Vernon S. Brown
Resumé

Vernon S. Brown

Email

(818) 528-4408

Social Media Enthusiast · Podcaster · Blogger · Web Developer originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Now calling Hawaii home since 1994. I am a reverent admirer of both American and Japanese history, Web 2.0, new media, social media, international travel, and spicy foods. My favorite place to visit is Tokyo, Japan.

Overview

A passionate social media evangelist who thrives on teaching everyday people, business professionals, and organizations how to use the tools of the online social web, including blogs, podcasts, RSS readers, wikis, and social networks. My background experience includes:



Education

References Available Upon Request



Vernon S. Brown

Email

(818) 528-4408

Industrial Technician · Field Service Engineer · Work Controls Technician seeking a rewarding career opportunity with a progressive organization that best utilizes and challenges my abilities.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to determine project objectives, implement job responsibility and efficiently utilize resources to accomplish identified goals. Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. Readily establishes and maintains a good working relationship with people of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels. Skills and technical expertise include:

  • Over 17 years of in-depth experience troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing industrial systems.

  • Superior analytical skills; qualified in operating various types of test equipment.

  • Adaptable to new systems, methods and technologies.

  • Experience in working with U.S. Navy submarines, NSW, submersibles, ROV's, and diving systems.

  • 11 years of supervisory/leadership experience.

  • Quality Assurance Craftsman (QAC) for the U.S. Navy.

  • Controlled Material Handler/Inspector (CMPO) for the U.S. Navy.

  • Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) for the U.S. Navy.

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS) for the U.S. Navy.

  • Work controls for production of various jobs for U.S. Naval Shipyards (NAVSEA).

  • Fluent in various computers systems, language and DBase applications.

  • Certified rigger, rigging gear inspector, CAT 1 and CAT 3 crane operator, crane signalman/supervisor.

  • Advanced composites repair and fabrication technician.

  • U.S. Navy Crane Officer, Licenser, and Accident Investigator.

  • Hold a U.S. Government/NATO Secret Clearance.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Troubleshot, repaired and operated various refrigeration, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

  • Proven ability to identify equipment faults and restore critical systems with minimal down time.

  • Repaired systems to component level under limited conditions and time frames.

  • Developed, implemented and administered a work controls tracking system for U.S. Naval Shipyards (NAVSEA).

  • Worked with U.S. Navy and contractors to develop new underwater systems and applications.

  • Specialized training in the repair and operations of oxygen and hydrogen systems.

  • Experienced with new high tech and experimental diving and underwater systems.



COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

  • Strong working knowledge of Novell Local Area Network and associated hardware.

  • Software familiarity includes Windows OS, MAC OS, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Word, Excel and Adobe products.

  • Strong working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Access 97, 2000, 2002/XP.

  • Experience in computer languages C++, Assembly, VB, HTML, PHP, ASP, and ASP.NET.

  • Experience in technical aspects and start-up of both audio podcast and video podcast.

  • Strong background in RSS coding and implementation.

  • Expert in social networking and social media uses and implementation (including use in sensitive Government applications).



SUPERVISION AND TRAINING

  • Supervised a team of eight Industrial Technicians servicing critical mechanical systems.

  • Responsible for training new technicians in the operations and repair of industrial systems.

  • Provided extensive training for the handling and safeguarding of sensitive material and equipment.

  • Filled a position as the sole second shift work control technician for U.S. Naval Shipyard (NAVSEA) which is normally held by government GS-11/GS-12 positions.

  • Responsible for training of new Engineers on the work control process and submarine systems that are used in the U.S. Navy.

  • Supervised a team of 15 technicians in the maintenance and operational upkeep of a one-of-a-kind U.S. Navy combat submersible.

  • U.S. Navy crane supervisor in charge of lifting vital U.S. Government equipment valued at over a billion dollars.

  • U.S. Navy crane licensing official and accident investigator.

  • Supervised a team of 26 technicians responsible for U.S. Navy diving shelter/hyperbaric chamber systems.



MILITARY SERVICE

  • Machinist Submarine/Industrial Technician:
        United States Navy from 1994 to 2000

  • Naval Shipyards Work Control Technician:
        United States Navy from 2000 to 2003

  • Work Controls DBase Administrator/Developer:
        PH Naval Shipyard (Submarine Division) 2002 to 2003

  • NSW Technician:
        United States Navy from 2003 to Present

    • CRRC / RHIB / Small Boat Coxswain
    • Machinist
    • Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) Technician
    • Underwater ROV Technician
    • Dry Submersible Technician
    • Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Technician
    • CAT 1 Crane Licenser



EDUCATION

  • United States Navy Machinist's Mate (MM) A School

  • United States Navy Advanced Submarine Mechanic School (MM-AUX)

  • United States Navy Submersible Mechanic School

  • Submarine Hatch Technician School - Unified Industries Incorporated

  • NAVSEA Submarine Watertight Hatch & Closure School

  • Emergency Diesel Generator Operator School

  • EPA Freon Certification

  • Auxiliary Machine Maintenance School

  • Quality Assurance Inspector School

  • Oxygen Generator Operator School

  • Submarine Atmosphere Control Technician School

  • U.S. Naval Shipyards Work Control Technician School

  • Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) Technician School

  • CAT 1 Crane Operator School

  • Rigger and CAT 3 Crane Operator School

  • Advanced Composites Repair and Fabrication School - Abaris (Phase 1, Phase 2)

  • 1994 H.S. Diploma from Cleveland High School, St. Louis, MO.

  • 2003 Associates Of Science Computer Science (ASCS) Hawaii Pacific University

  • 2004 Bachelor Of Science Business Administration (BSBA) Hawaii Pacific University
      -Major: Computer Information Systems (CIS)

  • 2012 Masters in Business Administration (MBA) American Military University
      -Major: Information Technology Management (ITM)

  • 2013 Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice University of Colorado Colorado Springs

References Available Upon Request