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24 years of active duty in the Navy, serving 18 years of sea duty of which 16 years spent forward deployed to Japan. I was a Mess Management Specialist, later changed to Culinary Specialist, dual warfare qualified as a Surface Warfare and Aviation Warfare Specialist. I recently graduated, April 2014, from DeVry University with a Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems for Web Development.
Military Experiences
Nov 1999 - Sep 2004
Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
Responsible for the proper operation of the enlisted dining facility preparing 5,000 meals daily in 2 dining facilities including preparation of 800 box lunches on a daily basis while underway. Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of assigned spaces. Supervised and trained 200 food service personnel.
Jan 1997 - Nov 1999
Training Petty Officer / Leading Petty Officer
Training Petty Officer for approximately 30 assigned personnel between enlisted dining facility and Bachelor housing staff.
Bachelor Housing leading petty officer, managed and maintained the bachelor housing for officers and enlisted personnel assigned to the station and transient rooms. Conducted inspections of quarters to ensure sanitation and cleanliness standards were maintained. Performed maintenance on buildings and grounds as needed.
Nov 1990 - Dec 1996
Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
Responsible for the proper operation of the enlisted dining facility preparing 5,000 meals daily in 2 dining facilities including preparation of box lunches on a daily basis. Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of assigned spaces. Supervised and trained 200 food service personnel.
May 1990 - Nov 1990
Watch Captain
Watch captain for the USNH dining facility. Supervised 10 civilian cooks in the preparation of patient meals and galley cleanliness and sanitation.
Deployments
(15 years, 11 months)Military Credentials
Certifications
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees