Experience

Naval Submarine School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personnel Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Groton, Connecticut, United States



Rite-Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Trainer Systems Engineer

  • Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Groton, Connecticut, United States Support Naval Submarine School Fleet Responsive Trainers Maintain and support equipment associated with tactical trainers Ensure successful fleet training for deployment bound submarines through systems reliability



CVS Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager In Training

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  Old Saybrook



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Functional Manager at Walgreens Distribution Center

  • Jun 2017 - May 2019

  Windsor, CT • Manage a workforce of 40 plus employees over 3 shifts. • Oversaw key functional activities including maintenance and repair, work order management and tracking, job training, contractor management, preventative maintenance, and quality assurance. • Establish goals and performance management metrics followed by real-time data collection and analysis. • Use of analytics to take a proactive versus reactive response to risks and opportunities, and as a baseline for continuous… Show more • Manage a workforce of 40 plus employees over 3 shifts. • Oversaw key functional activities including maintenance and repair, work order management and tracking, job training, contractor management, preventative maintenance, and quality assurance. • Establish goals and performance management metrics followed by real-time data collection and analysis. • Use of analytics to take a proactive versus reactive response to risks and opportunities, and as a baseline for continuous improvement. • Combine profitability with process and workflow improvements to achieve a lean and efficient operation. • Built relationships in the cross-functional teams to partner and build support for shared goals. • In charge of team member training including safety (initial and annual refreshers), OSHA, human resources and departmental specific materials. Show less

• Career Program Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  Groton, CT • Worked with Command providing advice on career development for over 600 personnel. • Developed strategies and protocols for program development, promotions, processes, and protocols. • Instrumental in reestablishing a career development program not meeting expectations in order surpass requirements in supporting the Navy personnel and the Command. As a result the department was awarded the Navy retention excellence award. • Created and implemented policies and procedures to provide… Show more • Worked with Command providing advice on career development for over 600 personnel. • Developed strategies and protocols for program development, promotions, processes, and protocols. • Instrumental in reestablishing a career development program not meeting expectations in order surpass requirements in supporting the Navy personnel and the Command. As a result the department was awarded the Navy retention excellence award. • Created and implemented policies and procedures to provide regulatory governance for career development ensuring continuity and stability within the different command units. • Led communication seminars facilitating maximize awareness of program requirements and standards. • Provided guidance through the form of written and presented briefs with regards to updates in legal, regulatory, career programs, changes in employment regulations as well as the state of compliance to Command Staff. • Board member for the Command managed equal opportunity program (CMEO) Command Assessment Team developing, implementing and interpreting the Command CMEO Assessment leading to higher engagement over previous years. • Facilitated on boarding for newly assigned staff ensuring knowledge of resources available and structure. • Increase promotional opportunities through candidate screenings and identification of eligible candidates.

• Operational Subject Mater Expert & Local Career Development Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  Groton, CT • Responsible for instructing and improving team efficiency on existing Navy systems. o 100% of Sailors trained achieved operational readiness. o Maintained high level of training competence for system and operational knowledge. o Created training plans within the department to build and maintain the highest level of knowledge and ensure that knowledge updates were incorporated. • Overall departmental human resources responsibility for career… Show more • Responsible for instructing and improving team efficiency on existing Navy systems. o 100% of Sailors trained achieved operational readiness. o Maintained high level of training competence for system and operational knowledge. o Created training plans within the department to build and maintain the highest level of knowledge and ensure that knowledge updates were incorporated. • Overall departmental human resources responsibility for career development. o Facilitated involvement of individual career development consultations with each Sailor to include participation from management and other program leads. o Developed training of the career life cycle at the department level that was individualized for effective dissemination creating trust and rapport. • Redeveloped a student group and managed staff leaders for maximum effectiveness. o Identified problems with schedule formulation both in the student group and their staff supervisors creating a new system to allocate appropriate personnel creating a model program.

• OPERATIONAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT/LOCAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  Groton, CT • Served as a Training Program Manager and Team Trainer. • Developed programs for Navy personnel to achieve maximum operational readiness. • Identified core competencies and aligned training with identified skills. • Managed multiple human resources functions including policies, procedures and compliance with military laws. • Developed and implemented career planning. • Developed communication protocols to increase career awareness and military personnel retention.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fire Control Technician First Class

  • Dec 2004 - Jun 2017

  Diverse Naval Career that included diverse training and experience. Notable skills and qualifications include: Leader, Work Center Supervisor, Mentor, Training lead, Command Career Counselor, community outreach and education coordinator. Notable training: • Work Center Supervisor (Command Level) • Quality Assurance Inspector • Journeyman Instructor Training • Command Career Counselor Course (Human Resources) • Pre-Separation Counseling Course (Human Resources) •… Show more Diverse Naval Career that included diverse training and experience. Notable skills and qualifications include: Leader, Work Center Supervisor, Mentor, Training lead, Command Career Counselor, community outreach and education coordinator. Notable training: • Work Center Supervisor (Command Level) • Quality Assurance Inspector • Journeyman Instructor Training • Command Career Counselor Course (Human Resources) • Pre-Separation Counseling Course (Human Resources) • Department of Labor Counselor (Professional & Kindred) Journeyman • Equal Opportunity in the Navy • Command Equal Opportunity Team Training • Personal Identifiable Information Training

• HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/DIVISIONAL SUPERVISOR/PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2013

  Pearl Harbor, HI USS Louisville SSN 724 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • Developed career planning for sailors. • Ensured compliance with all laws, policies and regulations. • Provided guidance to Command staff on policies and procedure compliance. • Oversaw a college education program with a 100% student completion rate. • Recognized as the model for the local programs and awarded Retention Excellence Award. DIVISIONAL SUPERVISOR/PROGRAM MANAGER • Directed operations and maintenance… Show more USS Louisville SSN 724 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • Developed career planning for sailors. • Ensured compliance with all laws, policies and regulations. • Provided guidance to Command staff on policies and procedure compliance. • Oversaw a college education program with a 100% student completion rate. • Recognized as the model for the local programs and awarded Retention Excellence Award. DIVISIONAL SUPERVISOR/PROGRAM MANAGER • Directed operations and maintenance activities for submarine’s network base system. • Managed a team of ten sailors on the efficient maintenance of combat control system. • Focused efforts on system functionality, reliability and reduced downtime.

• Ship Work Planner & Maintenance Technician

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2009

  Pearl Harbor, HI and Portsmouth, NH • Department representative excelling in complex work controls from inception of projects to completion both technical and mechanical. o Recognized as one of the best project managers for a major ships overhaul responsible for both divisional and departmental repair planning and was trusted for reliability and thoroughness. o Created and maintained a collaborative environment with shipyard engineers and shipboard personnel for complex repair planning and safety protocols leading to… Show more • Department representative excelling in complex work controls from inception of projects to completion both technical and mechanical. o Recognized as one of the best project managers for a major ships overhaul responsible for both divisional and departmental repair planning and was trusted for reliability and thoroughness. o Created and maintained a collaborative environment with shipyard engineers and shipboard personnel for complex repair planning and safety protocols leading to greater efficiency in project completion. • Collaborated with shipyard engineers on all aspects of work controls in a dry dock overhaul, leading to the safe return to sea of the USS Louisville. Recognized by both Command and Shipyard employees for proficiency and knowledge. Used eSOMS, ATIS and MS Office diligently for the creation and processing of both • Achieved high level of system knowledge for both the use and implementation of complex combat control systems. This enabled the return to service fire control systems on schedule from maintenance. Show less