Objective
Objective: To obtain a position with a successful forward moving company. My experience as a Navy diver in the various Naval Special Warfare programs has provided me with the knowledge and expertise of working in hazardous conditions along with an understanding of logistics, support of any mission profile.
Experience
Mar.2008-Present
OCDV LLC
Owner/Operator
Responsibilities included:
Provide residential remodeling/consulting services to private clients
Provide marine services to the entertainment business. Services include vessel and underwater support. Provide consultation of professional expertise for movie and television.
Mar. 2007-Mar. 2008
Aerotek
Thermal Technician
Responsibilities include:
Support of current commercial and government aerospace programs applying thermal environmental science simulating high altitude/space conditions. Monitor associated test computers and equipment for data acquisition. Perform fabrication duties in lieu of testing criteria parameters to engineering specifications.
Jan. 2006-Mar. 2007
DECO
Owner/Operator
Responsibilities included:
Management and construction of home improvement projects. Complete project design and construction including material cost and labor estimates. Performed all facets of home remodeling projects including supervising and managing of sub contract labor.
U.S.Navy Jun. 2004-Jan. 2006
Recalled to Active Duty in direct support of Operation Noble Eagle/ Enduring Freedom
May 2003-Jun.2004
DECO
Owner/Construction
Responsibilities included:
Management and construction of home improvement projects. Complete project design and construction including material cost and labor estimates. Performed all facets of home remodeling projects including supervising and managing of sub contract labor.
Boeing Company Apr.1984-May 2003
Space Simulation Technician/Engineering Labs
Responsibilities included:
Fabricate, test space systems and spacecraft utilizing the space simulation environments. Environments included cryogenics, vacuum, thermal, underwater and structural static testing. Worked with NASA and other aerospace engineering customers. Supported spacecraft launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Flight Center. Used government QA programs and inspection procedures. Co-authored test specific documentation and reports.
U.S.Navy Jun. 2004-Jan. 2006
Recalled to Active Duty in direct support of Operation Noble Eagle/ Enduring Freedom
Hull Technician First Class (E6)/Diver
SEAL Delivery Team One
Responsibilities included:
Perform all launch and recovery of SEAL Delivery vehicles from the Dry Dock Shelter (DDS) on board specified submarines. Assistant Lead Petty Officer to a 20 man dive team. Manage maintenance and preservation of DDS with associated systems. Supervise and assist during on load and off load installation of DDS on board specified submarines. Provide guidance and scheduling of extensive QA Program along with normal Navy Diver duties and responsibilities.
Education
Education:
AFJROTC 1974-1977
Signalman A School-Jun.1977
Navy Diver School- Feb.1979
USN Primary Senior NCO Leadership Development Program Jan.2005
AA Degree in Marine Engineering,2007
Certification
Skils
Perform underwater salvage, recovery, repair and maintenance on ships and submarines. Search for and recover downed aircraft. Conduct harbor clearance operations in a combat environment for the removal of vessels and objects obstructing port access waterways and facilities. Provide assistance for military, federal, state, and local civilian law enforcement agencies in diving operations and procedures. Use state-of-the-art diving equipment including open and closed circuit SCUBA, surface-supplied and deep submergence, saturation diving equipment and systems. Maintain and repair diving equipment and systems. Participate in research and development of new diving techniques/procedures. Conduct operations in support of Naval Special Warfare and Explosive Ordnance Disposal missions. Conduct submarine rescue operations. Maintain required forms, records, correspondence, and files. Duties include performing and supervising hyperbaric chamber operations, open and closed circuit SCUBA diving, explosive demolitions, and small arms proficiency.
Awards- Expert Rifle/Pistol Marksmanship Medals, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Naval Achievement Medal.