Jacob Towne
Norfolk
Summary
Dynamic Submarine Sonar Technician with extensive experience in the U.S. Navy, excelling in data interpretation and operational planning. Proven leadership in managing watch teams and delivering impactful briefings. Skilled in electronic systems and environmental analysis, consistently enhancing mission success through strategic recommendations and precise equipment calibration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2019 - Current
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
- Supervised a watch-team of analysts on a daily basis.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Head Chef
Vanish Brewing
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Nicholas High School
Cape Coral06-2015
Skills
- Equipment calibration
- System troubleshooting
- Electronic warfare
- Data interpretation
- Security clearance
- Acoustics
- Hardware configuration
- Environmental analysis
- Electronic systems
- Operational planning
- Target motion analysis (TMA)
- Technical reporting
- Briefings
- Sonar equipment
- Oceanographic analysis
- Electrical systems
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 Analysts on board U.S. Submarines
- Documented and resolved Maintenance issues which led to a stellar level of material readiness.
- Achieved multiple satisfactory SUBSAFE controlled assemblies and testing by completing quality assurance inspections with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with a team of 50 in the development of multiple department wide operations in the safe handling of ordnance.
- Successfully completed Three deployments vital to national security.
Certification
- Certified Scuba Diver, U.S. Navy - April, 2022
- Certified Small Arms Supervisor, U.S. Navy - August, 2022
- Certified 3M Work Center Supervisor, U.S. Navy -November, 2021
- Certified Controlled Material Handler, U.S. Navy - June. 2022
- Certified Quality Assurance Inspector- U.S. Navy - September, 2022
- Certified Quality Assurance Maintenance Planner, U.S. Navy - October, 2022
- Certified Quality Assurance Work Center Supervisor, U.S. Navy - October 2022
- Certified Sonar Watch Supervisor, U.S. Navy - November, 2024
- Certified Quality Assurance Safety Observer, U.S. Navy - June 2023
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 5 Times Decorated (Will provide citations upon request)
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- National Defense Medal
- Expert Pistol and Rifle Medal
- Arctic Service Medal
- Expeditionary Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Navy Unit Citation Medal
- Battle "E" Medal
- Multiple letters of Accommodation from Commanding Officers, Admirals, and Local Theater Commanders
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2019 - Current
Head Chef
Vanish Brewing
01.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
North Nicholas High School
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