Experience

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  Navy food management team

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2016

  Senior instructor

  • Maximized training attendance by developing and implementing 3 annual and 17 custom training plans on various topics including food preparation, receipt inspection, accounting, sanitation, and equipment• Executed 108 training seminars and 55 training assist visits in support of 945 students across multiple states and overseas• Performed as project leader to the Fleet Policy Counsel continuous process improvement. Drove the efforts of73 team members across 10 organizations to shape fleet training in support of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan cycle• Performed as a certified SERVSAFE instructor and exam proctor• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the myriad Navy directives and policies• Performed sanitation inspections aboard ships submarines, and shore dining facilities operate in compliance with the Tri-Service Food Code Show less

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  Uss michigan ssgn 727

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2019

  Operations manager / supply department supervisor

  • Managed supply department with responsibility for maintaining a $2M annual operational budget and overseeing food service as executive chef with $250K annual food budget• Led 25 personnel & provided supply support across operations; directed team through Supply Management Inspections, consistently earning “Above Standards” ratings• Planned, executed, and supervised the production of 1620 high quality meals to 165 personnel directly resulting in increased crew morale and maximized sustainability• Managed a subsistence inventory of 500-line items valued at $1.5 million ensuring all operational tasking were met, while minimizing loss• Selected to fill in as interim Chief of the Boat, providing counsel to the Commanding Officer and 165 personnel on a wide range of issues that impact personnel, morale, ship employment, and operational readiness• Monitored all equipment, fittings, and cooking utensils at maximum efficiency and ensured timely completion of all maintenance• Supervised the receipt, inspection, stowage, preservation, packaging, shipment, and issuance of provisions• Led, mentored, and trained his junior subordinates in all areas of food service management, including, accounting, inventory control, sanitation, and administration; efforts led to 100% advancement on rating knowledge exams and multiple Supply Excellence Awards• Attended numerous planning conferences to ensure logistical support issues will be addressed for deployment and extensive shipyard period; provided best practice input that was later implemented into regional policy Show less

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  Commander, submarine forces | commander, submarine force atlantic

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2022

  Senior advisor (force culinary specialist)

  • Selected to serve as Force Culinary Specialist for Commander Submarine Forces; provided technical guidance, on-the-job training, and operational assessment to 70 food service operations throughout the entire Navy submarine force • Demonstrated extensive knowledge in DOD food service, financial management, procurement, inventory control, equipment, sanitation, and logistical support functions• Served as an active member of several policy working groups working across multiple enterprises; developed policies, procedures and plans resulting in outstanding support of commander’s intent, guaranteeing all Subversions were met• During the conduct of 30 Supply Management Inspections, assessed submarine performance by analyzing and reviewing major programs including food production, accounting, sanitation, safety, and training programs; ensured the highest standards of food service were met and all operations were certified for sustained independent operations• Trained and mentored 29 Supply Officers, 32 Chief Petty Officers, and 250 food service personnel resulting in increased submarine force readiness and financial accountability• Served as an advisor on logistics and supply support matters relating to assigned ships by conducting site visits to fleet units for training regarding all supply related matters increasing assessment scores by 30%• Provided training to sea and shore activities and commands on the proper procedures for financial closeouts and audits resulting in a 17% reduction of errors and resulting re-work• Analyzes the effectiveness of supply programs to evaluate the compliance with policy, guidance and/or directives• Served as liaison for units in resolving high-priority logistics, supply, distribution, information and service problems minimizing operational disruptions• Served as an advisor on logistics and supply support matters relating to assigned ships by conducting site visits to fleet units for training regarding all supply related matters Show less

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  U.s. army devcom army research laboratory

  Dec 2022 - now

  Project officer