Mechanical Engineer Transitioning Veteran

JESSICA ACKERMAN

Jacksonville, FL *****

864-***-**** adlf5e@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafaithackerman/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer and Military Veteran leveraging over 3 years of proven experience in operations, maintenance, weapon systems, manufacturing, intelligence, supply chain, and public affairs. Led divisions with over 10 staff members in a highly visible and innovative environment. Possess a comprehensive background in senior leadership, communication, missile defense, strategic planning, risk management, HAZMAT, and records management. Managed the career progression of twenty sailors including conducting annual performance evaluations, tracking qualifications required to operate the systems, and supervising the studying for tests required to promote in rank. Career supported by Active Secret Security Clearance.

Engineering

Strategic Planning

Public Relations

Program Management

Leadership

Operational Security

Public Speaking

Quality Assurance

Training and Development

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering University of South Carolina 2018 Cum Laude

Executive Leadership Course Electronic Warfare Course

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Various Locations 2018 – Present

Operations Manager (2019-Present) Mayport, FL

Point of contact for 10 warships to ensure approval for thousands of personnel by appropriate leadership for all travel in a COVID environment.

Assisted the Senior Executive in the daily management of six supervisors, five junior personnel, and the operations of the Weapons and Combat Systems department.

Acted as Senior Executive in support of clearing C5I related casualties to maintain ships’ readiness.

Provided oversight of base ammunition movements on non-handling days and tracking magazine sprinkler re-verifications on 13 different warships.

Coordinated with ship crews to ensure maximum participation in monthly in-port training exercises; critical link in the waterfront Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) program.

Electronic Warfare Director (2018-2019) Rota, Spain

Trusted with the safe navigation of 500 ft warship, ballistic missile defense of strategic areas, and ownership of Electronic Systems Suite (who earned the title as Most Improved Division under my supervision).

Selected for United States Navy nuclear propulsion program.

Qualified as Ballistic Missile Defense Watch Officer after only four months onboard aiding in the unit having the highest score of all ships during a fleet wide exercise.

Ensured 40 corrective maintenance checks and more than 750 hours of maintenance were completed allowing the Electronic Systems Suite to achieve above-average scores on quarterly inspections.

Assisted in public affairs along with the production of the command newsletter; ensured smooth visits for multiple high profile distinguished visitors worldwide.

Managed the unit charged with operating combat radars and intelligence gathering for the ship. This included maintaining equipment readiness and ensuring subordinates were properly trained for tactical operations.

Successfully planned, coordinated, and led a multi-national exercise to include a live fire event.

YMCA Laurens, SC 2013 – 2016

Member Services Associate/Lifeguard

Assisted members with all requests while supporting facility maintenance, coaching sports camps, and childcare as needed to maintain a high-use facility to top standards.

Senior lifeguard to include management of other lifeguards, pool maintenance, and upkeep during the offseason.

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