Xiao Sun Sun

- Experienced Navy Human Resources Officer, expertly managed the organization’s dynamic military and civilian requirements, and the Recognition and Awards Program for over 2000 personnel.  Ensured mission success through the assignments process, enabling USTRANSCOM’s international supply chain.

-  Managed a $1.4 M training and logistic budget, monitoring and reconciling annual reports, proven specialty in financial management and continuous process improvement. 

-  Instructed and advised 48 students on diesel, gas turbine and nuclear engineering propulsion engines along with refrigeration cycle and boiler system.

- Gained valuable experienced in facilitating and teaching diverse technical courses as Midshipmen prepare for graduation and commissioning.

-  Directly responsible for the overall recruiting of Navy Nuclear Officer Candidates. Managed four Naval Recruiting Districts that encompassed eight states.

-  Personally conducted over 120 presentations at area universities and colleges, and at Career Fairs

-  Trained and prepared over 65 candidates for the rigorous academic interviewing process before the Director of Naval Reactors, a four-star Admiral. Efforts resulted in a 93% acceptance rate versus the79% average. Excellent at motivating others to succeed.

-  Hand-picked to the Pre-commissioning crew of the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier; successfully led a watch team of 24 technicians through the arduous and extensive workups and acceptance trials, and watch station qualifications. Applying engineering principles and analytical skills to trouble shoot, and take corrective actions to combat casualties during plant operations.

-  Completed Propulsion Plant Watch Officer qualifications in less than four months versus the six months average.

-  Directly supervised 21 electronics technicians to operate and maintain a complex and integrated plant, monitoring, control equipment (level, pressure, temperature, and flow) and safety of a nuclear reactor.

-  Studied advanced coursework in Calculus, Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials and Plant Operations along with hands on study of design and operations of mechanical and electrical systems in a nuclear power plant.  

-  Developed excellent study skills and can learn new subject matter quickly.

-  Supervised 18 information technicians onboard a navy missile guided cruiser. 

-  Directly responsible for the 100% functionality of all communication and Automated Data Processing systems.  

-  Volunteered Morale, Welfare and Recreation Funds custodian for a crew of 400+ personnel.  Managed over $500K budget directly led to an increase in overall morale and productivity of the ship’s crew.

Master of Science in Operations Management: currently 60% complete with a 4.00 GPA

Systems Engineering: a combination of Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineering.