Experience

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

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

• System Safety Analyst

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Assessing risk and safety for programs during the acquisition process. Assessing risk and safety for programs during the acquisition process.



Rocky Bayou Christian School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Technician

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2020

  Maintain, troubleshoot, repair infrastructure of 298 computers, printers, network switches & hot spots, and devices spread across two different campuses. Research and requisition components and devices. Prepare new devices for use on the school network. Provide formal and informal training to staff on the use of software and network tools. Maintain, troubleshoot, repair infrastructure of 298 computers, printers, network switches & hot spots, and devices spread across two different campuses. Research and requisition components and devices. Prepare new devices for use on the school network. Provide formal and informal training to staff on the use of software and network tools.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor/Writer

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  As Division Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge I was working above my rank. A US Navy Senior Chief arrived to assume the leadership role.Serves as an instructor in the Ground Ordnance Division at the Joint Service Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD); conducts classroom and practical area instruction for students from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and military students from 94 allied nations; serves as class proctor, conducts academic and performance counseling; researches, develops and recommends changes to curriculum, instructor guides, student guides, and test materials; responsible for student and instructor safety during the conduct of training; participates in and leads training for Battalion staff and cadre. Show less

• Ground Ordnance Division Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Directed the training of 1500 multi-service (Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force) and 250 foreign military students from 94 nations annually on the identification, render safe, and disposal of US and foreign military munitions. Supervised 35 instructors comprised of all four Department of Defense uniformed services, government service, and civilian contractors. Managed all matters of the division, concerning curriculum, accountability, instructor qualifications, professional development, and duty performance of instructors. Show less

• Platoon Sergeant

  • Mar 2009 - May 2012

  Leads and manages a platoon of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams. Directs and supervises EOD range and area clearance operations. Directs disposal operations for conventional and chemical munitions. Coordinates EOD operations with Chemical Accident/Incident Response Officer (CAIRO). Performs and maintains liaison with supported units and civil and federal law enforcement agencies. Assists in planning, coordination, and execution of unit operations and movements. Assists in preparation of operation orders and standard operating procedures. Consolidates, edits, and reviews reports. Show less

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Leader

  • May 2006 - Mar 2009

  Performs or supervises render safe and disposal procedures on conventional, chemical, biological, nuclear and improvised explosive devices. Develops new render safe and disposal procedures when none in existence or modifies existing procedures to adapt to new situations. Supervises transportation and storage of explosives and unexploded ordnance. Supervises operation of the emergency contamination control station (ECCS) and emergency personnel decontamination station (EPDS). Advises commanders on precautions and actions necessary when unexploded ordnance is located in their area of operation. Prepares technical intelligence and incident reports. Advises military and civilian agencies on disposition of hazardous materials and searching techniques for improvised explosive devices (IED). Performs administrative and supervisory functions in maintenance, security, supply, and training management. Creates procedures when none exists or modifies existing procedures to adapt to new situations. Show less

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Sergeant

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

  Performs duties of the EOD Team Member. Additionally, supervises and provides technical guidance to less experienced Soldiers. Performs radiological monitoring. Reads and interprets x-rays, diagrams, drawings, and other technical information on explosive ordnance. Conducts formal instruction to military and civilian audiences. Assists with the administrative duties necessary to support unit operations. Assists in preparing technical intelligence and incident reports.

• Explosvie Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Member

  • Nov 2002 - Dec 2004

  Researches and identifies ordnance using EOD technical publications. Detects the presence of and identifies chemical agents. Prepares and maintains EOD tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assists in operating an Emergency Contamination Control Station (ECCS) and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Station (EPDS). Assists in locating and gaining access to buried ordnance. Assists the EOD Team Leader in performing the major duties

• Regular Trainee

  • Oct 2001 - Nov 2002

  Completed the U.S. Army basic training; learning discipline, the core Army values, and the skills necessary to be a Soldier. Prepared for advanced training by attending the U.S. Army’s pre-course for EOD School. Graduated from the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal course, one of the most difficult courses in the military, earning the military occupational specialty for EOD.