Bio
Experience
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U.S. Fleet Forces Command
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Norfolk, VA
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Fleet Navigator/GIS Officer/Oceanographic Survey Program Coordinator
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Jan 2018 - Present
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Norfolk, VA
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US Navy
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Suffolk, VA
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Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Program Manager
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
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Suffolk, VA
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SAIC
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Norfolk, VA
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METOC Analyst and Team Lead for Fleet Synthetic Training
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Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
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Norfolk, VA
Led multi-organizational team as Senior Consultant for global capability of a synthetic environment used for international fleet training. Saved Department of Defense and coalition countries millions of dollars in fuel costs;Provided management, direction, strategic vision and focus to employees and multiple subcontractors to ensure alignment with customer and primary stakeholder objectives; Recognized as Subject Matter Expert for key project stakeholders. Communicated and reported results monthly and as needed to senior government and SAIC executives; Defined requirements, recommended resource allocations, strategic focus improvements, additional products, and R&D investments; Collaborated in business development efforts associated with federal contracts, including technical writing and proposal reviews. Resulted in multimillion dollar contracts being awarded.
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Executive Assistant/Meteorology & Oceanography Requirements Officer
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Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
Coordinated all tasking, output and deadlines for a major staff of over 100 military/civilian/contractor personnel; Managed the Undersea Capabilities and Meteorology/Oceanography program portfolios, ensuring capabilities and requirements were aligned with Fleet priorities.
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Commanding Officer
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2010
Led over 300 military/civilian/contractor personnel at 24 weather offices in the U.S., Asia and Europe – the largest CNMOC Ech V command. Managed $7M annual budget.
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Environmental Satellite Requirements Officer
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2009
Program Manager for Naval Oceanography Program satellite requirements; advocated for increased data availability, quality and timeliness to enhance warfighter operations.
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Officer in Charge
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Mar 2006 - Sep 2007
Led 8 military and civilian instructors, providing instructor-led and seminar style meteorology/oceanography/environmental science forecast training.Concurrently served as Training Department Head at Commander, Undersea Surveillance for 2 months.
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Operations Aerology Divo / Asst Navigator
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Dec 2003 - Feb 2006
Provided environmental forecast support enhancing Carrier Strike Group operations.
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Officer in Charge
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Oct 2000 - Dec 2003
Supervised and led 45 military and civilian personnel at two sites.
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Naval Officer
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1995 - 1998
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Education
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1998 - 2000Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science (MS), Meteorology and Physical Oceanography -
1986 - 1991University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology
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