Resume
A comprehensive overview of my professional experience, education, skills, certifications, military recognition, and community involvement.
JONATHAN A. DOBERENZ
MARKETING & OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL | VETERAN LEADER | DIGITAL & INNOVATION-FOCUSED
Hampton, VA | (901) 264-4056 | jonathandoberenz@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/jonathandoberenz/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Brand and marketing professional and veteran leader transitioning from nearly 20 years of U.S. Navy service, combining extensive leadership, operations, training, recruiting, and program management experience with formal education in marketing and business. Proven ability to understand audience needs, develop effective communications, lead teams, coordinate complex initiatives, improve processes, and deliver results across diverse organizations.
Earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operational Technology Management from American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Park University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.00 GPA. Brings additional strengths in digital marketing, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, analytics, and emerging technology, supported by professional certifications and applied learning.
Recognized throughout military service with two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for superior performance and leadership.
BUSINESS & MARKETING SKILLS
Marketing Strategy | Brand Strategy | Marketing Communications | Digital Marketing | Social Media Marketing | Marketing Research | Consumer Behavior | Campaign Strategy | Business Communication | Recruiting | Sales | Customer Service | Presentations | Public Speaking
OPERATIONS & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Operations Management | Project Management | Program Management | Leadership | People Management | Training & Development | Workforce Development | Team Development | Process Improvement | Operational Planning | Cross-Functional Coordination | Organizational Leadership
TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS SKILLS
Salesforce CRM | NetSuite | CompanyCam | Microsoft 365 | Slack | Power BI | Google Analytics | Data Analytics | Spreadsheet Analysis | Business Intelligence | Data Management | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Artificial Intelligence Applications | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Cloud Computing Fundamentals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSTALLATION MANAGER INTERN
LeafFilter Gutter Protection | Leaf Home | Norfolk, VA | August 2026 - November 2026 | DoD SkillBridge Internship
- Completing hands-on training in installation management, field operations, job scheduling, quality control, inventory management, and subcontractor coordination.
- Supporting daily workflows involving homeowners, subcontractors, installation teams, and administrative processes while gaining practical experience with Salesforce CRM, NetSuite, CompanyCam, Microsoft 365, and Slack.
- Developing civilian business operations and project coordination experience through mentorship, operational debriefs, installation planning, team coordination, and performance management.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TRAINING PETTY OFFICER
United States Navy | USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | Newport News, VA | 2023 - 2026
- Built and managed the department's training infrastructure from the ground up, entering Personnel Qualification Standards, schools, qualifications, and training records into the Navy's Relational Administrative Data Management system following initial implementation.
- Created and organized departmental training jackets and trained four divisional Training Petty Officers across OC, OI, and OM divisions to support short-range qualification and readiness programs.
- Integrated nine PQS series into RADM, managing more than 550 PQS assignments and overseeing more than 400 completed qualifications across Damage Control, 3-M, in-port watch stations, and CIC/CDC operations.
- Managed divisional training initiatives that achieved a 95% completion rate in required firefighting and leadership development courses and contributed to a 5.0 Division in the Spotlight inspection score.
- Served as the sole Shipping Officer during USS John F. Kennedy's Builder's Trials, safely executing two graded Sea and Anchor details and precision anchorage evolutions during the ship's first underway operations.
- Supported annual Defense Organizational Climate Survey assessments and delivered command indoctrination and departmental training on harassment prevention, policy compliance, and reporting procedures for more than 80 sailors.
- Managed Navy Occupational Safety and Health responsibilities for the Operations Department, completing Safety Afloat certification and earning NEC 825A Safety Technician qualification.
- Trained five divisional Safety Petty Officers, maintained FLTMPS training accuracy, and ensured compliance with Operational Risk Management, Drive for Life, and eight required safety General Military Training programs.
- Conducted make-up training, supported mishap reporting and safety assessments, and improved departmental readiness through consistent safety program oversight.
- Assisted 10 sailors across six occupational fields with Department of Labor apprenticeship tracking, resulting in 10 industry-recognized certifications.
- Implemented divisional training programs for OI and OM divisions, enabling qualification for 25 sailors and achieving a 95% completion rate in required firefighting and leadership development courses.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT LEADING PETTY OFFICER
United States Navy | USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | Newport News, VA | 2021 - 2023
- Led a group of 20 sailors across six different rates in USS John F. Kennedy's Pre-Commissioning startup of the Operations Department.
- Coordinated early task execution to establish functional departmental operations.
- Led and trained the Operations Intelligence division of 63 sailors during the Ship's Self-Defense System light-off.
- Oversaw completion of 38 Combat Direction Center watch station qualifications ahead of the ship's basic phase.
- Supervised 16 sailors supporting transportation operations across six Hampton Roads locations, maintaining five 15-passenger vans and coordinating more than 1,300 personnel movements to ensure timely and reliable command transportation support.
- Ordered and tracked 190 consumables through four requisitions totaling more than $2,200, supporting operational readiness during early department setup.
- Assisted with the setup and presentation of multiple events and independently established the committee's central communication hub.
GENERAL OFFICER PROGRAM MANAGER
United States Navy | Navy Recruiting Command Headquarters | Millington, TN | 2017 - 2021
- Independently managed 12 of 20 officer accession programs, overseeing applicant processing, program requirements, and coordination across recruiting personnel, program managers, and officer community stakeholders.
- Processed and tracked more than 3,700 officer candidate application packages, contributing to the successful accession of 1,865 selectees into Officer Candidate School and earning a Navy Commendation Medal for performance.
- Earned Bravo Zulu recognition from Rear Admiral Carlos Velez for exceptional customer service, program coordination, and support to recruiters, fellow program managers, and Officer Community Managers.
- Provided career guidance, reenlistment counseling, advancement planning, and mentorship to support departmental retention and professional development goals.
- Led 61 peers in planning and executing annual command Children's Christmas Parties for FY18 and FY19, increasing attendance and gift quality by 25% while remaining under budget.
OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION LEADING PETTY OFFICER
United States Navy | USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) | Yokosuka, Japan | 2015 - 2017
- Led and trained 18 sailors to a 94% score on Division in the Spotlight inspection.
- Supported six advancements, 45 job-specific qualifications, 11 Navy Achievement Medals, and five Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist designations.
- Safely piloted 24 Sea and Anchor details without incident, briefed ship leadership, and qualified two new Piloting Officers.
- Guided 30 Career Development Boards resulting in six Career Waypoint approvals, three Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Programs, and three reenlistments.
- Managed all departmental correspondence including 60 performance evaluations and 32 awards prior to the ship's heavy-lift transfer.
- Oversaw tactical communications with 100% connectivity across 4,320 surface and air tracks.
- Contributed to Ballistic Missile Defense operations and three multinational exercises.
- Supervised nine sailors in preserving 759 square feet across six spaces, expending 355 production hours.
- Organized three fundraising events, dedicating 22 off-duty hours and raising $1,500 for the annual Children's Holiday Party.
RECRUITER
United States Navy | St. Louis Recruiting District | Joplin, MO | 2011 - 2015
- Identified gaps in traditional Navy recruiting materials and developed audience-focused visual marketing displays highlighting career opportunities, education, shipboard life, recreation, and worldwide travel for school and recruiting-office engagements.
- Recruited, mentored, and processed 53+ contracts, averaging 1.9 per month, more than twice the national average.
- Named Nuclear Recruiter of the Year in 2013 and ranked among the Top 10 St. Louis Recruiting District recruiters in 2012 and 2013.
- Earned a Navy Commendation Medal, two Admiral's Accelerator Awards, and two District Hall of Fame inductions for superior recruiting performance.
TACTICAL OPERATIONS PLOT SUPERVISOR
United States Navy | USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) | Bremerton, WA | 2007 - 2011
- Led a team of seven in navigating more than 30 Sea and Anchor Details across 35,000 nautical miles of open ocean and congested straits during two Western Pacific deployments.
- Managed 21 sailors across six Tactical Operations Plot stations and increased qualifications by 60%, improving readiness and flexibility.
- Supervised 66 personnel during the ship's 2010 Planned Incremental Availability.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Operational Technology Management | American Military University | Charles Town, WV | August 2026 | GPA: 3.94
Graduate Coursework: Artificial Intelligence Practices in Business, Legal & Ethical Issues in Management, Managerial Economics, Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Artificial Intelligence and Crisis Management, Business Intelligence Analysis, Information Security Management, Strategic Internet Marketing, Capstone: E-Portfolio
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Marketing Management | Park University | Parkville, MO | October 2024 | GPA: 4.00 | Summa Cum Laude
Undergraduate Coursework: Principles of Marketing, Principles of Microeconomics, First Year Writing Seminar I: Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking Across Contexts, Principles of Macroeconomics, First Year Writing II: Academic Research and Writing, Introduction to the Visual Arts, Management & Organizational Behavior, Principles of Financial Accounting, International Business Perspectives, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Consumer Behavior, Financial Management, American National Government, History of the Earth, Business Law I, Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning Capstone: Serial Killers as Heroes in Popular Culture, Business Communications, E-Marketing, Introductory Algebra, Marketing Management, Graphic Design Software, Basic Concepts of Statistics, Advanced Business Statistics, Sales Management, Marketing Research & Information Systems, Business Policy - WI, Public Speaking
CERTIFICATIONS
- HubSpot Academy Digital Marketing Certification | HubSpot Academy | March 2026
- Cybersecurity A.I. Bundle Logistics | University of Louisville | October 2025
- Basic Inter-Cultural Relations Training Course | February 2015
- Valor Sales Training | August 2012
- Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills | December 2011
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS
- Radio Operator-Maintainer Apprenticeship | United States Department of Labor | June 2025
- Computer Operator Apprenticeship | United States Department of Labor | September 2022
- Counselor, Professional & Kindred Apprenticeship | United States Department of Labor | August 2020
MICRO-CREDENTIALS
Microsoft Learn | 2025: Fundamental AI Concepts, Introduction to Machine Learning, Power BI: Create Interactive Reports with Copilot, Get Started Building with Power BI, Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics, Fundamentals of Network Security, Cloud Security, Describe Concepts of Cryptography, Describe Cloud Computing, Describe Cloud Service Types, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe Cloud Concepts, Securing You: Basics and Beyond
Google | 2025: Get Started Using Google Analytics
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- Primary Officer Professional Military Education Course | United States Naval War College | March 2025
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I Course | American Council on Education | June 2021
- Primary Enlisted Professional Military Education Course | United States Naval War College | November 2020
- Basic Enlisted Professional Military Education Course | United States Naval War College | August 2019
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- American Military University Dean's List | July 2026
- American Military University Dean's List | April 2026
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | July 2025 - November 2025
- American Military University Dean's List | October 2025
- American Military University Dean's List | July 2025
- American Military University President's List | April 2025
- Park University Presidential Scholar | 2024
- Park University Dean's List | December 2023
- Park University Dean's List | December 2022
- Park University Dean's List | May 2022
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | November 2017 - November 2021
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | February 2015 - October 2017
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | January 2012 - January 2015
- Nuclear Recruiter of the Year | 2013
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | October 2012 - September 2013
- Navy Recruiting District, St. Louis Hall of Fame | June 2013
- Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Admiral's Accelerator Award | January 2013 - March 2013
- Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Admiral's Accelerator Award | October 2012 - December 2012
- Navy Recruiting District, St. Louis Hall of Fame | May 2012
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | May 2007 - November 2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Volunteered over three days supporting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Pine Cone Harbor Living Shoreline Project in Hampton, Virginia, assisting with oyster reef placement, shoreline restoration, and wetland vegetation efforts alongside more than 200 volunteers and community partners in 2025.
- Volunteered over 154 hours supporting Sunday Supper outreach events through Immaculate Conception Church, organizing and serving meals to individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity in Hampton, Virginia, from 2025 to 2026.
- Volunteered over eight hours assisting Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast with inventory organization, distribution, and vehicle loading for thousands of cookie boxes in Hampton, Virginia, from 2025 to 2026.
- Volunteered three hours supporting the City of Suffolk community clean-up initiative, assisting with public-space beautification efforts alongside local residents and city officials in 2025.
- Completed 12 volunteer hours supporting Adopt-the-Spot community cleanup initiatives with the First Class Petty Officer Association, helping improve public spaces and strengthen community relations with the Navy from 2021 to 2024.
- Raised $3,031 in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society through command fundraising initiatives in 2018.
- Volunteered 16 hours supporting four Community Relations outreach projects in Guam and Vietnam in 2015.
- Participated in the Veterans Day Parade in Joplin, Missouri, in 2013.
- Contributed 15 volunteer hours supporting restoration and improvement efforts at Mintahama Girl Scout Camp in Joplin, Missouri, in 2013.
- Supported community service initiatives at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, in 2012.
- Assisted with the Christmas Parade in Carl Junction, Missouri, in 2012.