1. James Lloyd East III, CWO4, U.S. Navy (Ret)
240 NE Saber Drive, Belfair WA 98528 | (360)801-1991 | james.l.east.3@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: A position on your winning team
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic manager, professional team builder determined to bring out the best in my organization. With 28+ years
loyalty to the U.S. Navy, getting to the top of the ladder as a commissioned Chief Warrant Officer is somewhat
bittersweet. As that chapter ends, I am excited at the opportunity to apply proven formulas at a new career.
Success is defined as building a winning team that meets all challenges head on with tact and tenacity, meeting
production with a superior product or service. I enjoy motivating people to excel, helping them meet personal,
professional, and company goals. Specializing in problem solving and resolution are areas that I excel. As a
professional Division Officer and Technical Lead for multiple systems, I understand working with deadlines and
schedules, comfortable with public speaking and briefing, meeting budget demands, resourcing and providing
exceptional customer service. I am fully versed in Equal Opportunity policy, embracing the diverse culture of the
military, all age groups, all people. Qualifications include:
EXPERIENCE (U.S. Navy 1988-Present)
Fire Control Officer/Division Officer, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), 2016 to Present
- Directly managed and supervised 35-40 Sailors in operation & maintenance of multiple Ship Self Defense Weapon
Systems, tactical data system networks, and RADARS. Systems included: MK 57 MOD 13 Re-architectured NATO
Seasparrow Surface Missile System (RNSSMS), MK 15 Block 1B Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), MK 31 MOD 3
Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) System, AN/SPQ-9B Anti-Ship Missile Defense RADAR, AN/SPS-48E 3D Air Search
RADAR, AN/USG-2 Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), and MK 2 Ship Self Defense System (SSDS).
Required to maintain a SCI Security Clearance.
Fleet Liaison Officer/Project Lead, NUWC Division Keyport. 2013-2016
- NUWC Division Keyport C/44 Fleet Liaison Officer worked with PEO IWS-5 Project Office, multiple Navy Warfare
Centers, all fleet units and all of In-Service Engineering as Assistant Project Lead for CV-TSC (Aircraft Carrier
Tactical Support Center) for AN/SQQ-34A(V)5, AN/SQQ-34B, and AN/SQQ-34C(V)2 systems and AN/UYQ-100
Undersea Warfare-Decision Support System (USW-DSS). Required to maintain a SCI Security Clearance.
Fire Control Officer/Division Officer, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), 2011 to 2013
- See present job description USS NIMITZ.
Fleet Liaison Officer/Project Lead, NUWC Division Keyport. 2010-2011
– See previous job description NUWC Division Keyport.
Ground Electronics Materiel Officer/Weapons Officer, NAS JRB Fort Worth, 2008-2010
- Directly managed/supervised 20 Electronics Technicians and 3 government civil service technicians in operation
and maintenance NAS JRB Fort Worth Air Operations Equipment and 30 Aviation Ordnancemen and 1 government
civil service technicians in the management of all ordnance storage and handling for the North Texas region.
Aviation Support Systems included: all Air Field Communication, Precision Approach RADAR, Digital Airport
Surveillance RADAR DASR-11, Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR), Standard Terminal Automation Replacement
 Leadership
Experience
 Technical
Skills
 Physical Security  Tactical
Networks
 Top Secret
Clearance
 Calibration
Manager
 Combat Systems  Surface
Ordnance
 Quality
Assurance
 Human
Resources
 Fire Control
Systems
 Undersea
Ordnance
 Budget Analysis  Logistics  Electronic Repair  Training Skills

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System (STARS), Instrument landing System (ILS), Approach Lighting System (ALS), Distance Measuring
Equipment (DME) and all associated Air Traffic Control Equipment at NAS JRB Fort Worth Air Field and tower.
Weapons included: Multiple ammunition magazines, warehouse storage buildings, all weapon assembly areas, and
the indoor live fire gun range. Required to maintain a SCI Security Clearance.
Fire Control Officer/Division Officer, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), 2005 to 2008
- See present job description USS NIMITZ.
Human Resources Manager/Enlisted Detailer, Navy Personnel Command Millington, 2001-2005
- Directly managed over 1000 Sailor’s careers to include Permanent Change of Station Moves, school pipelines,
duty screenings, career management, and the Navy’s PCS budget for all technical ratings. Directly responsible for
training and manning the Navy’s enlisted MCM force. Managed a $200 million dollar PCS budget and oversaw the
homeport shift of multiple ships from Bahrain to CONUS.
EDUCATION
Civilian Schools:
Surry County High School, Dendron VA, Graduated, HS Diploma
Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, AL; Information Technology, 35 credit hours, In progress
U.S. Navy Schools:
Basic Military Training, Graduated
MN Class “A” School, Graduated
Calibration Test Equipment Repair, Certified
AN/SLQ-48 (Remote Operated Vehicle) MNV Operator/Maintenance Technician, Graduated
AN/SQQ-32 Mine Hunting SONAR Operator/Maintenance Technician, Graduated
SONAR Auxiliaries- AN/UQN-41 Fathometer, AN/BQH-7A Bathymetry, AN/WQC-2A SONAR Set, Graduated
AN/SYQ-13 Navigation, Command and Control Operator, Graduated
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Graduated
Small Arms Instructor, Certified
Shipboard Security Engagement Tactics (SSET), Graduated
Shipboard Security Engagement Weapons (SSEW), Graduated
Career Information Program Advisor, Certified
Chief Warrant Officer/Limited Duty Officer (CWO/LDO) Leadership, Graduated
Surface Warfare Officer School Division Officer Course, Graduated
OTHER SKILLS: Proficient in electronic troubleshooting, cable repair, soldering, wire wrap, and connector repair.
Forklift Licensed. I am proficient in OSX, Linux, and Windows environments and in the use of business applications
such as: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Office suite (including Access). Am proficient in the use of
Microsoft PowerPoint and its interfaces with video projection services. Proficient using the following Navy
software OMMS-NG, SKED, RADM, FLTMPS, EMPRS, ROLM, OIS-R, USWDSS, CV-TSC, One-Touch, and most
relational data base programs.