Objective
Seeking opportunity in the field of Maritime positions.
Experience
EXPERIENCE: Lieutenant, US Navy June 1989 - Present
Gas Turbine Engineering Assessor, ATG San Diego, CA October 2007 - Present
As one of eighteen Afloat Training Group (ATG) engineering assessors in the US Navy, ensured thirty six Navy ships were in compliance with all Federal, State and Navy standards. Professionally mentored ship’s Chief Engineer’s prior to and during unit level training and assessments. As Project Officer, coordinated travel and led ten man engineering and damage control inspection teams. Prepared and finalized reports on the status of engineering training, equipment status, and operations for the Pacific Fleet ships.
• Raised the overall training readiness of Pacific Fleet assets
• Responsible for the training of prospective Chief Engineers of the Pacific Fleet
• Qualification board member for new Engineering Assessors
Forward Liaison Naval Officer Zamboanga, PI February 2008 – August 2008
While assigned to ATG, volunteered for Individual Augmentation (IA) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)-Philippines. Directly contributed in the enhancement of Armed Forces Philippines capacity as a front-line GWOT total force partner. Ingrained in the planning and coordination of U.S. and Philippine military assets. Coordinated all cargo, mail and high priority equipment requirements within areas of operation. Selected by Joint Special Forces Task Group - Philippine (JSOTF-P) Commander as Coalition Training Liaison Officer. Directly responsible to JSOTF-P commander and Western Mindanao Commander (WESMINCOM) in assisting and training of the Philippine Navy fleet. Administered programs designed to maintain and improve combat and engineering readiness of Philippine Navy Fleet. Determined efficiency rating of ships by planning, organizing, conducting, or evaluating competitions and exercises. Conducted assessments of ships ability to plan and conduct force protection, anti-terrorism and engineering training. Worked closely with JSOTF-P, WESMINCOM, ships, Philippine Special Forces, security officers and disaster preparedness officers.
• Recognized by WESMINCOM Commanding Officer for implementing Anti-terrorism, damage control and engineering training programs
• Awarded Joint Forces Commendation Medal for accomplishments as Forward Liaison Naval Officer
Chief Engineering, USS McClusky (FFG) San Diego, CA April 2006 - October 2007
Administered the ship’s engineering department. Directed operation and maintenance of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, and electric power equipment. Directed maintenance and repair of small boat machinery, damage repair equipment, and all repairs to ship’s hull and keel. Directed the procurement and use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts, and other engineering equipage. Maintained a comprehensive maintenance program. Planned, coordinated and successfully executed four maintenance availabilities and two dry docks under budget. Directed preparation of required engineering records and reports. Directly responsible for the training, evaluation, and discipline of four divisions comprised of seventy to eighty crew members.
• Recognized by a Congressional mandated inspection team as having the best inspection of a frigate in ten years.
• Recognized by two Commanding Officers as the best department head out of five onboard.
• Department received two Navy engineering awards for energy conservation and self sufficiency.
• Received a Navy Commendation Medal for accomplishments as Chief Engineer
Gas Turbine Engineering Assessor (UI) San Diego, CA December 2005 – April 2006
Temporarily assigned to Afloat Training Group San Diego (ATGSD) as Gas Turbine Engineering Assessor under instruction; duties included learning the basic mission of ATGSD, assessing the training needs and coordinating and providing basic level training for ships deployed within the Pacific Theater.
Department Head School Newport, RI February 2005 – February 2006
Training prepared Mid-Grade Surface Warfare Officers to confidently and competently execute department head level duties in surface ships. Training included basic engineering and combat theory. Provided advanced training in management and technical areas to support assignment as Chief Engineer.
Naval Post Graduate School Monterey, CA December 2003 – January 2005
Graduate School of Business and Public Policy, Financial Management. The Defense-Focused MBA program provided an advanced education in interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving and policy analysis by applying quantitative, financial, economics, information technology, and other state-of-the-art management techniques and concepts to military management and policy issues. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International (AACSB) and by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
Junior Officer Detailer, Bureau NPC Millington, TN July 2002 – December 2003
Directly responsible for balancing the career needs and personal desires of Surface Warfare Officers (SWO). Detailed over 500 SWO’s to special programs, ashore and afloat commands. Traveled extensively throughout the country to bring detailing information to the waterfront and accession sources. Selected as Administrative Assistant for all major boards. Provided expert assistance to senior officers and ensured optimal readiness of records through extensive fitness report screening. Handpicked by the Surface Warfare community as the Washington and Naval Personnel Command Placement Officer. Maintained Joint Staff manning at 100% during a period of severe officer inventory shortages. Daily responsibilities included working with the highest levels within Joint Staff and Navy Personnel Command. Entrusted as an expert in officer manpower matters and placement screening.
• Selected to attend Naval Post Graduate School. Financial Management, MBA program
• Received a Navy Commendation Medal for accomplishments as Junior Officer Detailer and Washington Placement Officer
Assistant Training Officer, MCMRON 3 Ingleside, TX January 2001- June 2002
Administered personnel and team training programs for nine Mine Counter measure ships. Developed and adjusted instructional programs to conform to the ship’s operational schedule. Conferred with officers in charge of schools, instructors and ships Commanding Officers to determine causes of classroom failure. Directed the procurement of training aids through the supply department to improve instruction. Oversaw the advancement programs of nine ships for enlisted sailors as well as the voluntary educational programs. Assisted Squadron Operation Officer in the coordination of the ship’s operations and tactical planning. Conferred periodically with commanding officers and department heads in preparation of ship’s operational and training schedules. Conducted briefings on mine counter measures, operational information, tactics, and movements.
• All ships assigned passed all training assessments with above average scores
• Recognized by Commanding Officers as the best Junior Officer out of five onboard
• Selected as Navy League’s Junior Officer of the year
• Received a Navy Achievement Medal for accomplishments as Assistant Training Officer
Electrical Officer, USS Antietam (CG) San Diego, CA February 1999 – December 2000
As Electrical Officer, administered operation, repair, overhaul and alteration of shipboard electrical equipment such as generators, lighting, ventilation, motors, pumps, and compressors. Scheduled and supervised repair work. Planned preventative maintenance and conducted operational tests of ship’s electrical systems. Responsible for the electrical safety onboard the ship. Conducted initial and annual electrical safety training for all hands. As Ships Maintenance and Material Officer (SMMO), coordinated one major and five routine maintenance availabilities effectively planning and coordinating repair activities throughout the ship. Handpicked by the Commanding Officer to serve as the Acting Chief Engineer (ACE) from June – August 2000 because of superior leadership and managerial expertise.
• Received a Navy Achievement Medal for accomplishments as Acting Chief Engineer
Division Officer School Newport, RI May 1998 – December 1998
Division Officer Course included classroom, simulator, laboratory, Damage Control wet trainer, firefighting and basic Officer Leadership courses. Other training objectives included basic principles of electricity, thermodynamics, and chemistry as applied to gas turbine propulsion plant systems. Additionally, the course included instruction on material maintenance and engineering administration.
NROTC Student, University of Texas Austin, TX July 1996 - May 1998
Assigned to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) to prepare for commissioning in the U.S. Navy; Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Officer Candidate School Newport,RI April 1996 – July 1996
Basic orientation to a Naval Officer career, including military training, knowledge of naval history and warfare, military law, navigation, seamanship, damage control, engineering, leadership, personnel administration, and professional development.
Work Center Supervisor, TRAWING 2 Kingsville, TX January 1994 – March 1996
Managed and administered an operating budget exceeding in $500,000. Provided Comptroller’s with monthly expenditure report at a 100% accuracy. Supervised technical research department which lead to an annual cost savings of over $500,000 of operational maintenance funding for the Navy. Personally responsible for the direct savings of over $270,000 of repair money for TRAWING 2.
• Recognized as the number one second class petty officer onboard (1 of 11)
• Received Certificate of Completion for an 8000 hour National Apprenticeship program for trade of purchasing agent.
• Awarded $10,000 cash from the Navy’s Beneficial Suggestion Program
• Received Navy Achievement award for saving the Navy $270,000 in repair money
• Received Navy Achievement Medal for performance of his duties
Supply Clerk, STRKFITRON 83 Jacksonville, FL Nov. 1989 – December 1993
Managed inventories of aviation repair parts and general supplies that supported naval aviation squadrons and shore activities. Procured, received, stored and issued aviation material and repairable components. Utilized financial accounting and database systems to perform inventory and financial management functions.
• Meritoriously promoted to Third Class Petty Officer
• Promoted to Second Class Petty Officer
• Qualified as Nuclear Weapons Loader
• Qualified as Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
• Received five letters of appreciation from Commanding Officer
Education
EDUCATION:
BS Kinesiology, University of Texas, 1998.
MBA Financial Management, Naval Post Graduate School, 2005.
Certification
CLEARANCE LEVEL:
Top Secret/SCI: Applied to information or material the unauthorized disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security. In addition, some classified information is so sensitive that even the extra protection measures applied to Top Secret information are not sufficient. This information is known as "Sensitive Compartmented Information" (SCI).
Received Certificate of Completion for an 8000 hour National Apprenticeship program for trade of purchasing agent.
Skils
Strong Computer, communication, bilingual, and leadership skills.