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BERNARD S. SMITH SSN: 231-25-7914 755 Sendero Court Chesapeake, VA 23322 Days: 757-681-0799 Mobile: 757-681-0799 Email: [email protected] Position Applying For: Vacancy Announcement Number: testing in support of Ship's Self-Defense System (SSDS), Open Architecture (OA), Information Awareness (IA), and Final Qualificat ion Test (FQT) Validation for Raytheon and Wallops Island facilities. Validate and update test procedures for System Status requirements of SSDS software to en sure compliance with government specifications. Provide technical expertise to ensure the successful validation of software program builds for x.05, .06 and .0 7. Directly responsible for clearing scores of Engineering Discrepancy reports pertaining to the Combat Systems Program resulting in timely release of program updates to the Fleet. Fulfill collateral management responsibilities as Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor, Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) Adv ocate, Educational Services Officer (ESO), and Command Duty Officer (CDO)/(maste r manpower scheduler). September 2006 - September 2007, 45-65 Hours per week, Operations Officer / Chie f Operations Specialist (E-7), U.S. Navy, USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9), FPO AE 09587-406 6 Coordinated all shipboard operations and replenishment at sea events for a Merch ant Marine Supply Ship supporting the Navy's Atlantic Fleet. Directed the flawl ess execution of scores of underway replenishments (UNREP) in support of Carrier Strike Groups, Expeditionary Strike Groups, and hundreds of other U.S. Navy and coalition warships. Revamped all ship's training doctrines, conducted monthly training on Navy programs, and coordinated professional development boards. Cha mpioned distance learning, N/C PACE and off-duty education opportunities to enha nce crewman qualifications and career management prospects. Served as the Leadi ng Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) of the Operations Department with additional manag ement responsibilities as Training Officer, Safety Officer, Enlisted Surface War fare Specialist (ESWS) Program Coordinator, DAPA/CMAA, Assistant ESO/SAVI, Schoo ls Coordinator, Naval Warfare Publications Library (NWPL) Custodian, Underway Ta ctical Bay Officer, and Inport Command Duty Officer. Coordinated all Personal R esponsibilities Values and Education (PREVENT) and AWARE training and conducted all alcohol screenings as Command DAPA. Established SPICA's Suicide Prevention and Victims & Witness Assistance Programs (VWAP). Awarded the prestigious Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal at end of tour for " ... extraordinary tactical proficiency and meticulous planning ensured USNS SP ICA met and exceeded every standard while steaming more than 45,000 miles, condu cting 65 mishap-free UNREPs, transferring nearly 10,000 pallets of essential sto res and 636,000 gallons of fuel to two carrier strike groups, two expeditionary strike groups and 75 other U.S. Navy and coalition ships in direct support of Op erations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom." March 2006 - September 2006, 45-65 Hours per week, Chief Petty Officer In Charge of Military Detachment (MILDET) / Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), Chief Opera tions Specialist (E-7), U.S. Navy, USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201), COMSFSC, 1283 Tow W ay Drive, Norfolk, VA 23511-2419 Coordinated all aspects of shipboard operations and Replenishment at Sea events for another Supply Ship. Provided leadership and facilitated the development of military members attached to the ship. Qualified and served as Helicopter Cont rol Officer, directing over 100 flight evolutions that enabled USAF H-53 pilots to receive invaluable training and attain their large deck / night landing quali
fications. Coordinated over 20 UNREP evolutions with US and NATO units involvin g millions of gallons of fuel and hundreds of pallets of critical combat stores. Fulfilled additional management responsibilities as Senior Enlisted Advisor ( SEA) and Educational Services Officer (ESO). June 2004 - March 2006, 45-65 Hours per week, Operations Department Manager (LCP O) / Chief Operations Specialist (E-7), U.S. Navy, USS HAWES (FFG 53), FPO AE 09 573-1507 Served as direct assistant to the Operations Officer onboard a Navy Fast Frigate with 275 personnel. Managed 82 Operations Department personnel in four distinc t division with all their associated tasking. Noted by Commanding Officer for "m olding my CIC watchstanders into an effective watchstanding and warfighting team ." Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Assistant Command SAVI and DAPA Pro grams Administrator, Alternate EKMS Custodian, Underway Combat Information Cente r Watch Officer (CICWO) and Inport Officer of the Deck (OOD). Served as a membe r of ship's Seamanship Training Team (STT) and Combat Systems Training Team (CST T). Implemented active training programs to ensure prospective CIC Watch Office rs and CIC Watch Standers received critical training in the tactical operations of the CIC. August 2001 - June 2004, 45-65 Hours per week, Command Casualty Reporting (CASR EP)/Status of Readiness & Training (SORTS)/Training Coordinator / Command Educat ional Services Officer (ESO) / DAPA Program Supervisor / RAMP Supervisor / RAMP Safety Officer / Chief Operations Specialist (E-7), U. S. Navy, Assault Craft Un it FOUR (ACU 4), 2155 11th Street, Norfolk, VA 23521-3018 Gathered data and developed / presented summary reports pertaining to Command re adiness for a specialized unit that operated and maintained a fleet of 36 Landin g Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) aircraft. Maintained and tracked extensive documen tation pertaining to all facets of unit operations. Additionally qualified and functioned as RAMP Chief, Command Duty Officer (Manpower Scheduler), Command Dru g and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) and Educational Services Officer (ESO), Ram p Safety Officer, Departmental Fitness Program Coordinator, and Sexual Assault V ictims Intervention (SAVI) Advocate. Personally coordinated over 3000 successfu l and mishap-free day and night LCAC flight evolutions as well as over 2400 main tenance evolutions. As Ramp Safety Officer, screened and revised Ramp Control T ower Standing Orders, Control Tower and Ramp Marshall Job Qualification Requirem ents. Implemented stringent watchstander guidelines and ensured qualifications exceeded established guidelines. As CASREP Coordinator, managed documentation a ssociated with maintenance reporting for 36 LCACs and associated workcenters. P ersonally processed 95+ CASREPS, 500 Training Reports, and 25 SORTS Messages. A s DAPA, facilitated ADAMS and AWARE training for 75 Unit Sailors and coordinated PREVENT Training for newly reported personnel. As department Educational Servi ces Officer, tracked hundreds of Sailors recommended for advancement, voluntary education and apprenticeship programs. Provided counseling and administrative s upport to hundreds of Sailors in their career advancement process. Provided car eer guidance to shore detachment and six deploying detachments in off-duty educa tions, professional skill enhancement, Navy College PACE, and apprenticeship pro grams. Developed a reputation as the Go-To-Guy in several mission-critical areas , promoted to Chief Petty Officer during this period for sustained superior perf ormance. Member of the Command's Health Program Development Board. Initially em ployed at the unit as a RAMP Safety Officer, qualifying in record time and coord inating hundreds of LCAC evolutions annually. Led a RAMP team of 15 personnel. Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal at end of tour for superior perfo rmance of duties. December 1996 - August 2001, 45-70 Hours per week, Department Supervisor / Comma nd Schools / NEC Coordinator / Air Intercept Controller / Track Supervisor / Ope rations Specialist First Class (E-6), U.S. Navy, USS PETERSON (DD 969), FPO AE 0
9582-1207 Served as Supervisor of ship's Training Department, and fulfilled several superv isory functions onboard a Navy Destroyer, with a focus on the administration of Ship's Training and technical qualification Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) p rograms. Noted by Commanding Officer as "Playmaker for Team PETERSON ... makes things happen ... a must select for Chief Petty Officer." Coordinated school qu otas to fill critical NEC shortfalls ship-wide. Broadened Training Department's scope of responsibility by integrating 20 full time departmental representative s in the proper use of ship's training and personnel qualification standards (PQ S) program. Worked with the management team to de-conflict school quotas, team trainers and pre-deployment medical/dental appointments. Managed the command NE C and required schools database, tracking scores of required NECs. Conducted we ekly training for Divisional Training Program Administrators. Devoted countless hours training CIC watch standers in the complex and diverse areas of the OS ra ting and Naval Warfare. Reviewed divisional training records and coordinated/fa cilitated command indoctrination courses. Fulfilled collateral functions as Off icer of the Deck (OOD) (floor supervisor), Reaction Force (RF) Member, Command A ssessment Team (CAT) Member, First Division Facilitator, Command Financial Speci alist (CFS), Repair Locker Leader (RLL), Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) Mem ber, Repair Parts Program Administrator (RPPO), and Assistant Public Affairs Off icer (APAO). Developed a reputation as the "Go-To-Guy" for training issues in P ETERSON. Served as ship's sole Air Intercept Controller (AIC) and first line of Anti Aircraft Warfare defense. Orchestrated refurbishment of ship's Learning R esource Center, saving $35 thousand in labor costs. As Repair Locker Leader, en sured 32 personnel were thoroughly prepared and trained for inspections and all facets of Damage Control, Repair and Shipboard Emergency Response. As a member of the Command Assessment Team (CAT), fostered unit cohesiveness and morale. In itially assigned as Tomahawk Database Manager (TDBM) for the first three months of tour. Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal at end of tours for super ior performance. October 1993 - December 1996, 45-70 Hours per week, Instructor / Operations Spec ialist Second Class (E-5), U.S. Navy, Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic (FCT CLANT) Dam Neck, 1912 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2098 Assigned to the Weapons Training Department, Cruise Missile Division, of a speci alized training command providing combat training to Fleet Units and individual combat systems operators/maintenance technicians. Served as primary Instructor for the Post Block III Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TWCS) Operator Pilot. I dentified and corrected many program deficiencies and enhanced student training. Directly responsible for students of class 95010 achieving the highest overall class grade point average of 94.23 in the history of Tomahawk Operators Course. Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Auxiliary Security Force Member (ASF) and Squad Leader, Division Safety Program Administrator, Divisional Navy Relief Representative, and Class Counselor. Qualified as Master Training Specialist ( MTS) during this tour. April 1987 - October 1993, 45-70 Hours per week, CIC Watch Supervisor / Conditio n One Tomahawk Database Manager / Operations Specialist Second Class (E-5), U.S. Navy, USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40), FPO AE 09578-1167 Accomplished first active tour of duty for six years in the Operations Departmen t of a nuclear powered ballistic missile cruiser. The only Second Class in the Division to qualify as CIC Watch Supervisor, often relied on to take charge of a 35-man division. Also served as Joint Operational Tactical Systems (JOTS) Oper ator, Surface Supervisor, Air Tracker, Surface D/T, and Tomahawk Database Manage r. Fulfilled additional duties while ship was in port to include: Duty Master A t Arms (DMAA), Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW), Security Rover, Emergency Fire Party Team Member, and Reaction Force (RF) Team Member. While assigned to the
early phases of Operation Desert Shield / Storm, utilized keen radio telephone p rocedures to assist embarked Commander and his staff in the rapid dissemination of vital information for maritime interdiction force operations in the Red Sea. Served initial two years as operator of several electronics suites including DRT , SPA-25, Surface D/T and served as Status Board Keeper and Radio Telephone Talk er. EDUCATION * Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward, VA, Academic High School Dipl oma, Jun 1986 * Excelsior University, Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Minor in E ducation, Expected Completion, Fall 2011, GPA = 3.4 on a 4.0 scale * Excelsior University, Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Jun 2009, 64 Semeste r Credits, GPA = ? Courses: Conflict Management, Information Literacy, College Algebra, American Go vernment II, Intro to Biology, History of Black America, Criminology, State and Federal Government, Composition and Rhetoric I, Basic Algebra for Non Mathematic ians II, History of the U.S. to 1877, Personal Finance, History of the U.S. from 1877, Human Relations, Sociology, Fundamentals of Counseling * American Council on Education (ACE), Norfolk, VA, Awarded the equivalent of 12 5 College Semester Credits for Cumulative Navy Training and Experience, Mar 2010 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING * Fundamentals in Counseling, 3 Semester Credits, College Level Examination Prog ram, May 2009 * Ship Self Defense System MK 2 Advanced Operator Course, 2 Weeks, Nov 2007 * Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) Training Program, Feb-Apr 2006 * Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS) Schools (2), 3 Weeks Each, Mar 2005 a nd Oct 2009 * Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course, Dec 2004 * Ship's Warfare Coordinator (SWC) School, 18 Days, Nov 2004 * Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M) Watch Officer Training, Jul 2004 * Advanced Leadership Development Program, 11 Days, Jan 2004 * Modular on-line Training Courses Sponsored by SkillSoft Business Skills: Build ing Effective Inter-functional Relationships, Writing With Intention, Profession al Assertiveness, Leadership and the Knowledge Worker, Overcoming the Challenges of Change, System Archetypes, Jan 2004 * Educational Services Officer (ESO) / Career Counselor Workshop, 3 Days, Jul 20 02 * Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) Qualification Training, 2004 * Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy (SAVI) Training, 3 Days, Jul 2002 * Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supervisors (ADAMS) for Supervisors Facilita tor Course, Apr 2002 * Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supervisors (ADAMS) Training for Supervisors , Apr 2002 * Antennas and Transmission Lines Training, Nov 2001 * Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) Training, Oct 2001 and Dec 200 1 * Command Financial Specialist (CFS) (Counselor) Training, Sep 2000 * Damage Control (Emergency Response) Repair Party Leader Training, 11 Days, Sep 2000 * Primary Leadership Development Program for First Class Petty Officers, 11 Days , Mar 2000 * Air Intercept Controller (Intermediate) Courses (3), 11 Days Each, Nov 1998, N ov 1999, Jul 2000, and Mar 2001 * Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS/NGFS) Team Training (MK-86 Gun Fire Control S ystem [GFCS]) Training, Mar 1999 * Air Intercept Controller (AIC) School, 5 Weeks, Mar 1998 * Navy Campus Functional Skills Program, Jun 1997
* Single Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Team Training (SSASW), 11 Days, Mar 1997 * Navy Instructor Qualification School, 3 Weeks, Nov 1993 * Officer In Tactical Command Information Exchange System (OTCIXS/TADIXS) Operat or Course, Jul 1992 * Electronic Counter Countermeasures (ECCM) System Operator Course, Jun 1992 * Vertical Launch Tomahawk (VLS) Weapon Control System Operator School, 8 Weeks, Dec 1991 * Shipboard Security Engagement Tactics (SSET), Oct 1991 * Target Motion Analysis (TMA) and Single Ship Passive Plotting, Mar 1990 * Ship's Self Defense Force Training (SSDF), May 1989 * Leader Development Program (LDP) for Leading Petty Officers, 1 Week, May 1991 * Radar Navigation Team Training / Refreshers, Sep 1988 * Various Shipboard and Aircraft Firefighting Courses / Training, Jul 1987, Feb 1988, Feb 2000 * Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Support Course, Aug 1987 * Multi Threat Training, Aug 1987 * Cruiser/Destroyer Class SM-2 Combat Systems Operator Course, 11 Days, Jun 1987 * Combat Information Center (CIC) Team Training, May 1987 * Navy Operations Specialist Primary ("A") School, 18 Weeks, Apr 1987 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS * Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance * U.S. Navy TOMAHAWK Weapon System (Surface) Operator, Naval Enlisted Classifica tion (NEC) 0332 * U.S. Navy SSDS MK2 Ships Self Defense System Advance Operator, NEC-0349 * U.S. Navy Air Intercept Controller, NEC-0318 * U.S. Navy Instructor, NEC-9502 / Master Training Specialist (MTS) * U.S. Navy Console Operator, NEC-0312 * U.S. Navy Communications and Intelligence Specialist (Classifier), NEC-9720 * U.S. Navy General Operations Qualifications and Designations: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Damage Control Training Team Member, Repair Locker L eader, Command Financial Specialist, Ship's Warfare Coordinator, Seamanship Trai ning Team, Combat Systems Training Team, Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch Officer, Command Duty Officer (CD)), Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO), S exual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supe rvisors (ADAMS) Facilitator, Command Educational Services Officer (ESO), Authori ty to Sign "By Direction", Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), Duty Master At Arms, Track Supervisor, CIC Center Watch Supervisor, Shipping Officer , Piloting Officer, Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighter, Advanced First Aid / CPR Pr ovider, Officer of the Deck Inport * Current Motor Vehicle Operator's Licenses, Virginia and California ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES * Offering a solid background based on extensive formal training and 23 years mi litary and commercial experience demonstrating superior leadership initiative, t echnical/tactical expertise, program enhancement creativity, and award-winning p erformance success. * Seasoned enterprise management and systems engineering professional with over two decades direct experience in Combat Information Center operations, mission p lanning, strategic development, system architecture and administrative managemen t roles, and directorship for large-scale training and technical qualification p rograms. * Expert operator of Link 4A, Link 11 and Link 16 systems, Naval Message System, JOTS, GCCS-M, and virtually all systems relevant to CIC operations. * Relevant proficiencies include: policies and procedures architecture, technolo gy assessment and hardware/software procurement, orchestration of testing, imple mentation and user training programs, staff structuring and load planning, suppo rting publications development, executive level liaison and program representati on, and the full range of relevant senior administration essentials. * Additional background and skills include project planning and management, prod
uction scheduling and quality assurance for up to 300 subordinate managers and l ine personnel, assets and budget management, staff counseling, project managemen t and expense control, contract administration, maintenance management, and exec utive level statistical/financial summary reporting. * Poised, articulate and demonstrative team member and podium presenter able to effectively lead staff meetings, present coursework or briefings, and serve as s enior advisor for enterprise policy making issues. Continuously noted for poise under fire. Demonstrated ability to facilitate change management and develop o ut-of-the-box resolutions for challenging issues. * Highly skilled in current digital communications and networked PC technologies including word processing, database management, spreadsheet and presentation so ftware packages. Highly-developed communications, interpersonal relations, organizational, and ti me/task/project management skills. Extremely dedicated, productive, and self-mot ivated team player and employer asset. * Typical duties performed as an Instructor (NEC-9502): Directed teaching and l earning activities in schools, training centers, and selected reserve units. Wr ote learning objectives, prepared test items, evaluated instructional materials and results, and counseled students on academic learning problems. Applied know ledge of lesson planning, instructional strategies, selection of visual aids, an d teaching skills to design lessons from a body of content, develop behavioral o bjectives, prepare test items, evaluate instructional materials and the results of instruction, and present materials clearly from both platform (chalkboard) an d laboratory settings. * Typical duties performed as an Air Intercept Controller (NEC-0318): Performed air intercept functions including the control or supervision of control of airc raft in tactical operations. Operated and/or supervised the operation of radar, NTDS, communications and associated equipment in the exercise of air control fu nctions. Participated in search and rescue and aircraft emergency operations. Ensured correct positioning of aircraft in specified areas, air corridors and ap proach or departure tunnels. * Typical duties performed as a Global Command and Control System Common Operati onal Picture/Maritime (GCCS COP/M) Operator (NEC-0342): Performed Joint Services and Navy specific applications and processes. Managed C4I information, various databases, communications operations and Force Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinat or (FOTC) functions utilizing the Unified Build series of software. Training wa s accomplished using hardware and software installed in the fleet. * Typical duties performed as an SSDS MK 2 Advanced Operator (NEC-0349): Operat ed SSDS MK2 consoles and manipulated console controls to access features of the MK2 operational program in support of ship's missions onboard CV/CVN, LHD, and L PD 17 class ships. Assisted in development of tactical doctrine, entered tactic al doctrine into SSDS MK2, tested tactical doctrine, and recommended changes to tactical doctrine. Utilized program features that supported the following watch positions: Air Intercept Controller (AIC), Air Interceptor Controller Superviso r (AICS), Amphibious Assault Craft Controller, Auto Track Manager / Sensor Super visor (SENSUP), Combat Direction Center / Combat Information Center Supervisor ( CDC/CICWS), Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EWO/EWS), Identification Operator (ID -OP), Tactical Information Coordinator (TIC), and Sea Combat Air Controller (SCA C-Surface and Subsurface). Functioned as SSDS MK2 Training Supervisor and assis ted ships' Combat System Training Team in preparing and conducting SSDS MK2 trai ning evolutions. * Typical duties performed as a U. S. Navy Tomahawk Weapon System (TWCS-Surface) Operator, NEC-0332: Operated the Operation Interactive Display Terminal (OIDT) consoles in the TOMAHAWK Weapon System (Surface) to control and monitor the tar geting, pre-setting and launching of TOMAHAWK missiles. Conducted periodic data base updates. Stored and retrieved selected data and processes incoming operati onal data to provide a comprehensive surface display of the operational theater. * Typical duties performed as a Chief Operations Specialist: Operated radar and associated equipment. Identified and maintained a display (plot) of the moveme
nt of ships, aircraft, missiles, and natural objects detected by observing a rad ar. Maintained a radar navigation plot of own ship's movement. Evaluated and a ppropriately disseminated information collected by radar. Performed routine pre ventive maintenance on radar equipment. Operated radar/console screens, observi ng objects detected by radar and displayed on radar screens. Identified objects detected, determined their movement, and disseminated this information to users by internal communications systems. Determined own ship's position on nautical charts using ranges, bearing, and standard navigational symbols. Changed given positions and indicator units. Read electronic block diagrams. Solved maneuve ring board problems for course, speed, closest point of approach, true wind, and desired wind. Tested radar and associated electronic equipment. Supervised an d trained personnel operating radar and associated electronic equipment, plottin g display information, operating radiotelephones and keeping logs. Solved cours e and speed problems using polar coordinate graph paper. Performed duties of ma rine coastal radar navigator using nautical charts. Maintained strategic geogra phic and surface plots. Interpreted international and inland nautical rules of the road. Assigned duties to operations specialist personnel and supervised the ir performance. Supervised various watch section, directing the task performanc e of plotters, radiotelephone operators, and other members of the watch section. Prepared weekly preventive maintenance schedules. Supervised and facilitate t raining program for Operations Specialists personnel. Reviewed quarterly preven tive maintenance schedules. Supervised the performance of preventive maintenanc e on Divisional equipment. Served as an assistant to the Officer in Charge of t he combat information center. Served as piloting officer during radar-assisted piloting. AWARDS AND HONORS * Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal * Navy Achievement Medals (2) * Navy Efficiency "E" Ribbons (2) * Commanding Officers' Letters of Commendation / Appreciation (5) * Good Conduct Awards (6) * Outstanding Physical Readiness Citations (3) * National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 Gold Stars * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbons (4) * NATO Medal (Yugoslavia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Kosovo Campaign Medal * Navy Pistol Sharpshooter Badge * Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6) COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SKILLS * Proficient in PC operation in a variety of platforms and software packages * Windows 95/98/2000/XP/VISTA * Microsoft Office Professional Suite (all modules) * Various Internet Access and Research programs MILITARY SERVICE Active Duty: 09/1986 - 06/2010 Reserves: Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest Rank Attained: Chief Petty Officer (E-7) Rank at Time of Discharge: E-7 Type of Discharge: Honorable Campaign Badges: National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 Gold Stars, Armed Forces Ex
peditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Te rrorism Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Coast Guard Special Operati ons Service Ribbons (4), NATO Medal (Yugoslavia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Kosovo Campaign Medal
fications. Coordinated over 20 UNREP evolutions with US and NATO units involvin g millions of gallons of fuel and hundreds of pallets of critical combat stores. Fulfilled additional management responsibilities as Senior Enlisted Advisor ( SEA) and Educational Services Officer (ESO). June 2004 - March 2006, 45-65 Hours per week, Operations Department Manager (LCP O) / Chief Operations Specialist (E-7), U.S. Navy, USS HAWES (FFG 53), FPO AE 09 573-1507 Served as direct assistant to the Operations Officer onboard a Navy Fast Frigate with 275 personnel. Managed 82 Operations Department personnel in four distinc t division with all their associated tasking. Noted by Commanding Officer for "m olding my CIC watchstanders into an effective watchstanding and warfighting team ." Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Assistant Command SAVI and DAPA Pro grams Administrator, Alternate EKMS Custodian, Underway Combat Information Cente r Watch Officer (CICWO) and Inport Officer of the Deck (OOD). Served as a membe r of ship's Seamanship Training Team (STT) and Combat Systems Training Team (CST T). Implemented active training programs to ensure prospective CIC Watch Office rs and CIC Watch Standers received critical training in the tactical operations of the CIC. August 2001 - June 2004, 45-65 Hours per week, Command Casualty Reporting (CASR EP)/Status of Readiness & Training (SORTS)/Training Coordinator / Command Educat ional Services Officer (ESO) / DAPA Program Supervisor / RAMP Supervisor / RAMP Safety Officer / Chief Operations Specialist (E-7), U. S. Navy, Assault Craft Un it FOUR (ACU 4), 2155 11th Street, Norfolk, VA 23521-3018 Gathered data and developed / presented summary reports pertaining to Command re adiness for a specialized unit that operated and maintained a fleet of 36 Landin g Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) aircraft. Maintained and tracked extensive documen tation pertaining to all facets of unit operations. Additionally qualified and functioned as RAMP Chief, Command Duty Officer (Manpower Scheduler), Command Dru g and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) and Educational Services Officer (ESO), Ram p Safety Officer, Departmental Fitness Program Coordinator, and Sexual Assault V ictims Intervention (SAVI) Advocate. Personally coordinated over 3000 successfu l and mishap-free day and night LCAC flight evolutions as well as over 2400 main tenance evolutions. As Ramp Safety Officer, screened and revised Ramp Control T ower Standing Orders, Control Tower and Ramp Marshall Job Qualification Requirem ents. Implemented stringent watchstander guidelines and ensured qualifications exceeded established guidelines. As CASREP Coordinator, managed documentation a ssociated with maintenance reporting for 36 LCACs and associated workcenters. P ersonally processed 95+ CASREPS, 500 Training Reports, and 25 SORTS Messages. A s DAPA, facilitated ADAMS and AWARE training for 75 Unit Sailors and coordinated PREVENT Training for newly reported personnel. As department Educational Servi ces Officer, tracked hundreds of Sailors recommended for advancement, voluntary education and apprenticeship programs. Provided counseling and administrative s upport to hundreds of Sailors in their career advancement process. Provided car eer guidance to shore detachment and six deploying detachments in off-duty educa tions, professional skill enhancement, Navy College PACE, and apprenticeship pro grams. Developed a reputation as the Go-To-Guy in several mission-critical areas , promoted to Chief Petty Officer during this period for sustained superior perf ormance. Member of the Command's Health Program Development Board. Initially em ployed at the unit as a RAMP Safety Officer, qualifying in record time and coord inating hundreds of LCAC evolutions annually. Led a RAMP team of 15 personnel. Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal at end of tour for superior perfo rmance of duties. December 1996 - August 2001, 45-70 Hours per week, Department Supervisor / Comma nd Schools / NEC Coordinator / Air Intercept Controller / Track Supervisor / Ope rations Specialist First Class (E-6), U.S. Navy, USS PETERSON (DD 969), FPO AE 0
9582-1207 Served as Supervisor of ship's Training Department, and fulfilled several superv isory functions onboard a Navy Destroyer, with a focus on the administration of Ship's Training and technical qualification Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) p rograms. Noted by Commanding Officer as "Playmaker for Team PETERSON ... makes things happen ... a must select for Chief Petty Officer." Coordinated school qu otas to fill critical NEC shortfalls ship-wide. Broadened Training Department's scope of responsibility by integrating 20 full time departmental representative s in the proper use of ship's training and personnel qualification standards (PQ S) program. Worked with the management team to de-conflict school quotas, team trainers and pre-deployment medical/dental appointments. Managed the command NE C and required schools database, tracking scores of required NECs. Conducted we ekly training for Divisional Training Program Administrators. Devoted countless hours training CIC watch standers in the complex and diverse areas of the OS ra ting and Naval Warfare. Reviewed divisional training records and coordinated/fa cilitated command indoctrination courses. Fulfilled collateral functions as Off icer of the Deck (OOD) (floor supervisor), Reaction Force (RF) Member, Command A ssessment Team (CAT) Member, First Division Facilitator, Command Financial Speci alist (CFS), Repair Locker Leader (RLL), Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) Mem ber, Repair Parts Program Administrator (RPPO), and Assistant Public Affairs Off icer (APAO). Developed a reputation as the "Go-To-Guy" for training issues in P ETERSON. Served as ship's sole Air Intercept Controller (AIC) and first line of Anti Aircraft Warfare defense. Orchestrated refurbishment of ship's Learning R esource Center, saving $35 thousand in labor costs. As Repair Locker Leader, en sured 32 personnel were thoroughly prepared and trained for inspections and all facets of Damage Control, Repair and Shipboard Emergency Response. As a member of the Command Assessment Team (CAT), fostered unit cohesiveness and morale. In itially assigned as Tomahawk Database Manager (TDBM) for the first three months of tour. Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal at end of tours for super ior performance. October 1993 - December 1996, 45-70 Hours per week, Instructor / Operations Spec ialist Second Class (E-5), U.S. Navy, Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic (FCT CLANT) Dam Neck, 1912 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2098 Assigned to the Weapons Training Department, Cruise Missile Division, of a speci alized training command providing combat training to Fleet Units and individual combat systems operators/maintenance technicians. Served as primary Instructor for the Post Block III Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TWCS) Operator Pilot. I dentified and corrected many program deficiencies and enhanced student training. Directly responsible for students of class 95010 achieving the highest overall class grade point average of 94.23 in the history of Tomahawk Operators Course. Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Auxiliary Security Force Member (ASF) and Squad Leader, Division Safety Program Administrator, Divisional Navy Relief Representative, and Class Counselor. Qualified as Master Training Specialist ( MTS) during this tour. April 1987 - October 1993, 45-70 Hours per week, CIC Watch Supervisor / Conditio n One Tomahawk Database Manager / Operations Specialist Second Class (E-5), U.S. Navy, USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40), FPO AE 09578-1167 Accomplished first active tour of duty for six years in the Operations Departmen t of a nuclear powered ballistic missile cruiser. The only Second Class in the Division to qualify as CIC Watch Supervisor, often relied on to take charge of a 35-man division. Also served as Joint Operational Tactical Systems (JOTS) Oper ator, Surface Supervisor, Air Tracker, Surface D/T, and Tomahawk Database Manage r. Fulfilled additional duties while ship was in port to include: Duty Master A t Arms (DMAA), Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW), Security Rover, Emergency Fire Party Team Member, and Reaction Force (RF) Team Member. While assigned to the
early phases of Operation Desert Shield / Storm, utilized keen radio telephone p rocedures to assist embarked Commander and his staff in the rapid dissemination of vital information for maritime interdiction force operations in the Red Sea. Served initial two years as operator of several electronics suites including DRT , SPA-25, Surface D/T and served as Status Board Keeper and Radio Telephone Talk er. EDUCATION * Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward, VA, Academic High School Dipl oma, Jun 1986 * Excelsior University, Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Minor in E ducation, Expected Completion, Fall 2011, GPA = 3.4 on a 4.0 scale * Excelsior University, Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Jun 2009, 64 Semeste r Credits, GPA = ? Courses: Conflict Management, Information Literacy, College Algebra, American Go vernment II, Intro to Biology, History of Black America, Criminology, State and Federal Government, Composition and Rhetoric I, Basic Algebra for Non Mathematic ians II, History of the U.S. to 1877, Personal Finance, History of the U.S. from 1877, Human Relations, Sociology, Fundamentals of Counseling * American Council on Education (ACE), Norfolk, VA, Awarded the equivalent of 12 5 College Semester Credits for Cumulative Navy Training and Experience, Mar 2010 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING * Fundamentals in Counseling, 3 Semester Credits, College Level Examination Prog ram, May 2009 * Ship Self Defense System MK 2 Advanced Operator Course, 2 Weeks, Nov 2007 * Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) Training Program, Feb-Apr 2006 * Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS) Schools (2), 3 Weeks Each, Mar 2005 a nd Oct 2009 * Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course, Dec 2004 * Ship's Warfare Coordinator (SWC) School, 18 Days, Nov 2004 * Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M) Watch Officer Training, Jul 2004 * Advanced Leadership Development Program, 11 Days, Jan 2004 * Modular on-line Training Courses Sponsored by SkillSoft Business Skills: Build ing Effective Inter-functional Relationships, Writing With Intention, Profession al Assertiveness, Leadership and the Knowledge Worker, Overcoming the Challenges of Change, System Archetypes, Jan 2004 * Educational Services Officer (ESO) / Career Counselor Workshop, 3 Days, Jul 20 02 * Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) Qualification Training, 2004 * Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy (SAVI) Training, 3 Days, Jul 2002 * Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supervisors (ADAMS) for Supervisors Facilita tor Course, Apr 2002 * Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supervisors (ADAMS) Training for Supervisors , Apr 2002 * Antennas and Transmission Lines Training, Nov 2001 * Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) Training, Oct 2001 and Dec 200 1 * Command Financial Specialist (CFS) (Counselor) Training, Sep 2000 * Damage Control (Emergency Response) Repair Party Leader Training, 11 Days, Sep 2000 * Primary Leadership Development Program for First Class Petty Officers, 11 Days , Mar 2000 * Air Intercept Controller (Intermediate) Courses (3), 11 Days Each, Nov 1998, N ov 1999, Jul 2000, and Mar 2001 * Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS/NGFS) Team Training (MK-86 Gun Fire Control S ystem [GFCS]) Training, Mar 1999 * Air Intercept Controller (AIC) School, 5 Weeks, Mar 1998 * Navy Campus Functional Skills Program, Jun 1997
* Single Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Team Training (SSASW), 11 Days, Mar 1997 * Navy Instructor Qualification School, 3 Weeks, Nov 1993 * Officer In Tactical Command Information Exchange System (OTCIXS/TADIXS) Operat or Course, Jul 1992 * Electronic Counter Countermeasures (ECCM) System Operator Course, Jun 1992 * Vertical Launch Tomahawk (VLS) Weapon Control System Operator School, 8 Weeks, Dec 1991 * Shipboard Security Engagement Tactics (SSET), Oct 1991 * Target Motion Analysis (TMA) and Single Ship Passive Plotting, Mar 1990 * Ship's Self Defense Force Training (SSDF), May 1989 * Leader Development Program (LDP) for Leading Petty Officers, 1 Week, May 1991 * Radar Navigation Team Training / Refreshers, Sep 1988 * Various Shipboard and Aircraft Firefighting Courses / Training, Jul 1987, Feb 1988, Feb 2000 * Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Support Course, Aug 1987 * Multi Threat Training, Aug 1987 * Cruiser/Destroyer Class SM-2 Combat Systems Operator Course, 11 Days, Jun 1987 * Combat Information Center (CIC) Team Training, May 1987 * Navy Operations Specialist Primary ("A") School, 18 Weeks, Apr 1987 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS * Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance * U.S. Navy TOMAHAWK Weapon System (Surface) Operator, Naval Enlisted Classifica tion (NEC) 0332 * U.S. Navy SSDS MK2 Ships Self Defense System Advance Operator, NEC-0349 * U.S. Navy Air Intercept Controller, NEC-0318 * U.S. Navy Instructor, NEC-9502 / Master Training Specialist (MTS) * U.S. Navy Console Operator, NEC-0312 * U.S. Navy Communications and Intelligence Specialist (Classifier), NEC-9720 * U.S. Navy General Operations Qualifications and Designations: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Damage Control Training Team Member, Repair Locker L eader, Command Financial Specialist, Ship's Warfare Coordinator, Seamanship Trai ning Team, Combat Systems Training Team, Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch Officer, Command Duty Officer (CD)), Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO), S exual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers / Supe rvisors (ADAMS) Facilitator, Command Educational Services Officer (ESO), Authori ty to Sign "By Direction", Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), Duty Master At Arms, Track Supervisor, CIC Center Watch Supervisor, Shipping Officer , Piloting Officer, Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighter, Advanced First Aid / CPR Pr ovider, Officer of the Deck Inport * Current Motor Vehicle Operator's Licenses, Virginia and California ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES * Offering a solid background based on extensive formal training and 23 years mi litary and commercial experience demonstrating superior leadership initiative, t echnical/tactical expertise, program enhancement creativity, and award-winning p erformance success. * Seasoned enterprise management and systems engineering professional with over two decades direct experience in Combat Information Center operations, mission p lanning, strategic development, system architecture and administrative managemen t roles, and directorship for large-scale training and technical qualification p rograms. * Expert operator of Link 4A, Link 11 and Link 16 systems, Naval Message System, JOTS, GCCS-M, and virtually all systems relevant to CIC operations. * Relevant proficiencies include: policies and procedures architecture, technolo gy assessment and hardware/software procurement, orchestration of testing, imple mentation and user training programs, staff structuring and load planning, suppo rting publications development, executive level liaison and program representati on, and the full range of relevant senior administration essentials. * Additional background and skills include project planning and management, prod
uction scheduling and quality assurance for up to 300 subordinate managers and l ine personnel, assets and budget management, staff counseling, project managemen t and expense control, contract administration, maintenance management, and exec utive level statistical/financial summary reporting. * Poised, articulate and demonstrative team member and podium presenter able to effectively lead staff meetings, present coursework or briefings, and serve as s enior advisor for enterprise policy making issues. Continuously noted for poise under fire. Demonstrated ability to facilitate change management and develop o ut-of-the-box resolutions for challenging issues. * Highly skilled in current digital communications and networked PC technologies including word processing, database management, spreadsheet and presentation so ftware packages. Highly-developed communications, interpersonal relations, organizational, and ti me/task/project management skills. Extremely dedicated, productive, and self-mot ivated team player and employer asset. * Typical duties performed as an Instructor (NEC-9502): Directed teaching and l earning activities in schools, training centers, and selected reserve units. Wr ote learning objectives, prepared test items, evaluated instructional materials and results, and counseled students on academic learning problems. Applied know ledge of lesson planning, instructional strategies, selection of visual aids, an d teaching skills to design lessons from a body of content, develop behavioral o bjectives, prepare test items, evaluate instructional materials and the results of instruction, and present materials clearly from both platform (chalkboard) an d laboratory settings. * Typical duties performed as an Air Intercept Controller (NEC-0318): Performed air intercept functions including the control or supervision of control of airc raft in tactical operations. Operated and/or supervised the operation of radar, NTDS, communications and associated equipment in the exercise of air control fu nctions. Participated in search and rescue and aircraft emergency operations. Ensured correct positioning of aircraft in specified areas, air corridors and ap proach or departure tunnels. * Typical duties performed as a Global Command and Control System Common Operati onal Picture/Maritime (GCCS COP/M) Operator (NEC-0342): Performed Joint Services and Navy specific applications and processes. Managed C4I information, various databases, communications operations and Force Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinat or (FOTC) functions utilizing the Unified Build series of software. Training wa s accomplished using hardware and software installed in the fleet. * Typical duties performed as an SSDS MK 2 Advanced Operator (NEC-0349): Operat ed SSDS MK2 consoles and manipulated console controls to access features of the MK2 operational program in support of ship's missions onboard CV/CVN, LHD, and L PD 17 class ships. Assisted in development of tactical doctrine, entered tactic al doctrine into SSDS MK2, tested tactical doctrine, and recommended changes to tactical doctrine. Utilized program features that supported the following watch positions: Air Intercept Controller (AIC), Air Interceptor Controller Superviso r (AICS), Amphibious Assault Craft Controller, Auto Track Manager / Sensor Super visor (SENSUP), Combat Direction Center / Combat Information Center Supervisor ( CDC/CICWS), Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EWO/EWS), Identification Operator (ID -OP), Tactical Information Coordinator (TIC), and Sea Combat Air Controller (SCA C-Surface and Subsurface). Functioned as SSDS MK2 Training Supervisor and assis ted ships' Combat System Training Team in preparing and conducting SSDS MK2 trai ning evolutions. * Typical duties performed as a U. S. Navy Tomahawk Weapon System (TWCS-Surface) Operator, NEC-0332: Operated the Operation Interactive Display Terminal (OIDT) consoles in the TOMAHAWK Weapon System (Surface) to control and monitor the tar geting, pre-setting and launching of TOMAHAWK missiles. Conducted periodic data base updates. Stored and retrieved selected data and processes incoming operati onal data to provide a comprehensive surface display of the operational theater. * Typical duties performed as a Chief Operations Specialist: Operated radar and associated equipment. Identified and maintained a display (plot) of the moveme
nt of ships, aircraft, missiles, and natural objects detected by observing a rad ar. Maintained a radar navigation plot of own ship's movement. Evaluated and a ppropriately disseminated information collected by radar. Performed routine pre ventive maintenance on radar equipment. Operated radar/console screens, observi ng objects detected by radar and displayed on radar screens. Identified objects detected, determined their movement, and disseminated this information to users by internal communications systems. Determined own ship's position on nautical charts using ranges, bearing, and standard navigational symbols. Changed given positions and indicator units. Read electronic block diagrams. Solved maneuve ring board problems for course, speed, closest point of approach, true wind, and desired wind. Tested radar and associated electronic equipment. Supervised an d trained personnel operating radar and associated electronic equipment, plottin g display information, operating radiotelephones and keeping logs. Solved cours e and speed problems using polar coordinate graph paper. Performed duties of ma rine coastal radar navigator using nautical charts. Maintained strategic geogra phic and surface plots. Interpreted international and inland nautical rules of the road. Assigned duties to operations specialist personnel and supervised the ir performance. Supervised various watch section, directing the task performanc e of plotters, radiotelephone operators, and other members of the watch section. Prepared weekly preventive maintenance schedules. Supervised and facilitate t raining program for Operations Specialists personnel. Reviewed quarterly preven tive maintenance schedules. Supervised the performance of preventive maintenanc e on Divisional equipment. Served as an assistant to the Officer in Charge of t he combat information center. Served as piloting officer during radar-assisted piloting. AWARDS AND HONORS * Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal * Navy Achievement Medals (2) * Navy Efficiency "E" Ribbons (2) * Commanding Officers' Letters of Commendation / Appreciation (5) * Good Conduct Awards (6) * Outstanding Physical Readiness Citations (3) * National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 Gold Stars * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbons (4) * NATO Medal (Yugoslavia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Kosovo Campaign Medal * Navy Pistol Sharpshooter Badge * Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6) COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SKILLS * Proficient in PC operation in a variety of platforms and software packages * Windows 95/98/2000/XP/VISTA * Microsoft Office Professional Suite (all modules) * Various Internet Access and Research programs MILITARY SERVICE Active Duty: 09/1986 - 06/2010 Reserves: Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest Rank Attained: Chief Petty Officer (E-7) Rank at Time of Discharge: E-7 Type of Discharge: Honorable Campaign Badges: National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 Gold Stars, Armed Forces Ex
peditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Te rrorism Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Coast Guard Special Operati ons Service Ribbons (4), NATO Medal (Yugoslavia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Kosovo Campaign Medal
