Sean A. Edwards

Virginia Beach, VA 23456 / sean.edwards0001@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:  Director/Executive

CAREER SUMMARY

• 20+ years, United States Navy, CDR (O5), Honorable Discharge: 10/25
• 11 years, Air Traffic Controller
• 8+years, Executive Director, Sr. Manager, Program Manager (operations, training, military)
• 7+ years, Supervisor/Manager – Combat and Communications Systems (military)
• 7+ years, Training, Instructor, Curriculum Developer (organizational leadership, safety, OHSA, military)
• 1+ years, Policy, Assessment, and Research (safety, protocol, welfare, morale, military)
• Security Clearance: DoD, Top Secret-SCI (last adjudicated: 02/22, expires: continuous review) 

EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO

United States Navy, Undersea Warfare Development Center, Norfolk, VA

10/22 – present, Executive Officer (CDR/O5)

Organizational Management and Leadership

• Administer organizational performance and discipline of a ship or unit of the operating forces; represent the commanding officer; enforce command orders, policies, and operations in CO’s absence
• Coordinates department heads for command administration, schedules, inspections, and personnel performance, training, welfare, and morale
• Manage and provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on policy-making, assessment, inspection, research, and development
• Leads a team of executives and professionals as second in command to the CO; responsible for training Navy-wide general military training for the Command, and follow-on Command-recommended training; manage personnel logistics (temporary duty for assessments, conferences, working groups
• Oversees employment decisions, including transfer approvals between units, interviewing and hiring of contract staff, terminations and retirements, and performance evaluations

Human Asset Management

• Supervise three GS15, two GS14, six GS13, six GS12, four GS9, three LCDRs, three LTs, one LTJG, one ENS, one Master Chief (CMC), three Senior Chiefs, seven Chiefs, three Petty Officers, First Class, and four Petty Officers, Second Class

Training & Development

• Created and developed a three-part leadership series; 1) Knowing Self, Knowing Others, 2) Leading People, Leading Teams; and 3) Leading Organizations, training learners on topics of improved communications via ‘personality’ color lenses,’ resulting in diversity-awareness, enhanced workforce operations, and streamlined strategic organizational goals, presented to >300 learners (four months)

10/20 – 10/22, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration, and Interoperability (C5I) (LCDR-CDR/O4-5)

United States Navy, USS Bataan (LHD 5), Norfolk, VA

Organizational Management and Leadership

• Directed two department heads, including a LCDR/Combat Systems Information Officer (CSIO) and a  LT/Combat Systems Officer (CSO), and a staff of 123 military personnel in delivering C5I integration between ships’ LAN network, radio channels, and defense systems, with equipment valued at ~$500M (total communications, including network, radio, and combat systems suite (ACDS- Amphibious Combat Defense System)

Process Improvement

• Streamlined Combat Systems Light Off Assessment (CSLO) by integrating Engineering, Operations, Plans, and Tactics Departments holding the Combat Systems Readiness Assessment Team to benchmarks during the process, reducing a historic nine-month process to within seven months for the ‘Combat Systems Light Off’ Atlantic Training Group (ATG) event on an LHD Class for heavy Maintenance, Materials and planning as a cohesive weapons suite when equipment placed online

Training & Development

• Streamlined training and maintenance practices within C5I producing certification events with high percentages of completion (with inspection score ratings), including Combat Communications (98%), Cyber (94%), Security (95%), Anti-Air Warfare (96%), and 3M (97%) Certifications (practice certifications before the graded event) before deadlines for warfighter readiness and deployability
• Developed realistic Combat Systems Training Team scenarios; provided training and mentoring for five Tactical Action Officers (TAO) and four Combat Information Center (CIC) watchstander operators within a 20-man watch team, resulting in early qualifications and certification of the USS Bataan’s Combat System Suite six months ahead of schedule

12/19 – 10/20, Deputy Director (LCDR/O4)

United States Navy, Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA

Organizational Management and Leadership, Project Management

• Directed, managed, and supervised a GS-13, Senior Chief, three Chiefs, and 10 Sailors (E6/5)
• Scheduled and oversaw safety assessments for the entire US Naval organization; traveled internationally to provide ship Afloat Operational Safety Assessments (AOSA) on a 3-year rotation
• Directed, managed, and monitored the following projects as Project Manager:
  • Redesigned Navy Shipboard Boot, I-5 Boot. Team Lead, based on MISHAP Report Messages and WESS for workforce injuries to ankles, knees, and other injuries, resulting in finding the manufacturer never visited ships and made the ‘standard shipboard boot’ to MILSPEC; followed up with manufacturers who visited ships to measure, analyze, and photo ladder wells, stair treads, and surveille pressure-step monitor data (strapped to sailors’ ankles), resulting in manufacturer redesigning a ‘shipboard boot,’ (I-5) boot) for increased safety and reduction of injuries for shipboard personnel
  • Created a ‘Near Real-time Mishap Projection Dashboard,’ enabling Carrier Strike Group Commanders (Admirals) to forecast when a CO should schedule personnel for specific phases of training, e.g., using WESS and Mishap Message Report data, view historical safety and incident records (data related to past accidents or injuries resulting from weather, season, deployments), to recommend, facilitate, and schedule training for predicted potential accidents or safety issues

Human Asset Management, Research and Analysis, and Training Development, Safety Oversight

• Managed, trained, and instructed research team on ‘how to research,’ including gathering quantitative data and follow-up with qualitative research methods (interviews, observations, target audience demographics) to identify opportunities to improve or enhance environmental culture and combat readiness, as well as identify equipment assets for improved productivity and performance
• Discuss, collaborate, and brainstorm with Combatant Commanders (e.g., Fleet Commanders 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th Fleets to discuss labor and training requirements and support certifications for warfighter readiness and deployment capabilities during AOSA Assessments (one week annually)
• Created a team of senior management professionals to research, analyze, and report in-depth ‘big data’ analytics using quantitative ‘mishap’ data, via Web-Enabled Safety System (WESS), then visit ships for qualitative data (interviews with sailors), resulting in project conclusions and reports within six months recommending fall protection, prevention methods for electrical shocks, and specialized hearing protection); briefed findings, conclusions, and recommendations to fleet executive officers for improvement of safety programs and safety readiness across 430 US Naval ships

12/17 – 12/19, Director of Training (LCDR/O4)

United States Navy, Center for Combat Systems Unit, Dam Neck Navy Base, Virginia Beach, VA

Training & Development

• Directed, managed, and facilitated training for 104 active courses, with oversight of technical equipment valued at ~$117M
• Led a team of >225 personnel providing curriculum for 104 instruction courses and certifications for personnel; directed, managed, monitored, and facilitated scheduling for four Officers (one LCDR, three LTs), one Assistant DOT, three Department Heads, 10 Chiefs across the Command responsible for instructing >4,500 Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines military personnel (E1-O3)
• Reviewed, analyzed, audited, and redeveloped training curriculum to standardize training programs, streamline processes, and update training materials; cut ‘unneeded signatures’ to streamline approvals, resulting in a 21% increase in instruction certifications over three months
• Reduced training expenses by $3.1M annually by utilizing Lean Six Sigma (lean practices) to update training materials and equipment by modernizing practices
• Developed and implemented the Navy’s ‘Gold Disk’ program in which equipment could be re-flashed back to factory settings as a trouble-shooting measure instead of calling a technical representative (issues fixed for ~80% of occurrences)
• Managed tasking, in the absence of CO and XO, as senior manager (Officer) in charge

12/15 – 12/17, Marine Operations (Deck) Department Head (LT-LCDR/O3-4)

United States Navy, USS Bataan (LHD-5), Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

Organizational Management, Leadership, Process Improvement

• Managed, supervised, and monitored Material, Maintenance, and Management (M3) system for the deck, medical, and dental departments, four Training Officers, and 116 team members and ensured warfighter, deployment, and certifications readiness for >1,800 personnel
• Performed Senior Watch Officer and Coordinator Command Duty Officer tasking
• Restructured loading procedures from shore to ship; implemented a prototype ramp (Brow) to Earle, NJ, for Ammunition Onload, enabling simultaneous ship onloading via crane and forklift, completing work two days before schedule with forklifts outpacing the cranes 2-1; resulting in a new best-practice model standard for LHD Class on/off-loading

Human Asset Management

• Managed, supervised, and delegated tasking to 110 Boatswain Mates, two Officers (ENS, LT), and four Chiefs; managed and oversaw equipment and naval assets valued at >$200M
• Managed and supervised search and rescue missions averaging twice weekly until SAR Certification

Training & Development

• Managed, supervised, and monitored logistics for Basic and Integrated Phases of Training working up to deployment and training of team members for underway, at-sea operations, and all in-port preservation measures (e.g., cleaning, prepping, and painting ship exterior and interior V-decks including forecastle and well deck)
• Provided Subject Matter Expertise for well deck and amphibious operations 
• Planned, organized, and implemented Well Deck, Man Over-Board Drills, and SAR training events and operations; managed and monitored operational and training equipment valued at ~$200M
• Developed curriculum for and trained personnel on TAO Qualification, OOD qualification, and SWO Qualifications weekly to ~10 learners per learning event, 10 classes annually

06/13 – 12/15, Combat Systems Operator / Department Head (LT/O3)

United States Navy, USS San Antonio (LPD-17), Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

Organizational Management, Leadership, Tactical Planning

• Oversaw maintenance and upkeep of Ship’s Self Defense System (SSDS) equipment and systems with fire control equipment valued at >$300M
• Directed a team of ~60 personnel, including Fire Controlmen (maintenance/repair of SSDS-Fire Control Systems, Electronics Technicians (maintenance/repair of Communications equipment and radars), Information System Technicians, and Interior Communication Technicians (maintenance/repair of ships LAN and Message Traffic Equipment
• Coordinated planning for Baltic Sea Operations training exercises; planned and coordinated live-fire exercises with NATO member nations; collaborated with 20 international military teams and allied NATO partners, including United Kingdom, France, Norwegian, and German military services during BALTOPS (Baltic Operational Exercise) warfighter exercise

Training & Development

• Led the combat readiness training for two 40-member teams to train in specialization for the use of weapons engagement and tactics
• Trained tactical action officers, subordinates, and peers on predeveloped curriculum; developed tactical training scenarios to qualify three officers

10/09 – 06/13, Officer in Charge / Training and Safety Department Head (LT/O3)

US Navy, Assault Craft Unit Four, Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA

Organizational Management, Leadership

• Scheduled flights, maintenance, and inspections and schedules (daily), including naval assets valued at ~$598M, with an oversight budget of ~$3M
• Prepared briefs and SME advice to Planning Board for training (weekly)

Equipment Operations and Asset Management

• Directed, managed, and monitored operations teams, responsible for the identification of and implementation of safety actions to improve material maintenance of equipment and maintenance processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in equipment failures; implemented daily craft inspections, resulting in the identification of required repairs, and reduction of wear and tear on crafts
• Managed oversight of repair mechanics and visually inspected work for seven hovercrafts for deployment, warfighter mission, and flight readiness 
• Integrated operations strategy across the division, resulting in 22 of 26 (85%) LCAC availability for the first time in five years from a baseline of only five at the start of duty station tenure

Human Asset Management, Safety Management, Research and Development, Training

• Directed, managed, and monitored the technical training and operational equipment for >630 personnel across two training facilities for LCAC Operations: Fundamental Mission Training (FMT) Advanced Qualification Training (AQT); Fiscal Year Navy General Military Training topics, and two annual Navy mandated Safety Stand-downs (usually Summer and Winter)
• Scheduled and monitored work schedules for a team of 100 personnel for Material Maintenance and Flight schedules; managed (operationally) seven crews of 10 sailors (5 boats); managed 30 administrative personnel (instructors, support staff)
• Restructured safety program, including integrating Federal OSHA standards across the ACU4 facility
• Decreased work-related injuries by 32% by identifying safety and accident trends related to potential risk; implemented and enforced OSHA protocol, procedures, and processes to eliminate mishaps 
• Created and implemented self-assessment tracking sheets, actions plans, and identified areas for ACU4 Command to improve upon during regular inspections, resulting in Fleet Maintenance Activity Assessment scores of 100%

04/08 – 10/09, Auxiliary Machineries Division Head / Auxiliaries Officer (LTJG/O2)

United States Navy, USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

• Conducted job and maintenance review, trouble-ticket review, approved parts, placed parts on order,
• Reviewed work schedules and scheduled maintenance availabilities for naval equipment valued at over $100M; supervised preparation of machinery logs and records
• Led and directed two staff (ENS, LTJG) officers and 47 machinists/electricians in repairs, upgrades, operations, and maintenance of heating and air-conditioning equipment, diesel engines, boat engines, galley, and electrohydraulic machinery for the auxiliaries engineering division
• Established standards and procedures for the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Investigated causes of equipment malfunctions; determined methods of repair for unusual or difficult cases; initiated requisitioning and procurement of repair parts and fuel for auxiliary systems
• Streamed the trouble-call ticket system within the work center, increasing productivity by 20%

06/05 – 04/08, Communications/Electrical Division Head (LTJG/O1-2) / Communications/Electrical Officer (ENS)

US Navy, USS Tortuga (LSD 46) / USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

•  (EKMS) to include receipt, handling, issuing, safeguarding, accounting, and disposition of classified material as classified library custodian; procured, safeguarded, and reported registered publications and directed cryptologic board training

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Air Traffic Control Specialist, Tactical Air Control Squadron 21 (ACAN-AC2/E3-5) (11 years)

US Navy, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA 23460 USA

• Filed flight plans, delivered clearances, taxied aircraft to and from runways
• Directed air traffic (ground/air/three control towers (local control, approach control, final approach controller) under FAA 7110.65 series; advised pilots on clearance, landings, take-offs, and alerts to potential problems; alerted airport response staff in the event of an aircraft emergency with 100% success rate
• Coordinated the movement of air traffic to ensure that planes stayed safe distances apart
• Coordinated the arrival and departure of airplanes, including the arrival/departure of aircraft, and used radar equipment to monitor flight paths; issued landing and takeoff instructions to pilots
• Checked flight plans, gave pilots clearance for takeoff or landing, and directed the movement of planes on the runways and other parts of the airport; monitored airspace and traffic patterns to avoid bottlenecks; monitored ground traffic at airports, including baggage vehicles and airport workers
• Trained, mentored, and evaluated newly trained hires by conducting On-Job-Training (OJT)
• Provide information to pilots, such as weather updates, runway closures, and other critical information

FORMAL EDUCATION

08/20 – present, Applied Doctorate of Executive Leadership (DEL) in Business  University of Charleston, Charleston, WV; (expected graduation: 06/24); GPA: 4.0; Courses:  Culture of Inquiry, Leadership Theories & Perspective, Ethics: Values & Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Generating, Conserving & Transforming Knowledge, Organizational Dynamics, and Leadership Development

10/12, Master of Science, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Purdue University Global, Lafayette, IN; GPA: 3.9; Courses:  Foundations of Higher Education, Higher Education Organization & Governance, Higher Education Laws & Regulations, Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education, Teaching Adult Learners, Higher Education Finance, Curriculum Design & Implementation, Student Learning Assessment Methods, Assessment of Online Learning, and Research Methods in Higher Education

06/05, Bachelor of Arts, History / Naval Science, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA;

GPA: 3.02; Courses: History to 1877, International Politics, Naval Ship Systems, Naval Ship Operations, Naval Science, Seapower Maritime, Naval Ship Systems, Naval Laboratory, Calculus, African History & Culture, African-American History to 1865, Computer Concepts, History Research, University Physics, Leadership & Management, Logical Thinking, Spanish

JOB-RELATED CAREER TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

• 2018, Executive Leadership Development Program Graduate, Department of Defense, Arlington, VA
• 2013, Head Course, United States Navy, Newport, RI
• 2011, Safety Specialist, Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Norfolk, VA
• 2011, Industrial Hygiene for Safety Professionals, OSHA, Norfolk, VA
• 2010, Hazard Waste Facility Operator, OSHA, Norfolk, VA
• 2010, Ergonomics Program, Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA
• 2010, Industrial Safety Standards, OSHA, Norfolk, VA
• 2010, Machinery & Machine Guarding Standards, OSHA, Norfolk, VA
• 2009,  Electrical Standards, OSHA, Norfolk, VA
• 2009, NAVOSH Safety and Health, Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA
• 2009, NAVOSH Assessment Tools and Strategies, Norfolk, VA

TECHNICAL / COMPUTER / AWARDS / VOLUNTEER

• Amphibious Combat Defense System (ACDS)
• Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS)
• Web-Enabled Safety System (WESS)
• SIPRnet/NIPRnet
• MS O365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/Sean-Edwards-15b5b312/
• 2016 – 2022, Top Performing Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy
• 2015, Top Lieutenant, Surface Warfare Officer of the Year, United States Navy, Norfolk, VA
• 2014, Top Performing Lieutenant (nominated for Tactician of the Year), United States Navy, Norfolk, VA
• 2008 – 2009, Top Performing Lieutenant [junior grade], United States Navy, Norfolk, VA

• 2006, Top Performing Ensign, United States Navy, Norfolk, VA

• Meritorious Service Medal
• Navy Commendation Medal (4)
• Navy Achievement Medal (5)
• Navy Good Conduct Medal (2)
• National Defense Service Medal (2)
• Global War on Terrorism Medal (1)
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary (1)

• 02/23, Volunteer, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, VA