William Davison, PMP

Experience

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  Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2012

  Executive Officer (Highest Position)

  My foundation in leadership and management began at NJROTC. I dedicated countless hours towards our unit's success. I will spare all the details and only present noteworthy accomplishments.Positions I have served:12th grade: Operations Officer (4 months), Executive Officer (6 months)11th grade: Command Chief (3 months), Supply Officer (7 months)10th grade: 1st Lieutenant, Color Guard Commander, Academic Team Commander9th grade: 1st LieutenantGoals Achieved of Note:As Executive Officer I managed a team of 20+ cadet officers. As the officer in charge of the staff, my team planned and successfully executed our unit's first leadership orientation event at Camp Parks (Army Base).As Supply Officer I managed our unit's inventory of over 3000 uniform items with the help of 3 assistant supply officers. We took regular, accurate, & (painful) inventories of my department. I also learned and utilized the Joint Unit Management System (JUMS) to track each cadet's issue records. We developed a standard process for issuing and returning items. Due to our efforts, we greatly contributed to our unit's evaluation in 2011 and won the Unit Achievement Award for exceptional performance which is only granted by the Area Manager of the pacific region (Area 13).As Academic Team Commander, I created and organized a club called "Homework Hang-out" where students would come after school to do homework and get free tutoring before heading home. Show less

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  U.S. Navy Reserve

  Aug 2012 - May 2016

  Midshipman

  Leadership & Professional development:Operations Officer, PT Coordinator, Squad Leader"The NROTC Program is established to develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, and loyalty, and with the core values of honor, courage and commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government." Show less

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  California State University Maritime Academy

  Mar 2014 - May 2016

  Work as the head administrative assistant under the Commandant's Office & lead a team of three support members: Sean Boston (IT expert), Tim Erickson (IT apprentice), Aaron Lamb (System & sheets apprentice). Also I coordinate multiple departments of the administration & faulty to further projects and unify efforts.We work to benefit the entire Corps of Cadets (every student) by developing tools to ease decision making, management, and coordination for all Corps Leadership & University Administration.Projects of notable success:Semester Formation ChitsWatchbill - Automatically assisted generatorCommand/Company/Division/Squad Leadership SheetsGoogle Apps for Education launch and managementFormation (Attendance & Inspection) SheetAttachments coming soon. Show less As an University Ambassador for Office of University Advancement, I attended high profile university events. Three events of note:VIP tours - gave campus tours to VIPs such as the current CMA Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Susan B. Opp.Gala - worked at the second largest fund-raising and networking event for the maritime industry on the West CoastCSU Advocacy Day - lobbied at the California State Assembly & Senate legislature on behalf of California State University Maritime Academy. Show less Served as Division Commanding Officer of about 115 cadets, and assembled & led a leadership team of 15 individuals.Goals Achieved:#1 division (out of 12) on pass rate for the annual change-over examination.Only division (out of 12) to draft a new motto and patch identification. See attached.Only division (out of 12) to assemble a system and successfully track Campus Stewardship hoursOnly division (out of 12) to fully take advantage of new campus social network (The Fantail) & consequently became used as an example by administration.Only division (out of 12) to base divisional training on Coast Guard STCW competency codesOnly division (out of 12) to have an upper leadership team of over 5 members & regular weekly meetings Show less

  • Head Administrative Assistant

    Oct 2014 - May 2016

  • University Ambassador

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Corps Chief of Staff

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Division Commanding Officer - Division 3 Engine

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Military Sealift Command

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Engine Midshipman

  As a Engine Midshipman I assisted in the operation and maintenance of a 20,000 horsepower steam propulsion plant. I also completed an engineering project which outlined all major engineering systems as well as maintaining a daily log (attached). The Chief Engineer and First Assistant Engineer both wrote letters of recommendations (attached).

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  US Navy

  Feb 2018 - now

  *Fleet Submarine Officer-Coordinated the first ever show of force with a US SSBN (Ballistic Missile Submarine) in the Middle East. Result: Lowered tensions of our adversaries (see attached news article)- Drafted and staffed the first ever fleet subsea seabed warfare (SSW) task order coordinating and clarifying efforts across the fleet. Result: obtained additional options for the Admiral, and the SSW task order was copied by other fleets.- 1 of 2 of the C5F staff of 120 to qualify theater undersea warfare watch officer (TUSWWO) by written exam and oral board. Result: Stood watch during USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Strait of Hormuz transits, aiding in her safe passage.*Battle Watch Captain (BWC)- While on watch, directed all of US naval forces in the Middle East on behalf of the Admiral. Result: Contributed to the safe passage of the USS Richmond Voyager that was attacked by Iranian forces (see attached news article).-1 of 21 in my department of N35 to qualify BWC through exam and oral board.*Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations Planner- Planned, staffed and briefed 3 missions approved by the President of the United States.- Coordinated among several departments and led a small team for the collection of information vital to national security. Result: First ever collect of its nature, awarded Navy Commendation Medal, and the team received brazo zulu (good job) message from the Secretary of Defense.*Security Manager 2x- Managed one controlled access program of 89 members. Result: Obtained one of the highest grades following an external inspection and received the comment of "one of the best programs he has ever inspected".- Managed one controlled access program of 16 members. Result: Zero security violations or incidents. Show less Led a quality assurance department of 2 assistant QAOs, 1 quality assurance supervisor, 5 quality assurance inspectors, 6 controlled material petty officers, and roughly 40 craftsmen during a challenging shipyard availability and repair period. Reported directly to the Executive Officer and Squadron QAO on all matters concerning controlled work (high energy systems, critical safety systems, and nuclear systems) by machinery, auxiliary, torpedo, and sonar divisions on the submarine. Served as the ship's subject matter expert for technical specifications and technical references, scrutinizing all control work packages, auditing all objective quality evidence, and generating all technical reports to be submitted to Naval Sea Systems Command. Served as the prime signature authority for all quality assurance qualifications. Created and maintained a robust training program with a focus on correcting recent issues noted in maintenance surveillances. Managed a strong audit and surveillance program including 100% vertical audit of all controlled work packages and monitors of roughly 40% of all controlled work. Show less Led a division of roughly 9 highly trained auxiliary mechanics though a challenging shipyard availability and repair period. Reported directly to the Chief Engineer on all matters affecting the emergency diesel generator, oxygen generation, atmospheric control, ship service hydraulics, sanitary water, plumbing, potable water, ballast, and firefighting systems. As the DCA onboard, served as the subject matter expert for fighting shipboard casualties including fires, flooding, hydraulic ruptures, and toxic gas releases. Served as the prime signature authority for damage control qualifications and developed and held ship wide damage control training. Also acted as the man in charge of damage control central during ship-wide casualties drills and actual casualties, directing ship response and support. Show less Managed a division of roughly 10 nuclear trained mechanics though a challenging shipyard availability and repair period. Reported directly to the Chief Engineer on all matters affecting the propulsion train, main and aux steam, propulsion and turbine generator lube oil, freshwater, main and auxiliary seawater, high pressure air, and reverse osmosis systems. Oversaw preventative maintenance programs (nuclear and non nuclear), reviewed/supervised controlled work, and ran an audit and surveillance program aimed at continuous improvement. Show less

  • SOAC Student

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Nuclear Submarine Officer

    May 2016 - now

  • United States Naval Forces Central Command - Submarine Planner / Submarine Operations Officer

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Operations Safety Officer (OSO)

    Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Assistant Combat Systems Officer (AWEPS)

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)

    May 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Damage Control Assistant (DCA)

    Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA)

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Severn Leadership Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Fellow

  Selected into the highly competitive Severn Leadership Group (SLG) Fellowship program. The Fellows Program is designed to develop mid-career professionals into courageous, highly effective leaders who inspire lives of selfless courage and service to others – resulting in exceptional mission-focused teams pursuing excellence. The SLG presents a holistic picture of both leadership and followership with an emphasis on practical knowledge and skills. The Fellows Program is divided into three concurrent parts: dynamic and interactive learning with access to distinguished industry leaders, one-on-one mentorship for immediate application of leadership insights, and a lifelong network of Fellows and continued support and development through alumni events. Show less