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Yokosuka, Japan

Regional Explosives Safety Program Manager provides direct oversight associated with a comprehensive explosives safety program that includes seven individual installations/activities within the AOR, which includes Okinawa, Misawa, Yokosuka, Atsugi, Sasebo, Diego Garcia, and Republic of Korea. Management of the explosives safety program involves providing detailed explosives safety training for installation ESOs and associated tenant command personnel in the processes for qualifying… Show more Regional Explosives Safety Program Manager provides direct oversight associated with a comprehensive explosives safety program that includes seven individual installations/activities within the AOR, which includes Okinawa, Misawa, Yokosuka, Atsugi, Sasebo, Diego Garcia, and Republic of Korea. Management of the explosives safety program involves providing detailed explosives safety training for installation ESOs and associated tenant command personnel in the processes for qualifying and certifying personnel to handle ammunition and explosives (AE), protection of personnel and property from the inherent dangers of munitions, explosives, and energetic materials and identifying, eliminating, or greatly reducing hazards to mitigate risks within the CNRJ AOR. Show less

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35 years’ experience as a Subject Matter Expert is the areas of Explosives Safety, Quality Assurance, and Ammunition and Explosives Logistics for shipboard, shore base (surface and air), and forward operating bases. My 30 years of military service as an Explosives Safety Subject Matter Ex-pert and ordnance professional.

4555 Overlook Ave Sw Washington Dc 20375

Performs and manages ongoing Explosives Safety Self‐assessment (ESSA) Program encompassing (10) key program elements for NRL. Promoted command wide Explosives Safety Program awareness, training, and reviews which reduced the number of discrepancies found during the 2018 Department of the Navy (DON) Explosive Safety Inspections by 70%. Managed a highly successful ordnance Training and Support Assessment team, minimizing training requirements and maximized utilization of subject matter expert… Show more Performs and manages ongoing Explosives Safety Self‐assessment (ESSA) Program encompassing (10) key program elements for NRL. Promoted command wide Explosives Safety Program awareness, training, and reviews which reduced the number of discrepancies found during the 2018 Department of the Navy (DON) Explosive Safety Inspections by 70%. Managed a highly successful ordnance Training and Support Assessment team, minimizing training requirements and maximized utilization of subject matter expert increased quality of training and the Region’s over‐all personnel Ordnance/Explosives Handling Qualifications and Certification Programs for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Show less

Souda Bay, Greece

Senior Explosives Safety Subject Matter Expert: Managed conventional ordnance qualification and certification program, ESSA, and all applicable Explosives Safety programs, policies and procedures. Ensured the safe movement and transportation of ammunition and explosives during weapons handling from airfield/port operations. Led explosive safety meetings and conference discussions to plan, organize, and evaluate explosives safety criteria and practices for Marathi pier and airfield… Show more Senior Explosives Safety Subject Matter Expert: Managed conventional ordnance qualification and certification program, ESSA, and all applicable Explosives Safety programs, policies and procedures. Ensured the safe movement and transportation of ammunition and explosives during weapons handling from airfield/port operations. Led explosive safety meetings and conference discussions to plan, organize, and evaluate explosives safety criteria and practices for Marathi pier and airfield operations. Significantly increased Explosives Safety program awareness, training, and reviews since his arrival as evidenced by reducing the number of discrepancies found during the 2014 and 2016 DON Explosive Safety Inspections by 90%. Show less

Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan

Senior Explosives Safety Specialist and subject matter expert for all ammunition and explosives AA&E safety matters. Managed Explosives Handling Personnel Qualification and Certification Program for over 60 individual records. Board Chairman, Oversees the Conventional Ordnance Qualification and Certification Program to assure safety while handling Ammunition and Explosives, and weapons loading /downloading during squadron operations. Developed a training program that using the NAVSEA OP-5… Show more Senior Explosives Safety Specialist and subject matter expert for all ammunition and explosives AA&E safety matters. Managed Explosives Handling Personnel Qualification and Certification Program for over 60 individual records. Board Chairman, Oversees the Conventional Ordnance Qualification and Certification Program to assure safety while handling Ammunition and Explosives, and weapons loading /downloading during squadron operations. Developed a training program that using the NAVSEA OP-5, AA&E regulations, that apply to explosives safety. Implemented explosives safety plans, policies, and procedures to sustain explosives safety programs. Monitor and managed the command’s explosives safety program for compliance, and reported any issues to CVW5 CAG Gunner. Show less

Manama, Bahrain

AMMO Planner and Ordnance Logistics Specialist, for COMUSNAVCENT Bahrain I provided technical assistance for weapons support requirements and shore reviews of proposed facilities siting for new construction plans or modification to existing facility. Reviewed matters included facilities safety, Explosives Safety Quantity Distance (ESQD) Waivers while in Bahrain. I submitted over 200 ESQD and Event waivers during my time in 5th fleet.