-conformances have been documented and action is being taken to resolve or technically adjudicate. Serves as government representative on Total Ship Testing Task Group (TSTTG) as outlined in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67.

Duties and Skills: Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) focused on Naval Ship Propulsion and Electrical Systems to work with Instructional, Multimedia, and Simulation Developers for the Littoral Combat Ship Courseware program. • Responsible for providing professional guidance, engineering, and curriculum expertise to the instructional development team in the accomplishment of duties as described below.• Responsible for providing a significant role in courseware development while providing Subject Matter Expertise.• Leads and develops courses to teach ship operations, maintenance and casualties on various systems and components used in the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Freedom Class (LCS 1, 3, 5, etc.) and Independence Class (LCS 2, 4, 6, etc.) variants.• Provide and incorporate knowledge on ships technical data such as: Operational Sequencing System Data, Maintenance Requirement Cards, Technical Manuals, Technical Diagrams, Personnel Qualifications Standards, and critical items related to the train to qualify process. • Implement requirements for amplifying data or additional sources of data to describe the shipboard environment for sailors on and off watch. • Apply operational knowledge of Navy doctrine, system capabilities, and tactics while working on a small team of Instructional System Designers, Multimedia Specialists, and Simulation Developers to create IVSE training topics from cradle to grave.

Served 24.5 years active duty Navy, specializing in advance computer and electronic fire control systems, in addition through my LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) experience was able to work with gas turbine marine engines, power plant operations, along with maintenance and administration. Including 15 years of amphibious warfare, tactics, operations, maintenance, and administration as a Leading Subject Matter Expert onboard LHD-6 & LSD-47 and as a Master for Landing Craft Air Cushion Vehicle (NEC-0167). Carried the DS-1622 NEC - CDS Upgrade Computer/Peripheral Maintenance Technician, DS-1677 NEC - Tactical Advanced Computer (TAC-n) Maintenance Technician and Combat Systems Senior Enlisted (NEC 1321).

- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.- Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with under-staffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.- Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.- Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

-Provided Operational Commander with fully manned and trained, well maintained and properly supported Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) detachment ready to conduct prompt, sustained combat and non-combat operations. Planned repairs for post deployment availabilities. - Managed a Detachment of 35 personnel in the direct and safe operation and preventive/ corrective maintenance with a budget of $5M annually to support 5 LCAC’s valued at $225M.- Maintained a robust training and personnel accountability program for individuals to support independent arduous duty tours to the Middle East.- Lead support to war time operations and training events as Craftmaster, Supervisor, Mentor and Administrator.

Instructor / Professor for business management classes.

- Managed the Navy's Surface Community Alcohol & Drug Control polices and procedures for 180,000 sailors.- Was the Substance Abuse subject matter expert regarding doctrine, policy, and training directly related to substance abuse issues for the Naval Surface Community. - ADCO’s responsibilities was to coordinate and manage the Navy’s Drug and Alcohol Policies and Substance Abuse Program throughout the Surface Community. - Established program goals, objectives, and internal operating policies and procedures and coordinates the same with appropriate military and/or civilian leadership. - Conducted on-site visits, identifying target groups and developing program plans, methods and procedures to meet the needs of the Navy. - Provided direct supervision and management over all Navy SAP staff and programs. ADCO’s serve as a member of the Admiral’s Alcohol and Drug Intervention Council. - Worked with the Risk Reduction Program (RRP), evaluate and analyze data gathered in risk surveys and monthly, quarterly and annual data analysis.

- Led a division through two accelerated inter-deployment training cycles and subsequent deployment in support of the War in the Middle East. - Coordinated surface watches and acted as Combat Systems Watch Officer.- Managed day to day operations, training and troubleshooting efforts on over $50 million worth of sophisticated electronic/fire control weapons equipment. - Provide system employment recommendations; perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on digital computer equipment, subsystems, and systems.- Operate and maintain combat and weapons direction systems, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missile systems, and gun fire control systems at the organizational and intermediate level.- Inspect, test, align, and repair micro/minicomputers and associated peripheral equipment, data conversion units, data display equipment, data link terminal equipment, print devices, and system related equipment; make analyses for detailed systems, computer programs, electronics, and electronic casualty control; and operate associated built-in and external test equipment.- Load, initialize, and run pre-programmed diagnostic, performance and testing routines for digital computer equipment, digital subsystems, digital systems, and overall combat systems.