- Led the NATOPS department through a thorough review of all training instructions, lectures and administrative practices resulting in an exceptional outside evaluation. - The Navy's primary NATOPS evaluators found the training program exceeded standards and was considered "exceptionally robust" resulting in the squadron being scored in the top 12% of all P-3 commands.
- Command Services Department (CSD) was charged with providing the squadron personnel with lunch and dinner as well as continuous access to refreshments via the Auxiliary Retail Outlet (ARO). CSD also designed, sourced, purchased and sold all squadron pride memorabilia such as t-shirts, hats, challenge coins, etc. - Oversaw monthly sales of $4000 to $5000 using the funds to ensure all requirements were fulfilled for both ARO and CSD functions. - Cultivated relationships with several vendors to provide all necessary products for the squadron, ensuring proper inventory, ordering, and stocking was completed on a weekly basis.
- Coordinated and tracked an operational/targeted budget of $7.5 million dollars ensuring 100% accountability for all aircraft operational expenditures. - Managed crew scheduling, airlift requirements, diplomatic clearances, and flight hours for 184 personnel and 459 worldwide aircraft missions. - Highly qualified Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operator and technician specializing in Long range Electro-optic systems accruing 350 combat flight hours.
- Led a team of five personnel performing developmental avionics testing for 15 different test programs with a combined budget in excess of $70 million. - Handpicked as the lead avionics representative for the Navy's new P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft Test Team where I researched and proposed a replacement GPS based system for the Sonobouy reference system. - Led nine quality assurance representative personnel in management and monitoring of Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs (NAMP) to include the evaluation of workmanship, best maintenance practices, component accept/reject criteria, aircraft inspection procedures, tool control, safety and airworthiness. Conducted classroom and hands-on quality assurance training ensuring all candidates were fully qualified and ready to perform their duties on aircraft assets worth $536.7 million dollars. - Conducted work center inspections and monitored Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI) performance to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, safety and best maintenance practices. Evaluated technical directives for applicability and performed trend analysis of aircraft discrepancy actions. - Qualified Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative(QAR), inspected "in process" and completed maintenance of power plant, hydraulics, tire and wheel, electrical and avionics systems for quality of workmanship on multiple aircraft platforms. - Led and trained 86 Communication Security (COMSEC) Users in the handling and safeguarding of 650 COMSEC items supporting several off site test laboratories achieving grades of Outstanding with Zero incidents for two consecutive years.
- Planned and executed 28 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and foreign dignitary travel itineraries to 48 cities around the world with a budget in excess of $2.5 million dollars accounting for all expenditures for personnel per diem, lodging expenses, and aircraft operating expenses. - Provided flight communication and computer support to the CNO staff. Spearheaded a technology upgrade to the aircraft computer and display systems which increased mission capabilities by 24% as well as contributed greatly to the embarked staff's comfort and safety.
- Appointed a member of the command triad by senior leadership in recognition of outstanding mentoring and communication skills. - Responsible for providing career and continuing education guidance to enlisted and officer personnel resulting in a 55% promotion rate, double the average promotion rate. - Implemented an aggressive career development program, chairing 180 career development boards providing performance expectations and career milestones at 6, 12 and 24 month intervals, resulting in a 93% personnel retention rate. - Recommended by the project director and selected by the lead scientist as technical lead supporting experimentation with a complex prototype airborne sensor suite. - Facilitated communication, collaboration, and mission scheduling between Naval Research Labs (NRL) scientists, ground personnel, and flight crew. - Coordinated mission requirements and required maintenance actions with a team of 40+ personnel ensuring a 100% mission completion during operational testing in remote locations. - Resolved mission critical issues in a prototype sensor by applying critical thinking and problem solving techniques allowing for the successful on-time launch of the project. - Implemented a tracked monthly security training program for all cleared personnel that resulted in zero reportable or non-reportable COMSEC incidents. - Meticulous attention to detail lead to two consecutive EKMS annual inspections and two physical security inspections of our facility being graded as outstanding and in compliance with all applicable instructions and directives. - Provide leadership, training and expertise in the handling of Communication security (COMSEC) equipment and coding materials. Ensure all directives and instructions are complied with and proper documentation is completed for all transactions.
Bachelor's degree
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Concentration: Electronics Technology
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