Robert Ledsinger
Clinton,MS
Summary
Accomplished US Navy veteran with a robust background in engineering and high-risk training, adept at strategic planning and critical thinking. Excelled in roles at Navy Talent Acquisition Group and Assault Craft Unit FOUR, achieving a 92% mission success rate through innovative maintenance strategies. Skilled in work coordination and mentoring, significantly enhancing team performance and professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer Recruiter
US Navy,Navy Talent Acquisition Group, New Orleans
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the recruitment of qualified men and women for Officer and Enlisted programs in the Active and Reserve components of the United States Navy.
- Responsible for prospecting, marketing, academics and physical reviews, background investigations, testing, application submission, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
Engineer
U.S. Navy, Assault Craft Unit FOUR
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Leading engineer training seven new craft engineers and the daily operation and maintenance of seven Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) work centers.
- Managing 1,270 hours of preventative maintenance actions and 2,432 man hours of craft repairs resulting in a 92% mission success rate.
- LPO at sea: Overall responsible for the engineering plant, damage control, and supervision of 9 Sailors on a $22 million craft.
- LCAC Engineer; Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) level responsibility
High Risk Training Instructor
US Navy, Coastal Riverine Group Two Training Unit
05.2012 - 03.2017
- Led 16 instructors in the training and assessment of 3,100 coastal riverine forest sailors in Coastal Maritime and Riverine operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Mentored new instructors, aiding their transition into the role and ensuring effective delivery of course content.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive lesson plans, ensuring consistency in training quality.
- Assessed skill gaps for trainees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Patrol Officer
US Navy, Riverine Squadron Two
11.2006 - 05.2012
- Responsible for the execution of waterborne offensive operations in 5th fleet and Iraqi Area of Operations for five crewmen and up to 24 ground combat element personnel.
- LPO of engineering department. In charge of the daily maintenance and operation of four craft, 12 pieces of civil engineering support equipment, and 56 maintainers.
- Joint Terminal Attack Controller: Safeguarded friendly forces through diligent management of airspace deconfliction measures, reducing risk during complex missions involving multiple aircraft types.
Damage Controlman
US Navy, USS Ogden LPD 5
01.2002 - 11.2006
- Streamlined emergency response procedures with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each team member.
- As fire marshal conducted thorough investigations into incidents related to damage control, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved emergency response times through the development and execution of comprehensive drills simulating various shipboard emergencies.
- Reduced fire hazards onboard by implementing effective training programs for firefighting techniques and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithson Valley
Spring Branch05.2001
Skills
- Work coordination
- Candidate screening
- Critical thinking
- Facilitation techniques
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Personal protective equipment
- Innovation and creativity
- Damage assessment
Certification
- Automated Pilot Examination (APEX) / Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) Examiner
- Damage Control Training Team
- High Risk Trainer
- Coastal Maritime Master Instructor
- Riverine Master Instructor
- Coastal Ground Security Instructor
- Riverine Ground Security Instructor
- Antiterrorism Training Team Member
- Marine Corp. Range Safety Officer
- Rescue Diver
- USMAP Firefighter
Timeline
Officer Recruiter
US Navy,Navy Talent Acquisition Group, New Orleans
07.2021 - Current
Engineer
U.S. Navy, Assault Craft Unit FOUR
03.2017 - 07.2021
High Risk Training Instructor
US Navy, Coastal Riverine Group Two Training Unit
05.2012 - 03.2017
Patrol Officer
US Navy, Riverine Squadron Two
11.2006 - 05.2012
Damage Controlman
US Navy, USS Ogden LPD 5
01.2002 - 11.2006
- Automated Pilot Examination (APEX) / Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) Examiner
- Damage Control Training Team
- High Risk Trainer
- Coastal Maritime Master Instructor
- Riverine Master Instructor
- Coastal Ground Security Instructor
- Riverine Ground Security Instructor
- Antiterrorism Training Team Member
- Marine Corp. Range Safety Officer
- Rescue Diver
- USMAP Firefighter
High School Diploma -
Smithson Valley
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