MILITARY

QUALIFICATIONS

Six years of management and supervisory experience. Departments have always received higher ratings as a result of new systems and better organization.

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Consistently received annual evaluations rated top 5%.

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Trained and experienced in Human Resource Management. Able to isolate personnel problems and implement solutions.

EMPLOYMENT

Legal Officer - Investigated crimes, gathered evidence, and made recommendations for prosecution. Resolved claims for and against the government. Investigated accidents and other claims and negotiated settlements. Provided financial counseling for those with debt problems. Developed strong working relations with Naval Investigative Service, County Prosecutor, and US Secret Service.

 

Scheduler/Flight Leader - Oversaw the training of student officers, making sure all phases of training were completed in the least time possible.

 

Quality Assurance/Maintenance Safety Officer - Developed the squadron into a top rated unit. Won the Battle Efficiency Award (1992) and the Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award (1991, 1993) for being the highest rated among 13 squadrons.

 

Human Resources Officer - Developed Command Action Plans using input from the squadron to deal with problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, poor morale and communications, and racial conflicts. Received the highest Human Resource Manage­ment rating within the wing (six squadrons). The Action Plan became the model used throughout the wing. Drug and alcohol use were substantially reduced and reenlistments among minorities increased over 40%.

 

Electrical Instruments Officer - Managed the base shop which repaired gyros, inertials, and other instruments. Operation readiness rose from one of the lowest ratings to the highest.

 

Procurement Officer - Responsible for providing supplies, procuring equipment, and planning logistics for an agency of 700. Each year develop a proposed budget based on the needs of the agency and establish justification for all expenditures. As needs or problems occur throughout the year, request funds to procure nonbudgeted items. For nonstandard products work with vendors to obtain the best product available while remaining within budget. Items have included portable investigation laboratories, computers, police radios, and emergency equipment. Also maintain property account­ability including real estate, buildings, desks, equipment, and arms. Perform or supervise investigations when property is lost or stolen. Developed a system which reduced procurement time for major equipment from an average of 96 days to 69.

 

Military Police Supervisor - Supervised 25 MPs and the handling of police work and investigations at Fort Lewis. At different times coordinated investigations with the FBI, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, and the Criminal Investigation Department of the Army. Cases investigated included homicides, rapes, thefts, illegal use of drugs, and destruction of equipment.