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2007-2021 Active Duty Navy, Command Master Chief (CMC), Senior Enlisted Leader/Advisor (the highest Enlisted leader rank)

Based on my service record I was recruited back to Active Duty by Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael Mullen, and Master Chief of the Navy, Joe Campa.

Member of a team of Commanding and Executive Officers responsible for ensuring policies and decisions related to mission, while also considering the impact on Sailors and their families.
As Command Master Chief awarded 4 Battle “E” awards for best performing commands. This is a coveted and prestigious organizational award given to best performing commands, with best mission, maintenance, retention and successful promotions.
As CMC spearheaded the transfer of squadron and families from Hawaii to Whidbey Island. This was a major, time-sensitive project involving over 300 people, to manage logistics for adequate hanger space for new aircraft

2001-2007 State of Oregon Employment Department, Field Office Manager

Serves businesses by recruiting and referring the best qualified applicants to jobs

1988-2007 Naval Reserves Logistic Management, Senior Enlisted Leader/Advisor during the Gulf War

Managed flight schedules carrying people and materials to Kuwait and to the ships.
Civil Service for the Navy served as a Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst and Business Finance Manager (Intern)
Managed a $43 million dollar budget, regulated by Congress, for R&D with the Naval Space and Warfare command. Consistently exceeded budgetary goals and efficiency.

1975-1988 Active Duty Navy, Logistic Management, Leader