Richard Tucker

85702 Radio Avenue

Summary of Qualifications
* Multiple years progressive leadership in the United States Navy with strengths
in identifying growth drivers and specialized experience in Operation Managemen
t including anti-terrorism, force protection, law Enforcement, industrial safety
, fire, emergency services, merger acquisitions, propulsion engineering, supervi
sing, administration, technical support and port operations.
* Diversified professional able to take on any challenging assignment and get re
sults.
* SECURITY CLEARANCE - Currently hold a TS/SCI clearance.
* Combining leadership and technical skills, I identify, evaluate and resolve pr
oblems with complex, large scale operations, often within highly regulated envir
onments.
* 4 Repeated successes in guiding highly skilled cross-functional teams; able to
build solid relationships with executive leaders.
* Proven track record in training Law Enforcement and Emergency Agencies in majo
r integrated training exercises.
* Proficient in the achievement of goals despite limited resources and tight dea
dlines. Excellent trainer, mentor, facilitator and coach.
Education
St. Leo's University, St. Leo, Florida 3.92 GPA B.A. in Business Management
Professional Experience
May 08 - Present Director of Operations Naval Support Activity Washington, DC -
responsible for the day to day operation of fire, police, emergency services, sa
fety and port operations of 3 naval installations with population of 25,000.
* Operations Director of three installations and manager in the establishment of
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Demonstrated a remarkable capability to un
derstand, manage, lead and above all execute the multitude of complex decision p
rocesses required to excel in the most challenging position in the Region.
* Provided security, safety and emergency services in a highly visible, extremel
y sensitive and unusually urban military environment. Engaged with the highest l
evels of Navy, Air Force and U.S. Government organizations
* Overcame a $10 million dollar short fall in the budget that accumulated prior
to my tenure
* Efficiency and Resource Planning: Developed and implemented an innovative huma
n resource plan, reducing security overtime by 60 percent and saving $1.5 millio
n dollars annually
* Successfully managed a $26 million dollar budget used for labor, supplies, fle
et management, equipment, and tools
* Managed and mentored over 300 civilian and United States Navy personal in law
enforcement, anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security
* Direct Supervisor for 6 Installation Program Directors that included the Secur
ity Director, Chief of Police, District Fire Chief, Safety Director, Emergency M
anager, and Port Operations Director.
* Management duties included scheduling, performance evaluations, and assigning
tasks
* Provided exceptional planning and execution in support of National Security ev
ents to include military support to the National Capitol for the 2009 Presidenti
al Inauguration
* Developed the command and control Emergency Operations Center for the installa
tion. Effectively aligning surveillance, communications, dispatch and emergency
response
* Human Resource Management: Expert in all elements of human resource integratio
n. Adroitly manage hiring actions, grievance process, alternative dispute resolu
tion, planned and reactive personnel scheduling, personnel training, mentoring a
nd growth
Oct 07 - May 08 Security Director Naval Support Activity Washington - Responsibl
e for the day to day operation of the Security department, Responsible to the Co
mmanding Officer for Force Protection, Security and Law Enforcement of 3 Naval I
nstallations
* Managed and supported 204 Department of Defense employees, Military personnel
and contractors in Military Security Operations
* Trained Law Enforcement and Emergency Agencies in major integrated training ex
ercises
* Developed and maintained policies and procedures and monitored security on ant
i-terrorism, physical security planning, and traffic procedures
* Planned and coordinated security for special events which entailed detailed co
ordination with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
* Oversaw a $23 million dollar annual budget spent on tools, supplies, vehicles,
equipment, and staffing needs
* Generated anti-terrorism strategic vision briefs to the Installation Commandin
g Officer
Apr 04 - Oct 07 Security Director Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Georgia - Respo
nsible for the day to day operation of the Security department, Responsible to t
he Commanding Officer for Force Protection, Security and Law Enforcement of a un
ique Naval Submarine base
* Managed and supported 235 Department of Defense employees, Military personnel
and contractors in Military Security Operations
* Coordinated law enforcement security and force protection that supported high
profile operations up to and including the President of the United states
* Trained Law Enforcement and Emergency Agencies in major integrated training ex
ercises
* Developed and maintained policies and procedures and monitored security on ant
i-terrorism, physical security planning, and traffic procedures
* Planned and coordinated security for special events which entailed detailed co
ordination with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
* Oversaw a $23 million dollar annual budget spent on tools, supplies, vehicles,
equipment, and staffing needs
* Generated anti-terrorism strategic vision briefs to the Installation Commandin
g Officer
* Managed security projects pertaining to water surveillance, inner and outer pe
rimeter fortification, anti-terrorism, and force protection
* Planned and executed Commander Naval Installation Command level anti-terrorism
exercises such as Solid Curtain as a member of the White Cell and trusted agent
for the South East Region
* Oversaw the development of installation wide training plans, as well as a Regi
onal Police Officer Training Academy for new personal
Sep 02 - Apr 04 Chief Engineer USS Nashville LPD 13 - Responsible for the manage
ment, leadership, mission readiness and operation of the Main Propulsion Plant a
nd Auxiliaries
* Brought ship from unable to get underway to Commanders Battle "E" in 18 months
* Administered a comprehensive maintenance program and superintendant for the En
gineering Department that employed 135 personnel
* Directed the operation and maintenance of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, and
electric power equipment
* Supervised the engine room, boiler rooms, repair shop, electrical rooms, and o
ther engineering spaces
* Scheduled the maintenance of boat machinery such as heating, air conditioning,
diesel engines, boat engines, electro hydraulic, and auxiliary machinery
* Directed procurement and the use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts, and other e
ngineering equipage
* Conducted onboard maintenance training on conventional steam propulsion boiler
s, forced draft blowers, steam plant controls/regulating components, auxiliary e
quipment, valves. and piping systems
* Inspected and ordered corrective repair actions for the boilers and the main e
ngine's operating malfunctions while performing as the superintendant of the pla
nt
* Established and implemented a program for interviewing, evaluating, and assign
ing personnel new to the organization
* Directed the inspection of hulls, machinery and electrical equipment during th
e fabrication and installation process
* Liaison between the Repair Department and the Engineers of the ships and handl
ed repair requests
* Maintained an inventory on maintenance records, technical documentation, speci
al tools and repairs performed on equipment
* Conducted equipment inspections and identified abnormal equipment conditions

Professional Training
SAFETY ORIENTATION FOR SUPERVISORS 4/5/2008
DOD INFORMATION ASSURANCE AWARENESS
OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT 5/7/2007
PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT AWARENESS 2/8/2007
COACHING FOR RESULTS 4/7/2006
VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM OSHA 2/8/2006
NAVAL FACILITIES CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE 10/25/2005
NAVAL SECURITY FORCE OFFICER (ASHORE/AFLOAT NSFO) 8/13/2004
COMMANDING OFFICER'S ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION TRAINING (COAT) 8/19/2004
ANTI-TERRORISM OFFICER (ATO) 4/30/2004
JOINT FLEET QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER/SUPERVISOR 6/25/1998
LIMITED DUTY OFFICER/CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER INDOCTRINATION 11/6/1992
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PAPERBASED 3/13/1986
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST