Summary:

Chief of the Boat (Command Master Chif equivalent) with over 14 years of experie
nce in the United States Navy prepared to bring this extensive knowledge into th
e public sector in many capacities including operational efficiencies, personnel
management, training, and other human resource related functions. Was a respect
ed and trusted advisor to the Commanding Officer onboard the USS Louisville (SSN
724) with regards to the operations of a nuclear powered submarine including pe
rsonnel morale, management, administration, and general oversight of over 135 en
listed crew members. Extensive international experience including serving as an
Administration / Supply Officer at a submarine detachment in Northwood, UK and N
ATO headquarters managing a large budget and providing cost savings of over $1 m
illion.
Skills:
Project and Program Management Business and Operations Analysis
Staff / Personnel Administration Budget Management
Human Resource Management International Communications
Profile:
*Currently have an updated Top Secret security clearance and background check ab
out 2 years old.
*Responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning and operations of numerous o
ffices as well as managing numerous staffing / personnel related issues includin
g disciplinary actions / career progression, and program details. Highly respec
ted communicator and consistently selected to provide executive level support to
senior officers.
*Maintaining a positive and productive environment on a nuclear powered submarin
e in high pressure situations when out to sea.
*Over 8 years of global management experience in the United States Navy, in part
icular multi-tasking a wide range of projects from training, innovation, mainten
ance, communication and developing junior to senior personnel.
*Responsible for a wide range of duties that lead to the maintenance and operati
onal capability of a submarine.
*Accountable for providing leadership and effective management in all areas of a
dministration, project completion, information technology, and development of pr
ogressive policies for shore and sea commands which have a direct effect on Nava
l operating forces.
Professional Experience:
USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724) Pearl Harbor, HI
Chief of the Boat (Command Master Chief equivalent) 07/09 - 01/11
Highlights: Incorporated new and innovative technologies to maintain dominance t
hroughout the maritime battle space. Promoted multiple capabilities by developin
g 15 officers and 120 junior enlisted personnel on the maintenance and operation
of a nuclear powered submarine in meeting national objectives through battle sp
ace preparation while deployed to the most dynamic shallow water regions of the
world.
*Principle enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer in order to keep the comma
nd aware of existing or potential situations, procedures, and practices which af
fect the welfare, morale, job satisfaction and utilization of its enlisted membe
rs.
*Held tremendous authority and responsibility as well as pressure being the top
enlisted Sailor of the vessel. Responsible for all matters regarding good order
and discipline onboard the ship.
*Led Officers and Senior Enlisted members on long-term and day-to-day planning o
f maintenance, training, operational scheduling.
*Molded and developed a junior submarine crew into a top performing team in prep
aration for a 6 month deployment to the Western Pacific Deployment, and completi
on of 3 missions vital to national security and 2 multi-national fleet exercises
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*Primary liaison between commissioned officers and enlisted sailors.
*Managed duty rotation schedules for both at-sea and in-port operations for 130
personnel.
Commander, Submarine Squadron SEVEN Pearl Harbor, HI
Chief Staff Officer 12/06 - 4/09
Highlights: Provided war fighter training and readiness to 6 nuclear powered Imp
roved Los Angeles Class submarines in preparation for theater commander, and bat
tle space preparation objectives.
*Worked directly for a Major Commander (O6, Commodore) as his Chief Staff Office
r (billet normally filled by a senior Commander). Played a key advisory role to
the Commodore and 6 submarine Commanding Officers on personnel, manpower, and o
perations in preparation for extended operations at-sea.
*Actively managed the critical personnel manning for all six submarines.
*Actively trained shipboard Personnel Officers, and advised shipboard Executive
Officers on personnel management techniques.
*Provided guidance and mentorship to approximately 70 senior enlisted personnel
(all E-7 and above) regarding standards of performance, professionalism, and lea
dership.
USS HOUSTON (SSN 713) Bremerton, WA/Guam, U.S.A.
Personnel/Administration Officer 04/04 - 12/06
Highlights: Ensured crew was prepared for overseas deployment and homeport chang
e by providing quick and efficient relocation of personnel and their family.
*Supervised all aspects of the ship's change of homeport (relocation) to Guam. E
nsured each crewmember understood entitlements and requirements for overseas scr
eening suitability.
*Single-handedly planned and executed relocation briefs for the entire crew and
their families (approximately 250 people).
*Managed the complexities of shipboard manning and personnel relations throughou
t the ship's relocation process with numerous outside activities to ensure long
term crew stabilization.
*Trained junior personnel in the development, implementation, and application of
innovative and streamlined administrative programs which increased productivity
.
COMMANDER, SUBMARINE FORCES ATLANTIC FLEET REP Northwood, United Kingdom
Administration/Supply Officer 04/02
- 04/04
Highlights: Honest Broker for water space management of Eastern Atlantic deploye
d submarines involving negotiations with multi-national commands. Fulfilled crit
ical roles to aid Senior Officers.
*Managed an Operational Training Budget of up to six figures.
*Personally requested by an Admiral to fill a critical manning gap for 8 months
at NATO command and fix significant budgetary issues of extensive travel and an
operational training budget of approximately $150K.
*The Force expeditor for the Naval Submarine force in the North Atlantic, ensure
d all operating submarines received all logistics and equipment parts, some valu
ed over $100K dollars.
*Reconciled and pursued payment of over 100 old / new unpaid submarine invoices
valued over $1.5 million, restored an enormous amount of money back to the U.S.
Department of Defense.
*Traveled an average two times a month throughout the European Theater to provid
e critical assessment of the safety, compatibility, and port visit facilitation
to each deployed submarine. In addition, acted as a sole Navy representative to
foreign navies to ensure effective submarine operations in the North Sea.
*Cross-rate trained to stand duty as Watch Officer, responsible for communicatio
ns circuits, cryptography, submarine operations, and multi-national negotiations
.
USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720) Groton, CT
Administration/Personnel Officer 3/00 - 04/02
Highlights: Prepared personnel and families for overseas deployment. Managed pay
and personnel issues while in remote locations with many logistical challenges.
*As a Pass Liaison Representative, provided services to 130 personnel regarding
pay and administrative matters while working with numerous outside sources for r
esolution.
*Effectively prepared 130 personnel and their families for a six month deploymen
t to the Mediterranean Sea/Arabian Gulf deployment. Independently handled travel
arrangements for over 20 members of the crew traveling overseas.
*Rapidly resolved pay and personnel problems while operating in remote locations
, and being separated from significant resources by thousands of miles and six t
ime zones.
*As Command Career Counselor, organized and implemented an aggressive enlisted c
areer information program; evaluated enlisted career information program within
own command and subordinate commands; supervised and coordinated interviewing an
d counseling efforts; counseled individuals and their family members on the adva
ntages of career opportunities and professional development in the Navy.
*Trained junior personnel on submarine operations as well as functions of a ship
's office and naval administration/correspondence.

USS BREMERTON (SSN 698) Pearl Harbor, HI/San Diego, CA

Administration Division 03/97 - 07/99
Highlights: Ensured staff and personnel stability during ship's relocation. Comp
leted submarine qualifications.
*As a Pass Liaison Representative, provided services to 130 personnel regarding
personnel pay and administrative matters while working with numerous outside sou
rces for resolution during the ship's two month Eastern Pacific Deployment and s
ix month deployment to the Western Pacific Theater of operations. Heavily involv
ed with ensuring crew manning stability, preparation, and personnel needs during
the ship's change of homeport (relocation) to San Diego, CA.
*As a Postal Officer, performed duties and responsibilities of a Custodian of Po
stal Effects, to include processing postal claims for loss and damaged articles
for the crew and the principles of providing good customer service; postal offic
er responsibilities and fleet audits and postal assist visits/inspections, prepa
ring and releasing Mail Routing Instructions, preparing mail/PAX/Cargo and mail
on hand reports, preparing and releasing postal incident reporting messages to i
nclude monthly updates, preparing mail routing schemes and mail transportation f
orms (to include International mail and customs requirements).
*Qualified three out-of-rate qualifications which included working on submarine
interior communications, auxiliary, and battery equipment. This included having
a through technical knowledge of complex submarine equipment.
*Trained junior personnel on submarine operations and functions of a ship's offi
ce and naval administration/correspondence.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (90 credits applied, 32 credits re
quired), University of Phoenix, Honolulu, HI
Bachelor of Science in Business Management (65 credits applied, 55 credits requi
red), University of Phoenix, Honolulu, HI
* Both degree programs pursued while deploying on submarines with minimal intern
et connectivity.
Technical Experience:
MS Suite of products including: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio
Research
Software training