Gilberto Cruz Jr.

Menifee, CA ***** 951-***-**** adotm3@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/gilberto-cruz-jr-731aa3218/?fromQR=1

US Naval Officer Project Management Professional

Reliable, analytical, and detail-oriented professional with a track record of industry experience driving operational effectiveness in the military industry. Skilled communicator adept at leading high-performance, engaged, and cohesive cross-functional teams that can be relied on through an open and inclusive culture. Multi-skilled in Project/Program Management with strong attention to details providing success in IDEAL, operations management, fitness training, aircraft maintenance, and fire management. Armed with robust leadership and management skills capable of setting expectations, influencing decisions, utilizing best practices, and reaching consensus, exceeding established goals and key metrics. Equipped with outstanding interpersonal skills and proficient at building partnerships with key stakeholders in a fast-paced working environment.

Key Accomplishments

Physical Fitness Evaluator Administrative Correspondence Project Coordination Information Systems Maintenance Supervision Project Management Customer Service Decision Making Skills Program Management Standards & Regulations Compliance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Legal & Safety Compliance Management Strategy Purchasing Documenting & Reporting Technical Documentation Data Verification Job Specifications Safety Training Operational Excellence Contract Negotiation Employee Relations Performance Management Employee Engagement Process Standardization Preventive Maintenance Travel Planning Problem Solving Fire Management OSHA Networking Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US NAVY, San Diego, CA

Crash Fire Fighting & Rescue Officer/Maintenance Officer/Fuels Officer, Feb 2019 – Present

I Organize, monitor, and manage over 5,200 hours of flight operations, as well as the qualification, training and safety of 320 individuals on flight and hangar deck firefighting evolutions.

I Manage, Provide Guidance and oversee the maintenance of approximately $1.5M of firefighting equipment, ensuring a 100% safe ready flight deck during the inaugural F-35 embarked operations by OSHA standards.

Work independently and dedicate 46 hours of developing and mentoring new officers for commissioning programs.

Implement plans in managing the unplanned free loading and unloading of 1.2 million gallons of JP-5 fuel.

Physical Fitness Instructor, Sep 2007 – Present

I directed the command physical fitness program that was quoted “The best they have ever seen” by the Physical Fitness Readiness Control Inspection Team by DOD standards.

I worked independently in examining the physical and health conditions of more than 3,000 personnel, establish appropriate exercise plans, monitor their overall improvements, and recommend solutions when needed.

I mentored, trained and qualified over 100 personnel as Physical Fitness Instructors and Assistant Physical Fitness leaders.

Coordinated and oversaw the administration of 22 physical fitness evaluation cycles for more than 3,000 staff, boosting command fitness from 78% to 99%.

Functioned as the lead vendor for raising over $19,000 PPEs for the San Diego Cheetahs track team.

Department Leading Senior Chief/ Project Coordinator, Feb 2017 – Feb 2019

I directed 190-person department, operations in Fifth and Seventh Fleet through training, certifications, and joint exercises.

I Oversaw the Safety of more than 2,800 mishap-free flight hours and managed numerous administrative correspondences such as promotions, evaluations reenlistments, awards, separations, and transfers.

I served as the Project Coordinator during the Ships’ Planned Maintenance Availability, supervising 13 interdepartmental teams.

Completed over 1,200 Ship Force Work Items, saving the Navy over $3.2 million in contracted labor.

Principal Administrator/ Project Leading Chief/ Maintenance Manager – LCSRONONE, Jun 2014 – Feb 2017

I served as the Principal Administrator for approximately 360 Senior Enlisted personnel for advancement selection board, increasing command promotions by 30%.

I led, trained, and qualified over 450 personnel from eight Littoral Combat Ship platforms on flight deck operations and firefighting standards, policies and procedures.

Organized, led and achieved 12 successful Aviation Certifications and a successful Littoral Combat Ship maintenance program.

Flight Deck Leading Chief/ Planned Maintenance Chief, May 2009 – Jun 2014

I managed the performance of 300+ flight deck personnel in conducting 56,772 aircraft moves, 27,000 launches and recoveries, and 38 safe aircraft emergencies.

Served as Planned Maintenance Availability Chief a team of 48 personnel to replace over 260,000 square feet of deck tile, saving the Navy over $2.6 million in contracted labor.

Managed and facilitated analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects.

Assisted in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, planning more than 100,000 gallons of potable water and food drives to the island.

I led the contract negotiation with contractors in closing 30+ contracts for the Firefighting equipment used aboard Ships to the different vendors valued over $100,000 per order.

Master Training Specialist/ Fire Fighting Instructor, NATTC Pensacola, FL, Apr 2006 – May 2009

I Trained 2,788 trainees in aircraft familiarization and handling techniques, and over 4,500 safe mishap-free hours of live high-risk firefighting training.

Acted as the Deployability/Employment Advisor, coordinating all elements of student administration and transfers.

I organized and coordinated the transfer of over 2,500 students, which saved the Navy approximately $1.8 million in administrative costs.

Managed PPE for 2,788 students minimizing the exposure to a variety of hazards during multiple training evolutions at the Fire Fighting Training Grounds in Pensacola, FL.

EARLY CAREER

US Navy USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), San Diego, CA Nov 2000 – Feb 2006

Crash and Salvage Leading Petty Officer

Led and directed 32 staff in responding to over 90 aircraft emergencies and monitored over 5,000 flight missions, averting injuries to personnel and further damage to aircraft in a hazardous and demanding Aircraft Carrier flight deck environment.

EDUCATION

Associate in Business Administration and Management, American InterContinental University

AWARD & RECOGNITION

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, April,2007 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, June, 2014

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, January, 2006 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, February, 2019

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Mar, 2009 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, February 2017

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, April, 2011 Navy Unit Commendation Medal, May, 2003

Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, June 2011 Letter of Commendation, August, 2003

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Navy Welder, US Navy

Fuels Officer Course, NATTC

Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Indoctrination, Officer Training Command Newport

Primary Enlisted PME Course, U.S. Naval War College

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, US Navy

Physical Training Instructor Course, NOFFS; 1.1 Strength, 1.2 Endurance & 1.1 Sandbags, Naval Aviation Schools Command

Navy Security Force Sentry/ Reaction Force Team Member, Center for Antiterrorism and Navy Security Forces

Armed Sentry Part I (IT21), US Naval Education & Training

General/ Emergency Welder, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Master Training Specialist, US Naval Education & Training

Environment of Care - Fire and Life Safety Management

CERTIFICATIONS

Member, Aviation Boatswain Mate Association, March 2004 – Present

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Head Soccer Coach, I9 Sports, Mar-May 2019 Head Volleyball Coach, USYVL, Aug-Oct 2018 Head Coach, NAYS, Mar 2004-Jul 2017 Volunteer, Arbor Day, April 2010 Development Volunteer, Springtime for Our Seniors, Mar 2007

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Management Tools Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Facebook

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