Technical Operations Manager
technical manager with tactical experience able to manage and grow highly effective teams
Chief E7 gaining progressive responsibility, leadership and experience in the Navigation system electronics operations
Management and skill development of large teams of Naval technicians
Developed 500 Naval students and submarine crews as an experienced instructor at Guided Missile School and Trident Training Facility
Certified CompTIA Security+ CE
Managed daily operations of 25 technicians and senior enlisted during 20 deployments on nuclear submarines
Managed daily operations of Navigation/Operations Department
Skills
PCB Solder repair Digital Circuitry Curriculum Development Electronic Key Management
Inertial Navigation Systems Global Positioning Systems Logic Circuitry Material Maintenance Management
Technical Troubleshooting AC/DC Circuits Mentoring/Team Development Flight Simulator Systems
Professional Experience
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Washington, DC Aug 2014- Present
Rail Operations Supervisor
Responsible for supervising rapid transit employees engaged in Trains, Stations and Yard Operations.
Supervises Train Operators, Station Managers, Interlocking Operators and Division/ Depot Clerks' performance through frequent checks of procedural and safety compliance.
HMX-1 Presidential Helicopter Flight Simulators (Electronics Technician Flight Simulator operations and maintenance)
FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION – Quantico, VA - 2009 – 2014
CUBIC WORLDWIDE TECHNICAL SERVICES – Quantico, VA - 2007 - 2009
Ensured readiness for daily training operations on the VH-60N and VH-3D Presidential Helicopter Simulators with 100% accuracy via startup, daily tuning/preparation, test flight and shutdown.
Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on all cockpit, computer, visual, environmental and power systems for the Aircrew Procedures Trainers with 100% accuracy
Navigation/Operations Department Chief
USS HAMPTON (SSN 767) - Norfolk, VA – 2004 - 2007
Ensured all Tactical missions were completed. Maintained accounting systems for inventory control, work flow and work accomplishment. Technical and supervisory leader and liaison in the department.
Supervised the submerged operations of the submarine. Ensured the safety of the ship during numerous complex missions of national security as Diving Officer of the Watch
Responsible for the daily operations of the ship in port. Verifies the completeness of all lockout tag out procedures ensuring the safety of all maintenance performed on board ship as Duty Chief
Developed the Ship Control Training Program to ensure uniform levels of knowledge throughout the watch Sections. This program has become the fleet standard for all East coast submarines
Technical Instructor
Trident Training Facility – Bangor, WA – 1997-2000
Guided Missile School – Damneck, VA 1988 – 1991
Expert in lesson planning, instructional strategies, selection of visual aids, and teaching skills. Designs lessons from a body of content; develops behavioral objectives; prepares test items; evaluates instructional materials and the results of instruction; presents material clearly and possesses excellent platform (teaching) skills
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Training Materials Development System (TMDS) Curriculum Developer.
Responsible for training over 450 entry and advanced level personnel. Trained students in basic level electronics, and the Ships Inertial Navigation System electronics, troubleshooting methods, schematic prints, calibration techniques and operation.
Responsible for Re-certifying submarine strategic navigation crews for at sea operations during in-port periods
Navigation Division Chief
USS LOS ANGLES (SSN 688), Pearl Harbor, HI 2000-2003
USS MONTPELIER (SSN 765), Norfolk, VA 2003-2004
Education & Credentials
Strategic Weapons System Electronics Class A School, Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA
Ships Inertial Navigation System (SINS) Technician Replacement Course Class C, Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA
Ships Inertial Navigation System (SINS) Theory and Maintenance 1, 2 Submarine School, Groton, CT
Leadership Management Education and Training (LMET) for Leading Petty Officers, Submarine School, Groton, CT
Submarine Force Quality Assurance Inspector, Submarine School, Groton, CT
Naval Instructor, Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA
Methods for Managing Quality, Trident Training Facility, Bangor, WA
Primary Leadership Development Program, Trident Training Facility, Bangor, WA
Training Materials Development System (TMDS) Curriculum Developer, Trident Training Facility, Bangor, WA
Chief Petty Officer Leadership, Submarine training Center Pacific, Pearl Harbor, HI
Electronic Key Management System Manager, Afloat Training Group, Middle Pacific, Pearl Harbor, HI
CompTIA Security+ CE