Donna Brodie
Smithfield
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Navy veteran with 12 years of exemplary service, seeking a civilian leadership role to utilize exceptional organizational and personnel management skills for maximum efficiency and positive impact. Strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills equip the candidate to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence are well-known.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
04.2013 - Current
- Led and managed resources across the expeditionary force, ensuring mission requirements were met while maximizing personnel efficiency
- Served as the Multicultural Committee Coordinator, successfully organizing professional development presentations aimed at fostering a culture of respect, acceptance, and awareness within the command
- Coordinated the Command Financial Specialist Program, providing essential financial publications and resources to enhance the readiness of over 20,000 sailors and their families
- Oversaw multiple ceremonies, demonstrating exceptional organizational and management skills, ensuring smooth operations and high morale
- Acted as the primary career counselor for the command, facilitating personalized training for 950 selected reserve personnel and 35 staff members, resulting in zero discrepancies during command assessments
- Awarded the Fiscal Year 19 Reserve Component Personnel Programs Excellence Award for outstanding oversight and management
- Maintained Tactical Radar Picture (TRP) for the force, ensuring safety and mission requirements were consistently met during sea operations
- Completed two deployments on US Navy destroyers and provided exceptional support to the strike team on an aircraft carrier
Education
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN12-2025
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Management and Resource Allocation
- Training and Development
- Multicultural Awareness and Respect Initiatives
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Safety and Tactical Operations
- Navigation expertise
- Emergency procedures
- Cultural awareness
- Security awareness
- Analytical thinking
Awards
- Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Junior Sailor of the Year 2019
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
04.2013 - Current
Vincennes University
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