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Braeden Wirthwein

Aiken

Summary

Developed comprehensive skills in structured environment including effective communication and problem-solving. Seeking to transition into new field to utilize these transferrable skills for innovative and efficient solutions. Committed to contributing to team success and organizational growth through adaptable and strategic thinking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Antiterrorism Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
Mayport, FL
06.2025 - Current

Main Propulsion Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
Mayport, FL
01.2024 - 06.2025

Combat Electronics Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
Mayport, FL
06.2022 - 01.2024

Education

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Webb School of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05-2017

Skills

  • Leadership & Management
  • Directed and mentored teams of up to 21 Sailors, fostering professional growth that led to more than 100 new qualifications in critical watch stations
  • Oversaw and managed a complete restructuring of a command-wide training program by directing the tailoring of new administrative products and executing 32 high-intensity drills significantly improving the defensive readiness of the crew
  • Routinely selected for acting leadership roles, including Weapons Officer and Antisubmarine Warfare Evaluator, during strenuous certification events
  • Technical & Operational
  • Led a division to correct 64 critical equipment casualties, resetting the fleet standard by completing a major systems assessment in a record-breaking 4 days
  • Managed the maintenance and operation of 4 Gas Turbine Main Engines, 3 Gas Turbine Generators, and all associated support systems
  • Served as Anti-Surface Warfare Coordinator for multiple certification and advanced tactical training exercises integrating and directing multiple million dollar assets
  • Coordinated four non-compliant vessel boardings resulting in the seizure of over $82 million in illicit narcotics
  • Systems & Process Improvement
  • Authored and implemented 12 Temporary Standing Orders and 102 Local Operating Procedures to streamline engineering plant light-off
  • As Safety Officer, led the command to achieve the coveted "Safety E" award by drafting and submitting 3 command critiques to improve fleet-wide standards
  • Reinvigorated the command’s public affairs presence by capturing over 1,600 photos and managing 33 command events, increasing crew recognition and morale

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress (Expected Sept. 2026)

Affiliations

Project Management Institute

Timeline

Antiterrorism Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
06.2025 - Current

Main Propulsion Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
01.2024 - 06.2025

Combat Electronics Officer

USS LASSEN (DDG 82), Mayport, FL
06.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University

High School Diploma -

Webb School of Knoxville
Braeden Wirthwein