Engineering, Project Management, Consulting, Computers
Resume:
Ron Brooks
San Diego, CA
619-***-**** *********.**@*****.***
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronwbrooks
Project Management Specialist
Global Business Management Business & Cost Analysis
Budgeting and Financial Planning Team Management
Project Management Conflict Resolution
Degrees: MS, Global Business Leadership, University of San Diego, 2009
BS, Technical Communication, University of Washington, 2002
Certifications: PMP expected 2015
Technologies: Quality Assurance, Microsoft Project, C++, Rolls Royce Gas Turbine
Engine, Caterpillar Engine, Electrical Systems, Environmental Safety
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Served as United Nations Liaison and VIP Officer during Operation Lifeline. Planned and supervised
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the visits of President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, former
Secretary of State Rice, and former Secretary of Defense Cheney.
Key supervisor and tactical operator in the execution of Security and Counter Piracy Operations that led
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to the capture of Somali pirates and safety of a maritime merchant vessel off the coast of Africa.
Received the 2011 Navy and Marine Association Leadership Award for exhibiting the highest levels of
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excellence in leadership as selected by peers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Manager of Fleet Introduction and Ship Building, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2014 – Present
Responsible for instituting and managing the LCS fleet introduction and shipbuilding program for naval
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warships at an average cost of $375 million dollars per ship.
Manage and provide industrial support during all facets of the shipbuilding and acquisition process for
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more than 4,000 personnel.
Coordinate training and supervise the management and administration of all facilities at the building site
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including providing contractual administrative support.
Decreased overhead costs and schedule changes, and increased proficiency saving the Navy over
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$1.2 million dollars.
Developed and supervised the Lessons Learned Conference as a vital tool to drive continuous
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improvement across the entire team and shipbuilding process.
Developed a sustainable and repeatable process for required congressional ship inspections that
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streamlined the execution schedule and cut costs by $1 million dollars in duplicate contractor fees.
Hull Certification and Programs Officer, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2013 – 2014
Managed 300 personnel in all aspects of Littoral Combat Ship operations.
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Assessed, documented, and defined current and predicted work requirements ensuring compliance
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with program standards.
Prepared and maintained compliance and accounting reports as defined by naval regulations and
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policies.
Managed Hull Certification and ship program compliance with inspection requirements and
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implemented corrective guidelines and procedures to facilitate program compliance.
Instituted a technical research and strategy improvement program that reduced engineering system
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failures, increasing productivity by over 25%.
Established critical assessment requirements and procedures to support future inspections.
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Chief Engineer, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2012 – 2013
Ranked #1 Department Head out of seven highly competitive peers.
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As lead shipboard engineer, directly supervised the operation and maintenance of all propulsion,
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auxiliary machinery, electric power equipment, and engineering spaces. Ensured successful systems in
integration and plant safety.
Directly supervised the flawless execution of a $2.3 million dollar maintenance availability.
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Led an engineering department that received the highest score ever achieved across the board in all
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mission areas for a LPD17 class ship at Final Contract Trials and Light-Off Assessment, achieving an
unprecedented score of 99%.
Coordinated the removal and replacement of 40 fuel injectors, 12 fuel tank cleanings, and one salt
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water pump saving the Navy approximately $76,000 in repair costs.
Chief Engineer, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2010 – 2012
Ranked #1 Department Head out of four senior managers and received the highest performance score
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from Commanding Officer.
Responsible for ship's engineering department and directed operation and maintenance of all
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propulsion, auxiliary machinery, electric power equipment, and engineering spaces.
Expertly managed immense repair jobs and availabilities – including the change out of one Rolls Royce
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Gas Turbine Generator in 3 days, a job that normally takes 7 days.
Led 90 personnel in achieving the highest award for Navy Engineering excellence an unprecedented 5
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times.
Training Liaison Officer, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2006 – 2009
Ranked #1 Training Liaison Officer out of 17 outstanding Surface Warfare Officers.
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Consistently called upon to provide input to Fleet and Afloat Training Organization staff improving
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standardization training and certification process.
Coordinated the formulation and preparation of operation plans and policies.
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Advised operational commanders in matters relating to the combat readiness of subordinate commands
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to perform air, surface, and subsurface functions.
Oversaw the preparation and implementation of training schedules and exercises. Maintained liaison
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with forces associated with commander's mission.
Operations Staff and Planning, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2005 – 2006
Ranked #1 of eight competitive and capable officers on the strike group staff.
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Crucial leader in Operation Lifeline, Earthquake Disaster Assistance Pakistan, the largest and longest
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relief effort in US military history. Tracked and provided real time data to the US State Department for
5,200 sorties carrying 17,000 passengers, and 14,000 tons of supplies to the devastated people of
Pakistan.
Served as United Nations Liaison and VIP Officer during Operation Lifeline. Planned and supervised
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the visits of President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, former
Secretary of State Rice, and former Secretary of Defense Cheney.
Personally entrusted to direct joint humanitarian relief operations. Established Combined Disaster
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Assistance Center, Pakistan standard operating procedures, battle rhythm, and detailed watch standing
requirements.
Damage Control Assistant, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2003 – 2005
Ranked #1 out of 9 division officers.
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Directed all actions required to maintain watertight integrity, stability, mobility, maneuverability, and
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control of list, trim, and draft. Evaluated potential hazards and took necessary action to minimize them,
placing special emphasis on fire and explosion prevention.
Received certification in Engineering Room Fire drill faster than any ship on the west coast.
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Only first tour division officer to qualify for Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), the most
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advanced engineering qualification in the Navy.
Auxiliaries Officer, US Navy, San Diego, CA 2003 – 2003
Administered ship's engineering division in operations and maintenance of heating and air-conditioning
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equipment, diesel engines, boat engines, and electro-hydraulic and other auxiliary machinery.
Established and maintained standards and procedures for operating and maintaining all auxiliary
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machinery and equipment.
Investigated causes of equipment malfunctions and determined methods for repair of unusual or
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difficult cases.
Initiated requisitioning of repair parts and fuel for auxiliaries.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteering
Youth Sports Coach, Little League, San Diego, CA 2003 – 2008
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