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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Manufacturing Rafnar boats in the US for the defense, municipal and workboat markets.

Newport News, VA

- Develops strategic plans and determines measures of effectiveness supported with briefs, presentations and speeches. - Articulates Commander’s initiatives to dispersed organizations and coordinates staff actions for implementation. - Converts complex problems into measurable goals and objectives for forces deployed across the globe. - Directly supervises.

Norfolk, VA

- Directed operations of six ships, including key leader development, training, and maintenance. Led a 1,500-person diverse organization in combat operations, crisis management, and complex industrial upgrades. - Expertly managed annual operating budget over $40 million and $149 million of repair/upgrades. Critical maintenance periods completed on schedule.

Newport, RI

- Executive leadership development for the Navy’s most important future leaders. Created and delivered a 13-week course of instruction and evaluation that trained, motivated and inspired over 300 senior naval officers enroute to command of ships for success in complex operations. - Developed a course of instruction based on best practices and industry.

Seattle, WA

- Led a diverse 300 person team. Managed operating budget of $7 million, and completed a 3-month $2.5 million industrial overhaul on time and within budget. - Achieved superior results in recurring 5-year comprehensive material assessment as measured against other similar ships. - Created and implemented personnel training and leadership programs with.

Washington, DC

- Coordinated with U.S. Agencies and NATO partners for development of integrated air and missile defense systems. Developed high-level decision papers and briefs for four-star general officers and civilian leaders. - Directed the administrative operations for a combined military and civilian staff of 30 people that transitioned systems from.

Washington DC

Washington, DC

- Deputy for a 2-star Navy Admiral that coordinated the efforts of several planning, budgeting and analysis organizations. - Prioritized and apportioned the Directors time and talent, and ensured the staff thoroughly prepared detailed and accurate products presented to senior decision makers in the Department of the Navy.

Norfolk, VA

- Second in command of a new warship with advanced capabilities and a unique electronic systems configuration. - Led a 300+ person crew to resolve crippling combat systems casualties and create procedures for first-in-class equipment. - Developed test and evaluation procedures that certified deployment for emergent combat operations. - Planned and directed.

Master Of Science (M.S.), National Resource Strategy And Policy

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)