Experience

U.S. Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast Operations Director & Project Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  Served as the lead liaison between the U.S. Navy and civilian contractors for the U.S. Pacific Fleet providing intermediate level maintenance and training for all shipboard information, training and entertainment broadcast systems. Managed the operation of radio, television, satellite, cable and ship-based broadcast support systems. Oversaw research, programming planning, production, budgeting, training and maintenance of related equipment. Conducted initial negotiations for facility modifications and inter-service support agreements. Responsible for 322 employees with 16 direct reports. Show less



USS Tarawa (LHA-1)

• Communications Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

  Provided technical support and training to over 250 personnel on the proper procedure for combating major electrical fires in a shipboard atmosphere. Key achievements included: • Provided technical expertise and trouble-shooting skills in the repair and maintenance of more than 35 major electrical components which saved the ship more than $27K in depot level maintenance fees. Provided technical support and training to over 250 personnel on the proper procedure for combating major electrical fires in a shipboard atmosphere. Key achievements included: • Provided technical expertise and trouble-shooting skills in the repair and maintenance of more than 35 major electrical components which saved the ship more than $27K in depot level maintenance fees.



USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)

• Interior Communications Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

  Managed and supervised three work centers consisting of 26 technicians in troubleshooting, refurbishment, maintenance, and repair of over 500 shipboard interior communications electronic equipment. Key achievements included: • Was cited in his annual performance evaluations as providing “unparalleled leadership and foresight in a project to overhaul his division’s maintenance program which resulted in him achieving a remarkable increase in workload capacity and saving the Navy more than $75K in depot level repair costs. Show less



U.S. Navy Advanced Communication Systems School

• Instructor and Division Officer

  • Oct 2000 - Nov 2003

  Managed the daily administration of this advanced school which provided training to more than 1,600 personnel in over 40 electronic and electrical courses. Provided oversight in the curriculums of 10 advanced engineering courses. Supervised 25 enlisted and civilian instructors and an annual budget of $15K. Key achievements included: • Certified as a Master Training Specialist and given recognition as an expert in all aspects of electrical and interior communications systems. Managed the daily administration of this advanced school which provided training to more than 1,600 personnel in over 40 electronic and electrical courses. Provided oversight in the curriculums of 10 advanced engineering courses. Supervised 25 enlisted and civilian instructors and an annual budget of $15K. Key achievements included: • Certified as a Master Training Specialist and given recognition as an expert in all aspects of electrical and interior communications systems.

• Program Manager, Team Leader and Electronic Tech

  • May 1984 - Oct 2000

  Began naval career as an electronic technician and evolved through training and hands-on experience to roles of increased levels of responsibility. Rigorous discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to successfully engage and interact with both superiors and subordinates led to dual certifications in both the surface and aviation communities of the Navy as well as being twice selected for Sailor of the Year. Began naval career as an electronic technician and evolved through training and hands-on experience to roles of increased levels of responsibility. Rigorous discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to successfully engage and interact with both superiors and subordinates led to dual certifications in both the surface and aviation communities of the Navy as well as being twice selected for Sailor of the Year.