Military Service
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class
Experience
20 years served
Future
Seeking a career in operations & logistics
Location
North Hartland, VT
About John
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced military professional with 20 years comprehensive maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and operations experience that includes extensive operational and combat experience as well as training and simulation participation. Extensive knowledge of aviation surveillance protocol, mission data extraction, analysis and imagery manipulation. Proven ability to adapt to new surroundings while remaining continuously observant, mentally alert and physically capable under pressure.
Active secret security clearance
Experienced with security and safeguarding classified information
Effective manager and team player
Instructor and evaluator for numerous personnel on variety of subjects
Ability to operate radios and troubleshoot electrical equipment
3 years experience in mission planning, generator maintenance and logistics
Licensed forklift and 5 ton truck or bus operator.
Professional Experience:
Aviation Operations Analyst
NAS Jacksonville, FL, U.S. Navy, (January 2014 - Present)
Served as Joint Mission Planning System Operator. Coordinated and executed logistics and expeditionary facilities management for 26 personnel and equipment valued at 16.7 million. Monitored, trained and ensured safe equipment operations for a 6-person team while maintaining a 100% safety record. Processed over 900 hours of post mission data and disseminated time-critical analytical data directly to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Performed briefs, debriefs and post mission product development of crew tactical flight data, provided valuable feedback for follow-on flight crews to include weather patterns and contact data acquisition. Improved mission data flow and communication efficiency between flight crew and data analysts by 80% and reduced mission reconstruction time by 5 hrs. Lead two community relations projects and the Philippine Air Wing Christmas Party. Collected and donated over 500 pounds of essential supplies, $530 for building renovations and 243 meals for Duyan ni Maria Children’s Orphanage in the Philippines.
Served as a Tactical Data Analyst. Conducted more than 550 briefs, debriefs and post mission productions. Enhanced overall military data collection and target prosecution by implementing standard operating procedures for operations specialists. Ensured flight planning publications, weather information, charts and maps were readily available and within Federal Aviation Administration/military operating standards.
Fleet Level Instructor
NS Norfolk, VA, U.S. Navy (November 2010 – December 2014)
Instructed 4 classes totaling 186 hours, graduating 16 students. Led 9 instructors delivering 848 instructional hours and graduated 13 students. Facilitated sexual assault prevention and response training for 125 personnel. Managed the inventory of 1,802 classified items, to include the transfer of 264 items. Executed the Command disaster preparedness plan during 2 tropical storms and one hurricane. Ensured preparation and evacuation of 141 staff personnel and maintained accountability of 497 staff and family members.
Served as a Course Curriculum Model Manager. Successfully updated 4 courses and provided key information to update and pilot new courses. Oversaw the transfer of 2 courses and 53 required items valued at $48K.
Served as the Company Store Manager. Supervised 1 Assistant Manager and 36 employees. Coordinated and managed the training of 38 personnel for other departments leading to a 10% profit increase from the previous year during a significant personnel shortage. Managed 5 personnel operating in a satellite company store encompassing $100K of merchandise, raising $11K for company functions.
Served as a Section Leader, Waterfront Security Operations Center Watch Supervisor and Chief of the Guard for Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Skillfully managed and ensured watch execution of 30 personnel, in the daily execution of all waterfront force protection condition orders and requirements for 63 naval warships, valued at $43 billion. While assigned to Base Auxiliary Security Forces, expeditiously qualified in every watch station and weapon available in just five weeks; well ahead the 8 month time period.
Airborne Sensor Operator
NAS Brunswick, ME, U.S. Navy (May 2007 – September 2010)
Served as an Aircrewman. Analyzed interpreted and reported analytical information, oceanographic condition and weather. Coordinated and verified accuracy of acoustic information. Entered data into computer reporting systems for aviation Operations Specialist. Suggested alterations of flight paths and buoy deployment to maintain acoustic analysis. Completed over 5,600 accident free flight hours as an operator
Served as a Lead Petty Officer. Successfully assigned responsibilities for coordinating proper communication channels between Operations Specialists and flight crews. Recognized by leaders in and outside the organization for resourceful problem solving techniques.
Served as Flight Operations Coordinator. Communicated with flight crew pilots and superior officers regarding flight paths scheduling and plans. Maintained flight logs for both flight crews and superior officers. Coordinating future training evolution for 12 flight crews on a daily basis. Maintained flight crew NATOPS records and qualifications. Trained and evaluated 15 Operations Specialists on various aircraft procedures, airfield safety and specific equipment operations.
Executive Administrator,
NSA Norfolk, VA, U.S. Navy, (September 2003 – April 2007)
Constructed and transmitted Unclassified and classified naval messages. Organized and managed travel reservations for 55 personnel. Implemented a data base program to monitor and track travel itineraries correspondence valued at $1.6M. Organized squadron operational readiness training summary reports and converted monthly reports into a usable format. Started a command store for coffee and snacks with $50 and produced enough profit to contribute $2,000 to command holiday party.
Acoustic Systems Operator, served as Lead Systems Operator
MCAS Kaneohe, HI, U.S. Navy (March 1999 – August 2003)
Managed approximately 2500 flight hours in addition to 1500 simulator hours for 150 personnel. Served as a Classified Material Custodian. Maintained and updated over 300 pieces of classified material
Recruit Training
RTC Great Lakes, IL, U.S. Navy (August 1997 – April 1999)
Aircrew training pipeline was successfully completed, to include Basic Training, Aircrew School, A-School, C-School, Aircraft Fleet Training Squadron and Survival Evasion Resistance Escape School.
Education
46 credit hours, Excelsior College, ongoing
Certified Computer Operator, US Military Apprenticeship Program, 2016
High school Diploma, Burncoat High School, 1997
Military Training
Recruit Training
Aircrew Candidate, Pensacola, FL
Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Operator, Pensacola, FL
P-3C Observer and Sensor Operator School, Jacksonville, FL
Journeyman Instructor Training, Virginia Beach, VA
Master Training Specialist, Virginia Beach, VA
Tactical/Mobile Ashore Analysis System Operator, Jacksonville, FL
Tactical Air Oceanography, Kaneohe Bay, HI
Anti-terrorism Security Force Academy, Norfolk, VA
Anti-Drug and Alcohol for Supervisors, Norfolk, VA