Jacob St. John8621 125th St Ct E

Puyallup, WA 98373Cell: 256-599-4259

Email: navysaint@gmail.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:Experienced leader with strong technical skills and successful management history. 10 years of proven performance in dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environments of nuclear aircraft carriers and Navy recruiting stations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Leadership

Mechanics Pumps Valves Pneumatics

Hydraulics Recruiting/Marketing Networking Quality Assurance High Pressure Air

Systems Steam Turbines

Training/Instruction System Diagrams Automotive Repair Electrical Generation

EXPERIENCE:Leading Petty Officer of Naval Recruiting Station Puyallup- June 2012-PresentPuyallup, WashingtonOversaw and led an office staff consisting of four recruiters, resulting in the Number One recruiting station in the Western Region of the United States for Fiscal Year 2014.

Coordinated and communicated daily goals for production to meet the station’s specified productivity requirements.

Managed future sailors and their records to ensure a smooth transition upon their departure to recruit training command.

Trained and aided recruiters in effective marketing and retention techniques, resulting in an average of 80 new recruits per year, with one recruiter earning the Recruiter of the Year award.

Collaborated with community officials to educate and inform individuals of the potential benefits of service in the Navy.

Work Center Supervisor and Auxiliary Leading Petty Officer- July 2010-June 2012USS Nimitz, CVN 68 Aircraft CarrierManaged and delegated the maintenance schedule for a work center within the Reactor Department.

Improved the work center by exceeding required expectations on a consistent basis, resulting in deficiency-free inspections.

Increased the performance quality of systems and staff. Supervised required maintenance during a year-long repair period of carrier and all reactor support

equipment, totaling 6000 man hours. Oversaw the coordination of the division’s watch schedule. Ensured proper operation of all equipment

and documentation according to watch standards. Performed duties as the Quality Assurance Inspector, conducting multiple Level 1 valve overhauls. Managed critical repairs for the aircraft carrier’s Reboiler Systems. Served as one of five certified trainers to ensure the Reactor Department maintained certification in

order to operate the naval nuclear reactor during a dry dock period.

Chief Machinery Operator & Lube Oil Quality Management Supervisor- July 2007-July 2010USS Nimitz, CVN 68 Aircraft CarrierLed watch team to guarantee the safe operation of all equipment powered by the nuclear reactor to produce water, electricity, and propulsion to the USS Nimitz.

Assessed the lube oil quality of all operational systems daily to guarantee peak functionality and prevent damage to steam turbines and generators.

Guided a watch team consisting of seven personnel in operating reactor-powered equipment during an eight-month deployment period.

Successfully passed four vital reactor inspections consisting of reactor equipment safety drills and level of knowledge exams, resulting in no major deficiencies.

Completed a major inspection of Number One Main Engine and reduction gear lube oil sump, including piping, to determine the source of metal debris. Prevented costly repair of equipment.

EDUCATION:SCOTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL, Scottsboro, ALHigh School DiplomaGraduated: May 2002

NAVY EDUCATION:Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation, Pensacola, FLLearned professional selling skills, demonstrated ethics when recruiting, and target marketing.Graduated: August 2012

Prototype Training (Machinist’s Mates), Nuclear Power Training Command- Charleston, SCObtained certification as a qualified nuclear operator. Graduated: June 2007

Naval Power School (Enlisted), Nuclear Power Training Command- Charleston, SCMastered a comprehensive understanding of pressurized-water nuclear power plants, including reactor core nuclear principles, heat transfer and fluid systems, plant chemistry and materials, mechanical and electrical systems, and radiological control.Graduated: December 2006

Machinist’s Mate, Nuclear Power Training Command- Charleston, SCLearned to perform basic maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems associated with a propulsion plant.Graduated: May 2006

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Leading Petty Officer of the Month- March 2015 Large Station of the Month- March 2015 Leading Petty Officer, Region West Large Station of the Year Award- October 2014 Leading Petty Officer, District of Seattle Large Station of the Year Award- October 2014 Recruiter of the Quarter- June 2013 Navy Achievement Medal recipient- December 2013 and May 2012