Manager Training

MICHAEL J SWEITZER

Phone 757-***-****

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Qualifications:

Technical expert in Amphibious and Seamanship operations

Proficient in blue prints, schematics, technical directives, ship specific drawings, ship design changes, Navy System Technical Manuals, and the Joint Fleet Maintenance ManuaL

Clearance Level: Secret (active)

Ship’s Buildig Specialist (Phase 1)

Objective: Trainer/Instructor/Assessor in the defense industry in the area of Deck surface ship readiness, maintenance and life cycle management.

Summary: Adaptive leader with twenty-seven years of experience across various organizations throughout the Navy, each with their own unique mission and operating structure. Strategic program manager and recognized team builder proficient in forecasting, planning, executing, and assessing programs in accordance with current directives. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small and large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Areas of Expertise:

Trainer/facilitator

Quality Control and Assurance

Data Base Manager

Public Speaking

Managing large groups

Strong analytical skills

Leadership and Training Development

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Professional Experience:

2018-Present

Ship Building Specialist:

Conducted quality assurance check points on vairious ship repairs to ensure quality of product and time table parameters were being accomplished. Conducted daily safety walkthrus of ships to ensure work areas comply with all safety standards.

Norfolk, VA

2014-2017

Senior Enlisted Advisor/Lead Seamanship Safety Assessor at Navy Safety Center:

Analyzed mishap and hazard report data trends, developed mitigation strategies and monitored identified issues and corrective strategies for 152 commissioned U.S. Navy afloat units worldwide. Assessed fleet compliance with safety programs, risk management programs, and materiel condition directives to identify a commands safety culture. Coordinated Safety Seminar briefs to Fleet concentration areas around the globe to naval assets on current safety trends in the US NAVY’s principle functional areas and way ahead for the Navy Safety Campaign plan.

Norfolk, VA

2011-2014

Department Leading Chief Petty Officer for Deck Department on the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)

Managed, trained, and led 110 personnel in seamanship evolution on board USS IWO JIMA. Was the ship’s lead for all seamanship evolutions producing and giving briefs to the Commanding Officer for all amphibious operations, underway replenishments and any other seamanship events. Responsible for over 150 compartments on board, maintaining all equipment was 100% operational.

Norfolk, VA

2008-2011

Leading Chief Petty Officer at DECK/SAR Office.for Afloat Training Group Norfolk,VA

Managed 12 senior enlisted personnel, maintaining the schedule of inspections for ships based out of Norfolk. Was the seamanship lead to develop and coordinate the implementation of the Navy’s new training timeline and criteria for the entire fleets. Conducted training and certification for over 60 ships. Reviewed and developed new training that was instrumental in all deck personnel being more proficient in their jobs.

Multiple Ships

2005-2008

Deck Division Leading Chief Petty Officer on USS RAMAGE (DDG 61)

Led and managed 25 personnel on the day to day operations of deck division. Ensured Naval command personnel were knowledgeable and compliant on D.O.D sexual harassment and equal opportunity policies ensuring all personnel were treated equally and with respect.

Norfolk, VA

2002-2005

Recruit Division Commander

Responsible for the day to day training of over 1200 new recruits. Managed, trained, led and developed civilians to Sailors. Was selected as the Instructor of Year (2004) for outstanding and dynamic teaching skills to motivate personnel to learn and excel.

Chicago, IL

Extensive instruction, training, and experience relating to the effective use of departmental personnel in an organizational environment to enhance their performance and skills

Master Training Specialist

Safety Mishap Investigator

Major Awards:

Meritorious Service Medal (x1)

Navy Commendation Medal (x2)

Navy Achievement Medal (x3)

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