Experience

JRC Integrated Systems

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engineer

  • May 2015 - Present



Saltydawg Photog

• Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, United States

• Fine Art Photographer

  • Jun 2014 - Present



House of Frames

• Merritt Island, FL

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2017



JRC Integrated Systems

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2013



Strategic Systems Programs

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Program Analyst/Program Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012



FBM Operational Test Support Unit TWO

• Chief Executive Officer (Commanding Officer)

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2011

  FBM OTSU-2 provides at sea operational support for test launches of Trident II D5 submarine launched ballistic missiles. Responsible for mission planning and execution, as well as all aspects of command administration, performance evaluations and personnel recognition and career management. Selected Accomplishments: * Coordinator for all test launches of Trident II submarine launched ballistic missiles. Assumes operational command of the Launch Area Support Ship when operating in the vicinity of a submarine. Actively participates in missile launch countdowns. Communicates directly with the Operations Center on land and the submarine launch platform to coordinate all radar, telemetry and control assets required for successful missile flight. Responsible for redirecting shipping traffic and monitoring local weather to ensure public safety during missile test launches. * Manages and controls the movements and positioning of multi-service and multi-national support ships and aircraft supporting Demonstration and Shakedown Operations (DASOs). Communicates and directs secondary support ships and aircraft to ensure all have achieved the required safe mission support position prior to test missile launch. * Tactical Control of all Fleet Commander Evaluation Tests (FCETs). Direct responsibility for missions which typically involve launches of multiple missiles. * Coordinates directly with parent commands, Naval Ordnance Test Unit and Strategic Systems Program as well as numerous related government contractors (Interstate Electronics Corporation – L3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, John Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory, Military Sealift Command, etc.) Show less



Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

• Strategic Plans and Policy Staff Member

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2008

  SHAPE is NATO’s strategic level military headquarters Provided strategic level guidance and planning to NATO military operational and tactical commands as well as strategic military guidance to the political body of NATO. Oversee the preparation and implementation of schedules related to military training and exercises. Selected Accomplishments: * Significant international experience. Fully integrated in an international staff at NATO HQ. Travelled extensively throughout Europe to plan and develop a comprehensive exercise and training program for NATO. * Effective and comfortable within high level negotiations and discussions. Acted as the senior NATO negotiator when working with Russian military high command to plan and develop a new NATO-Russia exercise series to enhance NATO-Russia diplomacy and cooperation. * Able to manage large-scale programs. Co-managed NATO’s Military Exercise and Training Programme (MTEP), a comprehensive plan which covered all NATO Military Training and Exercises for a six year period. This required extensive coordination with operational and tactical level commands throughout NATO and NATO partners. * Pro-actively developed a computer tool to evaluate the quality and value of NATO exercises. Show less



USS Louisiana (SSBN 743)(GOLD)

• Chief Personnel Officer (Executive Officer)

  • Apr 2003 - Jun 2005

  USS LOUISIANA is a Ballistic Missile Submarine. Second in charge and overall personnel/training manager for approximately 180 persons onboard a ballistic missile submarine. Selected Accomplishments: * Played a vital role in the Command and Control of the Strategic Weapons System. * Planned and executed the ship’s schedule. * At-scene leader for all shipboard casualties (such as flooding, fire, etc.). Trained to respond and act quickly and calmly during emergency situations. * Responsible for the mentoring, training, and discipline of 18 Naval Officers and over 160 enlisted personnel. Show less



Submarine Squadron Twenty

• Department Head (Strategic Weapons Staff Officer)

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2003

  SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY provides operational and technical support to a squadron of five ballistic missile submarines. Ensured the readiness of the Strategic Weapons System of a squadron of five Ballistic Missile Submarines, including ten submarine crews. Selected Accomplishments: * Supervised senior enlisted personnel. * Served as Mentor and advisor to ten submarine Weapons Officers. Evaluator for Command and Control exercises which resulted in certification of submarine crews for deployment. * Maintained the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program for multiple commands and contractors at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. * Advisor to the Base Commander in the areas of Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism and Security Measures Show less



USS Wyoming (SSBN 742)(BLUE)

• Department Head (Weapons Officer)

  • Jan 1998 - Oct 2001

  USS WYOMING is a Ballistic Missile Submarine. Weapons Department Head responsible for approximately 50 personnel comprised of officers and enlisted men and the maintenance and operation of all weapons systems onboard a ballistic missile submarine. This includes the Strategic Weapons System (missile, fire control, and launching systems) and the Tactical Weapons System (fire control, sonar, and torpedo systems). Selected Accomplishments: * Led a department which received numerous accolades. Recognized by the Submarine Squadron as the highest ranked Strategic Weapons Department (Strategic “S”) for 1998, 1999, 2000; the highest ranked Tactical Systems Department (Tactical “T”) for 2001 * Contributed significantly to the command’s tremendous success. The highest ranked submarine (Battle “E”) in the Submarine Squadron for 1999. Recognized as the best Ballistic Missile Submarine in Strategic Command in 1999 (Omaha Trophy). * Directed nuclear propulsion plant and tactical operations as senior person on duty. In port and at sea operations involved over 180 personnel and over $1 billion of equipment. * Quality Assurance expert using Objective Quality Evidence. * Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program Certifying Official and Program Manager * Nuclear Weapons Safety Officer and Nuclear Weapons Accountability Officer Show less



USS Pintado (SSN 672)

• First Line Technical Manager (Division Officer)

  • Jul 1992 - Mar 1995

  USS PINTADO is a Fast Attack Submarine. Led three separate divisions of men (6-12 personnel) onboard a fast attack submarine. Primary job included supervising the operation of the nuclear reactor plant and associated equipment, as well as supervising the navigation and operation of the submarine. Selected Accomplishments: * Led workgroups responsible for maintenance of nuclear power plant equipment including mechanical and steam systems, and reactor control electronics. * Supervised a workgroup responsible for radio and electronic material systems. * Oversaw acceptance testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting. * Managed 6-12 personnel including training, career counseling, and performance evaluations. * Qualified Navy Nuclear Engineer in preparation for Department Head assignment. * SCUBA Diver and SCUBA Diving Supervisor. Show less



Taylor Diving and Salvage, Inc

• Diver / Tender

  • Jun 1984 - Feb 1985

  Taylor Diving and Salvage, Inc. does underwater construction and maintenance. Duties: Conduct working dives as well as maintain and operate diving equipment. Selected Accomplishments: * Experience in the Gulf of Mexico on a large variety of platforms and ships. * Operated recompression chambers, tended saturation chambers, used and maintained both SCUBA and surface Supplied diving equipment. Utilized both air and mixed breathing gasses (Heliox). * Extensive rigging, welding, cutting, and seamanship tasks. Show less