Dalton Sparks
Houston
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tactical Boat Operator
Navy
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Actively participated in cross-functional teams, contributing valuable input on process improvements and best practices for overall operational success.
- Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Search and Rescue Regional Manager
Navy
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures across the region that led to significant savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Improved team efficiency by developing and implementing standardized training protocols for new Rescue Swimmers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry advancements related to search-and-rescue techniques and equipment innovations.
- Regional SAR Program Manager for the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho)
Boatswain's Mate
Navy
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Maintained physical fitness at peak levels through rigorous daily exercise routines, ensuring optimal performance during rescue operations.
- Saved numerous lives during high-risk rescue missions by applying advanced swimming techniques and expert knowledge of maritime safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Texas At Austin Charter School
Waco, Texas05.2013
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Boat Handling Skills
- Tactical Boat Operations
- Team Building and Leadership
- Emergency medical response
- Swift water rescue
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Management
- Water rescue tactics
- Rescue Swimmer Instructor
- Interagency collaboration
Certification
- Divemaster, PADI/SDI - MAY2023
Timeline
Tactical Boat Operator
Navy
05.2023 - 04.2024
Search and Rescue Regional Manager
Navy
03.2020 - 04.2023
Boatswain's Mate
Navy
06.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
University of Texas At Austin Charter School
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