Riccardo E. Jones is a tactical action officer and program manager for the US Navy with over 15 years of experience. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Economics. His resume highlights his experience as a tactical action officer on two aircraft carriers, a family liaison officer for the Secretary of Defense, and as a helicopter pilot and program manager. He has qualifications in strategic planning, project management, public speaking, and computer skills.

1. RICCARDO E. JONES
1522 Shoreacres Drive, Chula Vista CA 91915 • riccardojones@gmail.com • (803) 546-9739 •
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-jones-77834754
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, InformationTechnologyand Economics 2001 – 2005
UnitedStatesNaval Academy Annapolis,Maryland
Memberof the Baseball Team
Memberof the OmegaPsi Phi Fraternity,INC
KEY SKILLS AREAS
 Top Secret / SCI
Strategic Planning
Project and Program Management / Development
Public Speaking
Social Media
Community Outreach
Public / Media Relations
Proficientin Excel, Word Processing,and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
Tactical ActionOfficer;Assistant Training Officer;Program Manager 2015 – Present
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) / USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) San Diego, California
Worked as partof the triad of decision makers for the Captain of a US warship to ensure the safenavigation and weapon
employment around the globe. Additionally providingintegral supportto the warfa recommander’s staff with respect to
theater operations in the 7th Fleet area of operation.
 1 of 6 officers assigned authority to releasecarrier weapons on behalf of Commanding Officer
 As the AssistantTraining Officer,planned and tracked the execution of 700+ action items across 36 departments
from two aircraftcarriers in directsupportof US Navy’s unprecedented 3-carrier homeport swap
 Travel officer
 1 of only 4 qualified combatsupervisor evaluators,producing 5 warfaresupervisors
 Coordinated directly with senior department heads to analyzeand integrate trainingrequirements into limited
schedulewhile setting fleet record 98% inspection gradeby external audit
 Directed 75+ personnel in use of weapons and sensors defense of ship,air wing,and onboard personnel
FamilyLiaison Officer/ Action Officer 2012-2014
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office / Washington, DC
Led a team of five people in organizingCongressional meetings and managed communications assets to constituents across
the country
 Family Advocate Officer responsiblefor representing the Secretary of Defense with families duringinternment
ceremonies at Arlington National cemetery
 Secretary of Defense representative and coordinator for Conferences with 40+ personnel
 Answered correspondence from United States Congressmen and their constituents in regards to servicemembers
missingfromthe US government conflicts
MH-60S Knighthawk HelicopterPilot;Aircraft Commander; Program Manager 2008 – 2012
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 / Norfolk, Virginia
 Forward deployed as Standardizations Officer and programmanager, managing8 pilots,2 aircraft,and 40+ support
personnel to maintain mission essential flightqualifications and training
 Provided verbal and written communication to various civilian and military entities on behalf of Command as a
family advocateafter a severe servicemishap
Program Manager; DivisionOfficer 2010 – 2011
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 / Norfolk, Virginia
Leader ultimately responsiblefor the overall safety climateof the flightlineoperations of the squadron.
o Quality control assessmentofficer testing the flightintegrity of aircraft

2. Scheduling Officer 2009 – 2010
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 / Norfolk, Virginia
Managed 60 personnel and over 400 million in assets by schedulingthe day to day squadron flightoperations.
o Supervisor of 100+ maintenanceand supportstaff; scheduled manpower and managed limited fiscal
resources for unit, directingoperations for 450+personnel and 20 aircraft
o Operations and logisticsplanner managing20 aircraftand over 60 personnel
StudentNaval Aviator; FleetReplacement Pilot 2005 – 2008
Various units and locations
 Successfully completed primary and advanced phases of pilottrainingahead of timeline
 Qualified as pilotand airbornetactical officer acrossall warfaremissionsin the MH-60S helicopter
AWARDS & QUALIFICATIONS
 Joint Commendation Medal duringservicewith the Officeof the Secretary of Defense
 Cleared for top secret information and granted access to sensitivecompartmented information based on single
scope background investigation completed on APR 2012
 Nominated for aviation leadership award whileassigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26
 MH-60S Seahawk AircraftCommander / MaintenancePilot
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Volunteered numerous off duty hours to mentor undergraduate students at local universities