Objective
A challenging position with a progressive organization which will fully utilize acquired training, expertise and experience in Ship Deck Operations, Supervising, Managing and Coordinating. Desire incentive opportunities that reward performance with personal growth and career advancement.
Experience
USS PORTER (DDG 78) - Norfolk, Virginia
Deck Operations Supervisor (3/05-Present)
Train and direct teams of up to 25 cross-functional support personnel handling the full range of shipboard deck operations on a U.S. Navy destroyer. Supervise the operation, upkeep and maintenance of all deck spaces and machinery. Directed teams in the performance of thousands of equipment preventive maintenance checks and service work orders. Plan and orchestrate numerous daily projects involving work order writing, tools, parts and supplies preparation, work tasking to appropriate crewmen, and "over-the-shoulder" coaching and quality assurance to ensure optimal outcomes. Orchestrated completion of myriad sea and anchor details, ship's moorings, at-sea replenishments (UNREP / VERTREP), and helicopter landings. Personally trained and qualified UNREP Rig Captains, Flight Deck Crewmen, and Aircraft Landing Signalmen. Perform scores of small boat operations to support Force Protection Training. Fulfill collateral responsibilities of Divisional Safety Program Administrator, Divisional School Coordinator, Respiratory Protection Manager, and member of ship's Command Assessment Team and Safety Training Team.
Facilities Response Team Member - Harbor Operations Department (11/02-3/05)
Employed in the Harbor Services program for a major East Coast Naval Base, tasked with operating, maintaining and preserving six utility boats, four harbor patrol boats (24'), two MK-8 boats (35'), two skimmers and various other floating assets. Formally qualified to operate all boats and hazardous spills cleanup gear. Fulfilled a primary function involving harbor cleanup of oil and other hazardous materials spills. Served as Oil Spill Team Leader and Cleanup Supervisor. Instrumental in the repair and upkeep of thousands of feet of permanent and response boom, scores of yokohama fenders and all associated emergency oil spill response equipment. Directed the recovering of thousands of gallons of oily waste, adhering to all state, local and federal environmental laws. Supported SUPSHIP with procurement of gear and rigging for various vessels. Served collaterally as a Fiberglass Technician, performing repairs on harbor craft and saving the Navy thousands of dollars in contractor costs. Served as Deck Rigger in preparation for Hurricane Charley 2004. Removed all waterborne assets from the basin and secured 13 homeported ships in heavy weather during sustained destructive winds, saving the Navy $3+M in sortie costs.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - Phoenix, Arizona
College Courses: Skills For Learning In An Information Age and Effective and Persuasive Writing, June 2006
UNITED STATES NAVY SCHOOLS & FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Awarded the equivalent of 49 College Credits by the American Council on Education (ACE) for cumulative U.S. Navy Training and Experience, April 2007
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Fundamentals, June 2007
Respirator Protection Program Management, February 2007
Work Center Supervisor Leadership Course, December 2006
Non-Skid Surface Application Quality Assurance, October 2006
Boatswain's Mate Supervisor School, 2 Weeks, July 2006
General Crane Operations and Safety Courses (3)
40-Hour HAZWOPER Qualification School, May 2004
Safety Programs Afloat, September 2005
Fiberglass Boat Repair Training, 1 Week, May 2003
Facility Response Team Training, Naval Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental School, 1 Week, March 2003
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response On-Scene Incident Commander, February 2003
Landing Signalman School, 1 Week, August 2001
Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Methods (STREAM)
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Coxswain (Senior Operator) Qualification School, 1 Week, March 2001
Basic Boat Coxswain School, 1 Week, March 2001 Operator School, 2 Weeks, April 2001
Aircraft & Ship Fire Fighting Team Training Programs (5)
Seaman Apprentice Training, 2 Weeks, November 1999
Naval Recruit Training Camp, 10 Weeks, October 1999
High School Diploma (1996)
Certification
U.S. Navy Hazardous Material Control Management Technician -NEC-9595
U.S. Navy Shipboard Deck Operations Safety Technician - NEC-9571
Many other US Navy Certificates of Completion
Skils
Offering a solid background based on in-depth formal training, numerous relevant certifications and 8 years exemplary experience as a U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate. Career highlighted with proven leadership initiative, technical expertise, operations enhancement creativity, and award-winning performance success.
Seasoned seamanship and deck operations professional with in-depth experience in all facets of operations including mooring, anchoring, material/cargo handling, UNREP/VERTREP, small boat operations, deck crane and davit operations, helm and navigation, fueling/defueling evolutions, drills, hazardous materials management/cleanup, and team leadership essentials.
Experienced supervisor and team trainer with over 9 years leadership over cross-functional teams of up to 25 personnel. Employ current methods in motivation, safety monitoring, quality assurance, emergent problem-solving, and esprit d' corps to build cohesive, productive and energetic deck personnel. Culminated Naval tour with responsibilities at the Chief Petty Officer level, with myriad collateral duties. Consistently lauded for team building acumen and hands-on management approach to generate work force cohesiveness.
At ease in environments requiring independent decisions, expertise in Analysis and Problem-Solving, and strict attention to detail. Handpicked for several critical assignments involving management of safety, contractor compliance and high-risk/fast-tempo at-sea operations.
Available in July 2008. Good Health. Very Mobile. Willing to travel and/or relocate.
Awarded the coveted Navy Achievement Medal in FY2000 and FY2005 for outstanding performance.