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Leader: HR, Trainer, Safety and Operations
Military to civilian transition. Successful career from Seaman Recruit to Commander. Extensive leadership experience in challenging environments focused on operational and safety excellence.
Adjunct Professor Safety Programs Training
Organizational Development Writing/Editing Project Management
Navy Instructor (flight school, technical
Military Experiences
Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Chief Staff Officer - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (2007-2011). Senior leadership position. Directly supported the CEO in all facets of a $1B enterprise. Responsible for operations, recreation program, HR, safety, support services and solutions for a 3000 person organization. HR decision maker, Chair for Institutional review Board. Successful team builder, safety advocate, community liaison. Encouraged and facilitated 95% of sailors to continue college education.
Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
Executive Officer
Executive Officer (Second in Command/Deputy Mayor) Chinhae, Korea (2005-2006). Led 400 American and Korean personnel. Created a strong intercultural team that successfully supported 90 U.S. Navy port visits throughout the peninsula. Responsible for all base operations, housing, recreation programs, HR, safety and security. Strengthened relations with Korean Navy.
Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
Safety Officer
Safety Officer for aircraft carrier (USS Carl Vinson) and over 5,000 sailors involved in high tempo, dangerous operations in a demanding environment. Provided tailored safety risk management guidance for flight deck operations, high risk evolutions and personal safety at home and in recreational settings. Communicated Safety Risk planning to a diverse audience encompassing every phase of operations.
Deployments
(3 years, 7 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jan 1989 - Dec 1990
Flight School
Foreign Language Skills
2006
hangul (1/1)
1982
Italian (3+/3+)
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2009 - 2011
University of Rhode Island (graduate degree)