Open To Work
Emma Raye Mathews
Pickens
Work Preference
Summary
Gunners Mate with extensive expertise in ordnance inspections and naval gun operations. Proven track record in leading training initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to execute complex operations with precision and skill.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
Seal Beach
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe handling of explosives.
- Assisted in training junior personnel on weapons-handling safety protocols.
- Monitored and secured weapons, ammunition and equipment.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures, while performing the onload and unload of ammunition from 24 naval ships.
- Certified as a 5-ton operator for the movement of ammunition across NMC Seal Beach.
- Performed signal operating duties for cranes, while safely guiding ammunition on and off naval ships
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
Djibouti, Africa
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Deployed to Djibouti, Africa, for overseas contingency operations while on shore duty.
- Conducted routine inspections on ammunition and ordnance supplies.
- Participated in drills to enhance crew readiness and response skills.
- Achieved 100% safety rating while managing complex operations and company programs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while overseeing the movement of 188,000 pounds of ammunition.
- Monitored and secured weapons, ammunition and equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained 432 small arms, while following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Conducted current and future operations planning to execute airspace management requirements for supported echelon.
- Loaded, equipped and manned aircraft for mission.
- Led range operations for 38 tenant commands, leading to the qualifications of 1,100 sailors and soldiers.
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
Norfolk
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Operated and maintained naval gun systems while onboard CG 61, USS Monterey.
- Ensured proper storage and handling of explosives aboard vessels.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Used technical publications to fix major faults on the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun system, ensuring continuous mission operability.
- Regularly maintained and operated the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun system.
- Led anti-terrorism drills and training, ensuring overall continued mission readiness.
- Led the Mk 45 Mod 2 work center, maintaining all logs, maintenance, and inspections for the naval gun system.
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Developed maintenance schedules for weapon systems to minimize downtime.
- Communicated technical information effectively to diverse teams during operations.
- Performed cross-deck anti-terrorism and damage control training regularly.
- Worked with cross-functional teams and militaries to achieve mission goals across 7th Fleet forward-deployed operations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair for small arms and crew-served weapons.
- Monitored equipment status and reported maintenance needs promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartram Trail High School
Jacksonville, FL05-2015
Skills
- Ammunition handling
- Weapons maintenance
- Ordnance inspections
- Naval gun operations
- Safety compliance
- Operations planning
- Technical communication
- Attention to detail
- Leadership development
- Ammunition management
- Tactical movement
- Technical writing
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Published a poetry book, in October of 2022.
- Volunteer for various community activities.
Accomplishments
- Four Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.
Certification
- Combat Systems Watch Officer
- Masterhelm
- Anti Terrorism Team Leader
- Damage Control Investigator qualified
- 5 Ton Operator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
12.2024 - 09.2025
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
08.2022 - Current
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
08.2019 - 07.2022
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
12.2015 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Bartram Trail High School