Brendan Pigott

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  -Taught academic and technical courses such as Division Officer Leadership, U.S. Navy War Fighting Assets, and Threats to Naval Forces on a 5-week recurring schedule to an average of 60 students in a classroom setting-Managed instructor qualifications for 12 staff members, ensuring compliance with mandated educational and safety requirements-Advisor to Naval Service Training Command and the Surface Warfare Officers'​ School in implementing celestial navigation training for all new naval officers-Updated course curriculum in collaboration with other instructors to increase effectiveness of lesson materials-Led students through a detailed curriculum, certifying graduation requirements were met by each student and that individuals completed any unmet requirements prior to course completion-Organized and led student graduation ceremonies attended by high-ranking military personnel-Briefed the Captain on class progress, graduation plans, and individual student concerns-Analyzed student-generated end-of-course critiques with other staff members to determine the best methods for program improvement and to provide data-driven solutions to organizational problems-Resolved conflicts between individual students as well as between students and staff, ensuring all concerns were addressed according to applicable policies and regulations-Planned and executed a community service event with the Rhode Island Veterans' Home, allowing 23 students to visit and interact with over 100 disabled veterans of the U.S. military Show less -Primary advisor for all piloting, coastal, and open-ocean navigation operations, providing navigational advice and recommendations to the Captain and bridge watch teams -Assisted the Captain in writing the ship’s Underway Standing Orders and Navigation Bill, taking into account federal government and U.S. Navy rules and regulations regarding safe navigation-Collaborated with the ship’s Department Heads in planning voyage itineraries, guaranteeing the ship arrived at various destinations on time and prepared to carry out its mission-Administered the Navigation Warfare program, confirming training objectives were met and that the ship maintained a high level of navigational readiness through periodic drills-Maintained a close working relationship with the staff of the local training authority, qualifying the ship for unrestricted navigation operations according to the certification timeline-Tracked the progress of all personnel pursuing qualifications that require expertise in navigation, making recommendations for full qualification to the Captain-Led 5 people as the Navigation Division Officer, enforcing personnel policies and procuring necessary equipment as funding availability allowed-Oversaw the divisional administration of the Maintenance and Material Management Program, ensuring over $20,000 of navigation equipment was properly maintained and ready for use at all times-Developed and led quarterly training sessions for 25 crew members on the principles of navigation and ship control through formal presentations and the use of off-site ship simulators-Scheduled major shipyard repairs and planned shipyard maintenance work in coordination with the ship's Port Engineer-Coordinated preparations for a major shipboard readiness inspection, developing ship-wide standards and procedures to accomplish project milestones Show less -Primary advisor for all seamanship, aviation, and search and rescue operations, providing technical advice to the Captain, other officers, and assigned personnel-Analyzed and interpreted technical information in preparation for solid and liquid cargo transfer operations with ships of Military Sealift Command-Organized and developed the ship’s schedule with the Operations Officer to meet critical mission and training requirements-Updated and maintained the Underway Replenishment Bill, Aviation Bill, and Search and Rescue Bill-Led 20 personnel as the Deck Division Officer, resolving conflicts, handling training requirements, and recommending awards-Oversaw the divisional administration of the Maintenance and Material Management Program, ensuring over $50,000 of seamanship, aviation, and search and rescue equipment was properly maintained and ready for use at all times-Liaison between the ship and Naval Air Systems Command, overseeing the refurbishment of the ship’s flight deck to exact specifications and the successful certification of the flight deck for unrestricted operations-Directed the Seamanship Warfare program, working closely with the staff of the local training authority to verify all shipboard seamanship equipment was functional and that the crew was competent to operate the equipment according to technical requirements-Inspected shipboard compartments as part of the Shipboard Safety Program, ensuring each compartment was in good order and conformed to mandated security, safety, and damage control requirements-Held quarterly training sessions for 20 crew members on the art and science of seamanship utilizing hands-on demonstrations and formal presentations-Managed an account worth $5,000 for the 25 members of the Officers' Association, paying monthly bills in a timely manner on behalf of the association and aggressively raising funds for periodic off-duty social events Show less

  • Instructor

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Navigator

    Dec 2011 - May 2013

  • First Lieutenant/Assistant Operations Officer

    Jul 2009 - Nov 2011
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  Military Sealift Command

  Nov 2015 - now

  Global Command Information Center Supervisor

  -Supervisory Marine Transportation Specialist (GS-2150-13) within the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Operations Directorate (N3), Current Operations Division (N31), Global Command Information Center (GCIC) Support Branch (N311)-Manage a team of 6 U.S. Navy Lieutenants, 2 Chief Warrant Officers, and 3 Petty Officer responsible for maintaining the critical information flow between MSC Headquarters and MSC assets worldwide-Collaborate with Military Sealift Command Headquarters Navy Reserve Unit leadership in training personnel for assignments supporting the Global Command Information Center Support Branch.-Coordinated the successful transition of Global Command and Information Center (GCIC) operations from Washington DC to Norfolk, VA between January 2016 and July 2016-Analyze information and resolve complex problems having an impact on the movement of MSC vessels-Liaise with Commander MSC (COMSC) staff specialists and MSC Area Commanders to provide mission-ready forces when and where required-Evaluate mission performance to detect and correct operational and material deficiencies to ensure policies and procedures are implemented to achieve maximum utilization of assets and ensure capabilities are commensurate with evolving requirements-Provide reports and briefs to MSC Senior Leadership (Flag/General Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and GS15 federal employees) on the readiness status of operational resources-Perform the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical guidance, personnel management, performance management, position management, training, promotions, leave approval, awards, disciplinary issues, and administering EEO policies Show less