I became the most junior ranking petty officer to obtain the Top watch qualification in the engine room while aboard the USS Normandy.
I was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for maintaining the engine room that I was a supervisor of at a high level of readiness after a major engineering inspection. It was noted that the engine room was one the best they have inspected.
Played a vital role as the fire team leader that would respond to fires in the engine rooms and other ship casualties.
Awarded letters of commendation for overall performance on both ships the USS Normandy and the USS Chief
Became a boiler operator at the power plant within 2 years of my hire date.
Accepted the operations site supervisor position within 7 years of my hire date.